Choose your next cut with a haircut simulator for women

Short, medium or long? Choose by length or by what you want your hair to do, and see each cut on your own photo, whether you are 30 or 70. Free to try.

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A woman with mousy brown hair
Before
The same woman with a chestnut long bob
After

How do I choose a haircut as a woman?

Start with length, then decide what you want your hair to do: add volume, soften your face, frame your features or take less time in the morning. Pick two or three cuts that fit, and preview them on your own photo. The right cut is one you like on you and can style in your real routine.

Choose by length, then by what hair should do

  1. Short: easy mornings

    Chin length or shorter. Drying and styling usually take less time, and the neck and jaw show. Good if you want a low-effort routine, as long as you are happy to book trims to keep the shape.

  2. Medium: room to change

    Between the chin and the shoulders. You can wear it down, tucked back or tied up. A lob or a layered medium cut gives you options without the weight of long hair, so it suits a wide range of routines.

  3. Long: weight and softness

    Past the shoulders. Long hair can be pulled back and styled many ways, but the ends can look thin or tired if the hair has become finer. A trim and a few face-framing layers often help it look fuller.

  4. If you want volume

    Shorter layers on top and around the crown lift hair away from the scalp. A blunt line at the ends makes fine hair look thicker. Very long, one-length hair tends to hang flat, so try layers and a bob.

  5. If you want softness

    Soft ends, side-swept bangs and layers around the face keep a cut gentle. Hard, blunt lines read as sharper. Face-framing pieces near the cheekbones draw attention to your eyes and smile.

Best for
Women choosing between lengths, or who know what they dislike about their current cut but cannot picture the alternative. Gray, thinner or finer hair is welcome here.
Upkeep
Short cuts need regular trims but quick styling. Longer cuts can go longer between trims but take more time to dry. Ask yourself how many minutes you want to spend each morning.
Watch out for
A cut you saw on someone else may not fall the same on your hair. Density, texture and wave change the result, so judge the shape and length rather than expecting an exact copy.

More looks to try

A woman with dark blonde hair Before
The same woman with honey blonde layers and curtain bangs After
A woman with gray-white hair Before
The same woman with a silver bob After

Try haircuts in the app

  1. Add one photo

    Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and your hair away from your face. That one photo works for every cut you try.

  2. Browse by category

    The catalogue holds hundreds of haircuts. Browse a category such as White Women, Senior or Black Women, and try one short, one medium and one long cut.

  3. See what face analysis suggests

    The app looks at your face shape and shows cuts that flatter it. Use it to narrow your list before you decide.

  4. Compare with See original

    Toggle See original to check the difference, then download or share your favorites so you can show your stylist.

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Take it to your stylist

  • Lead with your goal

    Start by telling your stylist what you want the hair to do: more lift, less weight, easier mornings. A goal helps them more than a cut name alone.

  • Show two or three options

    Bring a few previews in different lengths. Your stylist can tell you which suits your hair and where they would change the shape.

  • Be clear about daily time

    Say how long you spend styling and what tools you use. A cut that needs a round brush every day will not work if you air dry.

Good to know.

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Is this haircut simulator for women over 40 too?

Yes. The catalogue has hundreds of haircuts, with categories such as Senior, and it is made for women at every age. Gray, finer or drier hair is simply part of what you are working with.

Should I choose by face shape or by length?

Use both. Length decides how much hair you have to manage each day, and face shape helps you decide where the lines of the cut should fall. Try your top picks in the app side by side.

What cut works if I only have a few minutes in the morning?

A well-cut bob, a pixie or soft layers that dry into shape on their own save the most time. Tell your stylist you air dry, so they cut with your natural texture in mind.

How can a haircut add volume?

Layers at the crown lift hair, and a blunt line at the ends makes fine hair look denser. Very long, heavy hair can pull flat. If thinning is a worry, a stylist or a doctor can advise you.

Can I try a color with the cut?

Yes. Use the color row to pick a shade, or keep your color with No changes. You can try the cut with your color first, then add a new shade to compare.

Keep exploring

Ready for your new look?

See it on you before you cut. Free to try.

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