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Hairstylist Shares 30 Women Who Took The Risk Of Cutting Their Hair Short And Got Awesome Results (New Pics)
Many of us women have been taught to define our worth in terms of our femininity, which is then used to gauge our attractiveness, which then affects how much we value ourselves as people. Unsettlingly important in this is hair.
Hair often defines the rigid gender norms; however, as we head into a new decade, many women feel like leaving all of this behind. If you believe that having long hair only adds to the pressure of needing to be attractive enough to meet social expectations, cut it short. Cut off your long hair if you're sick of maintaining it to appease others. Being a version of oneself that society accepts is not our responsibility, and that's exactly why hairstylist Kristina Katsabina takes it upon herself to give her clients short hairstyles based on their preferences and style.
If you'd love to see more of Kristina's makeovers, make sure to check out parts 1, 2, and 3!
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In an earlier interview with Bored Panda, Kristina gave us some insight into the short hair trend as a whole and provided some about her client preferences.
"A lot of women in their 30s are either working in a field they do not like or they have lost all of their inspiration to keep moving forward. It happened to me too; at some point, I lost all of my motivation to keep moving forward and deepen my knowledge when it came to my profession at the time. Before becoming a full-time hairstylist, I was teaching Spanish and also worked as a translator and choreographer."
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Many women are exploring short haircut styles and finding inspiration for the next year of 2022. Cutting your hair is never an easy decision since for many people, it has sentimental importance or even touches on sensitive subjects like religious views. However, perhaps fashion-forward hairstyles like the pixie cut, short bob, or even Chanel cut can motivate someone to make changes in their lives. After all, great transformations always begin with the hair!
With that being said, additionally, Kristina saw a rise in the demand for "Bixie" haircuts. A short hairstyle known as a "bixie" is frequently described as a cross between a mullet, a pixie, and a bob. This specific haircut is a new style that combines a sophisticated, effortless look with the best lived-in looks and classic sophistication. It looks well on any lady, regardless of age.
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Tell us, Pandas, which transformation was your favorite and why (given this year's general tendencies)? Please share your ideas and opinions in the comments section. Please continue to be respectful and considerate while sharing your opinions, and support the incredible hairstylist Kristina on her Instagram page where you can see more of the hair makeovers!
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Leslie Cookietown 3 years ago
I feel like the short haircut makes her face look even shorter. It instantly changed her face shape to much more round.
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TheAquarius1978 3 years ago
Elliot Page vibes here, She looks a lot like him, when he was Ellen Page.
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
Wow! I wonder if her hair was naturally curly before and she decided to straighten it.
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Midnightoil 3 years ago
Her hair in 'before' is so much more luxurious and beautiful!
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Catch 22ish 3 years ago
It's a great feeling not to be afraid to change your hair to something totally different, as many times as you want. Luckily it grows & we can do it lots of times. So often we get stuck in one style & become overly attached to it, as if it security & self confidence lives in it. It SO doesn't. It feels freeing to make a big change in color or style & realize that you're still you & that your confidence, power & security never abided in your hair & those feelings have increased! It somehow gives a feeling of power. Especially with a short cut, so much less fuss time with drying & styling. You realize just how much of a pain in the neck all that was. Too often we become slavishly dedicated to the whole process. A good short cut makes getting ready in the morning into a couple minutes, sweet!
Paul White 3 years ago
I like the before but love her face in the short hair, she can pull both off
Ann Silver 3 years ago
No, what you love in the second picture is her smile. The hair is a disaster. For sure, she's going to grow it back.
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Ann Silver 3 years ago (edited)
There is a hairdresser who is doing the short hair in most of these that doesn't want women to look feminine and wants them to look 20 years older
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CanidaeVulpes 3 years ago
All looked good before and after. At least they focused on the hair and didn’t add a bunch of make-up afterwards
anarkzie 3 years ago
I thought that as well, the majority of them were good looking people that looked different but not in a better or worst kind of way.
Load More Replies... Sharrow 3 years ago
Yup. The "Karen" hairstyle aka "The Cut" will make anyone look middle-aged. Other short styles are fine. "Before" styles were also fine.
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Hey! 3 years ago
Thanks for pointing it out; I thought they looked familiar.
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Hey! 3 years ago
Yes, so the title is wrong. And then they cut the hair even shorter!
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Heliocracy 3 years ago
A lot of them looked better with the long hair. For those that didn't, it was a draw.
