Top 10 AI Hairstyle Try-On Tools for a New Look

YouCam Makeup is our first shortlist choice for broad cut, color and reference-image exploration. FaceApp suits named filters and restrained changes, while HairHunt adds a useful record of hairstyle ideas and salon visits. The other tools below offer browser editing, focused mobile previews or a different payment model. These are ways to visualize possibilities before a conversation with your stylist. A generated picture does not establish what your hair can achieve, how a cut will grow out or how much styling it will need. Choose a tool that helps you explain a preference clearly, then compare the result with your unedited photograph.

Top 10 AI Hairstyle Try-On Tools for Exploring a New Look at a glance
Rank / tool	Best fit	Price snapshot	Main tradeoff
1. YouCam Makeup	Exploring cuts, colors and a reference hairstyle in one app	Free download; US iOS Pro examples $19.99/month or $79.99/year	Premium and Pro are different offers; confirm the hair feature included
2. FaceApp	Comparing familiar cuts and subtle changes in hair shape	Free download; Pro amounts listed, but billing periods not verified	Some hairstyle options depend on the interface selected
3. HairHunt	Keeping hairstyle ideas and salon-visit notes together	Free download; US iOS $9.99/month or $49.99/year, plus credits	Included credits are finite; replenishment cadence was not verified
4. Facetune	Pairing haircut previews with detailed color adjustments	7-day trial advertised; web offer $40 USD per quarter	Free hair color does not establish free access to all hairstyle generation
5. Fotor	Trying a described haircut in a browser	Limited free access; hairstyle generation uses 2 credits per image	Generation credits and premium or HD export access are separate
6. MyEdit	Comparing a reference haircut with a custom description	3 daily credits; Creator Pro $84 USD/year, equivalent to $7/month	Daily credits are not a promise of three hairstyle generations
7. LightX	Trying preset styles and describing less common variations	Limited free credits; US iOS Pro examples $9.99/month or $59.99/year	Official pages disagree on free quota and export resolution
8. AI Ease	Sampling hair presets through a browser	Free entry and paid plans; current paid amount not reliably exposed	Free marketing does not settle generation and export entitlements
9. HairTry: AI HairCut Simulator	Trying a reference haircut in a dedicated iOS app	Free download; US iOS Pro $4.99/month or $29.99/year	Older users reported changes beyond the hair
10. Hair AI: Hairstyle Filter, Cut	Exploring haircuts, colors and facial-hair combinations	Free download; US iOS weekly offers $9.99 or $12.99, annual $69.99	Weekly subscriptions and separate credits can be costly for casual use

Research checked October 13, 2026. Currencies and billing terms are noted where relevant. Annual billing means an annual commitment. Prices, availability, credits, and taxes can change; confirm the current offer directly. On small screens, swipe the table sideways.

How we ranked these tools

We checked official product pages, help pages, US App Store listings and selected public user reviews on October 13, 2026. The editorial order weighs practical hairstyle controls, consumer access, pricing clarity and the relevance of available feedback. We did not run hands-on tests or measure realism. Some reviews concern broader photo editors or older versions; those limits are stated in each entry. App Store amounts are listed US dollar purchase examples and can include different promotions or legacy offers. Annual and quarterly prices require the stated commitment. No position is an accuracy score, and free download does not mean free generation or unrestricted export.

1. YouCam Makeup — Exploring cuts, colors and a reference hairstyle in one app

YouCam Makeup is our first shortlist choice for someone who wants several ways to describe a new hairstyle. You can explore familiar cuts, compare colors or bring a reference image instead of relying entirely on the name of a filter. Its broader beauty tools are optional extras; keep other edits off when judging the haircut itself.

Features and pricing

The official app page documents AI hairstyle presets, hair colors and Hair Transfer using a reference photo or text. It is available on iOS and Android. The US iOS catalogue lists Pro monthly and yearly offers at $19.99 and $79.99, alongside cheaper Premium products. Do not assume a lower tier unlocks every generative hair tool. Trial eligibility and the offer shown at checkout can vary. [1]

User reviews

A January 2025 App Store reviewer enjoyed its broad AI editing but sometimes had to rephrase instructions to get the intended result. That is useful evidence about prompt friction, not a controlled hairstyle comparison. Older praise for live hair color predates the current generative features. [2]

Pros: Presets, prompts and reference images offer different starting points for a salon discussion.

Cons: The tier structure needs checking, and the independent feedback reviewed was broader than current hair generation.

Review consensus

Start with one familiar cut and your natural color. If the outline looks plausible without changing your face, compare two nearby lengths before experimenting more widely.

