Compare AI Hairstyles Before a Salon Visit

Start with one clear photo and the same constraints

Choose a front-facing photograph of one consenting adult, with the hairline and ends visible. Use a JPG, PNG or WebP no larger than 10 MB. Keep the same photo, reported length, texture, occasion and maintenance preference for both directions; otherwise a change in input can look like a change in style.

Your length and texture are self-reported, not measured from the photo. If unsure, choose “not sure” rather than guessing. The hairstyle tool cannot offer an arbitrary haircut catalogue or diagnose your face shape.

Use virtual hairstyle try on to set the limits and inspect the real test examples before deciding whether to generate.

Compare the two directions one at a time

“Neat shape & part” asks for a gentle part and tidier outline. “Natural texture & lift” asks for definition and modest lift within the existing hair. Each image is separately confirmed and costs 3 credits; both cost 6. The second is never generated automatically.

Choose styling only when you do not want a cut. The optional conservative trim is a different request and should not be compared as though the constraints were unchanged.

Check identity and preservation before judging style

Place the source and results side by side. Look at the eyes, nose, face shape, skin, clothing, background, camera crop and light first. Then check hair colour and natural texture; if no cut was allowed, check visible length too.

A prompt asks the model to keep those details; it cannot enforce them perfectly. Mark a changed detail rather than assuming it is real, and do not select an attractive result that breaks a limit you care about. A front view cannot show what happened to the back or prove hair density.

Copy a clear brief for your stylist

Bring the original photo and any selected preview. You can copy and complete this short brief: “Please keep: ____. I like this detail: ____. I do not want: ____. My usual styling time is: ____. Can this be done with my actual hair and what would it require?”

Ask about your natural growth direction, hair condition, achievable length, tools, product costs and upkeep. The AI image is an illustrative reference, not a measurement or promise of salon results.

Know when to stop or try again

If a job fails technically, its credits are returned automatically. If a completed image will not open or has a visible error, contact support for review under the refund policy. Saving or checking a brief does not spend credits.

You can make the comparison without paying by examining the public examples first. Do not keep paying for a model to determine your appearance or health; it cannot do that.

For broader photo preparation and the non-AI steps, see the practical glow-up guide before choosing your next action.