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30 Women Who Dared To Get Their Hair Cut Short And Got Awesome Results Thanks To This Hairstylist
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A broad spectrum of haircuts exists today, yet there’s still a lingering opinion that long hair equals femininity.
Galina Totorina, an experienced hairdresser, respectfully disagrees with such a viewpoint. She believes that femininity is not confined to hair length, but is instead a personal expression that can be manifested in numerous ways.
Totorina has created a niche for herself in the short haircuts category, becoming a rather sought-after professional for those desiring this specific hairstyle! Her clients, who appreciate her exceptional skill and creativity, seek her out specifically for these short hair makeovers. That being said, the hairdresser has managed to shove away stereotypes and uses her craft to demonstrate that short hair can be equally, if not more, expressive of a woman's femininity.
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Nay Wilson 2 years ago
That looks amazing. Her neck looks so long (that’s a compliment, in case anyone is confused)
Sparkleybright 2 years ago
Very impressive. Looks like a different person. Really opens up her face.
Crystal Ruiz 2 years ago
She looked cute before, but with that pixie cut, just WOW! All her features just popped and looked beautiful
Bored Panda took the chance and reached out to Galina Totorina. As we mentioned previously, Galina is a hair stylist specializing in short haircuts for women, and is renowned for her ability to challenge and redefine traditional stereotypes of femininity using her work as an example..
"One day, I realized that to avoid burnout at work, it was necessary to grow and do what I wanted, changing my focus. I tried everything. I cut and colored long hair, but I got bored, I didn't see big changes," Totorina shared with us. She then unintentionally ventured into men's haircuts too, transforming men's looks, participating in mustache and beard contests, and going as far as even securing first places in some. But again, she found herself longing for a change, "Men started grooming themselves and became more attractive, so, I thought that I could give some confidence and create beauty for women with short haircuts."
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Disinforminationalisticalities 2 years ago
Very beautiful both ways, but I am a sucker for a beautiful woman with long hair.
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S. E. in Indiana 2 years ago
Well, I'll be the bad guy. I like the look of the before picture better.
Isa 2 years ago
Why do all the girls look good in short hair.Happened with me too .I realised that focus shifted to my face and I grew a personality.I looked different from the other girls.
DarkViolet 2 years ago
That's the kind of look that gets you carded everywhere you go, even in your 30's. I'm all for that.
Galina firmly believes in the power of a haircut to express individuality and confidence, stating that, "The woman herself makes a short haircut expressive. But sometimes it happens that a minor element in the haircut gives it a new look. Everything is individual and needs to be observed!"
Countering long-held stereotypes, she shared that, "Long hair is just a stereotype. Many women cannot properly care for their long hair. They don't have time to even wash their hair sometimes, and dirty hair tied back is not feminine, and definitely not something that could be considered 'well-groomed'." Instead, she emphasized, "Femininity is not in the hair, it's in self-love, in care, and in attitude towards oneself."
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S. E. in Indiana 2 years ago
I like it too, but maybe if she would have combed the first one it wouldn't have looked so bad.
Cathelijne Van 2 years ago
I think they put the wrong pictures together. Look at the eyebrows and it would be odd to remove your earring and not put it back?
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Tomato monster 2 years ago
I don’t mean to be rude but the eyes are different colors, the after photo has a line of the cheek that was not there before and it different days, she has new shirt, necklace and earrings.
Speaking of personal preferences, the hairstylist revealed her thoughts on the matter to Bored Panda too, "I don't have favorite haircuts. I've tried many options on myself to be honest. I had hair down to the end of my back and I was bald at some point too, what I realized is that my favorite haircut is the one that I have right now."
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moody goody 2 years ago
Takes 10-12 yrs off her face, with more confidence and positive attitude. 👏🏼
Sara MacFarland 2 years ago
No more trying to blend into the woodwork. She's gained self-Confidence (with a capital C)
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StrangeOne 2 years ago
Just realized when I'm looking at the long hair photos my eyes gravitate to their mouths or nose. In the short hair photos my eyes are gravitated to their eyes.
Jessica Bertram 2 years ago
i thought so too. fresh, and lovely skin, and a quirk in her smile that's just a touch mischievous 💕
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Stephanie Barr 2 years ago
What I like about these is that you can tell the face is the same, no redoing makeup etc. It really makes a difference.
For those contemplating a change concerning their hair, she suggests starting with a detailed consultation, saying, "Women are often afraid of the unknown. They don't know how they will look. And fear hinders and does not allow you to make the right haircut. With a detailed consultation, fears go away, because you can exactly imagine how you will look." Her parting advice to women considering a short hair transformation was simply to take the leap: "The main thing is to start."
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trollingergirl 2 years ago
This is really cool. A bit like Essie Davis in Mrs Fishers Murder Mysteries. Let her smile like in the left picture, and everything is fine.
DarkViolet 2 years ago
Just a slight, knowing smile. Sophistication at its finest.
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The Original Bruno 2 years ago
The after picture is filtered: Much less square jaw line... higher-contrast eyes.... reshaped lips.
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Emma Goransdottir 2 years ago
Beautiful in both pictures but she looks younger with short hair 🙂
Jane No Dough 2 years ago
She looks like a model in both shots, although a little younger in after pic.
Tracy Fultz 2 years ago
I'm pretty sure she could be bald and she would still be stunning. Love both styles!
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GreggsCrazyPanda 2 years ago
She looks younger and more sophisticated. But beautiful in both.