Visit YouCam Makeup

2. FaceApp — Comparing familiar cuts and subtle changes in hair shape

FaceApp is a useful shortlist option when you can describe the change as a bob, bangs, more volume or straighter hair. A defined filter gives you a clearer comparison than a long creative prompt. Keep the source photograph unchanged elsewhere so the new hairstyle remains the main variable.

Features and pricing

An official September 2026 guide lists volume, straight, wavy and other hair adjustments, plus larger changes such as long hair, a bob or bangs. Compatible filters can be combined, and strength can be reduced. Reference-photo Transfer is documented in the women’s interface; the men’s interface has a different selection. US iOS lists multiple Pro amounts without clear billing periods, so a reliable monthly or annual price could not be established from that catalogue. [3] [4]

User reviews

An October 2022 App Store reviewer liked the appearance of hair styles and colors but reported difficulty with some photographs unless they were close and front-facing. This is an older-version account, not proof that the current filters will reproduce a particular cut accurately. [5]

Pros: Named filters and intensity controls suit small, understandable comparisons.

Cons: The interface affects available options, and current Pro price terms require in-app confirmation.

Review consensus

Try a restrained version of the filter first. A dramatic image may be entertaining, but a small change is easier to translate into a useful question for your stylist.

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3. HairHunt — Keeping hairstyle ideas and salon-visit notes together

HairHunt is a dedicated hairstyle app with a useful organizing angle: it can connect previews to the cut and color you discuss at an appointment. That makes it especially relevant if ideas disappear into an unorganized camera roll. The value is in building a small, usable shortlist and remembering what happened afterward.

Features and pricing

Its AI previews cover cuts and colors, while Explore supplies inspiration. Visits stores before-and-after photos, cut names, color notes and appointment reminders. Release notes also describe reference-image upload and comparison views. US iOS lists $9.99 monthly and $49.99 annually, with separate credit purchases. The latest documented subscription allowance is 200 credits, but the public evidence did not establish its reset schedule or the exact free allowance. [6]

User reviews

February and March 2026 App Store reviewers described believable previews but questioned the cost of repeated changes. A June 2026 review complained about a 40-credit limit; a later developer reply says it increased to 200. These individual reports should not be treated as a controlled realism comparison. [6]

Pros: The visit record gives a practical purpose to saved hairstyle experiments.

Cons: Repeated color and photo variations can use credits, and the free download does not imply unrestricted trials.

Review consensus

Consider it if you want a continuing hair journal. Before subscribing, check how many credits a preview uses and when the included balance refreshes.

Visit HairHunt

4. Facetune — Pairing haircut previews with detailed color adjustments

Facetune suits someone who already enjoys editing personal portraits and wants to explore hair in the same place. Separate hairstyle and color workflows can help you decide whether the appeal comes from the cut or the shade. Avoid stacking unrelated portrait changes while making that comparison.

Features and pricing

The official hair page describes preset cuts and custom prompts, a separate Hair tool for color, and texture, shine and detail adjustments. It advertises a seven-day trial and a $40 USD quarterly subscription offer. Its FAQ calls hair-color changes free, but that is not a promise that every AI hairstyle function is free. Mobile-store offers and the web subscription may differ, so verify the purchase route and included features. [7] [8]

User reviews

A March 2024 App Store reviewer valued subtle editing controls but found face recognition unreliable at certain angles. A November 2023 reviewer wanted more hair choices and control over effect strength. Both reports predate current features and support trying the present workflow rather than assuming those exact limitations remain. [9]

Pros: Cut and color tools provide several ways to refine a personal portrait.

Cons: Its broad editing scope can distract from judging the hairstyle, and the advertised plan is billed quarterly.

Review consensus

Use the trial to save one cut comparison and one color comparison. A continuing subscription makes more sense if you also use its wider photo tools.

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5. Fotor — Trying a described haircut in a browser

Fotor is convenient if you want a browser workflow and prefer typing the hairstyle you have in mind. Its wider photo editor can help you save and compare the results. Existing Fotor users should check their balance before buying another app specifically for a few haircut ideas.

Features and pricing

The hairstyle changer accepts a portrait and offers presets or a written description. Official guidance recommends a clear front-facing photograph with the hair pulled back where possible. The current credit guide lists two credits per hairstyle image and explains that premium tools and HD downloads may still require a Pro or Pro+ plan. A reliable dollar price was not exposed by the public pricing page in this check; verify the total and export entitlement at checkout. [10] [11] [12] [13]

User reviews

On Trustpilot in September 2026, one user praised home-photo color editing and clear help with credits. Other recent reviewers reported renewal and refund frustrations. These are broader Fotor experiences, not hairstyle accuracy tests; they make understanding the subscription and credit terms particularly relevant. [14]

Pros: Browser access and specific text descriptions make it accessible for a quick visual experiment.

Cons: A credit purchase alone does not establish access to every export option.

