See yourself with short hair before you cut it

Thinking about going short? Add one photo and see a bob, pixie or short layered cut on your own face in seconds. Free to try.

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A woman with short brown and gray hair
Before
The same woman with an ash blonde short cut
After

Will short hair suit me?

Short hair can work on many face shapes, because the cut can be shaped around your jaw, neckline and hair texture. The better question is which short length: a bob, a lob, a pixie and short layers each frame the face differently. A preview on your own photo is the quickest way to find out.

Four short cuts, and what changes when you go short

  1. The bob

    Chin length, cut blunt or with soft ends. It puts the focus on the jawline and neck. A clear change that still tucks behind the ear, and it can be styled smooth or with a little bend.

  2. The lob

    The long bob sits between the chin and the collarbone. You keep a little length to pull back, and the shape is forgiving. If you are nervous, this is the gentlest way to see what less hair feels like.

  3. Pixie

    Short at the sides and back, with a little more length on top. It shows the neck, ears and cheekbones, so a preview matters most here. It can look softer than expected when the top has some length and wisp.

  4. Short layers

    Layers cut through a chin or ear length shape add lift and movement without a hard line. Useful when hair is fine or flat, since shorter layers take weight off and let the hair sit higher at the crown.

  5. Long to short

    Weight comes off, so hair can spring up or wave more than before. Your neckline and shoulders show. Mornings are often faster, but a short shape needs trims to keep its outline. The first week may feel strange.

Best for
Anyone tired of long hair that hangs flat or takes time, or whose hair has thinned and looks stronger with less length. Also good when you want a clean fresh start.
Upkeep
A short shape loses its outline as it grows, so plan regular trims. Daily styling is often quicker, but a pixie or a blunt bob can need a little product or a blow dry to sit right.
Watch out for
You cannot add length back quickly. A cowlick at the nape or a strong wave can change how a short cut falls, so show your stylist your natural pattern before the first cut.

More looks to try

A woman in her fifties with long straight brown hair Before
The same woman with a chin-length bob After
A woman with gray hair Before
The same woman with a short silver pixie cut After

Try short hair in the app

  1. Add one photo

    Use a clear front-facing photo with your hair off your face and even light. One photo is all the app needs.

  2. Go through short cuts

    Browse the catalogue by category and try a bob, then a lob, then a pixie, then short layers. Look at all of them before you pick.

  3. Use face analysis

    Let the app look at your face shape and show the haircuts that flatter it, then check which of them are short.

  4. Toggle See original

    Switch between the result and your own photo to judge how big the change is. Regenerate for another take on the same cut.

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Take it to your stylist

  • Bring the preview

    Save your result and show it. Point to the length at the front and the back separately, since a short cut can be longer in one place and tighter in another.

  • Say how you style

    Tell your stylist how many minutes you really spend on your hair each day. They can shape the cut to air dry, or to need a blow dry.

  • Ask about your texture

    Ask how your density, wave and the growth at your nape will change the cut. They can adjust the length so it does not spring up shorter than planned.

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How do I know I will not regret cutting my hair short?

Look at several short cuts, not just one. If you keep liking the same length across a bob, a lob and layers, that is a useful sign. If you only like one, start with the longer option and go shorter later.

Is a bob or a pixie better for thin hair?

Both can work. A blunt bob around the chin can make the ends look fuller, and a pixie with short layers lifts the crown. If hair is thinning in one area, a stylist or a doctor can advise you.

Can I try short hair in a new color?

Yes. In the color row you can pick a shade or keep your current color with No changes. Try the same short cut in both and compare.

How long does short hair take to grow back?

Hair grows slowly, and the pace differs from person to person, so getting back to long takes a long while. That is why a lob is a good first step if you are unsure.

Will short hair make my face look rounder?

It depends on where the cut ends. A line that stops at the widest part of the face can add width, while a slightly longer front or some height on top can balance it. A preview shows this quickly.

Does the preview show how my real hair will fall?

It shows the shape and length on your face. It cannot show your real texture, density or growth pattern, and your stylist's technique decides the rest.

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

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