How to Try New Hairstyles with Meitu Before a Haircut

Meitu Featured Editing Team·October 16 2026

By Meitu Featured Editing Team | Updated October 16, 2026

Before and after previewing a shorter hairstyle on the same portrait in Meitu.

You can use Meitu’s hair editing tools to preview a new hairstyle on a photo before changing your

real hair. Open a clear portrait, find Hair in the portrait editing tools, and compare the styles available

in your version. Start with the shape, explore a different hair color if you want, then check the edges , and save your favorite result.

Preview a Haircut on Your Own Photo
Choose a Photo to Edit
How to Try a New Hairstyle in Meitu
Compare Short Styles and Hair Colors #faqs
Check Your Hairstyle Preview
FAQs

Preview a Haircut on Your Own Photo

You have saved a few short-hair references, but it is hard to picture the change on yourself. A

cropped cut, a bob, and bangs can frame the same face in very different ways.

Use a photo of yourself to explore what you like before your next salon appointment. Meitu’s portrait

editing tools let you experiment with hairstyles and hair colors. A useful preview helps you describe

the length, shape, or shade you want to discuss with your stylist.

Choose a Photo to Edit

Choose a clear solo portrait taken near eye level, with even lighting and the top of your head fully

visible. Leave a little space around your hair and shoulders. Remove hats, keep your hands away

from your hair, and avoid a background that blends into it.

Use the original photo and keep the same crop while comparing styles. Strong color filters or face

reshaping can make it harder to judge the hair itself. Tool placement and available styles may differ

by language, region, and app version.

How to Try a New Hairstyle in Meitu

Step 1 Open your photo and find Hair

Open your portrait in Meitu’s photo editor and find Hair in the tool list. Browse the hairstyle options

available in your version. Begin with the change you most want to explore, such as a shorter outline

or bangs.

The Hair tool in Meitu's photo editor with a portrait open.

Step 2 Preview a hairstyle

Select a hairstyle and wait for the preview to finish. For a shorter look, compare where the ends fall

against your cheeks, jaw, and neck. Keep the face, lighting, and crop consistent so you can judge

how the new outline frames your features.

A shorter hairstyle selected in Meitu, with the preview displayed on a portrait.

Step 3 Explore a hair color if you want

Use the hair color options to preview a different shade. Compare a color close to your own with a

second option you are curious about. Keep the hairstyle consistent during this comparison, and avoid

adding a strong filter that changes both your skin tone and the hair color.

Hair color options in Meitu with a selected shade previewed on the same portrait

Step 4 Refine the edges

Look closely around your forehead, ears, glasses, and shoulders. If an eraser is available for the

selected effect, use it to remove unwanted spillover. When the new hair changes the shape of your

face or leaves obvious patches, try a different style or a clearer source photo.

A close view of the edited hairline and the hair around the ear in Meitu.

Step 5 Confirm and save

Confirm the hair edit, then tap Save. Open the saved image in your photo library and compare it with

the original. Keep separate copies of the options you like, using the same crop for each. Before an

appointment, choose one or two previews that best communicate your idea.

Saving a portrait after previewing a new hairstyle in Meitu.

Compare Short Styles and Hair Colors

A shorter outline. Compare the amount of hair around your jaw and neck. A blunt outline can look

quite different from a softly curled one, even at a similar length. Look at the preview as a whole

before deciding which detail you prefer.

New bangs. Notice where the bangs sit in relation to your eyebrows and how much of your forehead

remains visible. If you wear glasses, check how the hair meets the frames. Bangs can be a useful

change to explore while keeping most of your length.

A new shade. Compare your selected colors under the same lighting. Look at both the darker roots

and the lighter areas rather than judging one patch of color. Choose the version you enjoy seeing

next to your natural skin tone.

Check Your Hairstyle Preview

Your face. Your eyes, smile, and facial proportions should remain recognizable. If you also change

makeup or retouch your skin, make those edits after choosing the hair so they do not affect the

comparison.

The hair and its surroundings. Check for a hard outline at the hairline, color on your ears, blurred

strands, or a distorted background. With a shorter style, pay particular attention to the areas around

your neck and shoulders that the original hair covered.

The full photo. View the result at normal size as well as close up. The hair should sit naturally with

the pose and lighting. If you are saving salon inspiration, keep a clean version with no decorative

stickers or strong filters.

For help with brightness and color, see Meitu’s image enhancement tutorial. For a costume photo,

explore our Halloween photo editing guide after choosing your hairstyle.

Try a New Look on a Photo You Already Have

Start with one clear portrait and a change you are curious about. Save the previews you like, then

use them to explain your idea or create a photo you enjoy sharing.

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FAQs

Can I see what I would look like with short hair?

You can preview the shorter hairstyles available in your version of Meitu on an existing photo. Use

the same portrait for each option and compare the length around your cheeks, jaw, and neck. The

preview helps you explore a direction before deciding on a haircut.

Can I use Meitu as a pixie cut filter?

Check the hairstyle selection in your app for a cropped style that matches your idea. Available styles

vary, so a specific pixie preset may not be offered. A chin-length bob will give you a different preview

from a pixie, which is much shorter around the sides and back.

Can I change my hair color without changing the hairstyle?

Yes. Use the hair color options on your original portrait to explore a different shade while keeping the

existing shape. Compare the result with your original photo, paying attention to the hairline, ears, and

areas where hair overlaps clothing.

Why does the hairstyle preview look unnatural?

Hair hidden by a hand, a hat, or deep shadow can make the result harder to judge. Try a clear

portrait with visible hair edges and a simpler background. If one style still looks distorted, compare

another option instead of adding more effects to hide the problem.

Will my real haircut look exactly like the preview?

A photo preview is a visual reference. Your hair’s texture, density, growth pattern, and daily styling

will affect the real result. Bring the preview to your stylist and discuss the length, bangs, and

maintenance you want before making the change.

Is Meitu’s hair editor free to use?

Meitu is free to download and offers in-app purchases. Access to particular hairstyles, colors, or

editing options may depend on your version and account. Check the price or membership information

displayed in the app before applying an option or saving

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