Try On Hairstyles Before You Cut
Upload one photo and see 296+ haircuts, colors, and lengths on your own face. Drag the slider to compare, save the looks you like, and walk into the salon sure of your choice.
Free to start. No signup needed for your first try-on.
Browse all styles
Natural curls to long box braids
What is an AI hairstyle try-on?
An AI hairstyle try-on generates a realistic preview of a haircut or hair color on your own photo. HairWow maps each style to your face shape, hairline, and lighting, so you can judge length, volume, and color against your real features instead of guessing from a model's photo.
- Styles and colors to preview
- 296+
- Time from upload to first result
- Seconds
- Cost of your first try-ons
- Free
How it works
From photo to decision in under a minute.
Upload a photo
Use a clear, front-facing photo in normal light. Your first try-on works without an account.
Pick styles to preview
Choose from 296+ presets: bobs, fades, layers, braids, bangs, and every major color family.
Compare and save
Flip between looks side by side, save the winners, and show the exact reference to your stylist.
Pick a style, then upload your photo
Choose a preset below and your photo opens in the editor with it already applied.
Guides from the blog
Face-shape rules, style comparisons, and what to tell your stylist.
Jun 20, 2026
Haircut for Face Shape: How to Choose a Cut That Works
Choose a haircut for your face shape with a practical decision table, texture checks, stylist wording, and AI try-on notes before you cut.
Jun 6, 2026
Pixie Cut Guide: How to Know If Short Hair Will Suit You
Thinking about a pixie cut? Compare face shape, hair texture, upkeep, grow-out risk, and try-on options before you go short.
Jun 8, 2026
Butterfly Haircut Guide: Will the Layered Cut Suit You?
Thinking about a butterfly haircut? Compare face shape, hair texture, length, styling effort, bangs, maintenance, and try-on options before asking for bouncy layers.
Jun 4, 2026
Should I Get Bangs? A Practical Face-Shape Checklist
Decide if bangs will suit your face shape, hair texture, routine, and grow-out tolerance before you cut them.
Hairstyle try-on FAQ
Is the HairWow hairstyle try-on free?
Yes. Your first try-ons are free and do not require an account. HairWow Pro adds more generations, premium styles, and watermark-free downloads.
What photo works best for a hairstyle try-on?
A sharp, front-facing photo with your face fully visible and even lighting. Tie loose hair back if you want short styles to render cleanly.
Can I try hair colors too?
Yes. HairWow previews full color changes, from blonde and copper to fashion shades, on the same photo you use for haircut previews.
How realistic are the results?
HairWow maps each preset to your face shape, hairline, and photo lighting. Results are realistic enough to judge length, volume, and color fit, though your stylist makes the final call on texture and maintenance.
Can I show the result to my stylist or barber?
Yes. Save or share any look directly. A saved try-on photo is a clearer brief than a celebrity reference because it already fits your face.
Does HairWow work for men's hairstyles?
Yes. The library covers fades, crops, curtain cuts, buzz cuts, longer men's styles, and a separate beard try-on tool.
See yourself in a new style
One photo. 296+ styles. Zero salon regret.
