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“Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no, no, no! People can't see me like this. My own mother won't recognize me.” Chances are, nearly all of us have felt like this after a horrendous haircut. Whether by the will of a newbie/hungover/angry hairstylist or by your own clumsy hands at home, you've ended up massacring your hairdo. And now you can't leave home out of shame. (Which is kind of alright what with the global pandemic, lockdowns, and all.)

There's a hilarious subreddit called ‘Just Eff My Crap Up' (paraphrasing their name a bit; can you guess what their real name is?) that collects the most unfortunate, badly done haircuts on the net. Check out some of the best examples of what not to do to your hair below and remember to upvote the pics that made your hair follicles tingle as you scroll down.

Getting a bad haircut is easy enough. But we wanted to learn what it takes to create a great haircut both at home and by the hands of a capable barber, so we reached out to Giuliano Dore, co-founder of 'Get Groomed.' "The main difference between avant-garde and plain bad for a haircut is the focus on details and the whole idea behind the haircut. You would think that haircuts like the bowl cut are never gonna be trendy. Wrong. It’s happening and thanks to extremely talented hairstylists, we see a lot of hipsters rocking a very fashionable bowl. It’s all about pattern, symmetry, and (sometimes) controlled asymmetry. If I see patchy haircuts, holes or broken hairlines, I am gonna assume the worst," he told Bored Panda. Read on for the full interview.

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My Soldier Said I Could Post This As Long As I Get Up Votes.. Well I Dont Wanna Disappoint The Kid

My Soldier Said I Could Post This As Long As I Get Up Votes.. Well I Dont Wanna Disappoint The Kid

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I Bet It’s Enchanting To Watch Him Talk

I Bet It’s Enchanting To Watch Him Talk

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahaha, poor guy looks miserable. Turns those moes upside down and give a lil smile lol.

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Giuliano also gave Bored Panda some advice about cutting our hair at home. And what with the pandemic still going on, chances are, some of us are going to be making our second attempts at quarantine haircuts soon.

"If you want to cut your own hair at home, go with a safe option. Same-level buzz cuts are a safe choice. Home is not the place for challenging haircuts. For example, attempting a 0 to 2 high skin fade by yourself is not gonna work. Even professional barbers don’t do it themselves. I know this because they book each other on our app," Giuliano explained that simplicity is best when you're working on your hair at home.

"Being able to cut just based on the reflection of a mirror takes a whole new level of 4D chess and not everyone is ready for the challenge. I would also avoid sharp tools like razor blades. It’s absolutely possible to rock a very decent hairline without using razor blades at home. Clippers are your friends."

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I Don't Even Have A Joke To Make For These

I Don't Even Have A Joke To Make For These

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How Do I Let Everyone To Know I Have Dreads?

How Do I Let Everyone To Know I Have Dreads?

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahaha, I see no problem with that. It’s funny. My hubby hung jingle bells from his dreads for chrissy one year.

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The co-founder of 'Get Groomed' also opened up about how the pandemic affected their business. For instance, they stopped all of their office-based barbering events back in March 2020. And they haven't restarted them as of yet.

"We saw a surge in home-based bookings since the first UK lockdown. I believe people don’t want to go to crowded barbershop at the moment and it’s very visible in our data. People are also more concerned about hygiene and frequently ask questions about our methodology, if the barber is coming with PPE, etc. We are making sure that our barbers are fully PPE equipped and that they clean their tools between bookings."

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I Like Any Haircut That Makes An Ear The Central Area Of Focus

I Like Any Haircut That Makes An Ear The Central Area Of Focus

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you ask for a fade but the barber is to exited for the cut

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Russian Politician Valentina Petrenko

Russian Politician Valentina Petrenko

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The 'Just Eff My Crap Up' subreddit has over 751k members and it will be celebrating its 6th birthday on 17 December. Be sure to give them a visit. We hear they're friendly and know a thing or two about artsy and avant-garde hairdos.

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The subreddit obviously got their name from a legendary meme that's known as ‘Just Eff My Crap Up,' ‘Just Eff Me Up,' ‘JUST,' as well as ‘The Barber.' The meme's all about botched (or, depending on your point of view, incredibly brave) haircuts and imagined conversations between customers and their barbers.

“Just a bit off the sides?” the barber might ask. “Nah, just eff my crap up,” the customer would supposedly say to get their atrocious hairstyles that mock everything that is fair and beautiful in this world.

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Just Give Me That Microphone Head

Just Give Me That Microphone Head

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I must say it is extremely neat and uniform so the barber has skill just not sure about style lol.

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I’m Struggling To Find The Words To Describe How Awful This Looks

I’m Struggling To Find The Words To Describe How Awful This Looks

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‘Know Your Meme' explains that the earliest known example of this joke (in a slightly different form) was done by none other than Zach Galifianakis back in 2006 during his comedy special, ‘Zach Galifianakis Live at the Purple Ocean.'

“When you look like I do, it's hard to get a table for one at Chuck E Cheese. I went to my stylist today and she said, ‘What are you looking for?' and I told her, ‘Just give me the Amber Alert,' he joked.

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From there, the meme spread in bursts and sprints. In 2012, Miley Cyrus became the butt of rapper Tyler, The Creator's mocking tweet about her new haircut. He joked that Cyrus asked her hairstylist to ‘eff her up real quick.' And in case you were curious, Cyrus insulted Tyler's face in response. The meme solidified its hold in popular culture in 2014 when it spread on Twitter and Reddit. Almost exactly at the same time that the ‘Eff My Crap Up' subreddit was born.

