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Updated October 13, 2026

An AI haircut recommender that shows its reasoning

Fitcut is an AI haircut recommender. From one selfie it measures your face on your phone, reads your hair texture, thickness and hairline, and ranks every haircut in its catalog for you, with the reason for each. Your best-fit cut is free.

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How the recommendation works

  1. Step 1

    Measure your face on your phone

    A face model running in your browser takes six measurements with your iris as the ruler: widths, length and the jaw corner. The photo is measured on your device and is not stored at rest.

    Try the face shape detector

  2. Step 2

    Read your hair

    Your texture (straight 1A to coily 4C), thickness and hairline stage are read from the same selfie. These usually decide what a cut can physically do, so they count for more than face shape.

    How hair types work

  3. Step 3

    Rank every cut with rules you can see

    Each cut in the catalog has a written spec: the textures and densities it holds, the hairline stages it works at, the barber's guard numbers and the upkeep. Every reason in your result is tagged with how firm the evidence is.

    Browse every cut and its spec

  4. Step 4

    See your best fit on your own face

    Your #1 cut gets an AI preview on your photo, clearly labelled as a preview. Your real cut still depends on your barber and your hair.

    Start the free analysis

What a result looks like

Two full runs of the real engine for example profiles, not real people. Each list is open to every one of our 47 cuts and every length, so only the hair and the face decide the order. The top three are shown with the reasons the engine gives.

Example 1 · ranked by the engine

Men: wavy 2B hair, medium density, a hairline at Norwood stage 2, average face proportions

1. Textured crop

Best on straight to curly hair · 1–2 in (2.5–5 cm) on top · recut every 3–4 weeks

Why it ranks here

  • Brings hair forward over the temples, which softens stage-2 recession.Barbers agree
  • Works with 2B waves instead of against them.How hair behaves
  • Forward texture covers temple recession.Barbers agree

Needs a recut every 3–4 weeks to stay sharp (about $390/yr at $30 a cut).

When it doesn’t work

  • A low forehead; a very round face if the top is left flat.
  • Coily hair: the shape needs a texture it can't hold, so we rule it out.
  • A receding hairline and a thinning crown or more: we flag it one step past its limit and stop suggesting it after that.

Tell your barber

“Mid or high skin fade; top 1–2 in point-cut for texture; choppy fringe ~1 in above brows.”

  1. Skin0 mm
  2. #13 mm
  3. #26 mm

Upkeep: a trim every 3–4 weeks, about $390–$510 a year at $30 a cut.

Textured crop on Model M1 (light skin · straight 1B hair · 20s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.Textured crop on Model M2 (fair skin · fine-wavy 2A hair with some gray · 40s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.Textured crop on Model M3 (medium brown skin · thick wavy 2B–2C hair · 30s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.

AI references on synthetic models, not real people

2. Crew cut

Best on straight to curly hair · 1–1.5 in (2.5–4 cm) on top · recut every 3–4 weeks

Why it ranks here

  • Keeps the top short enough to suit a stage-2 hairline.Barbers agree
  • Works with 2B waves instead of against them.How hair behaves
  • Short on top, so a receding hairline blends in instead of standing out.Barbers agree

Needs a recut every 3–4 weeks to stay sharp (about $390/yr at $30 a cut).

When it doesn’t work

  • A very long face (the extra height lengthens it further).
  • A receding hairline and a thinning crown or more: we flag it one step past its limit and stop suggesting it after that.

Tell your barber

“#2–3 sides tapered; top 1–1.5 in at front graduating shorter to crown.”

  1. #26 mm
  2. #310 mm

Upkeep: a trim every 3–4 weeks, about $390–$510 a year at $30 a cut.

Crew cut on Model M1 (light skin · straight 1B hair · 20s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.Crew cut on Model M2 (fair skin · fine-wavy 2A hair with some gray · 40s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.Crew cut on Model M4 (deep brown skin · coily 4C hair · 30s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.

