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 Short Curly Pixie haircut, on you

Curious how a Short Curly Pixie would look on you? Upload a photo and preview the short curly pixie 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.
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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.

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Curly Bob

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A closer look at the short curly pixie filter

The short curly pixie is where bold meets effortless. By cropping length close and letting natural curl do the rest, this cut turns texture into the main event instead of something to fight. It is a style with real attitude, equally at home on a minimalist who wants wash-and-go ease and on someone who loves a sculptural, head-turning shape. With TryItOn you can upload a photo and preview a short curly pixie on your own face in seconds, free and with no commitment, so you can see how your curl pattern reads at pixie length before a single inch comes off.

Why the curly pixie works

The pixie has roots in the gamine cuts of mid-century cinema, but the curly version is a more modern reinvention that celebrates volume rather than smoothing it away. Short layers let coils spring up and out, framing the face with soft, irregular shapes that no straight cut can imitate. Because the curl supplies movement on its own, the style reads as polished even when you have done almost nothing to it.

It tends to flatter oval, heart, and square faces especially well, since the rounded curl softens strong jawlines and the cropped sides draw attention upward to the eyes and cheekbones. If your hair has genuine curl or coil, from loose S-waves to tight rings, you are an ideal candidate.

Styling and upkeep

Curly pixies reward a light touch. Most people get the best results by applying a curl cream or light gel to damp hair, scrunching, and then leaving the curls alone to dry undisturbed. Touching them too much while wet is the fastest route to frizz, so patience pays off.

Maintenance is mostly about shape rather than length. Because the cut is short, the silhouette can shift quickly as it grows, so a trim every handful of weeks keeps the layers balanced. Between cuts, refreshing curls with a little water and product in the morning is usually all it takes to look intentional.

Color that flatters curls

Color reads differently on a short curly shape because every coil catches light at a new angle, so even a single shade looks dimensional. Warm honey, soft caramel, and rich espresso all add depth, while a subtle balayage on the curl tips can make the whole crop look fuller. Bolder personalities often lean into coppers or even a silver, which the cropped length makes easy to maintain.

Trying colors in your head is hard, so do it on screen instead. In TryItOn you can experiment with different hair colors on your own curly pixie, then download the result or share it with your stylist so the two of you start from the same picture.

Where it shines

This is a low-effort style for a high-effort life. It suits busy mornings, gym-to-dinner days, and warm climates where long hair feels heavy, yet it cleans up beautifully for weddings and nights out with little more than a statement earring. The cropped shape also puts your face and bone structure front and centre, which photographs wonderfully.

If you have wondered whether you are brave enough to go this short, previewing it first takes the leap out of the decision. Upload a photo, see the curly pixie on your face, and decide from a place of confidence rather than guesswork.

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.