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Add Curls to Hair in Photo

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Add Curls to Hair in Photo

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Popular use cases:
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  • photo curls tool
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Cost
Free No signup required
Time
Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on
Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
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AI-powered photo editing

How it works

  1. Upload your photo

    Upload a clear, front-facing portrait. Good lighting on the face and visible facial features give the AI the best foundation for curls editing. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Expect: Most edits complete in 20-45 seconds. Complex changes may need 1-2 refinements.

  2. Describe your edit

    Type what you want: 'Add soft, bouncy curls to the hair.' Be specific about details for best results. The AI understands natural language — no technical skills needed.

    Tip: Mention the specific hair texture you want: 'smooth', 'textured', or 'glossy'.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Loose Waves Add loose, beachy waves to the hair for a relaxed, effortless look
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    Bouncy Curls Add big, bouncy curls with volume and movement
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    Tight Ringlets Transform the hair into tight defined ringlets
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    Vintage Waves Add vintage Hollywood waves with glossy, sculpted curls
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    Natural Curls Add natural-looking curls with varied curl sizes and patterns
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    Subtle and natural blend add curls with subtle natural blending that matches the original photo's style
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    With specific positioning add curls in the center of the frame with balanced proportions
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    Dramatic effect version add curls with dramatic lighting and vivid details for maximum impact
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  3. Review the result

    Zoom in on facial details — check that skin tones look natural, edges blend seamlessly, and no artifacts appear around the hairline, jawline, or eyes. Use the before/after slider to compare.

  4. Refine if needed

    If specific facial features need adjustment — asymmetric eyes, unnatural skin smoothing, or hairline artifacts — tap markers on those spots and describe the fix. Fine-tune until the result looks like a natural photo.

    Tip: Markers are optional. Try without them first — the AI usually gets it right.
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Add Curls to Hair in Photo

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"Always wondered how I would look with curly hair. Now I know — and I love it!" @CurlPreview

See it in action

Portrait with straight hair
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Portrait with beachy waves
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Straight to Beach Waves

Straight hair transformed with loose beach waves.

Prompt: Add loose beachy waves for a relaxed look
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Portrait with straight hair
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Portrait with bouncy curls
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Straight to Bouncy Curls

Straight hair given big bouncy curls.

Prompt: Add big bouncy curls with volume
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Detailed Guides by Scenario

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Home & Interior Design

Preview how curls would look in a room or space before committing to a purchase or renovation.

Common Scenarios

  • Visualizing curls in a living room, bedroom, or office before buying
  • Creating client mockups that show curls in their actual space
  • Comparing different placements of curls in renovation plans

Best Practices

  • Upload a well-lit, straight-on photo of the room for the most realistic result
  • Specify the size and position — e.g., 'add a large curls on the left wall'
  • Match the room's lighting in your prompt: 'warm lighting' for evening shots, 'natural daylight' for window-lit rooms
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Creative & Social Content

Use curls to create eye-catching content for social media, digital art, or personal projects.

Common Scenarios

  • Adding curls to photos for unique social media posts that stand out in feeds
  • Creating fantasy or composite images that incorporate curls for art projects
  • Making holiday or themed content by placing curls in seasonal photos

Best Practices

  • Be specific about the style — 'realistic curls' vs. 'illustrated curls' gives very different results
  • Use reference images when you want the AI to match a particular look
  • For social content, try unusual placements that create a surreal or humorous effect
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Professional & Marketing Use

Incorporate curls into marketing materials, presentations, and product catalogs without expensive photo shoots.

Common Scenarios

  • Adding curls to product mockups and marketing banners
  • Creating presentation slides that show curls in context
  • Building a catalog of variations that feature curls in different settings

Best Practices

  • Use high-resolution source images — marketing materials demand sharp details
  • Keep brand guidelines in mind: specify colors and style that match when adding curls
  • Generate multiple versions and A/B test which placement performs best in ads

If something looks off

AI changed the wrong area

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from the description alone.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific area you want to edit, then regenerate with the same prompt
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Tip: Markers tell the AI exactly where to focus. Use them when description alone is ambiguous.

Result looks unnatural or blurry

Why: The AI may need more specific guidance about the look you want.

Try: Add soft, bouncy curls to the hair, ensure natural lighting and sharp details that match the rest of the photo
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Tip: Adding 'natural' and 'realistic' to your prompt helps the AI prioritize believability.

Hair edges look jagged or cut out

Why: Individual hair strands weren't properly rendered, creating a hard, unnatural boundary.

Try: Regenerate with 'smooth, natural hair edges with realistic flyaway strands'
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Tip: Mention the specific hair texture you want: 'smooth', 'textured', or 'glossy' for best results.

New hair color looks painted on

Why: The color was applied uniformly without the natural variation of real hair.

Try: Add 'natural hair color with subtle highlights, lowlights, and variation throughout'
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Tip: Specify 'with natural highlights and depth' so the color doesn't look like a flat overlay.

Hairline transition looks unnatural

Why: The boundary between the new hairstyle and the forehead/face looks abrupt or fake.

Try: Regenerate with 'natural hairline transition with baby hairs and soft edges'
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Tip: Baby hairs and a soft hairline make the difference between 'edited' and 'natural' looking hair.

Quick answers

What types of curls can I add?

Any type — loose waves, beach waves, bouncy curls, tight ringlets, vintage waves, or natural mixed curls.

Is it free?

Yes. Free curl addition with no signup.

Will it match my hair color?

Yes. The curls use your existing hair color and highlights.

Good for trying before perming?

Yes. Preview how curls would look before committing to a perm or styling treatment.

Can I add curls to short hair?

Yes. Works on all hair lengths, though results are most dramatic on medium to long hair.

Will it look realistic?

Yes. The AI generates curls that match your hair texture and the photo lighting.

Can I add curls on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser -- iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.

What photo formats does the add curls to hair in photo tool support?

JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Upload any common photo format and EditThisPic handles the rest.

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