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

Do it! It grows back and if you real,y don’t like it you could wear a wig/hat/scarf for a while, but I’d bet you’d love it.

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

Whoever had the talent to design that hair, props to you 0-0

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

That gave her appearance so much personality! I love it!

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

Well - not for me, but what the hey for anyone whose up for it.

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

Go for the wild while there's time! You get to this age and it's time to let go!

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

Good for you. I'm 67yrs and had a similar. Now, because of lockdown I can't get a hairdresser. I would KILL for one now.

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

I think she could go either way! Her first hairstyle suits her as does the second one.

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

C’mon....she’s smiling and at ease in the first photo. Not so much in the second one. Emotions don’t lie.

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

Nope. Mutton dressed as lamb is never a good look. Lovely in first pic, tho. Don't worry, honey, it'll grow back.

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

The hairstyle on on the left does makes her look older, but the shaved head and design is awful. Too old.

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

Your hair do on the left look much better on you! The hair cut on the right, reminds me of old men driving around in convertible's in the summer time. Sorry!

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

I agree...how could someone do this to a lady who could have had a beautiful, age approporiate hairstyle. This is for a teen!!

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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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