If your TikTok algorithm is anything like ours, then your FYP has likely been inundated with videos of “beautiful Iraqi transformations.” It’s nearly impossible to scroll through our feeds without hearing the sped-up version of Mohammed Alfares’s Khetblana Arosa, which serves as the soundtrack to all of these jaw-dropping makeover videos. They all start the same: A bearded Iraqi teen with a monobrow who looks like he hasn’t cut his hair in years stares wistfully into the camera before the magic unfolds and he undergoes a stunning transformation that consists of getting his hair trimmed, expertly highlighted, and sculpted into divine submission with enough hairspray to challenge gravity itself. His beard (if he has one) is meticulously waxed to perfection, and often, his entire face threaded and shaved before being deep-cleaned, exfoliated, and moisturized. Of course, no makeover is complete without a soft kiss on the cheek. As for the results? Well, let’s just say they’re open to interpretation.
The transformation videos are the brainchild of a TikTok creator who goes by the name of @Ibrahimiraqiii, and they have since become a viral meme, sparking countless parodies on the Chinese-owned social media platform. The Iraqi content creator’s TikTok journey began innocently enough in early 2022, sharing quirky memes about the Middle East and Arab culture, before unveiling his knack for hair transformations. His first makeover video was posted on June 6, 2022 and featured the caption “Another beautiful Iraqi transformation.” The post became an immediate hit, racking up hundreds of thousands of views instantly.
What’s truly captivating about these videos is their ability to consistently keep us guessing. We’re constantly on the edge of our seats, eagerly anticipating where the makeovers will ultimately lead, keeping us on our toes until the very last moment when the final look is unveiled. Today, @Ibrahimiraqiii’s feed is a shrine to these jaw-dropping transformations, leaving us all wondering if he is serious about his makeover skills or just trolling us. We’ll probably never know at this point, but one thing’s for sure, these beautiful Iraqi transformations have captured the attention of social media users worldwide, while cementing their place in meme culture for perpetuity. Scroll down to discover some of our favorite makeovers.
@ibrahimiraqiii HILO FIDWA #ibrahimiraqiii #adabziz #Ibrahim🇮🇶😍 #barhoomiii #imakelb #iraqi #iraqiking #bagdad #basra #arab #fyp #fypシ #iraq #hilo #beautiful ♬ original sound – Barhooommmiii
@ibrahimiraqiii HILO FIDWA #ibrahimiraqiii #adabziz #Ibrahim🇮🇶😍 #barhoomiii #imakelb #iraqi #iraqiking #bagdad #basra #arab #fyp #fypシ #iraq #hilo #beautiful ♬ original sound – Barhooommmiii
@ibrahimiraqiii HILLOOO #ibrahimiraqiii #adabziz #Ibrahim🇮🇶😍 #barhoomiii #imakelb #iraqi #iraqiking #bagdad #basra #arab #fyp #fypシ #iraq #hilo #beautiful ♬ original sound – Barhooommmiii
@ibrahimiraqiii FIDWA #ibrahimiraqiii #adabziz #Ibrahim🇮🇶😍 #barhoomiii #imakelb #iraqi #iraqiking #bagdad #basra #arab #fyp #fypシ #iraq #hilo #beautiful ♬ original sound – Barhooommmiii
@ibrahimiraqiii HILOO FIDWA#ibrahimiraqiii #adabziz #Ibrahim🇮🇶😍 #barhoomiii #imakelb #iraqi #iraqiking #bagdad #basra #arab #fyp #fypシ #iraq #hilo #beautiful ♬ original sound – Barhooommmiii
@ibrahimiraqiii FIDWA#ibrahimiraqiii #adabziz #Ibrahim🇮🇶😍 #barhoomiii #imakelb #iraqi #iraqiking #bagdad #basra #arab #fyp #fypシ #iraq #hilo #beautiful ♬ original sound – Barhooommmiii
