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Changing your hairstyle can do wonders for your self-esteem. Lithuanian hairstylist and founder of SelfStation, Jurgita Malakauskaitė, told Bored Panda that she has always had an innate sense for beauty and aesthetics and has known since her school days that she would become a hairdresser. She told us that her job is about more than just creating new haircuts: it’s about renewing clients’ confidence in themselves, giving them honest advice, and reminding women that they have to love themselves. “You simply make people happy,” that’s how Jurgita summed up what she does.

We’ve collected some before and after photos of the transformations that Jurgita gave her clients for you to look at, dear Pandas. Scroll down, upvote your fave transformations, and let us know which ones were your favorite and why in the comments below.

Jurgita told Bored Panda that she became a hairdresser at the age of 16. Since she was living in the small town of Mažeikiai, her parents opened up a small hairdressers’ for her to practice cutting her neighbors’ hair in. Afterward, she got her first real job and she now has over 24 years of experience in hairstyling or what she calls “creating feelings”.

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Glow Up Goals

Before and after hair transformation of an older woman showcasing hairstylist skills and modern haircut results.

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Norma
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gorgeous! This changed her whole life, I bet!

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    Effortlessly Bright Smiles

    Before and after hair transformation showing a woman with different stylish blonde hairstyles and bright smiles.

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    Chop It Like It’s Hot

    Before and after hair transformation showing a stylish haircut and color change by a professional hairstylist.

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    The hairstylist told us in detail about her work process that starts by determining her clients’ type by taking into account their eye, skin, and natural hair color, as well as hair texture. She uses the names of the seasons to distinguish between her clients’ types: Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn.

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    For example, somebody whose type is Winter will have light eyes and darker hair. While Summer people would have light eyes and grayish hair, light skin. According to the stylist, eye color is especially important because it can have many different hues and variations.

    “It’s like creating a painting. You first analyze what colors you’ll ‘paint’ with. And only after you have all of your colors ready, after you know your client’s type and look at the shape of their face and hair texture, only then do you start ‘painting,’” Jurgita said.

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    Glow Up Game Strong

    Side-by-side hair transformation showing a woman with straight hair before and styled hair after by a hairstylist.

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    Douglas Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect. The new style really creates movement and energy.

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    #5

    Fresh Cuts, New Vibes

    Side-by-side before and after hair transformation showing a stylish haircut and color change by a hairstylist.

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    Douglas Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The before is mostly just bad photography/lighting and no makeup...

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    #6

    The Power of a Fresh Cut

    Woman before and after hair transformation by hairstylist showing improved texture and styled curly look outdoors.

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    Norma
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, made her hair type work FOR her!

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    “Every person has a type,” the stylist said. Jurgita says that it’s also important to determine what the form of the client’s face and body are like and to find out what the client looks like when they’re completely natural.

    “I think that every single hairdresser has to understand these things,” she pointed out and added that this is an exact science and not guesswork. She revealed to Bored Panda that she sometimes feels like an architect: except for building skyscrapers, she creates hairstyles that bring out each person’s inner potential and character.

    Jurgita said that creating a hairstyle that suits a woman is the main part of her calling. However, another part is showing women that they have nothing to be afraid of by experimenting with some light makeup and lipstick until they find the look that they love best.

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    Chop and Glow Up

    Woman with long brown hair before and after haircut showing hairstylist hair transformation in red top indoors.

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    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Long hair is beautiful but there’s always a point where it’s too long. Then it dominates and totally obscures all your other great features. All people see in the before picture is her hair, Whereas in the second picture her eyes and flawless skin just pop.

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    #8

    Glow-Up Goals

    Before and after hair transformation of an older woman, showcasing hairstylist's skill in a striking makeover with short blonde hair.

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    #9

    Two Moods, One Look

    Woman with short gray hair before and after hair transformation showing hairstylist’s skill in a side-by-side comparison.

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    Douglas Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the before better. The Jamie Lee Curtis from the 90's look is a little dated.

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    According to Jurgita, she also helps women analyze what makes them look prettier and more womanly and how to open themselves up to comments from their social circles about what changes in how they look could work for them, instead of ignoring useful criticism.

    Jurgita admitted that she tends to be more blunt than diplomatic when she communicates with her clients because she values the truth and not beating around the bush.