Al Christensen 3 years ago
Alternate headline: Hairdresser makes attractive women attractive in a different way.
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Alaina Moon 3 years ago
Only problem is having short hair is expensive. You have to go get it trimmed every few weeks to keep it looking good in this economy I would rather keep my long hair and my money.
somnomania 3 years ago
only if you're concerned with maintaining a specific cut. i periodically buzz my entire head with the 1/4 inch guard on the clippers and just let it grow out until it starts getting in my eyes. it always looks great and i get compliments on it at all the various stages of growth!
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BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
I'm just happy they didn't add a ton of makeup. Some cuts looked really good, some not so great. Short cuts tend to make women look edgy or older. It's hard to find an in betwrrn
DancingPanda 3 years ago
I loveeee how nearly all of them look so happy with the change, you can see it in their eyes and smiles, for those who don’t, I feel really bad cause I cut off 5” and was devastated and wished it would grow back and ofc it took forever (my hair was down to my but, I got it cut to just above my hips)
BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
Not all short hair are Karen cuts. Haircuts don't make you a Karen either. That is all your attitude and how you treat others
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Hey! 3 years ago
I think the risky part is going to that particular hairstylist.
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Lindsay 3 years ago
Remind me not to go to this stylist.The theme was chop it all off & make it as short as possible. No mam'm you can not come in this house!
Tris Hunt 3 years ago
The women asked for the haircut. Stylist doesn't make the decision for them, they ask for the clients what they like.
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Tired_Panda 3 years ago
I had super long hair, and now I have very short hair. It made me happier and I feel like myself now! All of the women in this thread look amazing before and after! Don't be afraid to change your appearance, because you will be awesome no matter what style hair you have!
AliJanx 3 years ago
For those that downvoted any of the changes, go look in the mirror. How would you feel if you stepped out there and made a big change in your appearance, one that may have required a bit of courage on your part, only to be told, "you looked better before." Stop being so judgey and try being a tad bit supportive. You may be surprised by the support you get in return!
Ann Silver 3 years ago (edited)
There is no sense in lying and being dishonest to a person. If they like the new look, they'll be happy and confident about it. If they're miserable and don't like the look, they'll appreciate people's honesty. You're not going to fool people by your deception. Stop thinking that everybody is so weak and can't handle a bad haircut. If you keep lying to people and telling them everything is all rainbows and happiness, how are they going to cope with unfortunate things in their lives?
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ArtistinResidence 3 years ago
Ugh, it’s like the same 2 cuts on all of them, whether they look good in it or not. Some make them look like little boys. I hope it’s what they wanted not what they were told might look good on them.
Carla Phillips 3 years ago
You can definitely tell she has like two or three go to short styles. I think most of them look good before and after. A couple look better before and a couple after. Basically, like any other haircut statistics. Lol. I've never been brave enough to rock something super short. I feel like I don't have the face shape for it
BeepBeepBoopBoop 3 years ago
that one girl with the like copper colored hair was on here twice, with two different after haircuts? one of them didn't seem like the same day either. Maybe she just got it cut again? doesn't make sense in my head
Ann Silver 3 years ago
She probably hated it and demanded a new haircut. And from the looks of it, she probably hated the second one as well.
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Rens 3 years ago
They all look really pretty, both with long hair and with short hair; I am not brave enough to go with short hair I think it will make my head look too small on my rather large body 😜
Caleb Wright 3 years ago
you are beautiful the way you r! don't let anyone convince you otherwise
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Artsy Bookworm 3 years ago
I have long hair, past my hip by now and I really want to cut it short. I've never had hair this short and I'm pretty sure I won't look good with short hair. Anyways I'm going to cut it soon and let's see🤞
AliJanx 3 years ago
An easy way to go short is to do it in stages: cut to shoulder blades, then later to shoulders, then later to chin...and so on. Helps you decide where you want your hair to be. Or, don't - and go straight to short. Hair grows and that's what's fun!
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Jonathan Setter 5 months ago
errrk... ranged from no, to nope, to hell no and "what the F@CK were your thinking?!!!!" . If the individual women liked what they got, that is fine. But to imply EVERYONE is going to like the short cuts is just way off base. Get your hair cut how you like it, but remember everyone will have have a diff opinion and you need to be fine with that.
tabithapaquette98 2 years ago
Personally I think everyone is more attractive with long hair. Men and women. I am just not a fan of short hair. But, to each their own.
