77 Incredible #2012vs2018 Transformations Prove People Can Become Totally Unrecognizable In Just 6 Years
Remember that dumb photo from the past that you put away in a dusty attic, and swore to never show to anyone? It's time to get it out. The hashtag #2012vs2018 is going viral, and it has people comparing the way they looked 6 years ago to their current self. Bored Panda has compiled weight loss and haircut, even "ugly duckling" and a few other transformations so unbelievable, it's hard to believe they feature the same people. Scroll down to check out the makeovers, vote for your favorites and to add photos of your own 6-year changes as well!
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5 Years Cancer Free
Actually, I really think she (also!) has a very beautiful and charming face and eyes with cute freckles when she was hospitalised and lost her hair due to chemo treatment. Though, thank God, she's now cancer free!
This Sh*t Was Made For Me
You were a very cute boy - but you really are an extremly stunning woman! WOW.
Beautiful woman! I hope you're happy and comfortable in yourself now xox
Be Careful Who You’re Mean To
mi sbaglio sempre anche io, maledetti capelli al plurale :)
Load More Replies...People shouldn't be mean to other people in general, not because they might become attractive...
Take the younger version, put her in good lighting, lose the glasses and braces, put on ridiculous eyebrows and photoshop her eyes bigger and you have the older version. THis one is most photography and makeup technique than anything else. It's like those muscular before/after photos where they might've been taken hours apart.
Yep, if you're mean to someone who becomes beautiful, that sucks. If you're mean to someone who doesn't, well....okay, then?
Not "don't be careful who you're mean to" more like, Just don't be mean to anyone, because!
Who Is This Dude, Your Cousin?
She has a twitter account and she said she wears wigs actually :) @fiercelytrans
If he had male pattern baldness, wouldn't she still have that problem as well?
I really don't know and think it's a valid question. Maybe hormonal therapy affects hair growth?
Load More Replies...Am I Too Late?
Very different types - but both beautiful in their way. The left picture is only more of an unlucky snapshat.
Unless this person has had plastic surgery- it is definitely NOT the same person!
You are never to late to change yourself ,where there a will there is diffidently a way to do it ;=]]
Finally A Hashtag For Me Lol
Jesus people. Do you guys understand how "posing" works? Because she was laughing in that one picture doesn't define her entire existence at that time as bubbly and happy and fun loving. And just because she is simmering and done up in the second one she isn't a psychopathic Russian spy. Just take it easy and commend the transformation the person chose for themselves for whatever reason they thought it needed to be done!
Half of all 20-somethings could do this. We were all awkward, then grew up. (Not to say she isn't pretty. She was adorable as a kid, too.)
Shame on every one of the bullies and trolls - this girl looks beautiful and confident. I’m disappointed that this kind of bullying is happening on BP which has always been a friendly kind of site. To the young lady in the photos, if you’re reading this, I can’t imagine why you’ve been targeted like this, but just ignore them all, you look amazing!
It's Hard To Post This Even Though I Don't Look Like That Anymore, I Still Struggle With My Self Image. So I'm Asking Nicely, Please Be Kind..
I have to say I don’t think there is anything wrong with the first photo. We must all do what we feel is best for us. Glad you are happy
It looks like you didn't have a care in the world when you were younger, so maybe grab back some of that carefree attitude, and you'll lose some of the body issues. I know personally that you can never get rid of all that self-consciousness that followed you from your younger years.
You looked beautiful before too. Don't lose any more weight thought x
Respect for the transformation. Looking fantastic! But really... What's with the love and support here, but really awful rudeness with the previous girl? Wtf people?
Exactly what I was just thinking! My heart was breaking reading all the bullies’ comments about that young girl. I don’t know why people think it’s ok to be so hateful.
Load More Replies...EVERYONE has body issues or is insecure in some way. Know that you are an embraced part of a community of imperfect people.
If We’re Gonna Start Talking Glow Ups, Then Please, Allow Me
omg like the one on the right is soo cute like i would deff go out with them sometime...plus they look like they have confidence which i love
Beautiful in both, but the joy in the second pic is unmistakable.
