Haircut Preview from Photo

Upload a photo, type the haircut you want, and see it on your own face in 30 seconds.

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AI haircut generator

Cost: Free No signup required
Time: Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on: Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
Powered by: AI-powered photo editing

Scenario	Prompt	Time
Bob	`give me a chin-length blunt bob with a center part`	25s
Pixie	`give me a long textured pixie cut`	25s
Bangs	`add curtain bangs framing my face`	20s

How it works

Upload your photo

Drop a clear, front-facing portrait into EditThisPic. Photos showing your full hairline and face shape give the most realistic haircut previews. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

Expect: Standard haircut preview: 20-30 seconds. Big length changes (long to short): may need 1-2 refinements.
Describe the haircut you want

Type the exact haircut: 'give me a chin-length blunt bob with a center part' or 'show me with a textured shoulder-length lob.' Mention length, layers, parting, and texture. The AI finds your face and applies the cut automatically.

Tip: Use salon vocabulary: 'curtain bangs', 'long pixie', 'blunt bob', 'shag layers'. The more specific, the closer to your actual goal.

Copy one of these to get started:

Chin-length blunt bob give me a chin-length blunt bob with a clean center part, keeping my natural hair color
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Long pixie cut give me a long textured pixie cut with side-swept layers and natural movement
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Curtain bangs with lob give me curtain bangs framing my face and a shoulder-length lob with subtle layers
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Shaggy layered cut give me a modern shag haircut with choppy layers, soft fringe, and shoulder-length body
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2 more prompts

Wolf cut give me a wolf cut with short choppy layers on top and longer pieces in the back, edgy texture
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Classic French bob give me a classic French bob ending at the jaw with soft baby bangs
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Generate and review

Check that the new cut suits your face shape, the hairline looks natural, and the length matches what you described. Try a couple of variations if you want to compare.
Refine with markers if needed

If the AI changed the wrong area or the bangs landed in a strange spot, tap markers on those areas and regenerate with a corrective prompt.

Tip: Most haircut previews work without markers. Use them only when something specific needs adjusting.

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Haircut Preview from Photo

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See it in action

Long hair to chin-length bob

Previewing a dramatic length change from long hair to a sharp chin-length bob.

Prompt: give me a chin-length blunt bob with a clean center part, keeping my natural hair color

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Person with shoulder-length brown hair — Before

Same person with long textured pixie cut — After

Shoulder-length to long pixie

Going short with a long textured pixie before committing to the cut.

Prompt: give me a long textured pixie cut with side-swept layers and natural movement

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Woman with no bangs and long hair — Before

Same woman with curtain bangs and shoulder lob — After

Adding curtain bangs to a lob

Visualizing curtain bangs and a shoulder lob before the salon visit.

Prompt: give me curtain bangs framing my face and a shoulder-length lob with subtle layers

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Detailed Guides by Scenario

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Pre-Salon Haircut Decision

Test a new haircut on your actual photo before sitting in the salon chair.

Common Scenarios

Choosing between a bob, lob, and shoulder-length cut
Deciding whether to commit to bangs
Comparing a long pixie versus a short bob

Best Practices

Use a clear front-facing photo with your forehead visible
Try at least 3 variations before deciding
Save the favorite as a reference for your stylist

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Trying Trending Haircuts

See trending cuts like wolf cuts, shags, and French bobs on your face before committing.

Common Scenarios

Testing a wolf cut from TikTok
Previewing a French bob trend
Trying a modern shag with choppy layers

Best Practices

Use the exact trend name in your prompt — the AI recognizes them
Add 'modern' to avoid retro versions of old cuts
Pair with face-framing layers if the trend feels too dramatic

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Stylist Communication

Bring your stylist a preview that's on your actual face, not a celebrity's.

Common Scenarios

Showing exact length and layering you want
Communicating bang placement clearly
Avoiding the gap between 'what you said' and 'what you got'

Best Practices

Generate the preview in good lighting for color accuracy
Use salon vocabulary your stylist will recognize
Bring 2-3 angles or variations to show flexibility

If something looks off

Haircut looks wig-like or pasted on

Why: The AI generated hair without realistic edge variation or natural shadows around the hairline.

Try: Add 'with a natural soft hairline, baby hairs, and realistic shadows where hair meets skin' to your prompt

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Tip: Real haircuts have soft transitions — explicitly request them for natural-looking results.

Bangs land in the wrong place

Why: Without specifics, the AI defaults to a generic bang placement that may not match your face.

Try: Specify: 'bangs ending just above the eyebrows' or 'long curtain bangs reaching the cheekbones'

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Tip: Naming the exact end-point of bangs gives you control over the look.

AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from description alone. This happens with ambiguous requests.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific area you want to change, then regenerate with the same prompt

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Tip: Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS one specifically.' Use them when description alone is ambiguous.

Cut doesn't match my face shape

Why: The AI applied the cut as described, but the proportions clash with your face.

Try: Try a softer variation: 'with face-framing layers' or 'slightly longer to balance the jawline'

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Tip: Face-framing layers and length adjustments are the easiest way to make a cut more flattering.

The cut looks too uniform and stiff

Why: The AI generated a flat, salon-mannequin version of the cut without natural movement.

Try: Add 'with natural movement, slight imperfection, and lived-in texture' to your prompt

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Tip: Real hair has flyaways and slight asymmetry — request these for an authentic look.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark my hair before previewing a haircut?

No. Just describe the haircut you want: 'give me a chin-length bob' or 'add curtain bangs.' The AI finds your hair and face shape automatically. Use markers only if the first result needs refinement in a specific area.

How do I preview a haircut on my photo for free?

Upload a front-facing photo to EditThisPic and type the haircut: 'give me a long textured pixie' or 'show me with a shoulder-length lob.' The AI applies the cut realistically in 20-30 seconds. Free, no account needed, no watermark.

Is there a free haircut preview tool that doesn't require signup?

Yes. EditThisPic previews haircuts on your photo for free with no account needed. Try as many cuts as you want, download the results, and bring them to your stylist. No watermarks added to the images.

What is the best free AI haircut simulator?

EditThisPic generates any haircut you describe rather than limiting you to preset styles. Type the cut in plain language and the AI applies it to your actual face in seconds. Works for bobs, lobs, pixies, shags, wolf cuts, and any custom variation.

Can I compare multiple haircuts on the same photo?

Yes. Upload your photo once, then run separate edits for each haircut: 'chin bob,' 'shoulder lob,' 'long pixie.' Each generates a fresh preview so you can compare side by side before deciding.

Does the haircut preview work with my real face shape?

Yes. The AI keeps your face shape, features, and skin tone unchanged. It only modifies the hair so you see how the cut would actually look on you, not on a generic model.

Can I show the haircut preview to my hairstylist?

Yes. Download the preview image and bring it to your appointment. Showing your stylist exactly what you want — on your own face — communicates the cut far better than reference photos of strangers.

Can I preview a haircut on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, or tablet. Take a selfie, upload it, describe the cut, and download the result. No app required.

How much does EditThisPic cost?

You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, credit packs start at $1.99 for 3 edits. Monthly plans start at $4.99/mo for 15 edits with unused credits rolling over. All edits are full resolution with no watermark.

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Haircut Preview from Photo

How it works

Upload your photo

Describe the haircut you want

Generate and review

Refine with markers if needed

See it in action

Long hair to chin-length bob

Shoulder-length to long pixie

Adding curtain bangs to a lob

Detailed Guides by Scenario

Pre-Salon Haircut Decision

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

Trying Trending Haircuts

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

Stylist Communication

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

If something looks off

Quick answers

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