    “Hair is energy. For some people, you have to tame their hair. For others, you have to convince them that they look beautiful and that their hair will be healthier next time. You help them understand that they have to love and take care of themselves, that hair isn’t separate from their bodies.”

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    #10

    Two Sides of Cool

    Side-by-side before and after hair transformation showing a dramatic color and style change with short hair.

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    New Look, Who Dis?

    Woman with dark hair showing hair transformation with a short haircut and bold makeup before and after styling session.

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    #12

    Chic and Sharp Switch-up

    Side-by-side hair transformation showing a woman with blonde long hair and then a sleek platinum blonde bob haircut.

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    Douglas Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first one is FAR better. The second one, which removes the dark roots, ages the model by 10-15 years.

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    #13

    Fresh Bounce Ahead

    Side-by-side before and after hair transformation showing improved curly hairstyle and color by hairstylist expert.

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    #14

    Fresh Cut, Fresh Vibes

    Before and after hair transformation showing a hairstylist's skill in creating a stylish and fresh new look.

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    #15

    New Hair, Who Dis?

    Side-by-side before and after hair transformation photos showing a stylish haircut and color by hairstylist.

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    #16

    Fresh Flip, Same Stripe

    Side-by-side hair transformation before and after photos showing a woman with styled and colored hair by hairstylist.

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    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one only had the subtlest of changes done, but look at the difference they made! Same basic hairstyle shape but given a lift. Still blonde, but a better color blonde. And just a touch of makeup. Makeovers don’t have to be extreme to make an impact.

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    #17

    Chop to Refresh

    Before and after hair transformation showing a hairstylist's work with long wavy hair cut to a sleek straight bob style.

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    Marlowe Fitzpatrik
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If those were natural curls - shame on you! If not - well, fine.

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    #18

    Chop It Like It’s Hot

    Woman with a hair transformation showing before and after haircut and color change by a hairstylist.

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    Douglas Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This model has really strong and IMO beautiful features. The blonde color totally doesn't work with dark eyes/eyebrows and strong features.

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    New Look, Who Dis?

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    Sunglasses and Smiles

    Woman shows hair transformation with new shorter hairstyle and improved hair color in before and after pictures.

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    Blackheart
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, I am old, and the 2nd once looks like Farrah Fawcet style circa Charlie's Angels. Now carry that comb in the back jeans pocket.

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    #21

    Curly Hair Glow-Up

    Woman with curly blonde hair before and after a hair transformation by a hairstylist, smiling in both photos against different backgrounds.

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    #22

    Chop or Charm?

    Side-by-side before and after hair transformation of a woman showcasing hairstylist skills and modern short hairstyle.

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    Douglas Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not digging this style, which the stylist seems to go to as a default...

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    #23

    From Wild to Tamed

    Before and after hair transformation showing a hairstylist's work on red hair with styled volume and sleek finish.

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    Fresh Start Vibes

    Woman before and after hair transformation with a new short pastel pink hairstyle and fresh look by hairstylist

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    miss miss
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Horrid color and cut. She looks 20 yrs older

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    #25

    New Hair, Who Dis?

    Two women showing a hair transformation with before and after pics featuring new haircuts and styles by a hairstylist.

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    Rachel
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't look happy with their new hair

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    #26

    Glow Up Alert

    Woman before and after hair transformation, showing new short haircut and stylish look with glasses and pearl necklace.

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    Norma
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why all the bowl cuts? Is this a "new" thing?

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    #27

    New Hair, Who This?

    Woman with long hair and glasses before and after a hair transformation showing a short haircut and styled bangs.

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    Janine B.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, but I don't really like this. Reminds me of Harry Potter.

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    #28

    Fresh Looks, Same Smile

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    New Hair, Who Dis?

    Side-by-side hair transformation before and after photos showing hairstylist work on blonde woman with makeup change.

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    #30

    Fresh Cut Vibes

    Woman with long dark hair before and after haircut showing hairstylist hair transformation with sleek shoulder-length style.

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    Douglas Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not understanding why the hairdresser seems to think long hair is unattractive.

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    #31

    Glow Up Goals

    Young woman showing dramatic hair transformation with before and after photos featuring new blonde hairstyle and makeup.

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    New Cut, Who Dis?

    Side-by-side hair transformation showing a woman with a blonde bob before and a styled short haircut after.

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    Janine B.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I liked the one before better.

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