How to Try a Virtual Hairstyle

Every person wonders what they would look like with a new hairstyle. You may want to know if it would look good if you cut your hair short; maybe you want to know how a new hair color would look with your skin tone. To answer these questions, you can try different virtual hairstyles.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Get a virtual hairstyle software program downloaded onto your computer or find a free version online. Check out the programs found on Makeover Solutions and Virtual Hairstyles.
2. Upload your photo into the program. Pick a headshot that can easily show you a detailed depiction of how you'll look with a new hairstyle.
3. Select the color that you wish to try. Most virtual hairstyle software programs offer different shades of popular hair colors. Change your hair to a black, brunette, blond, red or gray hair style.
4. Look through the different hair lengths. Try out long hair, mid-length and short hair looks on the virtual hairstyle software.
5. Check out the hairstyles. Make your virtual hair go curly or straight. You can also experiment with formal hairstyles, such as updos.
6. Print out any photos of the virtual hairstyles that you like. Once you have settled on one or more hairstyles, print out the final product. You can take these pics along to your next hair appointment.

Tips & Warnings

• Virtual hairstyle sites like The Hair Styler have thousands of celebrity based hairstyles that you can try.
• When you try a free virtual hairstyle program, you may be required to register with the site first. Registration involves giving your e-mail address, name and password.