39 Self-Proclaimed' Ugly Ducklings' Who Had A Total Glow Up
Some people are attractive for their entire lives.
For others, it may take a little bit of period and work.
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Today we’re going to take a look at some before-and-after photos of self-proclaimed “ugly ducklings” who undergo a massive incandescence up.
( Also, simply FYI: all of these photos were submitted by the people in the photos themselves .)
We’re thrilled to be able to celebrate these glow ups with the people who set the work in and achieved swan status!
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She grew her hair out, get bracings, and, in her own words,” bit by bit I started to treat myself a lil nicer .”
Way to go, girl!
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” The photographer even induced me push my glass up because I liked to wear them on the tip-off of my nose !”
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We all remember what it’s like to be 17, right? Now, she says” My hair doesn’t look like a bad wig anymore .”
So true! Her hair is incredible — so is that lip colouring!
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What a difference 10 years builds!
” My papa used to call me Ugly Betty. I took it as a compliment .”
This next transformation is seriously incredible.
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The picture on the left is from age 25, while the picture on the right is at age 40.
” Life begins at 40 !” this woman writes.
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” I owe a lot to contacts, braces, filling in my eyebrows, and my hairline somehow growing forward .”
Ah, yes. Can’t forget the eyebrows!
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Yep.
This is definitely a incandescence up. We hope he still enjoys listening to the Ramones, though!
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“[ I] went through horrible cystic acne, lost 50 pounds, get bracings, and dropped an emotionally abusive boyfriend .”
And it looks like she found a partner who appreciates her for exactly who she is. Wins all around!
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Even his hair grew up. Lookin’ good, human!
This next picture might make you do a double take.
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Look at that hair!
It’s amazing what growing out your hair( and aging 8 years) can do.
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” I lost 110 pounds in 18 months after a rugby trauma, started rowing for my university, and got my MSc in maths .”
Obviously a glow up for sure, but he may want to talk to someone about losing all that color.
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” Who knew a jawline would be hidden under all of that ?”
Lovin’ the confidence of the photo on the right!
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” Thank god for weight loss, puberty, and braces .”
Ah yes, the trifecta of “ugly duckling” transformations.
This next picture shows the effect of great makeup skills.
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” Got a haircut, get braces, and a new wardrobe !”
Eyeliner game is on lock here.
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These photos were taken 20 years apart.
And oh, what a 20 years they were!
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” Puberty and private dentistry. And let’s not forget fake tan and makeup get a lot of credit here !”
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The best part of these pictures isn’t inevitably the phenomenal glow up; it’s the fact that she smiled the whole way through, even on tougher days.
Now, let’s see another fabulous transformation!
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A little less hair dye, slightly fewer hair accessories, and a few less pounds.
Also, way to work your slants!
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” Lost some weight and gained some confidence along the way .”
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from these glow ups, it’s that confidence is key.
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He was 19 years old on the left and 21 on the right.
Talk about #HairGoals.
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“[ Here’s] what 10 years of makeup, self-esteem, and attempt can do to twins .”
Forget double takes; these scenes induce quadruple takes.
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” Lost the glass and stupid fringe .”
Those eyebrows are a force-out to be reckoned with.
This next set of images once again shows the effect 10 years can have.
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This guy could legit be a student at Hogwarts, right?
How do you even get your hair to do that ?!
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Pretty much everyone changes between the ages of 15 and 23, but not all of us are as fortunate to have such a drastic change.
Still, her smile is beautiful in both pics!
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” I’d like to think the past nine years have been kind to me .”
Yeah. You could say that.
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” I don’t even was like the same person anymore .” Nope! Lovin’ the beard!
Want more impressive glow ups? Read on!
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” No one calls me Bieber anymore .”
To be fair, both pictures are gorgeous, but it’s nice to see a smile in the “after.”
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” Middle school was rough .”
Don’t worry. Middle school was rough on all of us.
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” When only your ears look the same !”
Yep! We’d recognise those ears anywhere. Congrats on the glow up!
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” Lost the weight but damn I miss that hair .” We don’t blame you. That hair was rad.
This next transformation started with someone who apparently really loved tie-dye.
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This set of photos should give hope to everyone who rocked the tie-dyed shirt and thin-framed glasses as a kid. There’s hope!
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“[ I] traded in the braces and acne in exchange for a healthy dosage of self-confidence and the ability to smile .”
You traded up!
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” I still feel a lot like the kid on the left .”
Hey, you still are the child on the left! Simply with great hair and some killer tattoos.
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” My former bullies have asked me out not even realizing we went to the same school for four years !”
Joke’s on them.
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” I was a t-shirt, baggy jeans, and scowl face kind of daughter .”
And look at you now!
Share this with someone who experienced a major incandescence up!
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