Karmen vrt 2 years ago
IDK... to me most of the hair cuts aged them 5-10years... nah... keep the before and style and colour it better
Tjoori Vids 2 years ago
My take: If the stylist had actually done something with the long hair, rather than letting it slop, the result may well be different. And some of them are just nope.
somnomania 3 years ago
i've never seen a risk in doing stuff to my hair, but that's me. it's just hair; it grows back pretty fast, and no one is paying as much attention to your hair as you are!
The girl who wore glasses 3 years ago
Most people look better with short hair. It opens up your features, especially your eyes. Long hair after your mid-20s drags your features down and makes you look older. And why have long hair if all you do is wear it in a bun or ponytail, which so many people do? Essentially, you are creating a short hair look.
somnomania 3 years ago
this is part of why i finally cut mine after growing it for a long time; i wasn't doing anything with it. i'd love to maintain gorgeous game of thrones hairstyles, but effort.
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Ann Silver 3 years ago
You wanna say they look better but you can't bring yourself to say it since 99% of them look worse.
Load More Replies... Tris Hunt 3 years ago (edited)
These are not haircuts of Karen's. The style is shorter than a Karen haircut would be. Maybe look up what a Karen haircut looks like instead of just assuming? Plus, not all Karen's have the same haircut, it's more on their personality and how they treat people.
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crow_commits_murder 3 years ago
I'm so sorry that people getting hair cuts hurts your feelings :(
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AliJanx 3 years ago
For some people, changing their hair style takes courage.
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Melissa 3 years ago
I understand your frustration, but all these photos are the work of this one stylist who is based in Russia. Russia isn't as ethnically diverse as the USA or UK.
Load More Replies... CanidaeVulpes 3 years ago
All looked good before and after. At least they focused on the hair and didn’t add a bunch of make-up afterwards
anarkzie 3 years ago
I thought that as well, the majority of them were good looking people that looked different but not in a better or worst kind of way.
Load More Replies... Sharrow 3 years ago
Yup. The "Karen" hairstyle aka "The Cut" will make anyone look middle-aged. Other short styles are fine. "Before" styles were also fine.
Load More Replies... Hey! 3 years ago
Thanks for pointing it out; I thought they looked familiar.
Load More Replies... Hey! 3 years ago
Yes, so the title is wrong. And then they cut the hair even shorter!
Load More Replies... Heliocracy 3 years ago
A lot of them looked better with the long hair. For those that didn't, it was a draw.
Al Christensen 3 years ago
Alternate headline: Hairdresser makes attractive women attractive in a different way.
Load More Replies... Alaina Moon 3 years ago
Only problem is having short hair is expensive. You have to go get it trimmed every few weeks to keep it looking good in this economy I would rather keep my long hair and my money.
somnomania 3 years ago
only if you're concerned with maintaining a specific cut. i periodically buzz my entire head with the 1/4 inch guard on the clippers and just let it grow out until it starts getting in my eyes. it always looks great and i get compliments on it at all the various stages of growth!
Load More Replies... BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
I'm just happy they didn't add a ton of makeup. Some cuts looked really good, some not so great. Short cuts tend to make women look edgy or older. It's hard to find an in betwrrn
DancingPanda 3 years ago
I loveeee how nearly all of them look so happy with the change, you can see it in their eyes and smiles, for those who don’t, I feel really bad cause I cut off 5” and was devastated and wished it would grow back and ofc it took forever (my hair was down to my but, I got it cut to just above my hips)
BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
Not all short hair are Karen cuts. Haircuts don't make you a Karen either. That is all your attitude and how you treat others
Load More Replies... Hey! 3 years ago
I think the risky part is going to that particular hairstylist.
Load More Replies... Lindsay 3 years ago
Remind me not to go to this stylist.The theme was chop it all off & make it as short as possible. No mam'm you can not come in this house!
Tris Hunt 3 years ago
The women asked for the haircut. Stylist doesn't make the decision for them, they ask for the clients what they like.
Load More Replies... Tired_Panda 3 years ago
I had super long hair, and now I have very short hair. It made me happier and I feel like myself now! All of the women in this thread look amazing before and after! Don't be afraid to change your appearance, because you will be awesome no matter what style hair you have!