2012 Vs 2018. Wow
Me in 2012: 340 lbs, hates self, miserable at work, no hope for love Me in 2018: 238 lbs, loves self, loves my job, flying to Italy to meet my boyfriend's parents next month You go, dude
Some hard work, losing the mullet, new specs equals a whole new you...well done!
Well I can see that you have stopped going to some places ,an now six years later see how you turned out great please keep it up :+}}
I Did That
Is the 2nd picture a regular day or glammed up for a photoshoot? I would like to see the day to day look he has developed, not just his glamour shot.
That specific one seemst to be an especially glammed up version, but the day to day version is quite fabulous too, and quite similar. Here's their instagram, in case you're interested. If you scroll down you can see that here's someone who likes to experiment with makeup, and over time got more and more courageous in doing so. It is lovely. :) : https://www.instagram.com/leopardprintelephant/?hl=de
Load More Replies...2012 Vs 2018
Youth is sometimes hard to get through but the end result for you is lovely.
Can I Say Blessed Or What
If that is how Jesus looked I now understand what all the fuss was about!
2012 Vs 2018
Thought I Should Join This
Aw, your nose was just fine the way it was. But if you are happy, enjoy.
I’ll Just Leave This Here...
If that's your baby, you are being too harsh on yourself! but, def gorgeous now
I'm guessing that's a picture of a father with his two daughters.
Load More Replies...The first pic is kinda confusing/concerning me 🤨 you're gorgeous though 😊
Those cheekbones.... I are however, that you are quite beautiful in both photos. But if you FEEL better in the second pic, then hell yea, you're unstoppable!
How do you know her age and whether that is her baby? Assume much?
Load More Replies...Evolution Of Aqasha
Malaysian here, on the right is the man himself.. on the left is definitely not him!
I Think I Win
Pretty sure it's a hedgehog, I was just reading something about echidna, and it seems like they have stiff needles, unlike the hedgehog, who is the cutest ever!! Also, it's a bit hard to judge the transformation, since she was so young when the first pic was taken.
Load More Replies...Since Everyone’s Doing It
2012-2018, They Ask Me What My Inspiration Was, I Tell ‘Em Global Warming
2012 Vs 2018
WOW you were beautiful as a girl , but I do agree ya need to bring back that smile it is a great one ;=]]
4 Years Of Change..
See you knew there was a awesome person some where in there . You look very good keep it up & be very proud of yourself it took alot to do this ;=]]
Last Year, I Cut Off My Chemically Straightened Hair And Now I’m Growing My Hair Naturally.
She’s not natural hair, she’s a woman, ffs!
Load More Replies...i really don't understand why people go for chemical treatments to change hair texture. your natural hair is so beautiful. i hope u remain in love with your natural hair!
Hold Up What Even
Goodness, those ears! But you are gorgeous before and after my friend! Namaste'!! What product did you use to lighten your skin??
Still Ain’t Done Glowing Up
Wait- why undervoted? What's wrong with 'superb'? Anyway, she is pretty in both pics
Load More Replies...I think it's not operation. It's losing your baby fat and growing up. Nothing is different from her face. Also it's the magic of makeup that she seems to get bigger eyes and better nose.
I think that she was operating. I can't support this kind of beauty.
If you are referring to cosmetic surgery, that's her choice. I don't see surgery- I see a young woman who grew into herself and learned some contouring tricks with makeup! Bully for her! She's beautiful however she chooses to present herself.
Load More Replies...I Truly Don’t Know Her
I've got to say, he was quite handsome before as well
Load More Replies...If I Could Kill Anyone Who Saw Me Before 2018, I Would Do It
I don't get this one. She was very cute before, and I love her thick curly chestnut red hair.
I would have loved the red hair myself, but if you like it black, enjoy
Some Pokemon Take Years To Evolve
I Guess I Glo’d Up A Lil
For those of you who think we are not cute when we are young, we turn out to beautiful when we get older ;=]]
A Little Late To This Trend But I'll Just Leave This Here
You look great I love your make-up an your style ! So now go out there an LIVE IT UP ;=]]
Few Years, And - 70kg. I Got New Life!
