Step 01
Choose hairstyle, length, and color
Start with the silhouette, then set the length and the color you want to generate.
Choose look
Virtual Hairstyle Try-On on Your Own Photo
Try hairstyles virtually on your own photo. Choose a cut, length, texture, or hair color—or upload any hairstyle reference image—and see the look on yourself before you commit.
First generation free · No app required · Use your own photo · Selfie deleted within 24h
Hairstyle
Hair length
Choose color
Selected lookBody WaveLong · Dark Brown
Reference photo try-on
Try Any Hairstyle From a Reference Photo
Already found a hairstyle you love? Upload a reference image from Pinterest, Instagram, a salon gallery, or your camera roll and preview a similar direction on your own photo.
The preview shows a similar hairstyle direction, not an exact copy of the reference.
Hairstyle families
Popular Hairstyles to Try Virtually
Pick a family and jump straight into the try-on flow with that hairstyle already selected.
How virtual hairstyle try-on works
One look. One photo. Three simple steps.
Choose the direction first, then keep one portrait consistent while generating and comparing results.
Step 02
Upload your photo
Use a clear, front-facing portrait with even lighting and a visible hairline.
Step 03
Generate and compare
Look at face framing, length, texture, bangs, and color before trying the next option.
Compare before you commit
Use the preview to make a hairstyle decision, not just a picture.
The biggest value is comparison. Change one thing at a time and see what actually works better on your face.
One consistent selfieLong · Honey BlondeStart with silhouette
Short, medium, or long changes the overall balance more than small styling details.
Then compare face framing
Look around the forehead, cheekbones, jaw, and shoulders—not just the hair itself.
Change one variable at a time
Keep the same photo and hairstyle when comparing colors, or keep the same color when comparing cuts.
Narrow the shortlist
Compare three or four distinct silhouettes, then narrow to two or three close finalists.
What virtual hairstyle try-on can show
Compare visible hairstyle choices—not salon guarantees.
The preview is best for evaluating the look and direction. It cannot predict exactly how your own hair will behave after a real cut or styling session.
Useful for comparing
- ✓Length & silhouette — short, medium, long, bob, pixie, layered.
- ✓Bangs & face framing — curtain, wispy, full, and side bangs.
- ✓Texture — straight, waves, curls, shags, and fuller shapes.
- ✓Hair color — black, brown, blonde, silver, gray, burgundy and more.
- ✓Overall balance — visual weight around the forehead, cheeks, jaw, and shoulders.
Does not predict
- —Exact haircut outcome — your real hair density and growth pattern matter.
- —Styling effort — some looks need heat, products, or frequent maintenance.
- —Hair health impact — bleach, heat, and chemical processing need real-world assessment.
- —Exact salon result — use the preview as a visual reference to discuss with your stylist.
How to judge a hairstyle preview
Look at the shape first. Details come second.
Face framing
Does the hairstyle open your face or hide too much of the forehead and cheek area?
Length
Compare where the ends fall: jaw, chin, collarbone, shoulders, chest, or longer.
Volume
Full curls and layered shapes can widen the outline; sleek looks usually feel narrower.
Bangs
Check how the fringe changes forehead height, eye emphasis, and the balance of your face.
Color contrast
Compare how dark, blonde, gray, silver, or warmer tones change contrast with skin and brows.
Maintenance reality
Once a look wins visually, ask whether you want the styling and upkeep that comes with it.
Best photo setup
Give the AI one clean portrait before comparing styles.
A consistent selfie makes every result easier to compare. Poor lighting or a strong angle can make hairstyle differences harder to judge.
Best: front-facing · even lightFace forward
A front-facing portrait makes it easier to compare bangs, parting, and face framing on both sides.
Use even lighting
Avoid strong colored light or side shadows, especially when comparing blonde, gray, or silver.
Keep the hairline visible
Avoid hats, sunglasses, hands, or heavy objects covering the forehead and hairline.
Keep the angle simple
A slight smile is fine. Strong tilt or mirror distortion makes length and symmetry harder to compare.
Explore more hair preview tools
Continue with the resource that matches your next decision.
AI Hairstyle Changer
Explore broader haircut and hairstyle ideas including pixies, bobs, waves, curls, bangs, and braids.
Open AI Hairstyle Changer →Virtual Wig Try-On
Focus on wig-inspired directions when you want to compare shape, texture, length, and color.
Open Virtual Wig Try-On →Hair Color Try-On
Keep the hairstyle steady and compare blonde, brunette, gray, silver, burgundy, and more.
Try Hair Colors →Compare Hairstyles
Use one consistent selfie to compare shortlisted silhouettes and face-framing choices side by side.
Compare Hairstyles →Virtual Try-On Guide
Read the longer method for controlled comparisons, artifact checks, and realistic expectations.
Read the Guide →Hairstyle Ideas
Browse style families when you want more directions before choosing a live preview.
Explore Hairstyle Ideas →Photo privacy
Know what happens to your photo before you upload.
Your original selfie is deleted from WigTryAI storage within 24 hours. Generated previews may remain in your history; contact support if you need broader deletion help.
Original selfie deleted within 24 hoursNo app requiredShare only when you chooseDesigned for personal style exploration
Virtual hairstyle try-on FAQ
Common questions before you start.
Can I try hairstyles virtually online for free?
Yes. Your first WigTryAI hairstyle generation is free and runs directly in your browser. Upload a clear portrait, choose a hairstyle, length, or color direction, and generate a preview on your own photo; additional generations may require credits.
Can I try hairstyles with my photo for free?
Yes. Your first generation is free. Upload a clear photo, choose a hairstyle direction, and generate a preview on your own face; additional generations may require credits.
Is there a virtual hairstyle try-on without an app?
Yes. WigTryAI's virtual hairstyle try-on runs in a modern web browser, so you can preview styles without installing an app. Your first generation is free; additional generations may require credits.
Can I try different hairstyles on the same photo?
Yes. Reuse one selfie while comparing short, medium, and long silhouettes, bangs, waves, curls, or braids. Keeping the photo constant makes the visible differences easier to judge.
Can I compare different hair colors with a virtual hairstyle try-on?
Yes. You can compare different hair colors with a virtual hairstyle try-on while keeping the hairstyle and selfie steady. The result shows a color direction for visual comparison, not an exact dye or salon outcome.
How accurate is virtual hairstyle try-on?
It is useful for comparing visible hairstyle choices such as face framing, length, silhouette, bangs, texture, and color. It does not guarantee how a real haircut will behave or how a salon service will turn out on your hair, and it cannot predict your natural hair's texture, density, hold, or styling effort.
Do I need to sign up to try hairstyles?
No—not for your first generation. You can make the first generation anonymously; later actions or additional generations may require an account or credits.
Try a hairstyle on your own photo
Choose a direction. Then see it on you.
Find the hairstyle that feels right before you commit to a cut, color, or a completely different look.