AliJanx 3 years ago
For those that downvoted any of the changes, go look in the mirror. How would you feel if you stepped out there and made a big change in your appearance, one that may have required a bit of courage on your part, only to be told, "you looked better before." Stop being so judgey and try being a tad bit supportive. You may be surprised by the support you get in return!
Ann Silver 3 years ago (edited)
There is no sense in lying and being dishonest to a person. If they like the new look, they'll be happy and confident about it. If they're miserable and don't like the look, they'll appreciate people's honesty. You're not going to fool people by your deception. Stop thinking that everybody is so weak and can't handle a bad haircut. If you keep lying to people and telling them everything is all rainbows and happiness, how are they going to cope with unfortunate things in their lives?
Load More Replies... ArtistinResidence 3 years ago
Ugh, it’s like the same 2 cuts on all of them, whether they look good in it or not. Some make them look like little boys. I hope it’s what they wanted not what they were told might look good on them.
Carla Phillips 3 years ago
You can definitely tell she has like two or three go to short styles. I think most of them look good before and after. A couple look better before and a couple after. Basically, like any other haircut statistics. Lol. I've never been brave enough to rock something super short. I feel like I don't have the face shape for it
BeepBeepBoopBoop 3 years ago
that one girl with the like copper colored hair was on here twice, with two different after haircuts? one of them didn't seem like the same day either. Maybe she just got it cut again? doesn't make sense in my head
Ann Silver 3 years ago
She probably hated it and demanded a new haircut. And from the looks of it, she probably hated the second one as well.
Load More Replies... Rens 3 years ago
They all look really pretty, both with long hair and with short hair; I am not brave enough to go with short hair I think it will make my head look too small on my rather large body 😜
Caleb Wright 3 years ago
you are beautiful the way you r! don't let anyone convince you otherwise
Load More Replies... Artsy Bookworm 3 years ago
I have long hair, past my hip by now and I really want to cut it short. I've never had hair this short and I'm pretty sure I won't look good with short hair. Anyways I'm going to cut it soon and let's see🤞
AliJanx 3 years ago
An easy way to go short is to do it in stages: cut to shoulder blades, then later to shoulders, then later to chin...and so on. Helps you decide where you want your hair to be. Or, don't - and go straight to short. Hair grows and that's what's fun!
Load More Replies... Jonathan Setter 5 months ago
errrk... ranged from no, to nope, to hell no and "what the F@CK were your thinking?!!!!" . If the individual women liked what they got, that is fine. But to imply EVERYONE is going to like the short cuts is just way off base. Get your hair cut how you like it, but remember everyone will have have a diff opinion and you need to be fine with that.
tabithapaquette98 2 years ago
Personally I think everyone is more attractive with long hair. Men and women. I am just not a fan of short hair. But, to each their own.
Karmen vrt 2 years ago
IDK... to me most of the hair cuts aged them 5-10years... nah... keep the before and style and colour it better
Tjoori Vids 2 years ago
My take: If the stylist had actually done something with the long hair, rather than letting it slop, the result may well be different. And some of them are just nope.
somnomania 3 years ago
i've never seen a risk in doing stuff to my hair, but that's me. it's just hair; it grows back pretty fast, and no one is paying as much attention to your hair as you are!
The girl who wore glasses 3 years ago
Most people look better with short hair. It opens up your features, especially your eyes. Long hair after your mid-20s drags your features down and makes you look older. And why have long hair if all you do is wear it in a bun or ponytail, which so many people do? Essentially, you are creating a short hair look.
somnomania 3 years ago
this is part of why i finally cut mine after growing it for a long time; i wasn't doing anything with it. i'd love to maintain gorgeous game of thrones hairstyles, but effort.
Load More Replies... Ann Silver 3 years ago
You wanna say they look better but you can't bring yourself to say it since 99% of them look worse.
Load More Replies... Tris Hunt 3 years ago (edited)
These are not haircuts of Karen's. The style is shorter than a Karen haircut would be. Maybe look up what a Karen haircut looks like instead of just assuming? Plus, not all Karen's have the same haircut, it's more on their personality and how they treat people.
Load More Replies... crow_commits_murder 3 years ago
I'm so sorry that people getting hair cuts hurts your feelings :(
Load More Replies... AliJanx 3 years ago
For some people, changing their hair style takes courage.
Load More Replies... Melissa 3 years ago
I understand your frustration, but all these photos are the work of this one stylist who is based in Russia. Russia isn't as ethnically diverse as the USA or UK.
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