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Remove Stray hairs · Free

AI Hair Remover

Describe the stray hairs to remove and AI cleans them up instantly. No marking needed.

Woman with extremely messy wind-blown flyaway hair
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Same portrait with smooth, polished hair
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AI Hair Remover

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Popular use cases:
  • headshot retouching
  • portrait cleanup
  • flyaway hair removal
  • professional photo editing
  • wedding photo retouching
  • corporate headshot
  • model photo cleanup
  • hair edge refinement
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
Scenario Prompt Time
Light flyaway cleanup remove flyaway hairs for a polished look 20s
Wind-blown hair fix remove wind-blown hairs across the face 30s
Full hair edge smoothing smooth frizzy edges and remove wispy strands 35s

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 stray hairs editing. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Expect: Light flyaway cleanup: 20-30 seconds. Heavy frizz across the frame: 30-45 seconds and may need refinements.

  2. Describe what to remove

    Type what you want: 'remove the flyaway hairs' or 'clean up stray hairs around the head and shoulders.' No marking needed—the AI identifies and removes wispy strands while preserving the main hairstyle.

    Tip: Be specific about location: 'remove flyaway hairs above the head' or 'clean up wisps around the face' for targeted cleanup.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    General flyaway cleanup remove all flyaway and stray hairs, keep the main hairstyle looking clean and polished
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    Headshot hair cleanup clean up the stray hairs around the head and face for a polished professional headshot look
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    Wind-blown hair fix remove the wind-blown stray hairs flying across the face and background
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    Frizzy edges smooth the frizzy hair edges and remove the wispy strands around the hair outline
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    Baby hairs on forehead clean up the baby hairs and wispy strands along the forehead hairline
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    Hairs on clothing remove the stray hairs that fell on the shoulders and clothing
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    Selective cleanup remove only the stray hairs above the head silhouette, keep all other hair as is
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  3. Review the cleanup

    Check that stray hairs are gone and the main hairstyle still looks natural. Zoom in on the hair outline and edges where flyaways were most visible. Verify the background behind removed hairs looks seamless.

  4. Refine with markers if needed

    If specific stray hairs remain or the AI removed hairs you wanted to keep, tap markers on those exact spots and regenerate. Most flyaway removal works perfectly on the first try.

    Tip: Markers are for precision refinement only. Try without them first—you usually won't need them.
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AI Hair Remover

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Free • No signup

"Every headshot session has flyaway hair issues. I used to spend 10 minutes per photo in Photoshop cloning them out. Now one prompt handles it in seconds." @HeadshotPro_Dan

See it in action

Woman with extremely messy wind-blown flyaway hair
Before
->
Same portrait with smooth, polished hair
After

Messy hair on windy day

Extreme wind blew hair everywhere. One prompt tamed the chaos into a polished look.

Prompt: remove all flyaway and stray hairs, keep the main hairstyle looking clean and polished
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Headshot with obvious frizz halo ruining professional look
Before
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Polished headshot with smooth hair edges
After

Frizzy hair ruining headshot

Humidity created a frizz halo around her head. AI smoothed it for a professional look.

Prompt: clean up the stray hairs around the head and face for a polished professional headshot look
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Detailed Guides by Scenario

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Professional Photography

Remove unwanted stray hairs from professional photo shoots, client deliverables, and stock photography to achieve clean, polished results.

Common Scenarios

  • Client portrait sessions where the stray hairs appeared unexpectedly in frame
  • Stock photography that needs the stray hairs removed for broader commercial appeal
  • Product photography with distracting stray hairs in the background

Best Practices

  • Zoom in and place a marker directly on the stray hairs for the most accurate removal
  • Run a second pass if any faint outlines or shadows remain after the first edit
  • Describe the desired background fill — e.g., 'replace the stray hairs with clean wall' for predictable results
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Real Estate & Property Listings

Clean up property photos by removing stray hairs that distract buyers and lower perceived home value.

Common Scenarios

  • Listing photos where the stray hairs clutters the frame and makes rooms look smaller
  • Exterior shots with stray hairs that hurt curb appeal
  • Open house photos that need the stray hairs removed before uploading to MLS

Best Practices

  • Shoot the space first, then edit — AI removal works better than awkward staging workarounds
  • After removing the stray hairs, check that floor lines and wall edges still look straight
  • Process all listing photos in one session so lighting and style stay consistent
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Personal & Social Media

Fix personal photos by removing stray hairs before sharing on social media, printing, or gifting.

