ur hair is like a business card—a reflection of ourselves that we can design however we choose. Whether it’s conservative and minimal, or extravagant and colorful, there’s no wrong way—just your way.
The subreddit r/HairDye knows this well. Created in 2013, it has grown to 657,000 members, all eager to share their passion for self-expression.
We decided to revisit this corner of the internet to compile a new collection of before-and-after pictures that celebrate creativity and individuality. The only thing you’ll ever regret is not highlighting your potential!
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The desire to experiment is understandable. A few years ago, one survey revealed that a third of women feel their hair negatively affects their mood.
Additionally, 50% of respondents reported being unhappy with their hair half the time, while 70% said they feel self-conscious when dissatisfied with their hairstyle.
To learn more about the process, we got in touch with Christina Butcher, the woman behind Hair Romance, a website dedicated entirely to our precious accessory.
“Hair has the power to transform and a new hairstyle can make you look like a different person,” she told Bored Panda.
“A successful hair transformation should make you feel more like yourself! The right tone will bring out your best features. It might feel a shock when you first look in the mirror, but you’ll feel like your best self with the right hair transformation.”
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So, good hair is transformative and affects emotional health—our self-worth, self-confidence, how we interact with people, our productivity, what we believe about ourselves, our resilience… When you think about it, everything really is impacted when we aren’t happy with our hair.
According to Christina, the cool thing about dying our hair is that it can start to feel thicker. Even “adding in highlights can add depth and dimension to your hair,” she said.
“Subtle hair changes can be just as important as a dramatic change. The details can make all the difference.”
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