AI Hairstyle Try-On from Reference Photo

Last updated May 2026

Upload your photo and a reference image of any hairstyle — see exactly how that style would look on you before you commit to a cut or color.

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"give me the shorter hairstyle from the reference photo, matching my natural hair color, with natural-looking layers and proportional framing for my face"

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How it works

Upload your two photos

Drop your portrait into EditThisPic, then click '+ Add reference photo' to upload a photo of the hairstyle you want to try. Your main photo should be a clear portrait where your current hair is visible. The reference can be from Pinterest, Instagram, a magazine, or a celebrity photo. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB each.

Expect: Simple hairstyle transfer: 25–35 seconds. Complex cuts with textured detail: 30–50 seconds.
Describe the hairstyle transfer

Tell the AI what you want: 'apply the hairstyle from the reference photo to my portrait, matching my natural brunette hair color and keeping the style proportional to my face' or 'copy the exact cut, shape, and texture from the reference image, preserving my natural hair color.' Include your hair color and whether to keep or change it.

Tip: For the most realistic preview, say 'match my natural hair color from my main photo' — this keeps your actual color while just changing the cut and style from the reference.

Copy one of these to get started:

Apply exact reference hairstyle preserving hair color apply the hairstyle from the reference photo to my portrait — same cut, shape, and texture — matching my natural dark brown hair color
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Try shorter hairstyle from reference give me the shorter hairstyle from the reference photo, matching my natural hair color, with natural-looking layers and proportional framing for my face
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Try celebrity hairstyle from reference photo apply the celebrity hairstyle from the reference to my portrait, keeping my natural hair color and adapting the style to suit my face naturally
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Try Pinterest hairstyle inspiration recreate the hairstyle from the reference photo on my portrait — match the overall shape, layers, and finish, using my natural brunette hair color
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2 more prompts

Salon preview for dramatic change give me a realistic preview of this hairstyle from the reference on my portrait — I want to see if it suits my face before I book the appointment, keeping my natural hair color
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Try hairstyle with color match from reference apply both the hairstyle and the hair color from the reference photo to my portrait — copy the exact cut, layers, and [balayage / highlights / color] as shown in the reference
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Compare to the reference for style accuracy

Check that the cut shape, layers, and overall silhouette match the reference. Look at the hairline framing, the length at the back and sides, and the overall volume. A good result should be recognizable as the same style as your reference.

See it in action

Lob cut hairstyle preview

Long straight hair — reference showed a shoulder-length lob with face-framing layers. AI applied the cut shape and layering, matched the brunette color, and created a realistic preview of the shortened silhouette.

Prompt:

apply the lob hairstyle from the reference photo to my portrait, same layered shape and face-framing style, matching my natural dark brown hair color

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Woman with straight blonde mid-length hair — Main Photo

Reference image for AI Hairstyle Try-On from Reference Photo — Reference

Same woman with a textured bob hairstyle from reference photo applied — Result

Textured bob from inspiration photo

Straight mid-length hair — reference showed a textured, slightly tousled bob. AI applied the shorter length, added the tousled texture, and maintained the blonde hair color with a natural look.

Prompt:

Apply the textured blonde bob from the reference photo to my portrait. Replicate the same tousled finish and layered shape.

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Woman with straight auburn shoulder-length hair — Main Photo

Same woman with a voluminous curly hairstyle from reference applied — Result

Voluminous curly style from reference

Straight shoulder-length hair — reference showed a voluminous curly style. AI transformed the texture, added appropriate volume and curl pattern, while adapting to the subject's natural hair color.

Prompt:

apply the voluminous curly hairstyle from the reference photo to my portrait — same curl pattern and volume, adapted to my natural auburn hair color

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Quick answers

Do I need TWO photos — my portrait AND a reference photo of the hairstyle?

Yes. This tool is specifically designed for two-photo hair try-ons: your portrait plus a reference photo showing the hairstyle you want to apply. Upload your portrait first, then click '+ Add reference photo' to add the hairstyle reference. Without the reference, the AI can only work from a text description, which gives less accurate style matching.

Can I try any hairstyle I find online as a reference photo?

Yes. Any clear photo showing a hairstyle works — from Pinterest, Instagram, a magazine scan, a celebrity photo, or a stylist's portfolio. The AI reads the cut shape, layer structure, and texture from whatever reference you upload. The reference person's hair color doesn't need to match yours — the AI can apply the style while preserving your natural color.

How accurate is the hairstyle preview compared to a real salon result?

The AI provides a realistic visual approximation — it accurately represents the overall shape, length, and proportions of the reference style. It's not a perfect simulation of every strand, but it's accurate enough to judge whether a style suits your face and decide whether to book an appointment. Think of it as a high-quality preview rather than a photorealistic guarantee.

Can I test multiple different hairstyles to compare them?

Yes. Upload your portrait once and run separate generations with different reference photos. Each takes about 30 seconds. You can then compare the results side-by-side to decide which direction to take to your stylist. This works well for deciding between major style changes like a bob vs. a lob vs. keeping length.

Will the hairstyle look natural on a different face shape than the reference?

The AI applies the style proportionally to your face. In most cases, it adapts naturally. For styles that are very specific to a particular face shape (like bangs that frame a very wide vs. narrow forehead differently), add 'adapt the framing to my face shape' to give the AI flexibility to make the result look more natural rather than geometrically copying.

How much does EditThisPic cost?

You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, one-time credit packs start at $4.99 for 10 edits, valid 12 months, no subscription. Power users who edit daily can pick Studio Membership, a monthly workspace at $49.99/mo for 300 edits. Purchased downloads are clean with no watermark.

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How it works

Upload your two photos

Describe the hairstyle transfer

Compare to the reference for style accuracy

See it in action

Lob cut hairstyle preview

Textured bob from inspiration photo

Voluminous curly style from reference

Quick answers

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