Try a New Hairstyle on Your Photo
What people use it for
Before the salon
Seeing a cut on your own face rather than on a model's is the difference between a conversation and a gamble.
Big changes
Anything irreversible — a bob from long hair, a fringe, a shaved side — is worth previewing first.
Colour
Hair colour reads completely differently against different skin tones. Trying it costs nothing here.
Growing out
Seeing what a length looks like before committing to six months of waiting for it.
Getting the best result
- Front-facing, even light, hair pulled back from the face. The hairline is what the model needs to see.
- Neutral expression. A big smile changes face shape enough to affect how a style reads.
- Try several. The one you did not expect to like is a common outcome, and trying is free.
- Take the result to your stylist. A picture of the cut on your own head is far more useful than a magazine reference.
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Frequently asked questions
How realistic is it?
Good enough to make a decision with. Length, shape and colour are reliable. Exactly how your hair's own texture and growth pattern behave in that cut is not something a photograph can tell anyone, including a stylist.
Does it work for all hair types?
Styles are grouped by hair type, and results are strongest when the target style suits your natural texture. Previewing a straight-hair style on curly hair shows you the shape but not the work involved in maintaining it.
Does it work for men?
Yes — fades, crops, longer styles and beards are all covered.