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 Textured Fringe haircut, on you

Curious how a Textured Fringe would look on you? Upload a photo and preview the textured fringe 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.

Long Twintails

Bob Cut

Long Wavy

Curly Bob

Faux Hawk

Dreadlocks

Short Twintails

Twin Braids

A closer look at the textured fringe filter

The textured fringe has become one of the defining cuts of modern menswear, and for good reason. By bringing piecey, forward-falling layers down across the forehead, it softens the hairline, frames the face, and replaces the rigid combed-over looks of the past with something relaxed and current. With TryItOn you can upload a photo and preview a textured fringe on your own face in seconds, free and with no commitment, so you can see how the fringe sits against your hairline and forehead before you ask the barber for it.

A modern menswear staple

The textured fringe grew out of a broader move away from slick, structured hair toward natural movement and matte finishes. Rather than sweeping everything back, it lets the top fall forward in deliberately separated pieces, creating a casual, youthful shape that still looks considered. It pairs naturally with a fade or a tapered back and sides, which keeps the focus on the fringe itself.

While it leans male and skews younger, the principle behind it is flattering for many people: forward texture and a broken-up fringe disguise a high or uneven hairline and add a softness that harder styles lack. That practical benefit is a big part of why it has stayed so popular.

Faces and textures it favours

A fringe falling onto the forehead naturally shortens the appearance of the face, which makes the cut especially flattering on longer and more oblong face shapes. It also softens angular foreheads and frames the eyes. For rounder faces, asking for a little more height and a slightly longer, side-swept fringe keeps the proportions balanced.

Texture is what makes the look, so it favours hair with at least a little natural movement. Straight hair can be coaxed into separation with product, wavy hair falls into it almost on its own, and thicker hair gives the fullest, most piecey result. Finer hair still works with a shorter, blunter fringe that concentrates what density there is.

Getting the look right

Styling is refreshingly simple. A small amount of matte clay or a sea-salt spray worked through towel-dried hair, then pushed forward and broken up with the fingers, gives the signature separated finish. The goal is texture, not stiffness, so steer clear of heavy shine and overly wet-looking products.

Because the fringe is the star, its length drives the whole look, and it grows into the eyes faster than you might expect. A trim every few weeks keeps it sitting right, and many people ask the barber to point-cut the ends so the fringe stays soft and piecey rather than blunt as it grows.

Color ideas and where it fits

Subtle colour suits this cut beautifully. Lived-in highlights or a gently lightened fringe emphasise the separated pieces and give the texture extra dimension, while a solid natural shade keeps it sharp and low maintenance. Because the look is already relaxed, even a faded, sun-kissed colour feels right at home.

It works everywhere from the office to the weekend, reading neat when styled and easy-going when left to fall naturally. To settle on your version, experiment with different hair colors on your own textured fringe in TryItOn, then download the look or share it with your barber so the length and shape come out exactly as you pictured.

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.