Something disturbing about the photo on the right, but I can't put my finger on it. I like the left one more!!
I Could Swear There’s Worse Pictures Of Me From 2012 But I’ve Deleted Everything Off Of Facebook In Efforts To Forget About Those Times
Why forget about "those times"? What was wrong? You were (and are) very beautiful.
EXACTLY! you think you look better because you have tons of make up on........
Load More Replies...You're pretty but I think maybe you'd look better without drawing in your eyebrows so much? Just a friendly suggestion :)
I Have No Words...
My Weight Loss Journey. 96kg Lost. I’m 184cm Heigh, So The Number Are True.
Wow! Should that was hard, and you had to work very much, congratulations for your will, you look great!
Thank you. I was hard, but not as much as I thought it would be. The best I've ever done for myself/my health
Load More Replies...That hard work really paid off - hope you feel just as happy with yourself as you are healthy!
I really do. Nothing feels better than being healthy and that's why I started my journey. I wanted to be older than 45-50 years before I died of health issues.
Load More Replies...Thank you, yes I can't even recognize myself in the old picture. Can't fathom I've been that big and I'm sure as h... never going back :)
Load More Replies...Good job! Now SMILE 😁! You just dropped the jaws of your haters! Beautiful!!!
For the metrically challenged Americans, that's an amazing 212-pound loss on a 6' tall woman
Made Some Gains
Yes bro, Legs days are my fav, you can check my insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamikramansari/
Load More Replies...Yes, I am now maintaining it no more bulk.
Load More Replies...I Was A Cute Boy Once Even Thought Im Not A Boy.
Okay but the left one is definitely the best facial expression I’ve ever seen! Resting b***h face since day one lmfao I feel it man
oh my GOD she is stunning I can't even say what I love about her because it's literally everything keep it up queen we stan
No, this was me being an ignorant and not reading the entire text! OMG! I thought it was suppose to be an awkward photo from childhood vs current... not 2012 - 2018! LOL! Im so dumb. Forgive me <3
Load More Replies...Am I the only one who wishes trans people could just clone themselves into ma me & female versions so the world can experience both wonderful versions? It's probably selfish on my part, but I just want everyone happy. Be you, no matter what that you may be! 💖
Safe To Say Something Changed For The Good
I grew up hating the way I looked and depressed. I still smiled in every pic because hey, camera! But if you're grown up and taking a sharp, artsy, confident photo, sometimes a big grin just isn't the look you're aiming for at the moment! I am much happier now than I was. I still smile in most pics, but not always depending on what I'm going for! This is just one picture.
Load More Replies...6 Years Past, 130 Lbs Lost, Happier All Around. #2012vs2018
You looked great before and after! But I gotta say though you are absolutely glowing now!
I don't get why everyone is saying "both are perfect", "both look beutiful/great" etc. The person is obviously happier and feels better, feels like they have made a huge transformation and have changed for the better. Why not be happy for the person they are today?
This Is What 6 Years Did To Me
It's Actually 2013 But I Couldn’t Find Any 2012
The other guy was a bit harsh but I would suggest thinning those eyebrow at the top. They just seem out of proportion. You look great though.
I think they just need to be a darker shade. The shape of them seems nice they're just too light
Load More Replies...This young woman has come a long way in a short time. Any criticism should be constructive and worded so as not to offend. If we all liked the same things this would be a boring world. I love her and am very proud of her ...... I am one very proud auntie xxxxxx
Holy f*****g s**t can everyone get over the eyebrows. She probably does them that way because she likes them like that? I thought this thread was supposed to be about positivity and I'm positively done with seeing nitpicky f*******s as the top comment.
You are lovely, and Good job on the weight loss. I think the problem people are having with the eyebrows is the drastic color difference between hair and brows. They are a great shape, maybe just a tad darker though.
