12+ Before And After Photos That Show Radical Changes
1. A Hair Cut After 11 Years Of Dreadlocks
Image Source / Sharing SmilesWhile most of us might regret neglecting a haircut for a few months or so, especially during lockdown, this guy went 11 years without a hair cut - as well as having dreadlocks! Not only must have it felt amazing to have all this chopped off, but it's kind of incredible how much of a different person he looks.2. What A Sheep Looks Like After A Bath!
Image Source / Sharing SmilesWere you always going around thinking sheep were just as clean as they could be and their wool just looked like that? If so, you're not alone, but apparently they can get cleaner, floofier and whiter. This is like power washing for sheep - look at that fleece!Advertisement
3. Before And After A Fake Eye Is Put In
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Image Source / Sharing Smiles There are many reasons someone would wear a fake eye, and for many people suffering with an eye problem or maybe even a missing eye, a prosthetic is the go-to - and this guy just proves how much of a difference it can make, as well as how truly convincing a prosthetic eye can be!4. The Power Of Makeup
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Image Source / Sharing Smiles The power of makeup was never a mystery, but it's still awe-inspiring in some people every time you see it. Makeup is a tool that can completely change your look, and sometimes - like this woman - you end up looking like a different person! Truly an art form!5. Two Different Sized Legs
Image Source / Sharing SmilesThis person suffered an injury in their leg which meant one of their legs was working harder than the other. Here you can see what happens when the muscles of one leg have to work harder to compensate - you might have thought one leg would just feel stronger, but look at the amazing difference in size and muscle tone!Advertisement
6. Flower Girl And Ring Bearer Become Bride And Groom 20 Years Later
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Image Source / Sharing Smiles For most of us we probably can't even remember the people we were paired up with for weddings or public events when we were kids, but for these two, it was apparently the start of a wonderful love story. This pair re-enacted their poses when they first walked down the aisle as flower girl and ring bearer, only to be bride and groom 20 years later.7. This Restored Viking Era Axe
Image Source / Sharing SmilesWhen you see items like this uncovered and on display in museums, it can often be just as satisfying to only see the rusty version and get a general idea - but this restored axe takes it to the next level! You can see the marks and design of this 10th-century axe found near Denmark in a tomb.Advertisement
8. Spine Before And After Scoliosis Surgery
Image Source / Sharing SmilesScoliosis is when the spine has an unnatural curve, as shown here on the left picture. This woman had surgery to alter the curve in her spine, and the results you can see on the right are truly amazing! No noticeable curve at all.Advertisement
9. This Family's Transformation
Image Source / Sharing SmilesThis family decided to go through a transformation together to lose weight and get into shape. From the first photo, the family have been working out for 6 months - and you can see the incredible difference (as well as the arrival of a new family member!). Is that even the same guy at the back?!Advertisement
10. Before And After Losing 125 Pounds Around The Face
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Image Source / Sharing SmilesThere's so much to do with the face that can make you look drastically different, like the shape of your eyebrows or contours, but one of the main ones is weight. And this guy proved it when he lost 125 pounds over the course of this 2 year transformation - and looks like a completely different person!11. The Effects Of Drought On Folsom Lake
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Image Source / Sharing SmilesOne of the most shocking things in this day and age can be the before and after photos of areas of nature due to change in weather or climate change. And the drought in this lake just proves how drastic that change can be. This lake in California has now completely gone.12. This Dog's Face After Getting Adopted
Image Source / Sharing SmilesIf there's any before and after photo you should be seeing, it's a happy dog finally finding its home! People who think animals don't have expressions have to look at this sad before shot and happy smiling after shot for this rescued pup.Advertisement
13. This Amazing Mural Transforms This Building
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Image Source / Sharing SmilesThe power of art! This mural not only amazingly transforms the side of this plain building into a riot of colour, but it also shows off some impressive 3D artwork that makes it looks as though many other arches, rooves and buildings are built into the side. This was painted in Śródka, Poland, to celebrate it regaining its rights in 1231.
