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Mindaugas Balčiauskas

78 Haircuts That Went Horribly Wrong (New Pics)

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We all have that one haircut that haunts us forever. It was bangs for me that went very, very wrong when I was a teenager. The photos still haunt me 20 years later.

But I’m not alone. Scroll down a bit, and you’ll find people sharing hairstyles so bad and hilarious that suddenly your own teenage fringes will feel like a win.

There’s hobbit bobs, wild dreadlocks, and even famous people sporting questionable styles.

It’s not just about the haircuts though. Sometimes it’s the stories behind them that makes them unforgettable.

Like someone who lets their 8th graders cut their hair each year when they graduate. Or a guy who decided to cut his own hair and showed up looking like George Washington. Honestly, these posts made me feel a little better about all my worst hair mishaps for a second.

#1 I Let My 8th Graduates Cut My Hair Each Year When They Graduate. This Year They Gave Me The Full Van Buren

#2 Close Enough

#3 This Photo Of Mickey Rourke Looks Like They're Prepping For An Offbrand Zoolander Movie

Online cultures and psychology both show that hair matters to how others see us and how we see ourselves.

Even small changes in hair density or style can shift how people perceive age, health, and the overall beauty of a person.

There’s also this pretty common trope in movies of people changing hairstyles in response to life changes, such as a break-up or trauma, or when starting a new job or chasing a fresh goal.

“People report high concern with the appearance of their hair, and poor hair condition can impact self-perception and self-esteem,” says Bernhard Fink of Biosocial Science Information.

But the definition of a great haircut varies depending on who you ask.

#4 Iguana Cut

#5 The Face Of White Nationalism In Estonia & The Worst Haircut In History…

#6 God Did Him Dirty, Poor Little Bugger

A recent lifestyle/2025/09/11/the-top-womens-hairstyle-in-every-state/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">survey found that hairstyle preferences vary sharply by generation.

Gen Z women are more likely to favor curtain bangs and curly hair, while older groups tend to favor long layers.

Millennial women love the messy bun — 10% said it’s their favorite, making it one of the top three styles for this group.

In the survey, women were also asked whether they’d prefer “great hair, every day” or “an unlimited wardrobe,” and 51% of women went with the first option.

#7 I Would Cry

#8 He Really Thinks No One Noticed

#9 Barber: What Would You Like? Him: Short Back And Shepherd's Pie Please

For many men, a good haircut boosts their confidence and helps them feel more put together in professional and social situations.

According to a new poll in the US, one in five men gets haircut anxiety.

The survey found 21% of men feel nervous asking their stylist or barber for a new hairstyle. Maybe because they fear experimenting, or they don’t want to commit to a style that might not match their vibe.

At least 32% of men who stick with one stylist say their bond is so strong they think of them as “practically family.”

#10 Valentina Petrenko, Russian Politician And Former Senator

#11 The Prom Photo You Always Dreamed About

#12 You Know What It Is

Hair also plays a huge role culturally and socially, and it’s linked with identity and status in many communities.

For example, in some cultures, long hair can signal youth or strength, while shaved heads can be a ritual of mourning or renewal. Braids and dreadlocks can speak volumes about heritage and history.

Back where I am from, letting long hair flow freely — without braids — often comes with the assumption that a woman is “wild.”

In stories and folklore, hair often reflects inner life and transitions. Think Rapunzel’s long locks symbolizing freedom and growth, or Medusa’s serpentine hair representing power and fear.

#13 This Guy Has Been Dreading Going Bald For Years

#14 Give Me The Hobbit Bob

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

Hairstyles can feel like pressure, but they can also mean freedom, allowing you to experiment and make mistakes.

After all, even the worst haircut doesn’t last forever. And sometimes, the laugh you get from sharing it can be worth the awkwardness.

#16 Mary Trump's Hair

#17 Party In The Back

#18 Illegal Immigrant Elon Musk

It’s good to know that even celebrities aren’t immune to bad haircuts.

Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz made headlines at the 2025 US Open with a shaved head after a haircut mishap with his brother. One of his friends publicly called his haircut “horrible” and joked that at least the Spaniard was now “aerodynamic.”

#19 This Was A 'Skin Fade'. I Got As Far As The Pub, My Mates Took This Picture And Promptly Ushered Me Back To Their House To Fix It

#20 Went From Triple H To Rosie O’donnell 😆

#21 No Words LOL

Phoebe Waller-Bridge summed it up perfectly in Fleabag when she stormed a salon, delivering that impassioned monologue about hair.

“Hair is everything. We wish it wasn’t so we could actually think about something else occasionally. But it is. It’s the difference between a good day and a bad day. We’re meant to think that it’s a symbol of power, that it’s a symbol of fertility. Some people are exploited for it and it pays your… bills. Hair is everything,” her character says while addressing the hairstylist.