AI references on synthetic models, not real people

3. French crop

Best on straight to wavy hair · 1–2 in (2.5–5 cm) on top · recut every 3–4 weeks

Why it ranks here

  • Brings hair forward over the temples, which softens stage-2 recession.Barbers agree
  • Works with 2B waves instead of against them.How hair behaves
  • Forward texture covers temple recession.Barbers agree

Needs a recut every 3–4 weeks to stay sharp (about $390/yr at $30 a cut).

When it doesn’t work

  • A low forehead, a front cowlick, a round face without fade contrast.
  • Curly to coily hair: the shape needs a texture it can't hold, so we rule it out.
  • A receding hairline and a thinning crown or more: we flag it one step past its limit and stop suggesting it after that.

Tell your barber

“Blunt straight fringe at mid-forehead; top 1–2 in; low or mid taper sides.”

Upkeep: a trim every 3–4 weeks, about $390–$510 a year at $30 a cut.

French crop on Model M1 (light skin · straight 1B hair · 20s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.French crop on Model M2 (fair skin · fine-wavy 2A hair with some gray · 40s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.French crop on Model M3 (medium brown skin · thick wavy 2B–2C hair · 30s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.

AI references on synthetic models, not real people

Popular cuts this example should skip

  • Curtains / middle part: ranks low for this profile: possible now, but at hairline stage 2 this cut is past its comfort zone (it suits up to stage 1) — plan for the next stage.
  • Slick back: ranks low for this profile: possible now, but at hairline stage 2 this cut is past its comfort zone (it suits up to stage 1) — plan for the next stage.
  • Pompadour: ranks low for this profile: possible now, but at hairline stage 2 this cut is past its comfort zone (it suits up to stage 1) — plan for the next stage.

Example 2 · ranked by the engine

Women: fine straight 1A hair, low density, a slightly rounder face than average

1. Italian bob

Best on straight to wavy hair · 8–10 in (20.5–25.5 cm) on top · recut every 6–8 weeks

Why it ranks here

  • Suits 1A straight hair: the shape holds without fighting how your hair falls.How hair behaves
  • A blunt line keeps lower-density hair looking full at the ends.How hair behaves
  • Adds height on top, which balances a shorter, wider face.Measured

Shortens the overall line, which exaggerates a shorter, wider face.

When it doesn’t work

  • A square jaw or a large chin (an end right at the jaw draws the eye there), a very round, short face, 3B+ curls (it spreads into a triangle), wanting to keep length past the shoulders.
  • Curly to coily hair: the shape needs a texture it can't hold, so we rule it out.
  • A receding hairline and a thinning crown or more: we flag it one step past its limit and stop suggesting it after that.

Tell your barber

“Jaw-length bob with a solid perimeter; take weight out inside with point or slide cutting; deep side or centre part for lift at the root; leave the ends to bend softly.”

Upkeep: a trim every 6–8 weeks, about $210–$270 a year at $30 a cut.

Italian bob on Model W1 (light skin · straight 1B hair · 20s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.Italian bob on Model W2 (fair skin · straight 1C hair with silver strands · 50s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.Italian bob on Model W3 (olive skin · wavy 2A–2B hair · 30s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.

AI references on synthetic models, not real people

2. Blunt chin bob

Best on straight to wavy hair · 8–10 in (20.5–25.5 cm) on top · recut every 6–8 weeks

Why it ranks here

  • Suits 1A straight hair: the shape holds without fighting how your hair falls.How hair behaves
  • A blunt line keeps lower-density hair looking full at the ends.How hair behaves

Puts weight at the jawline, which exaggerates a shorter, wider face.

When it doesn’t work

  • A square jaw or a large chin (end above or below the chin), 2C+ hair (turns into a triangle), dense coarse hair.
  • Curly to coily hair: the shape needs a texture it can't hold, so we rule it out.
  • A receding hairline and a thinning crown or more: we flag it one step past its limit and stop suggesting it after that.

Tell your barber

“One length at jaw or chin; minimal layering; slightly weighted perimeter.”

Upkeep: a trim every 6–8 weeks, about $210–$270 a year at $30 a cut.

