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“What I Asked For Vs What I Got”: 40 Ridiculous Hairdos That Made People Want To Wear A Hat For A Year (New Pics)
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A bad haircut will grow back. But for the time being, you will have to endure the atrocity that you see in front of the mirror every day.
For some people, that could be troubling. Others don’t seem to care, much like the people in the following photos you’re about to see.
These are courtesy of the “That’s It, I’m Hair Shaming” Facebook group. True to their name, this private online community is all about the hairdos they have deemed roast-worthy.
In case you don’t have access, here are some images from the page. Do they deserve all this teasing? See for yourself.
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#1
Was watching a very serious dateline or 20/20 and then this guy pops up! All I can see is Barf from Spaceballs.
Laszlo Larthlanc 1 day ago
I'm trying to imagine looking at myself in the mirror and saying, "Yeah! That looks good!"
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ABC NrTen FCK CENSORISM 15 hours ago
Exactly what we see above I reckon, and I'm sure that person would shake their head in disbelief if they knew they made it onto this list.
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#3
Top ramen..
Riley Quinn 1 day ago (edited)
Looks like the wood curls used in packaging. On the bright side, he can ship his head with this level of protection.
Our hairstyles are part of our identity. It’s one of the things people would compliment us about. According to Willow Ridge Recovery psychotherapist Aubrey Hunt, it also demonstrates our desire to be seen in a particular way.
“A haircut that does not feel quite right or not like the person may cause a disconnect between the interior feeling and exterior look, which can subtly decrease the person's overall self-image,” she told Bored Panda.
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ABC NrTen FCK CENSORISM 15 hours ago
Scissors, hairspray, colour, and a mad-good hairdresser who loves their job.
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Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 days ago
Just because you can does not mean you should. But go for it if you want it Friar Tuck!
#6
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 days ago
I am not sure how I recognised them but is this meant to be Beyonce? And Lady GaGa displaying as Spock?
Lily bloom 2 days ago
If real, definite skill displayed but will be ruined with a 5 o'clock shadow
If our hair holds that much significance in terms of our self-perception and how we think toher people see us, a bad haircut must have significant negative effects. According to Hunt, embarrassment and self-consciousness may affect a person's behavior in social and professional settings.
#7
Patrick van den Houten 2 days ago
How do they get it so white? If i try blonde it turns cheese-yellow. Not gonna lie i actually like this hairstyle...
Tyranamar Seuss 2 days ago
I agree with how'd they get it this white. But I do not like it.
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BarBeeGirl 2 days ago
Why.?? Actually don’t answer that. There is nothing that could explain the motivation of doing something like this
#9
What I asked for vs what I got. 7 hours and $600 later.
Yes i'm making a complaint to the owner tomorrow. No I shouldn't of paid but I have horrible anxiety and my 8 month old was waiting for me to come home.
LillieMean 1 day ago
When will clients learn that dark hair cannot be bleached blonde in one bleaching session and when will hairdressers learn to say, no, it's impossible and give a realistic schedule with the number of visits.
Riley Quinn 1 day ago
Went into a salon that did piercings, but they did such an incredibly poor job of it, that I left with one piercing dangling bc they couldn't get it through the cartilage. I refused to pay for their mangling.
The stigma of a bad hairdo can so cut deep that it may even affect a person’s morale in a profound way. According to Hunt, the repercussions are more severe than you may think.
“One might suspect that people's judgments about them are based on this temporary mistake, which can result in lowering self-esteem and even making the person retreat from social gatherings,” she explained.
#10
They definitely have been doing girls with extensions dirty every season lmfao. I don’t understand why they don’t tell them anything, not even the girls around them.
Juls 2 days ago
If you look at the spot that looks bald, you can see the wefting. Wefting is a band of lightweight fabric that hair is sewn to. If you look inside a wig, you can see where the wefting is all sewn on to the net of the wig. These hair extensions seem to be made the same way. I think most extensions do not use wide wefting like this, and are usually more natural looking.
Load More Replies... Shelley Dawson 1 day ago
When I was 60 I wanted a complete change in my life. So after years working in the fashion and beauty industry I trained at a makeup artist and hair stylist. I could never create a the hairstyles clients wanted because of the rigid lines in the hair caused by the rigid lines or bobbles of the roots of hair extensions. I also saw so many professional hairstylists, makeup artists and specialists in the beauty industry wearing highly visible hair extensions. They looked good from the front then there were horrible separations where the hair wasn't smoothed at the back. So glad fewer people are wearing them now.
#11
FranSinclair 1 day ago
I wonder if his goal was to get attention and some laughs and smiles from the ladies bc if so, it seems to be working. I think its cute, funny teenage behavior! 😄
#12
Beth Wheeler 2 days ago
Somebody needs to stop getting their hair braided, already at least half bald because of it.