Review consensus

Ask for one clear change, such as a chin-length bob with curtain bangs. Check the generated face and the downloadable file before spending credits on many variations.

Visit Fotor

6. MyEdit — Comparing a reference haircut with a custom description

MyEdit offers a browser route for someone with a specific inspiration picture or a fairly detailed idea. Its reference and prompt options make the intended shape easier to communicate than a generic style label. This is worth a small trial, especially before paying for a subtle asymmetrical cut.

Features and pricing

The official hairstyle page documents presets, reference-photo input and custom prompts, with downloadable results. Current pricing lists three claimable daily credits and Creator Pro at $84 USD billed annually, including 500 monthly bonus credits. Hairstyle work uses credits; the public evidence did not establish a fixed number of free hairstyles from that daily allowance. The annual commitment matters if you only want a single pre-salon session. [15] [16]

User reviews

The Trustpilot profile had only 13 reviews when checked. An April 2025 hairstyle user said their requested bob ignored asymmetry and sidecut details. That older, individual report is unusually relevant to this feature, but it cannot establish current performance across different hair types or prompts. [17]

Pros: Reference images and written instructions suit people with a concrete visual idea.

Cons: Fine details may need retries, and the hairstyle-specific independent review sample is very small.

Review consensus

Use the free credits to test the detail that matters most to you. If it repeatedly misses that detail, save your reference image for the stylist instead of buying more attempts.

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7. LightX — Trying preset styles and describing less common variations

LightX is a flexible option if you want to alternate between browsing styles and describing your own variation. It fits a personal photo-editing workflow rather than serving as a detailed salon record. A quick check of both the result and the download is especially useful before choosing a plan.

Features and pricing

The official hairstyle tool accepts JPEG or PNG photos and supports presets or custom prompts. Its styles span short cuts, bangs, curls and other shapes. The tool page and pricing page show different daily free-credit and output-resolution figures, so this ranking does not promise one universal quota. US iOS lists Pro examples at $9.99 per month or $59.99 per year; confirm whether the browser and mobile purchase cover the same workflow. [18] [19]

User reviews

An April 2024 App Store reviewer liked the accessible interface for personal creative projects. In July 2026, another reported generations consuming credits without making the requested change; the developer asked for details to investigate. Both concern the wider AI editor rather than a dedicated hairstyle comparison. [20]

Pros: Preset and prompt entry can accommodate both exploratory and specific requests.

Cons: The inconsistent public allowance details make checking the account’s actual limits necessary.

Review consensus

Try a simple, visible change and inspect whether it happened before requesting refinements. If a failed attempt consumes credits, record the example and use the support route.

Visit LightX

8. AI Ease — Sampling hair presets through a browser

AI Ease is worth a limited trial if you want a browser-based selection of hairstyles without choosing a dedicated mobile app. It provides an accessible starting point for ideas, but the public account and export terms need closer attention than the broad free wording on its landing page suggests.

Features and pricing

Its hairstyle page offers preset cuts, color changes and a custom prompt route. Several common image formats are accepted. The page describes free use, while the pricing page lists memberships and credits without exposing a reliable paid amount. In a May 2026 public support reply, the company said standard exports were free but HD and watermark-free downloads required a subscription. Confirm those rights for your chosen hairstyle output before purchasing credits. [21] [22]

User reviews

A January 2026 Trustpilot reviewer reported occasional bugs but said support restored missing credits. A May reviewer disputed export access after buying credits, prompting the company’s explanation above. The profile had 34 reviews; these are general service experiences, and meaningful hairstyle-specific independent feedback was not established. [23]

Pros: The browser interface offers a convenient way to sample preset and custom ideas.

Cons: Pricing visibility and the distinction between credits and export benefits reduce purchasing clarity.

Review consensus

Generate and download one acceptable example before considering payment. Choose it only if the account clearly shows the quota, resolution and watermark terms you need.

Visit AI Ease

9. HairTry: AI HairCut Simulator — Trying a reference haircut in a dedicated iOS app

This HairTry is the Kazuya Saito app, linked to ai-art.tokyo, rather than other services with a similar name. It suits someone who wants a focused phone-based haircut comparison. Checking the developer is important here: a price or feature from another HairTry product may describe a completely different purchase.

Features and pricing

The official listing describes haircut and color previews, reference-hairstyle import and sharing. Its US description lists Pro at $4.99 monthly or $29.99 yearly. Developer responses document paid styles and ad-based unlocks, while recent release notes mention watermark handling for free exports. The exact current free-generation allowance was not verified, so test the selected style and export before assuming the free workflow is sufficient. [24]

User reviews

A November 2023 reviewer liked the blending and imported reference styles but wanted better colors. February and March 2025 users reported changes to ears, eyebrows or face width; a developer response acknowledged a preservation issue. Those reports concern older versions and warrant a current comparison with the original photo. [25]

Pros: Reference import and a dedicated workflow can keep the task focused.

