People often think that transforming one’s appearance is mainly about changing the face or physique, but a new hairstyle can work wonders too. Whether you highlight it or cut it short, a hairstyle change can drastically alter your look in a way that no makeup or workout can. Here are some inspiring examples where individuals completely transformed their appearance simply by chopping their hair short. Don’t miss the bonus at the end!

1. “I also cut off and donated most of my hair.”

2. “Before and after: big chop and new routine.”

3. “Donating my hair to Locks of Love!”

4. “Before and after, 10 inches of hair donated!”

5. “When I saw my daughter’s beautiful curls start to form, I knew the only way she would truly love her hair is if I loved mine too.”

6. “Long hair to short hair, before and after.”

7. “Gave all my hair to Locks of Love.”

8. “After my bass was stolen, I cut all my hair off, sold it for $900, donated $450 to Locks of Love, and bought a new bass with the rest.”

9. “My wife told me, ‘You’ve had your fun, now cut your hair!'”

10. Emilia Clarke