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As a guy, you probably have fewer options for keeping your look fresh than women do, unless you are jumping on the male makeup 'trend.' So what can you do? Hit the gym, maybe a tanning salon. Get a new outfit. However, as this talented Japanese barber proves, by far the most effective way of transforming your looks is getting a good haircut.

Shou Otsuki is one of the staff barbers at Tokyo hair salon L. Dorado, and he has made a name for himself with the incredible before-and-after shots of his clients. The videos often begin with a shy, awkward-looking guy with a shapeless, unremarkable hairstyle. Otsuki covers the camera with the comb before pulling it away to reveal... A completely new person. The happiness and confidence that Otsuki's cool new style gives to his clients is there for all to see, and they wouldn't look out of place in a fashion magazine! "I just want to make everyone look cool," Otsuki told Bored Panda. "I suggest a look based on the client's facial shape or just how he seems as a person, I like to try to match the atmosphere."

So forget the plastic surgeon, and step away from that tanning machine, it can be dangerous. If you really want to shake things up and change the way you look, make an appointment with your barber today!

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Japanese barber demonstrates transformative haircut with a smiling before and after of a client.

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Martha Meyer
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He turned from a 30 year old into a 13 year old!

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    Man before and after a Japanese barber haircut, showing a significant transformation and a smiling face.

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    Kevin Donegan
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He should have smiled in the "before" photo ... his expression makes the "after" photo.

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    Before and after images of a man with a transformative Japanese barber haircut.

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    Before and after photos of a Japanese barber's transformative haircut on a young man wearing glasses.

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    CP1996
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having looked through them all I assume these are examples of bad hair cuts, thus emphasising the importance of a good haircut?

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    #5

    Japanese barber transforms a man's hairstyle, showing the dramatic difference a good haircut can make.

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    Lotte
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks better and even happier!

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    Before and after a stylish haircut by a Japanese barber, showcasing a significant transformation.

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    Piotr Bulej
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does everyone on this photos need to have wet hair? We should see their hair before they got wet/in normal state.

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    Japanese barber transforms hairstyle, showcasing dramatic haircut improvement in before-and-after images.

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    Kevin Donegan
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's the draw for all the "slick straight hair styles" in Japanese men? If you look at the "before" photo of most of these men, their hair is slick and straight.

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    Japanese barber transformation: before and after haircut, showing significant style improvement.

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    Before and after images of a man transformed by a skilled Japanese barber with a stylish haircut.

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    ispeak catanese
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His face is interesting, but that chinbeard has gotta go!

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    Japanese barber transforms client's hairstyle, showcasing the dramatic difference a good haircut can make.

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    snoozy womble
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He kept the glasses too. I have to be fair it is a lovely change. He looks more confident

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    Japanese barber transforms hairstyle, showing dramatic before and after haircut results.

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    #17

    Before and after photos of a Japanese barber showcasing the impact of a good haircut.

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    ispeak catanese
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice! Dude has a great before smile! Haidresser is having a heinous hair day

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    #19

    Japanese barber transformation showing a dramatic haircut difference.

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    GB1997
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what. was. the. first. hair. style......

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    Japanese barber transformation shows a man's dramatic haircut change, with before and after smiles.

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    Alex Craig
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There certainly is a pattern forming here.

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    #22

    Japanese barber before and after haircut transformation, showcasing a dramatic style improvement.

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    Before and after images of a Japanese barber showcasing a noticeable haircut transformation.

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    Night Owl
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the second photo the hairstylist seems to be acting like a magician. ("Ta-da!")

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    Japanese barber demonstrates the transformation with a stylish haircut, before and after comparison.

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    Katie Smith
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. This is very 1997 American cheesy boy-band.

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    Japanese barber showcasing the transformation effects of a haircut with a before and after comparison.

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    diane a
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    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks in mirror - "what have you done to me????"

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    Before and after transformation by Japanese barber showcasing the impact of a good haircut.

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    Katie Smith
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An awful lot of these guys seem to start with very smooth Beatles hair!!

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    Japanese barber demonstrates a dramatic haircut transformation on a young client in a salon setting.

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    Before and after haircut by Japanese barber transforming appearance.

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    snoozy womble
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is he buying all these guys contact lenses too? I have never had a hair cut that corrected my sight before

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    Before and after photos showing the dramatic impact of a Japanese barber's haircut transformation.

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    ispeak catanese
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    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, the client looks pleased in his blue bathrobe and old lady cut 'n color.

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    Japanese barber showcases a dramatic haircut transformation, highlighting the impact of professional styling.

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    ispeak catanese
    Community Member
    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh. Well. That's sad. Also, please notice that Mr Hairdresser is now dipping into the grey dye himself.

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    Japanese barber demonstrates a transformative haircut, showcasing the power of a good hairstyle change.

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    SykesDaMan
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Old boy (the original movie) anyone? :)

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    Japanese barber showcasing a transformative haircut on a young man, before and after images.

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    Priscilla Xavier
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His big secret in most of the pics is "don't wear glasses".

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    #35

    Japanese barber demonstrates transformation with a stylish haircut on a young man, showing before and after results.

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    ispeak catanese
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'll get the cut that all those other guys are having."

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    Japanese barber shows dramatic transformation with a stylish haircut before and after.

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    Jan Calland
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wrong before and after photos. Before is the same kid as in photo 15.

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    Japanese barber transformation: before and after haircut dramatically enhances style and confidence.

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    ispeak catanese
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh! The top one is hilarious! The after is just sad. Heartbreakingly sad.

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    Before and after photos of a Japanese barber's transformative haircut on a smiling young man.

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    Katie Smith
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh God he just aged this guy about 50 years. I know this is "trendy" but on him it just looks old.

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