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 Dreadlocks haircut, on you

Curious how Dreadlocks would look on you? Upload a photo and preview the dreadlocks 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.
2
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.
4
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.

Textured Fringe

Cornrow Braids

Afro

Shoulder Length Hair

Twin Braids

Spiky

Comb Over

Buzz Cut

A closer look at the dreadlocks filter

Dreadlocks are ropes of hair formed through matting and locking, a style with deep cultural and spiritual history across many communities around the world. Worn long or short, thick or fine, they range from tightly uniform to free-formed and organic, and they carry both a striking aesthetic and a meaningful heritage. They are a long-term commitment, which makes seeing them on yourself first genuinely useful. With TryItOn you can upload a photo and preview dreadlocks on your own face in seconds, free and with no commitment, getting a real sense of the length, thickness, and shape before you ever begin the locking process.

Heritage and Meaning

Dreadlocks appear across centuries and cultures, from spiritual traditions to expressions of identity and pride. They are widely associated with Rastafari culture, but their history stretches far wider, and for many wearers they hold personal and cultural significance beyond style alone. Approaching them with that awareness is part of wearing them well.

Aesthetically, locs offer a sculptural quality that few other styles match. Each loc has its own character, and together they create a texture that is bold, distinctive, and deeply individual to the person wearing it.

Texture and Suitability

Locs can be formed on most hair types, though the process and upkeep differ by texture. Coily and tightly curled hair tends to lock most readily and is where the style has its strongest roots, while straighter textures can also loc with the right technique and patience. Thickness and parting size determine whether you end up with many fine locs or fewer, chunkier ones.

While dreadlocks suit any gender, the variations here lean toward softer, longer shaping. Because locs frame the face strongly, considering length and volume against your features matters, and previewing different thicknesses on your own photo helps you picture the finished look realistically.

Maintenance and Care

Locs ask for ongoing care rather than daily styling. Regular retwisting or palm-rolling at the roots keeps them tidy as new growth comes in, and a residue-free cleansing routine keeps the scalp healthy. The maturing process takes time, with locs tightening and settling over months, so patience is part of the journey.

Once established, locs are remarkably low-effort to wear day to day. They can be tied back, wrapped, or left loose, and a simple scarf at night helps protect them and reduce frizz between maintenance sessions.

Color, Styling, and Sharing

Locs take color beautifully and offer plenty of room to play, from subtle tonal shifts to bright accents on select pieces. Because each loc reads as its own strand, color adds a layered, dimensional effect that flat hair cannot replicate. With TryItOn you can experiment with several hair colors on locs and compare a natural tone against something more adventurous before committing.

Styled up in a high gathering, wrapped with a band, or worn loose, locs adapt to everyday life and special occasions alike. When you settle on a length and color you like, download the preview or share it with your loctician so you both start with the same clear vision.

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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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.