There are very few experiences that feel as awesome as getting a haircut. When you go to a skilled and talented stylist, you can fully relax because you know that you’re in good hands. And you then leave the hair salon feeling fresh, confident, and full of energy.
A popular barber who is taking TikTok by storm is Iacob Tiberiu, based in Bucharest, Romania. We’re featuring some of his most impressive before-and-after male hair transformations to show you what’s possible. Scroll down for some awesome inspiration!
Bored Panda reached out to Tiberiu to learn more about his work as a barber, and he was kind enough to answer our questions. "To see the clients having problems with their hair, with their appearance and then to see the happiness and confidence that I can give to them with only a haircut is so satisfying to me," he told us. You'll find our interview with him below.
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We were very curious to learn about the inspiration behind Tiberiu's decision to become a barber. He opened up to Bored Panda that what inspired him wasn't a person or a specific moment, but "the desire to do something in life that I really liked and I wanted," without pressure from others.
"I tried other things in life before coming to the hair industry, for example, going to university and I didn’t really enjoy it. It was something that my family wanted me to do and not me. And after some time I decided to drop out and pursue my dream of becoming a successful barber and businessman," he shared.
Bored Panda asked Tiberiu what keeps him passionate about what he does. "What keeps me motivated to do this nonstop is the job itself. For me, it’s a really rewarding job and it fills me with joy every day. To see the clients having problems with their hair, with their appearance and then to see the happiness and confidence that I can give to them with only a haircut is so satisfying to me," he shared with us.
Omg that looks like two completely different people. Not just the hair, but he faces he makes too. The second expression is awesome! 😆
"The clients are also a big motivator for me cause I really enjoy hearing their stories, talking, becoming friends with them and growing with them as well. And I really love art and this is also a really artistic job."
According to Tiberiu, there was no specific moment when his videos suddenly went viral. It was a slow, organic process. "With my first salary from barbering and the help of my mom I bought a phone with a decent camera to start to film videos, because I knew that posting on social media is the most important and powerful thing you can do to boost your clientele and business," he told Bored Panda.
"I tried different types of content and got really no views and I started to see what really does well and what not to post." Something that got lots of popularity was when the barber started posting videos of clients with long hair and "really got more into showing that I know got to cut a lot more types of haircut with long hair and not only fades like every other barber."
The new cut draws attention to the eyes. Very nice. The first draws attention to the brows. Not as good!
"For, me it worked posting big hair transformations because it has a big wow factor and everybody can really enjoy my videos."
Tiberiu said that, aside from using conditioner and following common industry tips for maintaining your hair, he suggests "trying all kinds of haircuts, because hair is really make-up, and to not be afraid to change it cause you have nothing to lose, your hair GROWS BACK."
Tiberiu has a whopping 406.8k followers on TikTok and has amassed a jaw-dropping 32 million likes across all of his videos. Meanwhile, on Instagram, he has a further 44.6k followers.
If you happen to be in the Romanian capital Bucharest and want to reserve a haircut with him, you can either send him a direct message via TikTok or Instagram, or register on the Fresha site online.
Your lifestyle has a direct impact on your physical and mental health. If you eat a nutritious and balanced diet, avoid unhealthy habits, get plenty of sleep, take your vitamins and minerals, and stay hydrated, you’ll look and feel great.
On the other hand, if you party 24/7 and eat ultra-processed products and junk food all the time, it’s going to affect your body, including your hair, negatively.
According to Healthline, some of the main factors that affect your hair health, as well as its rate of growth, include your age, overall health, and genetics. Other important factors are environmental exposure, the medications you take, as well as your diet.
Naturally, some of these things are out of your control. However, you can change others, for instance, your diet.
The vitamins and minerals that you get from eating food play an important role in the hair follicle growth cycle and cellular turnover. Deficiencies in the following nutrients can lead to hair loss:
- Vitamin B12;
- Vitamin D;
- Biotin;
- Riboflavin;
- Iron.
Healthline explains that hair loss, commonly known as alopecia, has many known causes, including:
- Genetics;
- Hormonal dysregulation;
- Hypothyroidism;
- Tension on the hair;
- Trauma;
- Infection;
- Chemotherapy;
- Diet-related factors like nutrient deficiencies and supplement use.
What’s more, the cells that make up the hair bulb have a high turnover rate, meaning that they’re very sensitive to calorie and protein deficiencies.
Not only does your body need sufficient fuel, but it also needs plenty of amino acids.
In other words, sudden shifts toward a low-calorie and low-protein diet can result in hair thinning, brittle hair, or hair loss in some people.
Taking care of your health is a good thing, and this applies to your hair as well. However, some men believe that caring about what your hair looks like is unmasculine.
Caring about your appearance and the first impression you leave on other people is a good thing, so long as you don’t obsess just about your looks while ignoring essential things like empathy, character, etc.
When you look good, you feel good. And with that boost of confidence, you’re more likely to be more social and take advantage of the awesome opportunities that come your way.
The same goes for dressing in stylish and fresh clothes that fit your body type, picking colors and fabrics that complement your skin tone, and wearing cologne or perfume that suits you well.
All of these daily small choices that you make about your appearance can really boost your self-esteem.
Which of these hair transformations done by barber Tiberiu impressed you the most? Which of these before-and-after pics do you personally think show the biggest change?
What are some of the positive qualities that you look for in a hairstylist? Where did you get the best and worst haircuts that you’ve ever gotten? Let us know in the comments below!
Curious to see what the glasses wearing guys look like with their new cuts once they put their glasses back on.
That's what i've noticed too, his idea of "improvement" seems to be that men can't have long hair, which is honestly ridiculous.
Load More Replies...Curious to see what the glasses wearing guys look like with their new cuts once they put their glasses back on.
That's what i've noticed too, his idea of "improvement" seems to be that men can't have long hair, which is honestly ridiculous.
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