UnclePanda 1 day ago (edited)
If you saw that half under a cabinet, you'd call the exterminators.
Riley Quinn 1 day ago
Nothing like drawing attention to the Alopecia that's taking over your scalp.
One silver lining of a bad haircut is that it will eventually grow back. However, you will need to deal with how it makes you feel while you wait. According to Hunt, that alone can cause a significant disruption in our self-concept.
“The discomfort between the temporary loss of control and the public visibility of hair is one of the reasons why a bad haircut can feel such a big deal, even though it is a temporary situation,” she said.
#13
Joy 2 days ago
Beautifully braided, glossy and neat but the forbidden liquorice look isn't flattering.
ChickyChicky 13 hours ago
For all I know, this could be a style popular in a particular culture. It seems well-executed so who am I to judge.
#14
Ask for layers and got this omg she didn’t even wet my hair !
#15
Those ends have been OBLITERATED.
Zena 1 day ago
In fairness, I had a coworker with naturally curly hair and had a really good stylist knew how to cut curly hair. At one point she decided to get that keratin straightening treatment at another salon because she always wanted straight hair. Because it cost a lot, she wanted to save money so she declined to have them give her a haircut or even a trim. So her hair came out looking like this.
We’d also like to hear from you, dear readers. Which of these hairdos stood out to you, whether through utter shock or hilarity? Do you see yourself sporting any of these hairstyles? Share your thoughts in the comments!
#16
It’s a shame this braider is charging to play in these kids' heads.
BeesEelsAndPups 2 days ago
I learned when you have a black child, you need to find a barber or stylist that is good at working with black hair. You can't just take that child to any old barber because they do not know what they are doing. On a side note, being the only white guy at a black salon is a lot of fun.
FranSinclair 1 day ago (edited)
My sons white but has curly course hair and after about his first 4 haircuts, ive taken him to a black owned barber and hes about the only white kid that has a hair style in our area. All the boys at his school have the same great clips hair cut. Adorable, smart kids...im just saying you can tell Ive taken my littles to someone with a wider variety of skills and knowledge, which just also has always been a person of color.
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Raven Sheridan 2 days ago (edited)
'You have the right to remain silent' at the front, 'police brutality' in the back.
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#19
Katie The Bug 2 days ago (edited)
This is a one-school-day hairdo, I'm sure.
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BeesEelsAndPups 2 days ago
Conchas. They're a sweet (but not pastry sweet) bread popular in Mexico. Kind of like a crusty brioche.
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Mrs Irish Mom 2 days ago
Shes so pretty that she can pull off just about any hair style, except this one
Riley Quinn 1 day ago
I used to take a group of young adults with intellectual disabilities bowling once a month, and I always played CVB's Take The Skinheads Bowling, which c*****d them up. Should've heard our nasty, off key voices wailing out the refrain. I really like Manic Street Preachers' version bc it has Lou Reed undertones.
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ABC NrTen FCK CENSORISM 14 hours ago
And that's exactly the right position on this topic.
Load More Replies... Katie The Bug 2 days ago
It's like one of those paper doll games when you've picked the back of the hair but not the front.
Megalodon Meg 1 day ago
I highly doubt they care what nobody Beth Wheeler on BP thinks about their look.
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UnclePanda 1 day ago
To take money off of someone with more dollars than sense.
Load More Replies... Oxford Ranch 15 hours ago
I was a guinea pig once. Thankfully my hair turned out okay. Completely forgot about it until now. Was a “reverse frost”
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#25
emorinelli49 1 day ago
Actually when I was growing my hair out to be gray, my hairdresser did this to have the grey blend in. It actually worked!
Beth Wheeler 2 days ago
I thought the ugly stupid looking stripes went out if style 20 years ago.
#26
I made a post earlier but I didn’t add the “bad” after pics. I was too embarrassed and because the hair was styled and dried it look “ok” and it seemed as if I was overreacting and people even said I owe my hairdresser an apology for being upset and angry that she ruinied my hair, as embarrassing as it is I hope people can now see why i am and was so upset.
#27
Tyranamar Seuss 2 days ago
I think you've got to cut the damaged parts off at this point.
Load More Replies... Natalie Kelsey 1 day ago
This is not a stylist fault, this is home hair color on curly hair that's never been properly cared for
Mrs Irish Mom 2 days ago
Wow thats so broken and badly damaged, it will take some tlc to fix it
#28
In honor of prom season, allow me to present to you all my senior prom hair (2010) (MN, USA)
I had half the side of my head shaved and some uneven clip in hair extensions. And yes, we had our hair done professionally at a salon.