Thank you lovely, I’m glad you can see the changes people should be talking about and the ones I put effort into, don’t worry I do do my brows darker usually now, that photo was just from a stage as soon as I had dyed it and I had no darker products xox (people certainly like to jump to conclusions tho 😂)
Load More Replies...I agree about the brows.. And eyeliner... You're a natural beauty,, so you could go a little more subtlety on the makeup and be gorgeous
Whilst you’re here insulting by beaut brows, follow my Makeup Insta (@misszodi) xx
Mad Glow-Up
agreed. also lovely hijab (correct me if i'm wrong)
Load More Replies...Honestly the only difference I see is that you put foundation on your face in the second picture. Otherwise, you look exactly the same.
Ion Wanna Talk About It
When You Finally Grow Into Your Five Head & Teeth...
2012 V/s 2018
Angsty/suicidal Teenager To Successful Young Adult.
Thank you!! All is great in life now. Glad I stayed to witness its beauty. <3
Load More Replies...I am so sorry you ever had to feel that way - you are never alone!
2018 Glo-Up
You look great! The smile in the first photo is charming, so use your new hotness to create a combo-powerup :D
I Don’t Know What Happened But I’m Glad It Did
MammaG shut up, this ain’t buzz feeed.. I’m probably gonna get downvoted for saying this but I don’t care: tats are cool and if you are gonna be rude about what someone likes then go fk yourself
Load More Replies...This Happened In Under 6 Months.
Dropped 45 pounds. :) but that was about eight years ago. ^^
2012 Vs 2018
The Beginning Of High School And College.
That new haircut REALLY suits you! I love it! Not many women can pull off such an adorable pixie cut like that.
Previosly, I was afraid to change my hairstyle. Tx so much for your support ^^
Me Age 21 On The Left, And Now Age 27. New Haircut And More Confidence! #2012vs2018
Ooh you are so brave >< it's amazing. I'm trying to work up the courage to dye my hair pink and purple XD
Let’s Be Honest Where’s The Change
Seriously look into modeling, ignore any & all pissed off pandas (⬇⬇⬇) who skipped their morning coffee.
You’re HOT! Second pic, coz you look super young in the first one... and I don’t wanna come across creepy. But, anyway, second pic, girl crush ❤️❤️
YOU might want to SHUT THE FK UP!!!! DONT JUDGE OTHER PEOPLE FOR WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE!!!
Load More Replies...I Went From “Yikes” To “Iight"
OMG! Just because someone isn't smiling does not mean they are sad or depressed. They could in fact be happy. Do you just assume happy people smile 24/7? Because that's not how it works.
What A Difference 6 Years Makes
I'm going to make a suggestion. If you get a layered haircut I think it would make an even bigger difference. I think you might like it. I don't know, maybe you're growing it out for something but I am feeling like if you have your brows shaped and get your hair layered and cut then you're going to have a third photo for us. You're looking good though Kaylee.
Don't want to argue. Just to say that layered haircuts do not always work for everybody. I have very thin/lifeless hair and if I layer it it only seems more flat / lifeless. Without layers I have more beautiful hair with a little more volume. Layered hair is often suggested for more volume. But does not work for anybody. I am not sure this is the case with this person. Just wanted to add. :-) no hard feelings!
Load More Replies...Extremely cute and adorable and anyone with negative comments need to get a life as you're clearly not nice people.
All The Changes. #2012vs2018
Thank you very much. He's a very handsome young man now! (6 y/o)
Load More Replies...6 Years Do Bring Change!!
It Took Me Years To Figure Out Make-Up. Be Gentle I'm Still Learning Make-Up.
But the way over used smooth face/skin tool on the second pic doesnt suit. Your face almost looks blurred!
I didn't smooth my face, just used the pink light on the phone and a white circle light...
Load More Replies...I'm doing "full natural" almost all the time, but mostly because I have no idea how to do good make-up on my face. Honestly, you are doing an amazing job. You kept natural shades just to brighten your face and complement it with a touch of well matched colour on your lips, just to give the overall a nice "kick". I think the result is really great and now I'm jealous of your talent, Hope! hahaha XD
My biggest thing is eyebrows, lol! I have naturally white blond hair, so no eyebrows. If I do anything, it's eyebrows first, and concealer, the rest is extra.