14. What A Bottle Looks Like Before It Gets Processed
Image Source / Sharing SmilesDid you think that all your plastic bottles just.. already looked like that? So did I! Well on the left is actually how this plastic bottle of orange juice started out - it's tiny! It then gets processed from a small tube into a stretched-out shape for the final product.Advertisement
15. This Girl Who Cut 30 Inches Off Her Hair For Charity
Image Source / Sharing SmilesFirst off, these long locks must have been pretty difficult to keep on top of! Imagine washing and drying those! But this girl decided to do something amazing by chopping off a whopping 30 inches of her hair so she could donate it to charity for cancer wigs. Incredible!Advertisement
16. The Difference Over 2 Years Of Sketching Practice
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Practice really does make a difference, and especially when it's a creative hobby, so if you're trying your hand at sketching, don't give up hope! As this person has proved. This 2 year journey has seen them go from basic sketches to amazing, realistic portraits!
17. This Boxer's Face After Getting Hit
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Image Source / Sharing SmilesIt's no surprise that a boxer's face might look a little bit different after a few rounds in the ring, but have you ever seen the side by side before? This is professional boxer Orlando Lora, who definitely looked worse for wear after a few punches!
18. How This Lighthouse Was Affected By An Ice Storm
Image Source / Sharing SmilesSeeing that storm crash against the lighthouse, it first looks like an average rough day at sea with the lighthouse being battered by water. But this is actually an ice storm, which means the lighthouse isn't just a bit wet afterwards - it ends up looking like something out of Narnia!Advertisement
19. A Half Restored Couch
Image Source / Sharing SmilesWe all know that the couch can fade (both in looks and squishiness) over time when you're using it so much, but you might not have realised just how much it's in need of some TLC. Here's a couch that's been half restored with the rest waiting to be done - see the difference on each side!Advertisement
20. This Horse That's Born Black And Turns Grey Over 5 Years
Image Source / Sharing SmilesNope, it's not two different horses! The Percheron horse is actually born black and turns grey as it gets older (just like the rest of us). You can see some speckles of grey on the black coat if you look closely, but it's amazing just how grey it becomes!Advertisement
21. 71 Years Since This Woman Sat On The Same Bike
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Image Source / Sharing SmilesWe love a good throwback photo when it's been re-enacted many years later, but this one is amazing for the fact that it's exactly the same bike as the first picture! 71 years later and this woman has taken good care of this bike, as well as herself by the looks of things!22. An Entire Town That Became One Big Mural
Image Source / Sharing SmilesWhat do you do if one wall just isn't big enough? Use every wall in town, of course! This Mexican town in Pachuca was given a rainbow update when the government hired artists in to paint the town - and rather than red, they went with every colour!Advertisement
23. The Difference A Power Washer Makes
Image Source / Sharing SmilesThere's only so much cleaning you can do with a brush and scrubbing, because there's nothing that can compare to the difference a power wash makes. There's something so satisfying about watching a power washer go for it on brickwork and driveways, and these results speak for themselves!Advertisement
24. This Scene Before And After CGI
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25. The Amazing Restoration Of This Dream Car
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The owner of this car must have been so proud to finish this amazing restoration job. Not only did they get their dream car, but look at the phenomenal transformation from what looked like an absolute heap of junk! This must have taken a lot of patience (and money).
26. The Difference A Simple Haircut Can Make!
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Image Source / Sharing SmilesWhen you first look at this guy's hair and beard, there's nothing to complain about - it looks tidy if not a little fluffy. But then you see the photos of after the haircut and beard trim and it's obvious the difference a bit of grooming can make!27. Before And After The Big Dig In Boston: 30 Years Apart
Image Source / Sharing SmilesThe Big Dig project in Boston was to move the highway and help for a better flow of traffic, whilst trying to create more space and help lower decongestion. The result, as you can see, was plenty more greenery, open parks and definitely a better view!Advertisement
28. This Rescue Cat One Year Later
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Image Source / Sharing SmilesBefore this cat was rescued, it was in need of some TLC, and couldn't even open its eyes. After being cared for, it turned out that the cat actually had two different coloured eyes and a glorious soft white coat. The difference a loving home can make!29. The Excavation Of This Stadium From Ancient Greece
Image Source / Sharing SmilesWhen you first look at this grassy area, it does look stadium-shaped - but you might never have thought there was an actual stadium beneath it! After archeologists excavated this overgrown area, it revealed this extraordinary stadium from Ancient Greece!Advertisement
30. How This Space Capsule Looks After Coming Back From Space
Image Source / Sharing SmilesThis space capsule has definitely had a rough night. The sparkling clean white finish is gone to be replaced with a rather roasted and grim look after making the difficult journey to the space station and back.Advertisement
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