Neural networks have learned a lot: they write code, compose music, and even make medical diagnoses. But picking a hairstyle — that’s something new. It turns out that ChatGPT can analyze face shape from selfies and provide specific haircut recommendations. The result is presented as a beautiful infographic with photos — no worse than what a professional stylist would provide.
Choosing a hairstyle using a neural network
How to Install ChatGPT on iPhone in Russia
The app is not available in the Russian App Store, so you’ll need to use a second foreign account. Here’s what you need to do:
- Create a foreign Apple ID following our instructions.
- Go to the App Store and tap on your account in the upper right corner.
- In the window that opens, tap on your name, scroll all the way down, and tap “Sign Out.”
- Sign in with your second foreign Apple ID.
- Search for ChatGPT and download the app from OpenAI.
- Switch back to your main Apple ID so you don’t lose access to purchases and subscriptions. The app will remain on the device and continue to work.
- Open ChatGPT and choose a sign-in method — via a Google or Apple account. Tap “Continue with Google,” select your account — and you’re in.
Switch accounts in the App Store, not in Settings, but in the store itself
Choosing a Haircut by Photo in ChatGPT
Now for the fun part. You need to upload 2-3 of your photos to the chat — preferably selfies from different angles so the neural network can better assess your face shape. The photos should be taken in good lighting, without hats or glasses. The clearer your face is visible, the more accurate the result will be.
After uploading the photos, send a special prompt to the chat. Here’s the prompt — you can simply copy it:
Create a hairstyle analysis graphic based on the uploaded selfies. First, provide a brief analysis as a block with icons, like the example below: Face shape — hair type — thickness — optimal length. Format each item with a short icon on the left and name + value on the right, all in one neat block. Then show a hairstyle comparison in 3 rows: Row 1: Best hairstyles for the face shape. Row 2: Recommended alternatives. Row 3: Hairstyles that don't suit. All hairstyles must be different, not the same. Each hairstyle should be distinct. Only visuals and short captions — no long texts.
ChatGPT will analyze your photos and generate an infographic. At the top, there will be a block with parameters: face shape, hair type, thickness, and optimal length. The neural network determines all of this automatically from the uploaded photos.
Just copy the prompt and attach a few of your selfies
Below, three rows of hairstyles will appear. The first row shows the best options for your face shape. For example, for a round face, it might be a textured crop, fade with volume, quiff, side part, or classic crew cut. The second row shows alternatives that would also work but are slightly less ideal: French crop, undercut, pompadour. And the third row shows hairstyles to avoid: long hair, center part, forward fringe, and others.
Each option is accompanied by an image — ChatGPT generates photos with different haircuts applied to a face with similar features. This isn’t your face with a hairstyle overlaid, but rather a reference of how the haircut looks on a similar face type.
Can You Trust ChatGPT When Choosing a Hairstyle by Photo
Of course, ChatGPT is not a professional barber, and you shouldn’t take its recommendations as the ultimate truth. But as a starting point for choosing a haircut — it works great. The neural network is quite accurate at determining face shape and gives interesting recommendations.
Here’s the result I got
What’s especially useful is that it shows hairstyles to avoid. Often we go to a barbershop with a picture from the internet without thinking about whether that haircut suits our face shape. Here, ChatGPT immediately warns you that, for example, hair slicked straight back or too much volume on top won’t look great.
Another advantage — you can experiment. Ask the neural network to show a specific haircut on your face type, specify length or style. ChatGPT supports dialogue, so you can type something like “show me what an elongated bob would look like” in the chat — and get a new visualization.
Is It Worth Choosing a Hairstyle Through ChatGPT
Choosing a hairstyle through ChatGPT is fast, free, and quite accurate. Upload selfies, copy the prompt, and get a ready-made infographic with recommendations in a couple of minutes. No need to browse haircut catalogs, visit forums, or ask friends. The neural network will do everything for you — all that’s left is to show the result to your barber.
The only thing you’ll have to deal with is installing the ChatGPT app through a foreign App Store. But that’s a five-minute task, and after the initial setup, you won’t need to do it again. Give it a try — the result might pleasantly surprise you.