Load More Replies...Well I absolutely know how stunning you look because we met each other twice once in a doctor’s waiting room and another time at a comic con. You rock a bright lipstick!
Any English people? She looks like Alice from the Vicar of Dibley in the before photo :)
Still Hoppy
@KT Tronsden I would say that as I have gained 4st that it is a drastic change lol
Young Model As A Teenager To Now 28 Years Old 💙
Profile Picture 6 Years Ago Vs Now
Went From Being "The Goth Girl" To Being...i Don't Know What. Me.
2017 Vs 2004 Tho
Ummm.... Wow
I think there's a small little between wearing makeup to enhance your beauty and creating a whole new face. In my personal opinion, I think it is dishonest to present yourself with masks...that amount of makeup is a mask.
If she wants to wear makeup to let herself feel more beautiful , let her! Makeup is just a way of helping her to feel confident about herself, and it is an art form that she enjoys. It doesn't mean she put on a mask to hide her face, she just became good at makeup! There's a difference.
I don't want to judge her because she uses makeup. I just think it's hard to see the person behind it, and it's sad that she didn't like herself before and she needs so much makeup to feel pretty
Load More Replies...I am sorry, but way too much makeup, hair looks good! You were beautiful before :)
Yeah not a huge fan of the plastic look. So much more beauty in the natural look.
Before And After ✌
You looked so uncomfortable in that dress, I'm glad you're letting the real you shine!
Hey Clovie lee You a F*****g b***h (s)he is obviously confident in (his or) herself so f*** off
Thank you for the positive comments any negative 1s that's fine just means yous have a problem with yourselves and unfortunately I can't help yous with that so good luck ✌
Yo This Was 6 Months Ago I Cant Belive It!
Horrifically Bullied For Being Fat & Ugly
Again, bullied for it badly. But the thanks x c
Load More Replies...And whilst now, I can see I wasn’t incredibly large! But those were the names I was called. In fact a drunk bloke after a night club started on one of my mates, and I stuck up for her, and he screamed ‘fat slag!’. 6 months later I was 3 dress sizes smaller and. 35lbs lighter
ugh, men can be such pigs! Pay that a hole no attention, he's not worth spit.
Load More Replies...I'm so sorry you had so put up with a******s growing up. I did when I was really little because we lived in a foreign country where everyone was genetically tiny :P Although it was fun throwing the boys around XD You are gorgeous either way!
Thanks. It’s horrible being a teenager and I hope other young boys and girls, who aren’t the attractive bunch, get some hope that things can change! And... the beautiful arseholes who made your life a misery, generally get karma right back at them.... bless x x
Load More Replies...Well yes I am, after 10 years of horrific abuse, including having to run home from School to escape girls with bricks trying to smash my face in.
Load More Replies...Why show the bottom left pic for? We don't see the face and that's what were wanting to see or see the WHOLE body meaning face and body together.
Because my last iPhone was f****d and these where only pics I have on it to be honest. But the ethos behind it, is really for this 12 stone bullied kids, to realise that when grow up they’re likely to be slim and attractive. Sorry for trying to provide some positivity
Load More Replies...Umm... why do we need the bottom left picture??? That isn’t even close to this subject
As the idea was I has a close up of my fat and ugly face and there’s my non close up of face and body. Jeeze... Seeing the title of my post, some nasty comments here
Load More Replies...Mine Is The Opposite I Haven't Changed Much. Photo 1: Prom 2011 Age 17. Photo 2 - 4 Were To Open In A Six Month Span In 2016 Age 22. Last Photo Was Just To Open In February 2018 Age 23.
No Words 😂
2017-2012
Yea... I'm kinda camera shy so these are the only pictures of me that I have.
Load More Replies...4 Years Only
Most of these ppl just grew up. Happens all the time ! Very few are "amazing transformations". But the ones that are, VERY COOL !!!
