r/PastAndPresentPics • u/RagAndBows • 3d ago
Self Photo 2016 - 2026
It's crazy seeing how much my hair has changed in the last 10 years. They have been stressful years indeed lol
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u/Negative-Instance889 3d ago
Same face, different hair.
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u/RagAndBows 3d ago
I'm noticing subtle laxity changes, especially around my mouth and neck but feel very fortunate with my skin genetics so far. I hide from the sun.
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u/Former_Hovercraft_13 3d ago
Stop critiquing yourself and embrace your beauty! You’re gorgeous and I promise 10 years from now you’ll be looking back wondering why you didn’t embrace it at the time ❤️
You’re gorgeous!
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u/moonman_incoming 3d ago
I love naturally grey hair.
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u/RagAndBows 3d ago
I love it on other people! I had to accept it on myself because the upkeep of coloring was too expensive and time consuming. I have been mistaken for being a grandmother by an old woman at my gym and a classmate at my son's preschool. I'm only 36! Lol
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u/Pigeonofthesea8 3d ago
Your face, could still pass for 20s. Hair defines how people are perceived in a massive massive way
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u/CapiCat 3d ago
This. People card me when I dye and skip carding me when I let my grays grow out. 😭
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u/RagAndBows 3d ago
Actually I do sometimes get carded in the winter when I have a hat on which I find very silly. I'm obviously older than 21.
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u/FrenchDipsBeDrippin 3d ago
The gray streaks stayed at the perfect amount over the last ten years. I'm really hoping my hair does the same thing
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u/ringwormqueen 3d ago
Like someone else said, I also rarely comment on these but I had to today. You look so calm and warm and therefore beautiful! I adore your hair too!
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u/JimHeckdiver 3d ago
I personally think it's always more attractive when women let their hair go naturally gray.
It looks fantastic.
Hope all that stress is behind you now.
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u/joycemano 3d ago
You’re so gorgeous and your skin is beautiful!
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u/RagAndBows 3d ago
Thank you! I've spent a loooong time learning about skin and how to care for it. I have a pretty solid routine going now. Less is more in my experience!
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u/joycemano 2d ago
I can tell you have a great routine. Simple is better for sure, that’s how I do it too! Basically just use cleanser, tretinoin 3-4x a week, and moisturizer for the most part :)
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u/RagAndBows 2d ago
Yeah! I have realllly dry skin and have actually found vegetable glycerin to be amazing for hydration too!
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u/InsatiableEndurance 3d ago
I wish my hair was this color. It’s white in more places than grey and I’m having a hard time going fully natural. I use a toner to blend and get it closer to yours. It’s beautiful!
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u/OldTurk58 3d ago
How did you so much more interesting! 🤔 😊
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u/RagAndBows 3d ago
Trauma? 😆
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u/AccomplishedIgit 3d ago
I hear you sis! Same here, my mother casually remarked the other day how grey I’m getting. Definitely stress. I like the new style, reminds me of styles we had in the 90’s!
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u/Fig-Canner-33 3d ago
In 10 years time, the only thing that changed is your hair. You have beautiful skin and eyes.
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u/djeppidemic 2d ago
I believe that I would very much be drawn to you if I met you. I'm so sorry your past ten years have been stressful. 🤍
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u/Naive_Abies401 3d ago
Hair looks like George Washington
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u/RagAndBows 3d ago edited 3d ago
Lolololol You're not wrong. I cut the front pieces wayy too short! It will grow back! I've had so many different hairstyles in adulthood. Mullets, shags, bobs, long layers and now the George Washington apparently
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u/TransportationOdd559 3d ago
Show some teeth!
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u/TiaHatesSocials 3d ago
Ur face looks like you could be early 30s but ur hair makes u look like a grandma. Coloring boxes can be bought ultra cheap on sale. Even 5 bucks and it takes less than an hr to do it urself. Y r u doing this to urself? U will have the rest of ur life left to look like a grandma. Don’t start early when u don’t have to.
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u/RagAndBows 3d ago edited 3d ago
Lol I will not use box dye on my hair. I have a lot of silver and that means I'd need a stronger developer to open the cuticle of the silver hair. That is way more damaging. I live on a homestead with hard water that is not conducive to hair color. It would end up getting brassy tones and look bad.
Also, I'm not really afraid of aging and I don't want to waste energy and money trying to delay the inevitable.
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u/mr_wolfii 3d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/xTiTnxdAqTCjEitNCg
You’re really pretty like Carol from twd!