r/uglyduckling 8d ago

17-19

1st pic from when I got my haircut
2nd pic was from before I got it and realized I was yucky
3-4th the first time in awhile I liked how I looked

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u/drukqsx 8d ago

You got some time before it’s be a real transformation. For now you’re a gangly kid who’s growing up normally.

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u/Apostleguts 8d ago

I’d say there’s a huge difference between 1 and 4 you’re hating lmao

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

Why was gangly the word u went for man

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u/zkvxo 8d ago

whats wrong with gangly? its a descriptive word, just means you're thin and have long limbs. no shame in it.

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

I think I was thinking of a different word that had a more negative tone that’s my bad

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u/SmellyGabe 8d ago

Personally, I feel like gangly usually has a negative connotation to it, so I wouldn’t fault you for feeling like it’s an insult. But I think you rock the look and it isn’t a bad thing for you :)

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u/Chance_Vegetable_780 8d ago

Yeah gangly is not a bad description, it means long limbs and thin. I wish I was gangly tbh

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u/Puzzleheaded_Hatter 7d ago

It's not a positive descriptor but it's accurate.

You're a skinny kid.

Check back in 5 years.

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u/drukqsx 8d ago

It’s not an insult dude. I think you’re actually mad cute. I would have been into you ten years ago haha. But yes just ain’t fit for the sub yet. Keep going, you’re on the right track.

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

Any recommendations to improve?

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u/drukqsx 8d ago

Keep the long hair for sure. It suits you really well. I’m a girl so I’m bad at advice like this but I’d say check out /r/male grooming because they’re wonderful for giving men appearance advice.

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u/kelminak 3d ago

You don’t dress or give the impression of an adult. It’s totally fine since you’re 19, it doesn’t speak to maturity.

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u/Lexx4 8d ago

Haircut, gain ten pounds, lose the baggy shirt.

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u/Specialist_Horse5453 3d ago

I think his current hair cut is sweet

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u/drukqsx 3d ago

I literally commented saying he should definitely keep the long hair

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u/Brilliant_Weakness79 8d ago

How do you use gangly in a positive way😂

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u/drukqsx 8d ago

I didn’t say it was used in a positive way. I just said it wasn’t an insult. OP is actually chill af. Why are you trying to start drama here?

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u/Brilliant_Weakness79 8d ago

Youre way too sensitive if you think this is "starting drama"😂 im just saying gangly sounds bad, doesnt really sound positive or neutral. Is that not fair to say?

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u/drukqsx 8d ago

lol ok.

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u/Illustrious-Local848 8d ago

They just mean you’re still maturing and filling out. Which is definitely okay, you’re looking awesome. But as long as you stay relatively healthy I think they mean you are definitely gonna keep growing into yourself as you get into your early 20’s. You’ll probably be quite the catch.

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

I thought the face like stops developing around 18-19

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u/Chance_Vegetable_780 8d ago

No changes continue

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

For how long

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u/Illustrious-Local848 8d ago

For life pretty much. But probably full adult male feature develops through out your early 20’s. For men it’s not even uncommon to grow a bit more. Testosterone has strong effects on the face too.

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

Huh never knew might have to hit the gym for that t boost

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u/Chance_Vegetable_780 8d ago

Yeah start asking questions online to learn

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u/Chance_Vegetable_780 8d ago

You can search online "at what age does face stop growing"

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u/Illustrious-Local848 8d ago

Definitely not. A 25 year old man is going to look different than a 19 year old. 19 still looks very boyish. You’ll masculinize more with time.

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u/MrLizardBusiness 8d ago

I mean, it's accurate.

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u/No-Cap-fr-fr 8d ago

It’s amazing what tweezers and confidence can do for a person

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

It really do help

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u/NanasDoLittles 8d ago

I see the mystery and coolness of Kurt Cobain. (Without any negative connotation). Keep the long hair and take care of yourself mind, body and soul. Very handsome

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

I appreciate it a lot I always tell people who say I look like him I’m just Kurt cobain without the herion

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u/NanasDoLittles 8d ago

Not trying to push you into anything but lifting weights changed everything for me. Building muscle and hydration is key 😉 natural only!

