A better photo. A more useful preview.
A useful hairstyle preview starts with a photo that makes your face, hairline and current hair easy to see. You do not need a studio portrait. You do need a clear starting point.
Keep the framing simple
Choose a front-facing, head-and-shoulders photo. Leave some space above and around your head so a longer or fuller style has room in the image. A tight crop can cut off the very part of the picture you want to change.
Use a photo of one person. If you are leaning far to one side, turning away or covering part of your face, take another photo that better shows the outline of your head.
Look for even light
Try standing near a window with soft light falling across your face. Very bright highlights and deep shadows make it harder to compare subtle changes in color and shape. Keep the same display brightness when you compare the original and preview.
Let your hair be visible
Remove a hat or anything that covers the area you want to edit. Move your hands away from your face. If you usually wear glasses, keep in mind that an AI preview may change details around the frames, so inspect the result carefully.
Skip heavy filters
Choose an image without a beauty filter or a dramatic color effect. A heavily softened or compressed portrait gives you less detail to judge. The aim is to explore a change on a recognizable starting point.
Check the result with a critical eye
Compare the face, ears, neckline, background and hairline. If they shift unexpectedly, treat the result as a rough idea and try a clearer photo. Do not assume a convincing picture is a precise prediction of a haircut.
Know where your photo goes
In sample mode, selecting a photo only previews it in your browser. In live mode, a separate consent step appears before the photo is sent to the configured AI provider. Read how photos are handled before sending anything you would not want processed externally.