If you are considering a change of hairstyle or haircolor, there is a fantastic range of easy-to-use virtual hair styling programs available online.
Virtual hair styling tools allow you to upload your photo and view yourself with lots of different virtual hairstyles, lengths and haircolors. Say you have straight hair and always fancied it curly, or if you have long hair but wonder what it would look like short, or if you have brown hair but always fancied yourself as a blonde, you can try all of these out without any commitment, and without going anywhere near a hair salon.
This is such a great idea because we all know how upsetting it can be to have your heart set on a new hairstyle or haircolor, but when you actually have it done, it doesn't look how you thought it would look on you. ( Been there ! ).
Welcome virtual hair styling !
Now you can try all those hairstyles and hair colors you always wanted to try but maybe weren't sure whether they would suit you , or maybe you just couldn't go through with it and take the plunge!
With virtual hair styling programs, you are always in control. You need never have a bad haircut or color again!
When you have finished browsing and trying the thousands of virtual hairstyles available ( and hair colors) many programs allow you to print and save your favourite hairstyles - perfect to take along to the salon as your hairstylist can see exactly how the hairstyle is meant to look on you. Hairstyles can look so different on different people, so when you see a hairstyle in a magazine that you like, you need to remember that it won't necessarily look the same on you. With your printed hairstyle , you know exactly how it's going to look!
Virtual hairstyles are fun and easy.
See below for my reviews on some of the best virtual hair styling programs available online right now.
At mystylebook.com you can upload your photo and try out thousands of virtual hairstyles and hair colors, and thanks to their Facial & Cosmetic Makeovers which are included in the virtual imaging service you can even correct blemishes and wrinkles etc.
Save, print and share your pictures. Create your own MyStyle Page, where you can save all your favourite hairstyles and hair colors and then email your friends and family and invite them to come and take a look. That way you can get their opinions before you take the plunge!
The coolest, latest hairstyles.
Mystylebook.com also has a celebrity hairstyler, so you can see how you would look with your favourite celebrity's hairstyle.
The demo takes you step-by-step through the photo uploading and cropping, and when you have completed these few easy steps your photo will look perfect for all the virtual hairstyles - have fun !
3 Months Membership is $14.95.
Thehairstyler.com has over 8000 virtual hairstyles and 53 hair colors to choose from.
Upload your photo and see yourself with every hairstyle and color you could think of.
Save, print and email your favourite hairstyles to your family and friends.
Hairstyle Search feature allows you to select your face shape from the ones shown, your age, your hair texture, length, density and other features you have already, and then search for suitable styles just for you .
How To Style section includes step-by-step instructions for creating your favourite hairstyles.
The Find Your Perfect Hairstyle feature is a questionnaire which you can complete to receive an online Hair Consultation with pictures of recommended hairstyles based on your personal preferences such as:
faceshape,complexion, eye color, age, hair texture, your height, your build, your current haircolor, the length you would like your new hairstyle to be........to name just some of the preferences. This feature goes into even more detail than the Hairstyle Search feature to make this a truly personal service .
Celebrity Hairstyles feature allows you to see yourself with your favourite celebrity hairstyle.
Thehairstyler.com has a free interactive demo so you can see exactly what you will get before you register.
3 Months Membership is $14.95
7 day 100% satisfaction money-back guarantee.
Upload your photo and try on as many virtual hairstyles as you want.
Unlimited access to the Hairstyles Editor.
Access to the Hairstyles Gallery which is a web-based hairstyles photo gallery which contains over 3950 hairstyles and is growing daily.
Save your favourite virtual hairstyles to view later - perfect to show your friends and family what you have in mind before the scissors come out!
Print your favourite hairstyles.
One Year's Membership is $9.99
30 day money back guarantee.
At makeoversolutions.com you can sign up as a Regular Member ( for free) and upload your photo ( one time upload only) and try out 100 virtual hairstyles, 25 celebrity hairstyles, 48 cosmetic colors and 33 accessories.
If you decide to upgrade to All-Access ( paid ) membership you have access to :
3000+ virtual hairstyles
350+ celebrity hairstyles
1600+ cosmetic colours
300+ accessories
upload your own photo an unlimited number of times.
Print your favourite hairstyles - ideal to take to the salon.
Email your pictures to your family and friends - great for getting second opinions.
Get advice in the Makeover Gallery.
3 month's membership is $14.95
6 month's membership is $19.95 - SAVE 33%
1 year's membership is $29.95 - SAVE 50%
Try a virtual makeover today!
Stellure.com has a fantastic virtual hair styling program which allows you to upload 2 passport-style photos and then create a 3D image of your face, onto which you can try out out 3D virtual hairstyles!
Using state of the art software this is the only 3D virtual hairstyles program I have seen online.
The great thing about it being in 3D is that you can view yourself from every angle, not just the front, which gives an incredibly realistic impression of how your chosen hairstyles will look on you.
Using the Face Shape Wizard you can easily determine your face shape.
The Hair Styles Studio allows you to search for hairstyles recommended for your face shape.
Regularly updated, up-to-the-minute hairstyles including Teen Hairstyles, Prom Hairstyles, Wedding and Bridal Hairstyles, Emo Hair Cuts, Dreadlock Hairstyles, Braided Hairstyles, Punk & Extreme Hairstyles and many more....
Free trial access to the Hair Style Studio allows you to discover your true face shape, and try out a selection of virtual hairstyles from the 3D catalog on the stand-in model.
Premiere members can print hairstyles, which come with hair styling instructions.
1 month's Premiere Membership is $19.95
1 year's Premiere Membership is $29.95
Lifetime Membership is $67.00
Family & Friends Membership for 1 year is $67.00
Virtual Hair Styling Programs are fun and easy to use and can save you a fortune in hair styling and coloring disasters. After all, if you can see yourself with your chosen hair style or hair color - exactly as it will look when it has been cut/colored - then you know exactly what you are going to get in advance. No worry about whether or not it will suit you.
Remember, you wear your hair every day of your life. It's not like an outfit you can choose not to wear if it doesn't look good. Many people say that if their hair isn't right then nothing is right, even if they have a great outfit, shoes etc.
Your hair is your crowning glory - with virtual hair styling you can easily keep it that way.