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

I am from the 60's and love long hair on men. But the styled cut looks soo good.

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

100% team before. Could have been trimmed but longer hair on men is just hot.

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

It shows "Edited"...wonder what filter they decided to use because they didn't like the original?

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

Off loading the Jesus look, probably the smartest thing he's ever done...

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

Not just the ladies... He looks great and younger with more angular features x

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

Guys are so much easier to transform and get immediate satisfaction out of the service.

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

Okay but why is it always the same haircut on guy make-overs?

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

I dunno...something in me responds negatively to hairstyles that might have aerodynamic effects.

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

I don't know any guys who are moussing their hair up anymore. He'd look great with it parted and combed.

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

So many guys these days wear horrible long hair, that is not kept up well, I think the style on the right is much better, and more manageable!

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

A....Ah a girl with a goatee! those two should go together, what beautiful children !!!

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

I liked him better the first way. Cute and pensive. Now he looks gay. I mean nothing wrong with that if he is. But if he's not-then not good. And I know the look well. I live in SF.

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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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