How does the virtual hairstyle try-on work?

Upload a clear, front-facing photo of yourself, then pick a haircut or hair color inside the app. TryItOn's AI restyles the hair in your photo photorealistically so you can see the new look on yourself in seconds.

Which photo works best for trying on hairstyles?

A clear, front-facing photo of your face works best, with your current hair visible and good even lighting. You pick the hairstyle or color inside the app after uploading - you do not need a separate image.

Can I preview both haircuts and hair colors?

Yes. You can preview a haircut, from short crops to long layers, and try a new hair color, from subtle highlights to a full bold change, all on your own photo.

Is the virtual hairstyle try-on free?

TryItOn is free to start, so you can begin trying on hairstyles right away and explore many cuts and colors before deciding what to do at the salon.

Where can I use TryItOn?

You can use TryItOn on the web, through the Chrome and Edge browser extension, and on the iPhone and Android apps whenever you want to preview a new hairstyle.

What happens to my photos?

Your photos stay private. They are never sold, shared or used to train AI, and you can delete them at any time.

Try on the Bob Cut haircut, on you

Curious how a Bob Cut would look on you? Upload a photo and preview the bob cut on your own face in seconds — free, with no commitment.

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How it works

Upload a clear photo of yourself, pick your color, and watch your new look appear on your own face in seconds.

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Upload a face photo
One clear, front-facing photo of yourself is all the AI needs to get started.
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Pick a hairstyle
Choose a haircut to try on and, if you like, switch up the hair color too.
3
AI styles your hair
Your new cut and color are applied to your own photo in seconds, with lifelike results.
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Save, share, decide
Your look lands in your gallery — compare styles, share with your stylist, then book with confidence.

Browse hairstyles to try on

Pick any cut or style below and see it on your own photo in seconds.

Cornrow Braids

Afro

Pompadour

Chignon

Long Wavy

Box Braids

Short Curly Pixie

Pixie Cut

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Few haircuts have endured like the bob. Cropped somewhere between the chin and the shoulders and cut to a clean, even length, the bob is a study in balance, sharp enough to feel modern and soft enough to flatter almost anyone. It works across genders and ages, which is part of its quiet genius. With TryItOn you can upload a photo and preview a bob on your own face in seconds, free and with no commitment, so you can judge the length against your jawline before booking a single appointment.

A Century of Reinvention

The bob first shocked the world in the 1920s, when women cut their long hair into a daring, liberated crop that signaled a new era. It never really left, instead reinventing itself every decade, from the sculpted sets of mid-century glamour to the blunt, geometric versions of the sixties and the textured, lived-in bobs popular today.

That long history means there is a bob for nearly every taste. The blunt bob delivers a crisp, graphic edge, the graduated bob adds movement through stacked layers at the back, and the longer lob softens the whole idea. Trying a few variations on your own face removes the guesswork that usually comes with such a committed length change.

Finding Your Length and Shape

The bob is famously adaptable to face shape once you adjust where it falls. A chin-length blunt bob flatters oval and heart-shaped faces, while angling the front pieces longer helps soften rounder faces and balance fuller cheeks. Those with strong jawlines often look striking in a precise, sharp cut that echoes their bone structure.

Hair texture shapes the result too. Straight and fine hair takes a blunt bob beautifully, giving the illusion of thickness, while wavy hair lends a tousled, effortless feel. Thick or coarse hair can carry a heavier, fuller bob but may need internal layering to keep it from looking boxy. Previewing the cut helps you see how your texture will behave at that length.

Living With a Bob

A blunt bob relies on its clean line, which means regular trims every several weeks to keep the edges sharp. The payoff is a low-fuss style that often air-dries well and needs only a quick smoothing or a gentle bend with a flat iron or round brush to look finished.

Styling versatility is a big draw. The same cut can be worn sleek and polished for work, tucked behind the ears, given a deep side part, or roughed up with texture spray for a more casual day. A little product at the roots adds lift, while a smoothing cream tames flyaways on humid days.

Color, Versatility, and Settings

Because the bob is so structured, color reads clearly on it. Solid, glossy shades emphasize the clean shape, while soft balayage or face-framing highlights add dimension and movement to an otherwise simple silhouette. TryItOn lets you experiment with hair colors on a bob instantly, so you can compare a deep brunette against a cool blonde or a soft copper before deciding.

The bob suits almost any setting, which is why it crosses gender lines so easily. It looks polished in professional environments, chic at events, and relaxed on weekends with minimal effort. Once you settle on a length, part, and color you like, download the preview or share it with your stylist so the cut you imagined is the cut you walk out with.

You can also try different hair colors to see how much they change the look: black, blonde, blue, brown, burgundy, dark blue, dark green, green, grey, light blue, light brown, light purple, orange, pink, platinum blonde, purple, red, silver, or white.

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Jordan Hayes — Jordan, planned a wedding look

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Seeing the bob on my own photo gave me the push.

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Before her big chop

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Previewed the shade before I touched the dye.

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Frequently asked

Upload a clear, front-facing photo of yourself, then pick a haircut or hair color inside the app. TryItOn's AI restyles the hair in your photo photorealistically so you can see the new look on yourself in seconds.
A clear, front-facing photo of your face works best, with your current hair visible and good even lighting. You pick the hairstyle or color inside the app after uploading - you do not need a separate image.
Yes. You can preview a haircut, from short crops to long layers, and try a new hair color, from subtle highlights to a full bold change, all on your own photo.
TryItOn is free to start, so you can begin trying on hairstyles right away and explore many cuts and colors before deciding what to do at the salon.
You can use TryItOn on the web, through the Chrome and Edge browser extension, and on the iPhone and Android apps whenever you want to preview a new hairstyle.
Your photos stay private. They are never sold, shared or used to train AI, and you can delete them at any time.