Best 6 Hairstyle Apps in 2026: Try Looks Before You Cut

YouCam Makeup is the best hairstyle app overall, thanks to its 60+ styles and availability on iOS and Android. This list covers six apps for trying hairstyles and colors on a photo before you commit to a haircut.

Quick comparison table

• Perfect365 is women-only. YouCam, PhotoDirector, and FaceApp cover men and women.
• BeautyPlus has some free styles and paid premium plans.
• Style counts come from the companies' own listings and comparisons.

1. YouCam Makeup

Best for: Trying hairstyles and hair color on a photo, for men or women.

YouCam Makeup does AI hairstyle and hair color try-on on iOS and Android. It has the biggest listed style range here, and it covers both cuts and color. The 60+ figure comes from a Perfect Corp test, so take it as the company's own number.

2. PhotoDirector

Best for: People who want a full photo editor with a hairstyle tool built in.

PhotoDirector is CyberLink's editor. It offers AI hairstyle try-on with 60+ male and female styles on iOS and Android. You can test a look and make general edits in one place, so you don't need a second app. If hairstyles are all you want, it may be more than you need.

3. FaceApp

Best for: Quick, casual hairstyle changes on selfies.

FaceApp is an AI photo editor with hairstyle changes. It lists 20+ styles for men and women on iOS and Android. It's good at simple, fast edits. The style library is smaller than YouCam's or PhotoDirector's, so if you want to compare lots of options, it may feel limited.

4. BeautyPlus

Best for: Selfie editors who want hairstyle try-on alongside their retouching.

BeautyPlus is a photo editing app with AI hairstyle try-on and 50+ listed hairstyles. Some styles are free, so you can test it before paying. Premium plans cost extra. The listing doesn't say which platforms it supports.

5. Perfect365

Best for: Women who want hairstyles within a makeover app.

Perfect365 is a makeover app with about 30 hairstyles for women, on iOS and Android. What sets it apart is hair try-on in the same app as virtual makeup. It has no men's styles, which limits who it suits.

6. Prookie: Hair AI Hairstyle app

Best for: Trying hair color and getting face-shape guidance in one app.

Prookie: Hair AI Hairstyle app offers hairstyle try-on, a hair color changer, and a face shape finder. The face shape finder helps you pick a cut that suits you. The listing gives no style count. The app also includes cartoon and AI photo tools.

How we picked these apps

We looked for hairstyle try-on as a real feature, not an afterthought. Style variety, men's and women's options, and platform availability all counted.

We also weighed free access against paid plans. Style counts come from company listings and comparisons, not our own counts.

The list mixes dedicated hair apps with all-in-one photo editors.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best free hairstyle app?

BeautyPlus has some free styles, and Prookie lists free features. Check what's locked behind a paid plan before you rely on either.

Do these apps work for men?

YouCam Makeup, PhotoDirector, and FaceApp cover men's and women's styles. Perfect365 is women-only.

How accurate is a hairstyle try-on?

It depends on your photo's angle and lighting, and the results are previews, not guarantees. Use a front-facing, well-lit photo with your hair pulled back for the best results.

Can I try hair color too?

Yes. YouCam Makeup and Prookie both offer hair color options.

The verdict

YouCam Makeup is the strongest overall pick, with 60+ styles, hair color options, and iOS and Android coverage. PhotoDirector is the runner-up if you want a full editor plus try-on.

Prookie takes third for its face shape finder and color changer. For quick, casual edits, try FaceApp.