#29
BeesEelsAndPups 2 days ago
I am a Brazilian living in the US, and I know who they are. They're super famous for their Haka dance they do. Also for being the national rugby team of New Zealand. But mostly that other thing.
Load More Replies... BeesEelsAndPups 2 days ago
Stylist just doesn't have enough hair to work with. As a baldy myself, this guy has to learn to let go.
JoMeBee 1 day ago
Agreed. The skill level is great, the results underwhelming.
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Fraxinus excelsior 1 day ago (edited)
I thought it was Lewis Hamilton, his hair style is very similar
#30
The longer you look, the worse it gets and this is the "after" photo!
Anyone-for-tea? 1 day ago
At least she can tie it back and pretend there’s nothing wrong with it!
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#31
Riley Quinn 1 day ago
I had a rabbit. I fell asleep with said rabbit. This is similar to what my rabbit did to my hair while I napped.
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Laughing Orc 2 days ago
The moustache of the guy giving the haircut is really creeping me out.
Riley Quinn 1 day ago
John Waters is the only person who can carry that style moustache off.
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Colleen Glim 7 hours ago
For about three days. And only if you don’t sleep
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#34
EEEEEEEKKK this before and after was just posted on a local town page.
#35
Some lovely extensions in My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding.
#36
Lynchamigsakta 2 days ago
Well..she's cute enough to do ridiculous hairstyles without it being a disaster
April Pickett 2 days ago
I think it's the mother, her expression is the "I paid for this?" look most parents would have.
#37
Me and my mom wanted the same color as the 1st picture and we ended up with hair way darker than what we came in with. 2nd picture is what my mom came in with and then 3&4 are our results.
Ronja Oksanen 16 hours ago
How can it be darker?! There should be a license to be a hairdresser 😬
Pebs 1 day ago
She was blond and needed roots done. Brown hair pics are the result.
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Tha Monkey 1 day ago
As someone who became of age in the 80s, that was my first thought, too. Very "Flock of Seagulls", but with thicker hair!
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April Pickett 2 days ago
I just want to know how they get that look, and how long does it take?
#40
This is her everyday hair.
zububonsai 1 day ago (edited)
I see absolutely no problem? I have the same...blessing/"not-problem": as my barber once put it "zububonsai, for HALF of the hair you have on your head some women would K**L." I won't complain. When I get annoyed by the sheer amount I cut and thin it out.
Natalie Kelsey 1 day ago
This one is just mean? That's a lot of hair to deal with, I bet it's gorgeous when she chooses to do it.
Whiskers 1 day ago
Just let your hair down, girl! If that’s your own hair, you should be happy and proud of it! You can do dozens of things with hair like that! Seriously!
Julie Rogers 1 day ago
Maybe having her hair up makes her happy and proud, and she makes choices based on what she likes, not what you like?
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BrunoVI 1 day ago
Badumm tisss. Take an upvote. I'm a Dad; I like Dad jokes. Your username qualifies, too, but I only have one upvote.
Load More Replies... Helena 1 day ago
I cut my own hair. If it is going to be horrible, at least it is horrible for free.
ABC NrTen FCK CENSORISM 14 hours ago
Comment section in this post is wild. So many unhinged, disgusting and vile comments just because people look different than what the average BP consumer is used to. It does show who y'all really are.
Tucker Cahooter 1 day ago
I stopped going to a hairdresser when I got fed up with having to converse with them. I maintain it myself now (with my wife's help with the hair at the back) but there is less and less to worry about every day now.
Ronja Oksanen 16 hours ago
Topic says "What I Asked For Vs What I Got” but most of these are just bad without" asked and got" images 😑
Lyone Fein 2 days ago
62F and I have never had my hair cut by someone else. Every once in a while I think about going to the salon, but then I read a list like this. I’m good doing my hair myself.
BrunoVI 1 day ago
Badumm tisss. Take an upvote. I'm a Dad; I like Dad jokes. Your username qualifies, too, but I only have one upvote.
Load More Replies... Helena 1 day ago
I cut my own hair. If it is going to be horrible, at least it is horrible for free.
ABC NrTen FCK CENSORISM 14 hours ago
Comment section in this post is wild. So many unhinged, disgusting and vile comments just because people look different than what the average BP consumer is used to. It does show who y'all really are.
Tucker Cahooter 1 day ago
I stopped going to a hairdresser when I got fed up with having to converse with them. I maintain it myself now (with my wife's help with the hair at the back) but there is less and less to worry about every day now.
Ronja Oksanen 16 hours ago
Topic says "What I Asked For Vs What I Got” but most of these are just bad without" asked and got" images 😑
Lyone Fein 2 days ago
62F and I have never had my hair cut by someone else. Every once in a while I think about going to the salon, but then I read a list like this. I’m good doing my hair myself.
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