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A 70 Billion Dollar Haircut

A 70 Billion Dollar Haircut

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... And The Absolute Winner Of All Time Is...

... And The Absolute Winner Of All Time Is...

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This Dude Is Running For Schoolboard In My Town. Got A Flyer In The Mail With This Pic And Almost Spit My Drink Out

This Dude Is Running For Schoolboard In My Town. Got A Flyer In The Mail With This Pic And Almost Spit My Drink Out

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He Needs To Go Back To Jail

He Needs To Go Back To Jail

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Tried To Do A Homemade Bowl Cut

Tried To Do A Homemade Bowl Cut

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it just me or does her/his neck look really big in this pic?

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"I Need The Worst Possible Style For My Head Shape." "I Got You Fam"

"I Need The Worst Possible Style For My Head Shape." "I Got You Fam"

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When Your Transformation Is Complete But You Have To Get Downtown

When Your Transformation Is Complete But You Have To Get Downtown

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A Super Saiyan found a job other than saving the earth, now in the times of peace ♡

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When Your Company Has A Strict No Beard Policy....but It Doesn't Say Anything A About A Neckbeard

When Your Company Has A Strict No Beard Policy....but It Doesn't Say Anything A About A Neckbeard

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#23

Give Me That "If Dubstep Were A Haircut" Look

Give Me That "If Dubstep Were A Haircut" Look

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#24

I Paid $50 For This Haircut

I Paid $50 For This Haircut

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Give Me That Future White Collar Criminal

Give Me That Future White Collar Criminal

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The Straw Is The Icing On The Cake

The Straw Is The Icing On The Cake

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What Happens When You Actually Speak To The Manager

What Happens When You Actually Speak To The Manager

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I Hate Seeing Kids Getting Forced Into Having Their Hair Cut. He Clearly Doesnt Like This

I Hate Seeing Kids Getting Forced Into Having Their Hair Cut. He Clearly Doesnt Like This

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#32

Gimme That Straw Basket Look

Gimme That Straw Basket Look

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think it's a daily look.. And it's well done, very even.. just.. a bit a basket case

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When You Ask For A Line But The Barber Gives You An Entire Highway

When You Ask For A Line But The Barber Gives You An Entire Highway

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Straight Hair + Bike Helmet = Asian Cornrows

Straight Hair + Bike Helmet = Asian Cornrows

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Give Me The “My 5 Year Old Just Learned How To Cut Bangs”

Give Me The “My 5 Year Old Just Learned How To Cut Bangs”

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Guess I Have To Screw My Own Hair Up In These Quarantined Times

Guess I Have To Screw My Own Hair Up In These Quarantined Times

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I Paid 300$ To Get My Curly Hair Managed

I Paid 300$ To Get My Curly Hair Managed

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#42

“You Know How Your Pencil Eraser Looks After You Finish The Sat?”

“You Know How Your Pencil Eraser Looks After You Finish The Sat?”

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Saw This On Youtube Rn Haha

Saw This On Youtube Rn Haha

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the guy from Glow Up. A British show about make up artists. I watched the whole series wondering what was going on with his hair lol

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This guy was on a reality TV make up challenge show and he won. He did some great stuff.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is a makeup artist in GB, and a very good one at that. Artists are always avant garde. I quite like it on him.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He won the “glow up” challenge and he’s really talented!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He’s a make up artist, he actually won the series. Styled and with his makeup done it looks great, this is him being interviewed before getting ready

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viola hello
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This person is a contestant on a make-up competition show. They're trying to "stand out" and be original. I don't think they belong on this list. Ridiculing them sends the message for others to stifle their creativity and get in line. Ew. Hm. Maybe that's what much of list is about :(

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey I know this guy! He's from The Netflix TV show Glow Up and he's a wonderful makeup artist! :)

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Jay Dee
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This guy's actually a make up artist from the UK look for Glow Up the TV show on You Tube

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Andrew Gibb
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The wet bandits decided to leave Kevin McAllister well alone after seeing his new style

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Different perspectives ..except he has his mum's engagement ring in his nose

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Luther von Wolfen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like the early stage of the hair style on the singer from A Flock Of Seagulls ca. 1983.

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Found This

Found This

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

like billy ray cyrus in hannah montana, business in the front, party in the back! ps: he wants his mullet back

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So For A Good Week Now My Friend Has Been Asking Me To Cut Her Hair For Her... No Idea Where She Got The Idea That I Wouldn’t Screw This Up. I Finally Went To Do It And This Was The Result. Sad Things, I Really Did Try! I’m Not A Hairdresser! I Feel Awful Though... Hope We’re Still Friends

So For A Good Week Now My Friend Has Been Asking Me To Cut Her Hair For Her... No Idea Where She Got The Idea That I Wouldn’t Screw This Up. I Finally Went To Do It And This Was The Result. Sad Things, I Really Did Try! I’m Not A Hairdresser! I Feel Awful Though... Hope We’re Still Friends

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Not A Comb-Over, A Comb-Forward? On A Pottery Show In The UK

Not A Comb-Over, A Comb-Forward? On A Pottery Show In The UK

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw this is the most wholesome show ever though, and he is the best of all the judges. Always cries because of how beautiful the pottery works by the contestants are. Love him.

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Gimme That 'Thinning Hair In A Rainstorm' Look

Gimme That 'Thinning Hair In A Rainstorm' Look

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Omfg My Friend's Brother Just Got A Fidget Spinner Haircut

Omfg My Friend's Brother Just Got A Fidget Spinner Haircut

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

2017 in a nut shell: yeaahhhhh boiii *dabs* *flicks fidget spinner*

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