Cons: Facial changes could distort your impression of whether a hairstyle suits you.

Review consensus

Overlay or alternate the original and result before saving a favorite. Discard a preview that changes your face enough to make the hairstyle comparison misleading.

Visit HairTry: AI HairCut Simulator

10. Hair AI: Hairstyle Filter, Cut — Exploring haircuts, colors and facial-hair combinations

Hair AI from Spark Dynamic covers a broader appearance experiment: you can explore a cut alongside facial hair or a bald look. That makes it a possible fit when the question is about the overall hair arrangement. Treat recommendations based on face shape as ideas rather than an objective judgment of what you should wear.

Features and pricing

The iOS listing describes short and long cuts, bangs, colors and beard-related filters. Recent notes mention improvements to bald and beard blending. Its purchase catalogue includes $9.99 and $12.99 weekly offers, a $69.99 annual product and separate credit or image packages, alongside higher tiers. The exact free-generation allowance and entitlement of each offer were not verified. Pay particular attention to the weekly renewal period. [26]

User reviews

November 2024 App Store reviewers described enjoyable color exploration before a salon visit. Other reviews from that month said off-center photos could change facial shape. All predate the current release and should be read as prompts for checking your own result, not as present-day accuracy measurements. [26]

Pros: Hair and facial-hair options support several kinds of personal style experiment.

Cons: Recurring weekly charges and possible face changes make a short, deliberate trial preferable.

Review consensus

Use a centered photograph and decide on the one comparison you need. Review the export, remaining credits and renewal date before continuing beyond that session.

Visit Hair AI: Hairstyle Filter, Cut

How to get a useful hairstyle preview

Start with an ordinary, recent, front-facing photo in even light. Keep your face visible, use a simple background and avoid a strong beauty filter. If possible, move existing hair away from the outline you want to change. Use the same source image across tools so a different camera angle does not become the reason one result seems more appealing. Make one change at a time: compare length first, then fringe, then color. A useful prompt describes observable details, such as a jaw-length blunt bob with a center part and the original hair color. Keep a reference image too, especially for a precise fringe or layered shape that is difficult to name. Before evaluating the cut, compare the eyes, ears, face width, hairline and skin tone with the original. Reject results that alter these enough to bias your decision. Check the tool’s actual download early; a good on-screen preview is less useful if the file you can save is too small or requires an unexpected upgrade.

Create a shortlist of three images rather than generating dozens of unrelated looks. Add a sentence to each: what you like, what you would change and how much daily styling you are willing to do. Bring the original photo and the reference picture to your appointment alongside the AI result. Ask how the idea would translate to your texture, density, current length, growth pattern and routine. A convincing image can contain extra hair, unusual smoothness or a shape that would require different styling or maintenance. For color, use the preview to discuss the general direction; lighting and screens make it unsuitable as an exact shade match. Compare payment models against this small task. A weekly subscription, an annual editor plan and a credit pack are not equivalent, and credits may not include HD or watermark-free exports. Check the renewal period and generation cost before accepting a trial. Upload only photos you have permission to use, review the service’s photo-handling settings, and avoid including other people or unnecessary personal details in the frame.

Frequently asked questions

Which AI hairstyle tool is best for a quick starting point?

YouCam Makeup offers presets, color tools and reference-image input; FaceApp provides recognizable named filters. HairHunt is worth checking if you want to keep ideas and salon notes together. Begin with the available free entry or a clearly understood trial and compare the downloaded result before buying a long subscription.

Can an AI hairstyle preview predict my salon result?

No. It is an illustration of a possibility, not a simulation of your hair’s physical behavior. Generators may change facial features or invent volume and texture. Use the image to communicate a shape or mood, then ask your stylist what is realistic for your hair and maintenance routine.

Are any of these hairstyle tools completely free?

Several provide free entry, limited credits, ads or a trial, but the terms differ. MyEdit lists three claimable daily credits, which does not necessarily mean three hairstyles. Other services restrict selected styles, higher-resolution files or watermark-free export. Check generation and download access separately; this ranking does not promise unlimited free use.

Can I use a photo of a haircut I found as a reference?

Tools including YouCam Makeup, FaceApp’s documented women’s interface, MyEdit, HairHunt and HairTry offer reference-image workflows. Use an image you have permission to upload and keep your own original portrait for comparison. The generated result may interpret the reference loosely, so preserve the reference itself for the salon conversation.

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Sources used (26)

Official product information and public user-review pages checked October 13, 2026. Reviews reflect individual experiences. The list order is our editorial interpretation of the evidence.