People Share Their Transformations (32 pics)
“I took this selfie the first time I started dancing. So, I decided to recreate the original pose.”
“What 10 years of self-care, self-esteem, and effort can do to 2 ’ugly’ twins.”
“10 years difference: I lost weight, gained a lot of tattoos, grew a beard, and got quite a mane.”
“I lost weight, got some dental work, and started playing around with makeup. I also ditched my hair entirely.”
“I stopped being vegan, balanced my hormones, got a better skin routine, and the most important thing — I learned to love myself and not overcomplicate my life.”
“I guess the only thing that stayed the same is my love for braids.”
“When I was 17, I was hopeless and lonely. At the age of 21, I graduated from cosmetology school, I have a lot of friends, and I just can’t believe the difference 4 years can make.”
“I had really bad skin in high school and struggled with it even in my 20s. Sometimes, it felt like my face would never get better, but here we are!”
“My nickname was ’he/she’.”
“I got braces, learned how to smile properly, and how to draw in my nonexistent eyebrows.”
“13 and 20 years old. This is proof that parents shouldn’t let their kids pick their own clothes.”
“I stopped hanging out too much, stopped bleaching my hair, and let my brows grow in.”
“From Mona Lisa to a guy.”
“This little baby thought she was cute. Thank God for a new decade!”
"My teeth are straight now, I swear!’
“Same backyard, same camera, but a genuine smile.”
“The power of makeup and breakups.”
“Even my best friend said puberty did me a favor.”
“It’s so good that I don’t cut my own bangs anymore.”
“Growing into my big head took time.”
“20 to 23 thank god for healthier hair, losing 50 lbs, and smiling more!”
“13 to 20: was bullied for most of my life, then struggled with mental health issues for a while but am working on myself now and trying to heal and be healthy :) over this time I have grown to like myself and cherish the life that I have.”
“Hallelujah! In the first picture I was I think 19 and fresh out of rehab. The 2nd one is me now at 31. It’s amazing what moving to the sunshine, losing 60 lbs, and braces can do for a person lmao.”
“Don’t have much before photos due to refusing to be photographed…”
“13 to 20s! Same smile different year (thank god for braces!).”
“13 -> 23, thank god for braces and my eyes magically fixing themselves.”
“Thank you to my orthodontist for sorting these gnashers out. Me at about 13 and now that’s me. I’m also wearing a hideous poncho in this picture.”
“15-19 I was definitely an ugly duckling in high school. Gained control of my weight, got a tan, got rid of my acne and gained a ton of confidence. We are all beautiful.”
“21 vs 29.. Losing 100lbs has definitely helped!”
“18-20. Changed my hair, got contacts, cleared my skin, and lost some weight.”
“11 vs 28, lost that baby fat and learned how to smile.”
“Shout out to my orthodontist! 14 and 25.”