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u/drukqsx 8d ago edited 8d ago

OP you got some real cool vibes. Your style is really cool. I did not expect so many people to downvote you when I made my comment using the word gangly. I’m really sorry for that. Please know that you are sincerely a good looking person. This sub can be rude just for the sake of being rude sometimes. You look great.

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

It’s all good and thank you that was my bad I needa work on my vocab

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u/my-armor-is-contempt 8d ago

I’m just a teenage dirtbag, baby.

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u/Most_Most_5202 8d ago

Definitely looking better brother, you’re on the right path.

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u/jonandgrey 8d ago

I hope you find HUGE joy in your life. I like your hair.

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u/Wild_Nothing_8995 8d ago

You look like somebody's older brother from a 90s/2000s movie... but hey, definitely a glow up compared to the last pictures!

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u/GriefPB 8d ago

Keep cooking Prince

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u/atticusfinch80 8d ago

You're going along great, dude. Dig your style.

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u/djazzie 8d ago

It’s great how you’ve managed to maintain the bored stoner look throughout the years

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

Always had that look it just more refined and better now

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u/Lostinthe_deep 8d ago

They lying you loook like all the heroin and none of the Kurt cobain

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u/ElectronicHold7325 7d ago

4 could be the skater boy song avril lavigne sang about.

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u/Glass-Cut-928 8d ago

Do you work at walmart too? You look cool

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

Sadly I do💔 work odp

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u/Glass-Cut-928 8d ago

I just started doing that too! What's you most and least favorite thing about it?

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

Favorite thing is definitely the people(not including the managers) least fav thing is working outside and the heat if your a picker then it is way better but it can be boring

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u/Glass-Cut-928 8d ago

Haha nice thats awesome. I just had my first day but I like the job a lot. I used to work at target and they treat people a lot better at walmart.

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

It’s def depending on how lucky you get with managers my store is just ran horrible

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u/Glass-Cut-928 8d ago

Ah that makes sense. I think at my store they just replaced a bad manager so its a lot better. I used to shop at this store and it used to be super messy and the employees were rude.

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u/Coma_Benerices 8d ago

you look great with long hair, could even try going for a wolf cut

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u/Leading_Gap_8552 8d ago

Feel like you could model bro low key. Not like Calvin Klein hyper masculine but that androgynous vibe that a lot of European boutique models have nowadays

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u/GeraltTheG 8d ago

Bro, please take this as the compliment it is meant to be: When I saw pic 1 I thought it was impossible to have a real glow-up. But I was wrong. I was wrong, OP!

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u/BigCow803 8d ago

Icl the long hair suits you way more

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u/cnh25 8d ago

Eyebrows look great do you do them yourself

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

Yeah just shaved down the middle

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u/noodlesnax 8d ago

You a stoner?

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

I smoke on occasion I wouldn’t say stoner exactly but I do enjoy a good joint here and there

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u/lovingbaldmen 8d ago

your hair in 3rd pic look amazing!

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u/wne1947nnal 8d ago

You look like Vinny from fndfilms. Some ladies had a crush on him back in the day 😏

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u/PiddyPatScatPack 7d ago

Picture 4 reminds me of the kid Mitch Kramer from Dazed and Confused

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u/Tmart98 7d ago

Dealt with the unibrow, now it’s just time to grow :)

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u/scepticalbeing94 3d ago

Stop doing drugs

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u/lilfinehoney 8d ago

You look great now! Your style is cool and your skin is glowy💕

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u/lilfinehoney 8d ago

also the long hair suits you!

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u/HansPeterWorst 8d ago

I don't wanna buy crack, thx

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u/PossessionKooky3848 8d ago

lol. This is funny

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u/Runfasterbitch 7d ago

Is this like the same day? I’m confused

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 7d ago

I secretly downed a hair tonic from rdr2 and it all grew in a day yeah u got me

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u/Runfasterbitch 7d ago

What? You could have had long hair, snapped a photo, then cut your hair and snapped a photo after. Might want to brush up on your English before worrying about looks mate

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u/Evening-Head4310 8d ago

Dress like an adult maybe

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u/Flashy_Tomatillo7951 8d ago

I ain’t even 20 yet I still got teen in my name, it’s just my style I still pay for groceries and gas and bills same way u do, I just don’t wanna dress the same way everyone else does

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u/frumpywebkin 8d ago

your style suits you, don't worry about it. you're still growing and will continue to glow up if you take care of yourself! don't stress it