Catalog Maker

Before/After Transformations

Create split-screen comparison visuals for transformation-based businesses.

ForaPost Before After Transformations: showing transformation results in the catalog

What this does

The Before / After media preference creates split-screen or comparison visuals from two separate images. It suits any business whose work is a visible change.

Who this is for

  • Salons & Barbers: Color corrections, haircuts, styling
  • Fitness: Weight loss, muscle gain, body recomposition
  • Home services: Landscaping, interior design, renovations
  • Auto detailing: Paint correction, interior restoration
  • Medical & Dental: Cosmetic procedures (with compliance, see playbook)
  • Pet grooming: Breed-specific grooms, matting removal

How to set it up

  • Create a catalog item for a transformation case
  • Set Media to “Before / After”
  • Upload two images: the before image and the after image
  • Write a description that tells the transformation story
  • Save

Example 1: Salon transformation

Name: Platinum Blonde Transformation – Sarah M.

Description: “Box dye damage repair to dimensional platinum blonde. 8-hour color correction with Olaplex bond treatment, custom toner blend. Before: brassy, uneven color with visible breakage. After: healthy, multidimensional blonde with restored hair integrity.”

Tag: Social Proof • Media: Before / After

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Split-screen: damaged brassy hair (left) vs platinum blonde result (right)

Studio Lux HairThis side-by-side shows Sarah M. before and after. An 8-hour color correction with Olaplex bond treatment and a custom toner blend turned box dye damage into dimensional platinum blonde. Brassy, uneven color with visible breakage became healthy, multidimensional blonde.

Example 2: Personal trainer

Name: 90-Day Transformation – Client J

Description: “Lost 32 lbs, gained visible muscle definition. Focused on progressive overload strength training 4x/week + flexible macro tracking. No cardio dependency, no crash diets, sustainable lifestyle change.”

Tag: Social Proof • Media: Before / After

Example 3: Landscaper

Name: Backyard Makeover – Portland Project

Description: “Overgrown yard to drought-resistant native garden. Removed invasive blackberry and English ivy, added raised cedar beds, installed drip irrigation system, planted Pacific Northwest natives.”

Tag: Product • Media: Before / After

Writing transformation descriptions

Be specific about:

  • Starting point: what was wrong or different
  • What you did: process, timeline, techniques
  • End result: measurable change, client reaction
Bad: “Client got fit”
Good: “Lost 32 lbs, gained muscle definition. 90 days of strength training 4x/week + macro tracking.”

Compliance note

If you're in medical, dental, or cosmetic services:

  • Always get written patient consent before using photos
  • Use AI Instructions (separate feature) to add compliance language (“results may vary”)
  • Enable Approval Queue to review posts before publishing
  • See Medical & Dental Playbook for full compliance guidance

Pro Tips

  • •Use consistent photo angles (same angle before/after shows change clearly).
  • •Write descriptions for your AI Manager, not for the post. Your AI Manager writes the caption.
  • •Link client testimonials or case study docs as Collateral for richer posts.

Next steps