Common Scenarios

  • Vacation photos where the stray hairs appeared in an otherwise perfect shot
  • Family photos with stray hairs that distract from the people in the frame
  • Profile pictures and dating app photos that need the stray hairs cleaned out

Best Practices

  • Save the original photo first — edit a copy so you can always go back
  • For group photos, mark the stray hairs carefully to avoid affecting nearby people
  • If the first result isn't perfect, try rewording your prompt with more detail about the background

If something looks off

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

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which hairs you meant from description alone. This happens when some flyaways are intentional styling.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific stray hairs you want removed, then regenerate with the same prompt
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Tip: Markers tell the AI 'I mean THESE hairs specifically.' Use them when you want selective removal.

AI removed too much hair and made it look thin

Why: The AI interpreted some thinner sections of your actual hairstyle as stray hairs and removed them along with the flyaways.

Try: remove only the flyaway hairs that are clearly separated from the main hair mass, keep all hair volume intact
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Tip: 'Clearly separated from the main hair mass' tells the AI to only target obvious strays, not thin sections.

Some stray hairs remain after cleanup

Why: Very fine or transparent hairs can be difficult for the AI to detect in a single pass, especially against complex backgrounds.

Try: Tap markers on the remaining stray hairs and regenerate: remove these specific remaining flyaway strands
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Tip: A second pass with markers on the remaining strays usually catches everything the first pass missed.

Background behind removed hairs looks smudged

Why: The AI had to reconstruct the background where hairs were removed. Complex or detailed backgrounds are harder to fill seamlessly.

Try: remove the flyaway hairs and reconstruct the background cleanly behind them, matching the surrounding area
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Tip: Adding 'reconstruct the background cleanly' explicitly tells the AI to pay attention to background quality.

Hair outline looks unnaturally smooth after cleanup

Why: The AI over-smoothed the hair edges, removing natural texture along with the flyaways.

Try: remove only obvious stray hairs, keep the natural hair edge texture and softness
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Tip: 'Natural hair edge texture' tells the AI that some softness at the hair boundary is expected and should be preserved.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark each stray hair before describing what to remove?

No! Just type 'remove flyaway hairs' and the AI identifies and removes them automatically. The AI understands what 'stray hairs' and 'flyaways' mean. Only use markers if specific hairs remain after the first attempt or if you want to remove only certain strays.

How do I remove flyaway hairs from a photo for free?

Upload your photo to EditThisPic and type 'remove flyaway hairs.' The AI cleans up stray strands in 20-30 seconds while keeping the main hairstyle intact. Free to use, no account required, no watermarks on the result.

Will AI hair removal affect my actual hairstyle?

No. The AI targets only the stray, flyaway, and wispy hairs that are clearly separated from your main hairstyle. Your volume, texture, and style remain unchanged. If it removes too much, specify 'remove only obvious flyaways, keep hair volume intact.'

Can I remove stray hairs on my phone?

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

Do I need to create an account to remove stray hairs?

No. You can try your first edit without signing up. An account is only needed to save edits and manage a subscription.

Is my photo kept private when I remove stray hairs?

Yes. Your photo is processed in real-time by the AI and is not stored on our servers after editing. No account is required to use the tool, and we don't collect or share your images. Your original file stays on your device.

How does EditThisPic compare to FaceApp for removing stray hairs?

EditThisPic uses AI that understands natural language, so you describe the edit you want instead of using complex tools. It works instantly in your browser with no software to install or learn. For removing stray hairs, you simply type what you want and the AI handles the rest in 20-45 seconds.

Can I preview a hairstyle before going to the salon?

Yes! That's one of the most popular uses. Upload a front-facing photo and describe the style you want. Save results to show your stylist exactly what you want.

Can I remove stray hairs for multiple photos at once?

Currently, EditThisPic processes one photo at a time for the best AI results. Upload each photo individually and use the same prompt — the process takes about 20-45 seconds per image. For large batches, a paid plan gives you unlimited edits without waiting.

What makes a good photo for removing stray hairs?

Well-lit photos with clear subjects produce the best results. Avoid heavily compressed or very small images. Front-facing angles typically work better than extreme side angles. The AI can work with most photos, but higher quality input means higher quality output.

What types of photos work best with this tool?

JPG, PNG, and WebP photos up to 7MB work best. The AI handles photos from any camera or phone. High-resolution images with good lighting produce the best results. Extremely dark, heavily compressed, or very small images may produce less precise edits.

Can I also change the background in the same edit?

Yes! You can combine multiple edits in one prompt. For example, ask to remove stray hairs and change the background at the same time. The AI understands complex multi-step instructions. For very different changes, separate prompts may give better control over each edit.

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