I'm very happy for the people who have truly gone through some difficult changes (changing their gender, beating cancer – you go, guys!), But I really can't appreciate some of the photos. Captions like "be careful who you are mean to" are problematic... Why? Because they might become hot someday? Should we only respect people who are attractive? It's sad that some people only feel confident and start loving themselves only when they learn how to do make-up, lose weight, or buy fancy clothes. Please don't get me wrong, I really don't want to insult the people in the photos. I just think we need to raise awareness about how we are still judging people (including ourselves!) by the looks.
I don't get this people! You were fine, you are all too hard on yourself. Also teenage years can be a bit weird for most.
Would they show their photo's if they were "uglier" than before? Probably not. The way these people present themselves looks like some kind of revenge. Revenge on what? It shows how this world values people for stupid things like looks and money. Such a waste of time. I pray that all these youngsters learn to accept themselves for WHO they are, not how they look.
it's a big 6 years in your life, I mean if you look at a new born compared to them aged 6, you'd see a similar difference, it all kinda slows down after 21, but still, some happy lookin people in the list.
Not sure why your comment was down voted. I tend to agree with you (not all the pics but I'm sure anyone would know which ones you meant).
Load More Replies...The vast majority of these people definitely have more issues now than they did before. The before pics mostly look happy and fun whereas the afters are all makeup and serious/duck faced and trying to make that perfect Insta-image. Relax and enjoy the ride, people. It's funny that the light skinned people use a darker skinned photo in the after, whereas the darker skinned people use a lighter skinned photo in the after. Grass is always greener I guess.
This might be an unpopular opinion, but I feel like the 'moral' of most of these before and after pictures is that you need to be super thin and wear fancy clothes and lots of makeup to be pretty. And the more people adhere to these standards set by the fashion industry, the pressure on everyone else to follow the same standards just increases, which is b******t. People can be pretty no matter if they are skinny or not quite so skinny, no matter if they use makeup or not, and no matter what kind of clothes they choose to wear. Not talking about the MTF or FTM transitions here. I think it's great that trans people have the guts to follow their true selves and become who they were supposed to be all along.
Most of these ppl just grew up. Happens all the time ! Very few are "amazing transformations". But the ones that are, VERY COOL !!!
I'm very happy for the people who have truly gone through some difficult changes (changing their gender, beating cancer – you go, guys!), But I really can't appreciate some of the photos. Captions like "be careful who you are mean to" are problematic... Why? Because they might become hot someday? Should we only respect people who are attractive? It's sad that some people only feel confident and start loving themselves only when they learn how to do make-up, lose weight, or buy fancy clothes. Please don't get me wrong, I really don't want to insult the people in the photos. I just think we need to raise awareness about how we are still judging people (including ourselves!) by the looks.
I don't get this people! You were fine, you are all too hard on yourself. Also teenage years can be a bit weird for most.
Would they show their photo's if they were "uglier" than before? Probably not. The way these people present themselves looks like some kind of revenge. Revenge on what? It shows how this world values people for stupid things like looks and money. Such a waste of time. I pray that all these youngsters learn to accept themselves for WHO they are, not how they look.
it's a big 6 years in your life, I mean if you look at a new born compared to them aged 6, you'd see a similar difference, it all kinda slows down after 21, but still, some happy lookin people in the list.
Not sure why your comment was down voted. I tend to agree with you (not all the pics but I'm sure anyone would know which ones you meant).
Load More Replies...The vast majority of these people definitely have more issues now than they did before. The before pics mostly look happy and fun whereas the afters are all makeup and serious/duck faced and trying to make that perfect Insta-image. Relax and enjoy the ride, people. It's funny that the light skinned people use a darker skinned photo in the after, whereas the darker skinned people use a lighter skinned photo in the after. Grass is always greener I guess.
This might be an unpopular opinion, but I feel like the 'moral' of most of these before and after pictures is that you need to be super thin and wear fancy clothes and lots of makeup to be pretty. And the more people adhere to these standards set by the fashion industry, the pressure on everyone else to follow the same standards just increases, which is b******t. People can be pretty no matter if they are skinny or not quite so skinny, no matter if they use makeup or not, and no matter what kind of clothes they choose to wear. Not talking about the MTF or FTM transitions here. I think it's great that trans people have the guts to follow their true selves and become who they were supposed to be all along.
