26 Amazing Before and After Haircuts for Women, You Won’t Believe!

Every once in awhile we all get a little bored with our haircuts. Maybe we really need an update, or maybe we just need to reinvent ourselves and showcase our personality a little better. Whatever your reason for wanting a haircut transformation, these before and after haircuts for women will inspire you to make some changes! All of these show how just a simple change in cut and color can totally change your whole look. Check out our favorite amazing before and after  haircuts!

 

 

 

Before & After Haircuts for Women

Harsh Dye Job to Awesome Hair Color

This stylist took a too harsh ombre hair color and turned it into pretty brown balayage! So much softer and more feminine.

 

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A post shared by SoCal Hair Colorist (@raylorojohair) on Feb 18, 2019 at 7:40pm PST

 

 

Brassy to Balayage Brown Bob

A long to short haircut turned brassy into a perfect balayage brown bob, with pretty beachy waves.

 

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A post shared by SoCal Hair Colorist (@raylorojohair) on Jul 9, 2018 at 7:30pm PDT

 

 

Shoulder Length Bob to Whispy Pixie Cut

This before and after haircut shows how a short pixie cut can really flatter the right face shape.

 

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A post shared by TIGER TIGER SALON ✂️ (@tigertigersalon) on Jan 5, 2018 at 3:37pm PST

 

 

Long to Short Haircut for Women Over 40

Another long to short haircut transformation! This before & after is proof that long hair is not always better. This short haircut with sideswept bangs is much more flattering than her blunt cut, and one dimensional color.

 

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A post shared by TIGER TIGER SALON ✂️ (@tigertigersalon) on Sep 15, 2016 at 7:07am PDT

 

 

Mid Length Lob and Brown Balayage

A lob is just a longer version of a bob, and this before & after haircut and brown balayage color updated her whole look.

 

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A post shared by raven row salon (@ravenrowsalon) on Oct 11, 2017 at 6:26am PDT

 

 

Warm Brown Balayage Hair

Not much length was taken off in this hair transformation, but the stunning brown balayage changes everything!

 

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A post shared by SoCal Hair Colorist (@raylorojohair) on May 6, 2018 at 7:23pm PDT

 

 

Pixie Cut with Bangs

It may seem scary to go from long to short hair, but if you choose a pixie haircut with bangs, it will be soft and feminine too!

 

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A post shared by raven row salon (@ravenrowsalon) on Oct 17, 2018 at 3:49pm PDT

 

 

Lob Haircut with Babylights

Taking length off created more volume in her medium length hair, and babylights frame her face beautifully.

 

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A post shared by CutAndBoB (@cutandbob) on Jun 10, 2018 at 5:38am PDT

 

 

Long Balayage Brown Hair

Adding dimension with painted highlights made her hair look rich, full and luxurious.

 

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A post shared by SUE🌿Hair | Beauty | Style (@babyhighlight_balayage) on Oct 1, 2018 at 9:02pm PDT

 

 

Medium Haircut & Color

You don’t always have to go short to make a major hair transformation! This medium haircut for women is sexy and chic, and the pretty brown balayage gives it sophistication.

 

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A post shared by SoCal Hair Colorist (@raylorojohair) on Mar 17, 2019 at 7:34pm PDT

 

 

Wavy Brunette Bob

Another long to short haircut before & after, this one a pretty wavy brunette bob.

 

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A post shared by Angela Kim (@anglette) on Jan 3, 2019 at 8:25am PST

 

 

Medium Haircut with Beachy Waves

Brunette balayage with a long lob haircut makes a drastic and pretty change to overgrown length.

 

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A post shared by SUE🌿Hair | Beauty | Style (@babyhighlight_balayage) on Jul 12, 2018 at 4:44pm PDT

 

 

Long Hair with Bangs

If you don’t want to go short, you don’t have to in order to make a change. Long hair with bangs is a great way to update any look. Bangs look good on everyone!

 

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A post shared by raven row salon (@ravenrowsalon) on Apr 5, 2017 at 5:16pm PDT

 

 

Long Hair to Medium Lob

Add texture to long hair with no volume by just taking off some length and brightening the color.

 

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A post shared by KENDRA MORIARTY (@hairstylist_kendrajo) on Jul 23, 2018 at 9:03pm PDT

 

 

Long Straight Hair to Textured Bob

If your hair is really straight, you need a good cut to add texture and style.

 

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A post shared by Mandie Whitesides (@hairbymandielynn) on Mar 1, 2019 at 7:38am PST

 

 

Medium Cut with Balayage

This hair transformation took off length and added volume and texture, but it still is considered long hair!

 

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A post shared by Angela Kim (@anglette) on Sep 10, 2016 at 6:48pm PDT

 

 

Tired Bob to Short Pixie Cut

This short pixie cut is the perfect haircut for women over 50 to take visual weight off the face. She looks years younger!

 

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A post shared by raven row salon (@ravenrowsalon) on Sep 4, 2018 at 7:16pm PDT

 

 

Mandy Moore Inspired Hair Transformation

This before & after haircut made the girl look just like Mandy Moore, and she donated her long locks!

 

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A post shared by Modern Tekniques Salon (@moderntekniques) on Aug 16, 2018 at 4:26pm PDT

 

 

Boring to Beautiful Long Bob

This hair transformation took an outdated look and made it sexy with a long lob!

 

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A post shared by Alex McDonald Las Vegas Hair (@xelamack) on Sep 5, 2018 at 7:00am PDT

 

 

Pretty Pixie Cut with Bangs

Although the length in this short pixie cut didn’t change much, the new bangs changed everything!

 

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A post shared by Alex McDonald Las Vegas Hair (@xelamack) on Oct 18, 2018 at 8:23am PDT

 

 

Unhealthy to Gorgeous Dark Waves

Cutting off damage and adding darker hair color made this before & after hair transformation pretty amazing!

 

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A post shared by SoCal Hair Colorist (@raylorojohair) on Dec 23, 2017 at 9:51am PST

 

 

From Basic to Edgy Bob with Bangs

Her hair was already pretty, but basic. This short bob with bangs made her look much more edgy!

 

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A post shared by Angela Kim (@anglette) on Apr 2, 2019 at 2:31pm PDT

 

 

Long Hair to Shaggy Lob

Another total haircut transformation! Her modern shag haircut adds movement and waves to her hair, where it was lackluster before.

 

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A post shared by raven row salon (@ravenrowsalon) on Jun 20, 2017 at 5:19pm PDT

 

 

Long to Blonde Bob

A blonde bob is always an eye-catcher. It added so much personality to her hair!

 

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A post shared by Espaço Laís Freitas (@espacolaisfreitas) on Dec 8, 2018 at 2:52pm PST

 

 

Total Color Change to Balayage Blonde Hair

This hair transformation took a bad hair color and gave it a softer, more consistent look.

 

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A post shared by Monique (@mobesmith) on May 21, 2019 at 6:32pm PDT

 

 

Balayage Brown Hair

This balayage brown hair transformation was the only change, but her hair is now chic and sexy.

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A post shared by Jody Janson (@hairobsessionbyjody_j) on May 21, 2019 at 6:49pm PDT

 

We hope you are inspired by these before & after haircuts for women! Jump right on over to our posts on Would a Short Haircut Look Good On You? Easy Trick to Know, and 15 Messy Bun Tutorials and Quick Updos! (Even for short hair!) And don’t forget to join the OhMeOhMy Facebook group and our Pinterest page so you see right away when we post new ideas and advice!

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