78 Tragic Hair Accidents That Might Make You Rethink Trusting A Hairstylist (New Pics)

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.

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But I'm not alone. Scroll down a bit, and you'll find peoplesharinghairstyles 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 thehaircutsthough. 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.

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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,"saysBernhard Fink of Biosocial Science Information.

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

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A recentsurveyfound 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.

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

According to a newpollin 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."

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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.

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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.

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

Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz madeheadlinesat 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."

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge summed it up perfectly inFleabagwhen 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.

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78 Tragic Hair Accidents That Might Make You Rethink Trusting A Hairstylist (New Pics)

We all have that one haircut that haunts us forever. It was bangs for me that went very, very wrong when I was a teenage...
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Robert Pattinson's fans are rallying for the actor to be cast as the iconicLeon Kennedyin Zack Cregger's live-action adaptation ofResident Evil.Cregger, best known for directing the horror films Weapons and Barbarian, is bringing the hugely popular survival horror video game franchise to the silver screen. It now seems that fans have their own take on the casting of the character.

Fans campaign for Robert Pattinson to play Resident Evil's Leon S. Kennedy

Fans are rooting for Robert Pattinson to be cast as Leon Kennedy inResident Evil's live-action adaptation. Kennedy is one of the main characters of Resident Evil. He is Italian-American and is tall and lean in build. He is a highly skilled U.S. government agent who fights zombies with ease.

Pattinson is currently promoting his upcoming A24 movie titled The Drama alongside Zendaya. The actors graced the cover story for Interview Magazine. Interestingly, one of Pattinson's looks is going viral for its striking resemblance to Resident Evil icon Leon Kennedy.

In the photo, Pattinson is wearing a tight-fitting olive green leather top with matching leather pants in a slightly darker shade. He dons short gloves, giving an interesting expression to the camera. According to fans, his comma hairstyle and chiseled cheekbones bear a resemblance to Kennedy's. Fans cannot get over the Twilight star's look and are hoping Cregger considers him for the live-action adaptation of Resident Evil.

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The post has garnered 10K likes, 1.8K retweets, 803 bookmarks, and 162 comments. Fans are campaigning for the 39-year-old actor to be cast as Leon Kennedy. One fancommented,"Robert Pattinson could lowkey pull off Leon." A second fanwrote, "Hold up, he might actually be a decent live-action Leon Kennedy." A third fanpenned, "I thought this was a Leon cosplayer at first."

A fourth fanchimed in, "Biblically accurate Leon S. Kennedy." Finally, one fanremarked, "Born to play Leon Kennedy." Interestingly, in a past interview withDeadline, Cregger revealed, "It is obedient to the lore of the games; it's just a different story. I'm not going to tell Leon's story, because Leon's story is told in the games. [Fans] already have that." Pattinson's new romantic drama movie, The Drama, releases in cinemas on April 3.

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Robert Pattinson Fancast as This Iconic Resident Evil Character

Robert Pattinson's fans are rallying for the actor to be cast as the iconicLeon Kennedyin Zack Cregger's live-action adaptation of...

 

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