Blunt chin bob on Model W1 (light skin · straight 1B hair · 20s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.Blunt chin bob on Model W2 (fair skin · straight 1C hair with silver strands · 50s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.Blunt chin bob on Model W3 (olive skin · wavy 2A–2B hair · 30s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.

AI references on synthetic models, not real people

3. Long pixie / bixie

Best on straight to wavy hair · 2–4 in (5–10 cm) on top · recut every 5–7 weeks

Why it ranks here

  • Suits 1A straight hair: the shape holds without fighting how your hair falls.How hair behaves
  • Adds height on top, which balances a shorter, wider face.Measured

Needs a recut every 5–7 weeks to stay sharp (about $210/yr at $30 a cut).

When it doesn’t work

  • Very thick, coarse hair needs debulking.
  • Curly to coily hair: the shape needs a texture it can't hold, so we rule it out.
  • A receding hairline and a thinning crown or more: we flag it one step past its limit and stop suggesting it after that.

Tell your barber

“2–4 in top and sides, ears half covered; tapered nape; long side-swept fringe.”

Upkeep: a trim every 5–7 weeks, about $210–$300 a year at $30 a cut.

Long pixie / bixie on Model W2 (fair skin · straight 1C hair with silver strands · 50s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.Long pixie / bixie on Model W3 (olive skin · wavy 2A–2B hair · 30s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.Long pixie / bixie on Model W4 (light brown skin · curly 3A–3B hair · 20s). AI reference on a synthetic model — not a real person.

AI references on synthetic models, not real people

Popular cuts this example should skip

  • Wolf cut: gets its shape from a tighter curl pattern (2A–3B); 1A hair doesn't have the curl to hold it.
  • Butterfly cut: ranks low for this profile: 1A hair sits just outside this cut's range (1B–2C), so it works as an adapted straight version — show your stylist the reference.
  • Shag: ranks low for this profile: 1A hair sits just outside this cut's range (1B, 2A–3B), so it works as an adapted straight version — show your stylist the reference.

What it costs

The analysis and your best-fit cut are free. These are our only prices, the same ones you see at checkout.

The analysis

No card · no account

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The analysis and your best cut: free, no card. We ask for your email to show your results.

  • Your face shape and measurements
  • Your hair profile: type, thickness, hairline
  • Your #1 cut, with the reason it fits
  • A preview of your #1 on your own face

Plus how many more cuts fit your hair, and how many to avoid.

Full facial analysis

One payment

$3.99 once

The full report for one analysis. Nothing renews.

  • Every cut that fits you, ranked by name, with its reasons
  • The cuts to skip, and why
  • The barber card for your #1 cut (PDF)

Previews beyond your #1 come with the membership.

Membership

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$5.99 a month

Full glow-up + unlimited haircut analyses

Renews monthly until you cancel. Cancel anytime from your account.

  • Every ranked cut and the full report on every analysis
  • Previews of cuts on your own face (30 a month)
  • Beard and color looks
  • HD downloads
  • Barber cards for every cut
  • Unlimited re-scans (fair use)
  • Recut reminders

Hair grows, faces change over time and trends move: re-scan whenever you want.

How billing works
  • $5.99/month. You'll be charged $5.99 today and it renews monthly until you cancel. Cancel anytime from your account.
  • Canceling stops the next renewal; you keep access until the end of the month you paid for.
  • Full facial analysis: one payment of $3.99 for one analysis. Nothing renews.
  • You see the exact charge before you pay. No countdown timers, no pre-ticked boxes.
  • Checkout by Stripe. Fitcut never sees your card.

The likeness guarantee. Every preview has a “Doesn’t look like me” button for a free redo. Still not you? A full refund of your first charge within 7 days. The guarantee

Prices in USD; sales tax may apply.

Billing, cancelling and refunds, in one place: Fitcut pricing.

How an AI haircut recommender differs from a quiz, a try-on app or a chatbot

Each approach answers a different question. This is what each one uses and what it cannot tell you.

