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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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Will B. Asblood
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of all the pictures, I would vote this one "most improved." She went from crazy looking televangelist's wife to cute.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The first photo must take ages to do in the morning to create the wave effect, however, the second photo, makes her look healthier, happier and younger too.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brought her into the 21st century too. People tend to hold onto the style they had the last time they felt they looked really good. But they do themselves a disservice by not updating their style. Yes, if you settle on a bob as your best haircut, get it cut in an updated bob style—-there are lots of variations now—-and don’t forget your hair color, which should also change as you age (the conventional wisdom is to go lighter, which makes for a gradual transition to gray and is a softer frame for your face). Same goes for makeup and clothing. Your basic style can always be updated and refreshed.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The face in the first photo must have been taken with a wide angle lens...because she has a whole different shaped face in the after photo. If this is the same woman...she is stunning now.

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Mindy Keys
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. From 1984 to 2020.. Brilliant. Who is this magical stylist?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

she is wearing more makeup in the first picture which is why she looks older

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, it's not just the hair. #2's make up makes a heck of a lot of difference.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure I like the new but the old was horrendous American 80s style, straight out of Dallas and Dynasty 😞 just needed the shoulder pads 😮

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. People who know her would have to do a double take to recognize her. Fabulous!

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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.

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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“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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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