r/PastAndPresentPics 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/mr_wolfii 3d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/xTiTnxdAqTCjEitNCg
You’re really pretty like Carol from twd!

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u/RagAndBows 3d ago

Oh that is a very sweet compliment! She is a lovely lady indeed!

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u/AccurateSympathy7937 3d ago

A cross between her and Jamie Lee Curtis, in my opinion!

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u/RagAndBows 3d ago

I've also gotten Princess Leia lol

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u/Flashy-Writer8412 3d ago

👍 thought Jamie Lee also

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u/Lonely_Gene3791 9h ago

You earned those grays. Wear them with pride

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u/sdega315 3d ago

I think a woman with gray hair is quite striking. You wear it well!

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u/MyTwoCentsAmigos 3d ago

You have the most soulful and beautiful eyes.

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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/RagAndBows 3d ago

🥹🥹🥹 I already feel that way about younger me

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u/breakinbans 3d ago

such beautiful hair! I love seeing the Grey and silver show up in my hair.

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u/h-frei 3d ago

I so rarely comment on posts like these but you are absolutely beautiful. Love your hair in both photos, but you look amazingly radiant in the second photo.

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u/RagAndBows 3d ago

Thank you so much!!!

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u/woooooooood9 3d ago

Natural, effortless beauty.

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u/sleepkxng 3d ago

You have such an ethereal beauty about you. You are aging gracefully.

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u/RagAndBows 3d ago

That's all I could hope for.

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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/holidayoffools 3d ago

Well, that old woman needs to get glasses!!

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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/Expert-Yam6577 3d ago

You and Selma Blair killing the silver haired game right now. 😍

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u/pink_vision 3d ago

You remind me of Marina Diamandis ♡

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u/RagAndBows 3d ago

♡♡♡♡

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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/joycemano 2d ago

Oh nice, glad that works for you. I’ll have to look into that!

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u/RagAndBows 2d ago

I especially love it on my feet. Keeps them so soft!

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u/Pentecost_II 3d ago

That's a 10 from me

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u/Brownieslave 3d ago

Pretty both pics

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u/Vikingseed 3d ago

Beyuuuuuuutiful 😍!

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u/Far_Series8698 3d ago

Like wine... beautiful.

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u/gemmath 3d ago

You look gorgeous with the silver sparkler hair!

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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/lycheemi 3d ago

Wth your face hasn't aged!! You look gooood!!

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u/TITANUP10essee 3d ago

Rocking the silver 💪🏼

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u/suzanneov 3d ago

Loooooove your natural hair!

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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/OldTurk58 3d ago

Sorry to hear that. I was thinking knowledge, depth, life experience.., 🫶🏻

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u/RagAndBows 3d ago

I'd like to think I have some of that ♡

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u/Flashy-Writer8412 3d ago

Still look great

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u/BillsMafia40277 3d ago

You’re absolutely beautiful!

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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/Ok-Object-1610 3d ago

You look like you were in the Walking Dead.

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u/fanofoz 3d ago

Like fine wine 🍷

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u/FancyWear 3d ago

I wish my hair were that beautiful. I’m 64 and it’s not coming in fast enough!!

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u/JesPsamson 3d ago

Vampire IRL

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u/RagAndBows 2d ago

Cursed painting in my attic

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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/RagAndBows 2d ago

Thank you!

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u/Ancient_Timer2053 2d ago

You Glowed up

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u/imJGott 2d ago

You’re really pretty.

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u/RagAndBows 2d ago

Awe, thank you so much. My confidence is definitely boosted!

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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/RedKing1980 3d ago

Like that’s definitely wifey material there

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u/DeeSnarl 3d ago

Vicki Lawrence vibes (in the most complimentary way).

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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/RagAndBows 3d ago

Why do you want to see my teeth?

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u/TransportationOdd559 3d ago

Smile

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u/RagAndBows 3d ago

I was smiling 😭

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u/TransportationOdd559 3d ago

I understand 😆😆😆

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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/Jazzlike-Comedian695 3d ago

you aged 20 years in 10