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Nancy Marine 2 years ago
This is such a wonderful transformation! This cut took years off of her! And she was beautiful before, but more beautiful after!
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Shelby Moonheart 2 years ago
It's nice to see the before and after pictures in the same clothes.
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Lady Lestrange 2 years ago
Wonderful to see how a haircut can change our entire look altogether!
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censorshipsucks 2 years ago
too much dye/bleach can do that. Just saying, maybe not in your case. Also I've noticed if your hair is wispy it seems to have more volume if you condition and keep it short-ish.
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trollingergirl 2 years ago
The hair looks so much healthier and groomed (OMG, I translated this with deepl. It sounds not like words that are meant for women, but for dogs? Me, being German, I meant "gepflegt" like in ... well .. cultivated? Well kept??? Soigné?) It makes a nice difference!
Annemarie Mattheyse 2 years ago
I know exactly what you mean! Maybe "styled" is the word you're looking for?
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Michelle Reynolds 2 years ago
First time I have ever seen someone get a pixie cut that makes them look THINNER!!
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trollingergirl 2 years ago (edited)
If you wear a ponytail you might as well cut it of. Nicely done.
Pickles, Pennies, & Ponies 2 years ago
I would love to do this but, I fear it's a lot of upkeep. Plus, you just know it will never ever look the way it did when you walked out of the salon for the first time.
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Incompetent Pigeon 2 years ago
I'm sorry, but she looks like a Zelda npc in the first one. I'm not body/face shaming, it was just the first thought that came to my head 😭😭😭
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Tracy Fultz 2 years ago
You can tell how much she loves the cut with that beaming smile and sparkle in her eye!
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Susie Evans 2 years ago
And the hair treated with conditioners and colorant
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Christmas love 2 years ago
Her smile in the before pic looks genuine while the after pic smile looks fake or forced
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Boring Pandae 2 years ago (edited)
That green is dulling her natural glow. A warmer colour would better fit her complexion… both haircut fit her well though
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Michelle Reynolds 2 years ago
Right? I wore messy buns for so long that my hairline began receding. Now I only use clips instead of pony tail holders!
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ValdaDeDieu 2 years ago
I don't think this cut suits the shape of her face. If she'd been given a wavy cut with movement and layers -- same length as previous, it would've been better.
Ba-Na-Na 2 years ago
I agree! Perhaps a fringe. But I hope she feels fabulous and confident-because that’s all that truly matters
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Michelle Reynolds 2 years ago
I feel like most of these women had thin, dry damaged hair before, so obvi they will look better after.
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S. E. in Indiana 2 years ago
What happened to all that beautiful red hair? First photo much better.
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Pippin Nepenthe 2 years ago
She's cute either way! And maybe she doesn't want to look "feminine"!
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censorshipsucks 2 years ago
That's ok I am glad to see someone stood up for a disagreeing view and hasn't been downvoted into oblivion.
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MichelleDonut 2 years ago
It seems like many of these women got the same haircut. Almost as if the salon has a book with only 12 hairstyles to choose from.
Valérie Kaelin 4 months ago
I would disagree: she has particular gift for shifting volumes and angles that draw out the attractive features of the head and face. When one has short hair subtle variations make all the difference!
Load More Replies... censorshipsucks 2 years ago (edited)
Maybe I'm non-standard on my preferences but DEFINITELY like short hair on a woman. Funny how aesthetics differ between people.
Robin DJW 2 years ago
I really appreciate how much care was taken to keep the same location, lighting and composition for both pics. So many (most) B & A sets have very different lighting, location, clothing, expression and makeup. It's hard to take those seriously, IMO.
Vonny 2 years ago
Exactly! I appreciated seeing natural photos taken soon after their haircuts. Not all 'glammed up' wearing a ton of makeup. It's refreshing.
Load More Replies... Catastrophisticate 2 years ago
The stylist has a terrific eye for colours and shapes that suit the person. Great job!
Mariele Scherzinger 2 years ago (edited)
The thing is: you have to be very pretty to get away with short hair. Without it, there is no more hiding, no more visual deflection.
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
That's ok I am glad to see someone stood up for a disagreeing view and hasn't been downvoted into oblivion.
Load More Replies... MichelleDonut 2 years ago
It seems like many of these women got the same haircut. Almost as if the salon has a book with only 12 hairstyles to choose from.
Valérie Kaelin 4 months ago
I would disagree: she has particular gift for shifting volumes and angles that draw out the attractive features of the head and face. When one has short hair subtle variations make all the difference!
Load More Replies... censorshipsucks 2 years ago (edited)
Maybe I'm non-standard on my preferences but DEFINITELY like short hair on a woman. Funny how aesthetics differ between people.
Robin DJW 2 years ago
I really appreciate how much care was taken to keep the same location, lighting and composition for both pics. So many (most) B & A sets have very different lighting, location, clothing, expression and makeup. It's hard to take those seriously, IMO.
Vonny 2 years ago
Exactly! I appreciated seeing natural photos taken soon after their haircuts. Not all 'glammed up' wearing a ton of makeup. It's refreshing.
Load More Replies... Catastrophisticate 2 years ago
The stylist has a terrific eye for colours and shapes that suit the person. Great job!
Mariele Scherzinger 2 years ago (edited)
The thing is: you have to be very pretty to get away with short hair. Without it, there is no more hiding, no more visual deflection.
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