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If you have ever had long hair or haven‘t changed your hairstyle in a hot minute, you might agree that it can become a security blanket, so it‘s often very hard to make that step and spice up things a bit. On the other hand, once you do it, it can be an immediate confidence boost. It‘s probably the main reason why people tend to experiment with their hair after major life changes.

Changing your hairstyle can elevate your looks to another level, but it has to be done by a professional hand—otherwise, it might go really wrong. Just think of all the quarantine hair fails we've seen or even experienced in the past few months of insanity. If you missed them, check out some of the most ridiculous and hilarious fails here and here. A carefully chosen hairstyle and color can complement your skin tone, face shape, and highlight your best features. The artists you‘ll see here definitely know what they are doing.

Scroll down to see some of the best transformations by the world‘s most talented hairstylists. Some of the before-and-afters might blow your mind―it’s amazing how a proper hairstyle can completely change the way a person looks! And feel free to take one look as inspiration next time you go to a salon!

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These amazing transformations are brought to you by #ONESHOT Hair Awards held by Behind The Chair―the largest community in the world for salon professionals to explore education possibilities and draw inspiration. The annual contest has received over 1,000,000 entries in different categories in only 5 years. There are two overall categories hairstylists can submit to: “Big Shot“ for pictures shot in a professional studio setting and “Hot Shot,” which celebrates real and raw hairstyles done behind the chair. To bring it down to Earth, in this post, we have compiled a list of raw before and after pics of contest winners and finalists across the years. These transformations show the hottest hairstyles and color trends that hairstylists masterfully transfer to clients' hair.

Most of us dream of that perfect hairstyle that will turn heads, and it shows. The competition has 118k followers on Instagram while Behind The Chair has 1.7M. Though not everyone is brave enough to rock edgy haircuts and vibrant colors, these accounts throw out so much content every day that anyone can find something they fancy and would find suitable for day-to-day life. Or maybe even inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and try something out of the box? Anyway, if we can take one lesson from the #ONESHOT awards, it would definitely be to put down the kitchen scissors when you are tempted to chop off your heavy locks and look for a professional who will take good care of you.

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

She looks great, but why change her fabulous hair color? Now burdened with frequent and expensive appointments.

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

Actually, no. This color will grow out naturally & look good for as long as she wants to go in between color services...

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

I've had very very long hair and cut it very very short a few times. Sometimes you just want it all off! She looks amazing with the new haircut... As long as she's happy with it, I am too!

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

I personally think the before look was better, you just have to style it how you like

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

I like both, but I actually think her really long hair is super cool!

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

She would have been just fine with a trim and some styling. Why chop and dye that lovely hair?

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

She looked better before. All they needed to do was tidy up her gorgeous long hair.

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

i would love to grow my hair to that length that it was before, mine is almost there. her new hairstyle is awesome.

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

Just the haircut alone, makes you look so much younger!

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

It just goes to show that long hair is not always the best style. Color wise, it looks healthier now.

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

Look at the colour of the shirt - it's the lighting or some aspect that's changed the overall tone of the photo.

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

My hair was like the after pic after lockdown I could hardly wait to get it looking smooth and under control. .

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

I still haven't had a post Covid haircut... unfortunately Covid is still alive in my area. No haircut since January & I really really need one!

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

Pretty girl, but boring.....the same, exact hairdo I see on Pinterest, Tumblr, etc. I like the long better.

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Sue Prewitt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the first picture, is that how you really wear it? Really?

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

I like it cut, but what's with the untidy look, comb your hair, girl.

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Aamna Shah
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently it only looks untidy to you and nobody else. Maybe don't nitpick so much?

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

Is there something wrong with her left eye? Why is she still hiding it?

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

Both look good but long hair is sexier except when it's covering her eye

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

It needed a trim, this is tragic though. Ick, looks like she licked a light socket.

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Also makeup, lighting, a smile, can see more of her face...

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A new hairstyle is not only about aesthetics, it’s usually way beyond that―a way of finding self-love and needed confidence. Experimenting with your hair can help you express yourself and it can actually be a lot of fun. But the most important part―it grows back! This is why we love sharing inspiring before and after photos of hair transformations. Find more posts with epic hair makeovers you should look at here, here, here, and here.

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

That looks really smart. This is proving over and over that long stringy straight hair looks good on NO ONE.

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

This is a stunning change! Took years and years off of her. She's the winner

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

Different hair color and adding definition to the curls. Yes honey!

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

Amazing. But I'm worried about her hair's health after adding colour every week, as it didn't look too healthy before. I may be wrong, I hope I am.

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

Most transformation is the make up here. They look like two different women, both beautiful and interesting.

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

She's very beautiful with or without make up and she can do whatever to her hair, she'll look pretty.

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

Her hair before didn't look very healthy and the fringe suits her nice.

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

Really stunning- I love all the vibrant and contrasting colours. (Unicorn hair must be an absolute nightmare to maintain though. Do the colours start to bleed together after a while?)

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