What each way of choosing a haircut uses, gives you and cannot tell you
ApproachWhat it usesWhat you getWhat it cannot tell you
Face-shape quizYour own judgment of your face, by eyeA shape label and general advice for itCheck the label (visual calls agree with caliper measurements poorly) or account for your hair
Hairstyle try-on appYour photoAn image of how a chosen style might look on youTell you whether the style suits your texture, thickness and hairline
General chat assistantA selfie or a description, plus what you tell itA reasoned suggestion in wordsMeasure your face the same way twice; answers can change between runs
FitcutYour measured face plus your hair texture, thickness and hairlineEvery cut in the catalog ranked for you, with the reason for each and the cuts to skipReplace your barber, rate your looks, or promise how a cut will turn out on your head

Asking a chatbot anyway? It can’t see your hair, so tell it what it needs: a ChatGPT haircut prompt, and what to check in the answer.

What it will not do

  • It never rates faces or looks. Every number is a haircut’s fit for your measurements, not a score for you.
  • It does not claim to know your face shape for certain: the seven shapes are a stylists’ convention with fuzzy borders, so it shows a mix. See the seven shapes.
  • It gives no medical advice. For hair loss, see a dermatologist.
  • Previews are AI illustrations and say so. Your real cut depends on your barber and on how your hair behaves.
  • It is for adults, 18 and over.

Questions about the AI haircut recommender

What is an AI haircut recommender?
It is a tool that looks at your face and hair and suggests which haircuts suit you. Fitcut measures your face on your phone, reads your hair texture, thickness and hairline from the same selfie, and ranks every haircut in its catalog for you, with the reason for each.
Is it free?
Yes, to start. The analysis, your face measurements, your hair profile, your #1 cut with the reason it fits, and a preview of it on your own face are free, with no card and no account. A one-time $3.99 full facial analysis unlocks the whole ranked list of one analysis, and the $5.99 per month membership covers full glow-up + unlimited haircut analyses.
Is my photo stored?
Your face is measured on your phone, and your selfie is never stored at rest. Previews and measurements delete automatically after 30 days. The privacy page lists every retention period.
Does it work for men and women, and for curly or coily hair?
Yes. The catalog has men's and women's cuts, and the engine reads textures from straight 1A to coily 4C, so a cut that needs straight hair is ruled out for coils and the cuts built for them move up. For hairline and thinning concerns it checks each cut against your hairline stage.
Do I need to download an app?
No. Fitcut runs in your phone's web browser, so there is nothing to install and no App Store or Play Store download. Open the site on an iPhone or Android phone, or on a computer with a webcam, and the face measurement runs on your own device. There is no account or email to start.
Is it an AI hairstyle app that puts new styles on my photo?
Partly. Fitcut previews your best-fit cut on your own photo, clearly labelled as an AI illustration, but its main job is ranking which real haircuts suit your hair and face and telling you why, not swapping hairstyles for fun. If you only want to see a chosen style pasted onto a photo, a try-on app does that; Fitcut tells you whether a style actually fits your texture, thickness and hairline first.
How accurate is it?
We do not quote an accuracy percentage, because the face-shape label itself is fuzzy: in one study, visual face-type calls agreed with caliper measurements at a kappa of just 0.19, and the best published classifier reached about 85% on noisy photos. So we show your shape as a mix and rank cuts on measurements and hair, never on the label. The ranking is deterministic and the rules for each cut are public on its page.
Does it rate my face or my looks?
No. Fitcut never rates faces or looks. It measures proportions to suggest cuts that suit them, and every number on a result is a fit for a haircut, not a score for a person.
What if I have a receding hairline or thinning hair?
It checks each cut against your hairline stage and flags the ones that stop working. The pages for a receding hairline and thinning hair are about haircuts only; for hair-loss treatment, see a dermatologist.
Can I use it for a haircut I already have in mind?
Yes. Open the cut's page for who it suits and who should skip it, its guard numbers and upkeep. The analysis then tells you where that cut ranks for your hair and face.

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