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Style guide

What every option means

A plain-English guide to each choice in the visualizer so you know exactly what you're picking before you spend a credit.

Hairline

The shape of the line across your forehead. The single biggest decision — it sets the age and personality of the whole look.

Natural

Gentle curve with slightly rounded temples. The default for a reason — it flatters almost every face shape and reads as 'this is just how my hair grows.' Pick this if you're not sure.

Straight

A flat line with squared-off temples. Bold, modern, 'just left the barber' energy. Great with a buzzed or skin-faded look — less natural-looking up close, but very intentional.

Rugged

Sits lower in the front-center with a slightly broken, randomized edge and softer, gently raised corners. A lived-in, weathered look with character — the most natural choice if you want something that reads as a real hairline, not a fresh one.

Widow's peak

A small downward point in the center of the hairline. Adds character and a bit of edge. Choose it if you had a widow's peak before, or if you want a distinct look.

Edge-up

Sharp, defined line with crisp corners. Maximum barbershop precision — looks fantastic in photos, very deliberate. Best for shorter cuts and skin fades.

SMP density

How dark and dense the pigment looks. Think of it as turning up the volume on the illusion.

Light

Subtle shadow

A whisper of density. Best for people with very fair skin, or anyone who wants the illusion of a thin haircut rather than a freshly shaved head. Reads softer in photos.

Medium

Most popular

The default. Mimics the density of a closely shaved scalp with a healthy head of hair underneath. Works for most skin tones and lighting.

Dark

Maximum impact

Dense, rich pigment. Best on darker hair and darker skin tones, or if you want the boldest possible 'shaved head with full coverage' look.

Side treatment

How the density transitions on the sides of your head — the difference between a uniform buzz and a faded barbershop cut.

Full coverage

Even density from temple to crown. The most natural option if you have no existing hair on the sides — looks like a uniform buzz cut.

High fade

Density fades out high on the sides, near the temple. Modern barbershop look, great with a sharper top hairline.

Mid fade

Fade starts around the middle of the side. Balanced, classic — pairs well with most hairlines.

Skin fade

Fades all the way down to skin at the bottom. The cleanest, most contemporary look — best with Edge-up or Straight hairlines.

Edge blend

How soft or crisp the hairline edge looks. Soft = realistic. Sharp = intentional.

Soft

Gradual, feathered transition at the hairline. Most natural — your hairline doesn't end in a hard line in real life, it tapers off. Pick this if you want it to look real.

Natural

Slightly more defined than Soft, but still organic. A good middle ground when you want the hairline to be visible without being severe.

Sharp

Crisp, defined edge. Pairs naturally with Edge-up or Straight hairlines and skin fades. Looks intentional rather than 'grown in.'

Still not sure?

The safest starting point is Natural hairline, Medium density, Full coverage, and a Soft edge blend. Tweak from there once you see your first preview.

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