HOW IT WORKS

How the Haircut Quiz Works

Three steps, no install, no software needed. The quiz runs online in your browser, and your first AI haircut try-on is free.

01

Answer 5 short questions

Your face shape, hair texture, daily styling time, length goal, and the vibe you're chasing. Under a minute total. No signup, no email.

02

Get 5 AI-picked cuts

We map your answers to 5 haircuts that suit your features and lifestyle - the same shortlist a stylist would build for a real consultation.

03

See the cut on yourself

Upload a selfie and the AI renders your chosen cut on your face in seconds. Save the result, retake the quiz, or take the photo to your stylist before any scissors come out.

THE 5 QUESTIONS

Find the Right Haircut in 5 Questions

Every question shifts your recommendation. Here's the full list - same order as the live quiz above.

  • i

    What's your face shape?

    Oval, round, square, heart, long / oblong, or not sure. Face shape is the single biggest predictor of which lengths and silhouettes will flatter you.

  • ii

    What's your hair texture?

    Straight, wavy, curly, or coily / tight curl. Texture decides which cuts hold their shape and which fight against you every morning.

  • iii

    How much maintenance do you want?

    Wash and go, some styling (5-10 min daily), or happy to put in time. The maintenance level rules out cuts that demand more effort than you'll actually give them.

  • iv

    Length goal?

    Short (above shoulders), medium (shoulder-length), long, or flexible. Length is the most visible part of the change - and the part friends will comment on first.

  • v

    Vibe?

    Classic / timeless, edgy / modern, soft / romantic, trendy / of-the-moment, or easy / sporty. Vibe is the personality - it's why two people with the same face shape can want totally different cuts.

FACE SHAPE 101

How to Determine Your Face Shape

Pull your hair back, tie it up, and stand in front of a mirror. Look at the outline of your face - the silhouette is what you're matching to a cut.

  • i

    Oval

    Length is greater than width. Forehead, cheekbones, and jaw are roughly the same width, with a soft, rounded chin. Oval is the most "balanced" shape - it's why almost any cut works on it.

  • ii

    Round

    Length and width are roughly equal. Cheeks are the widest point, and the jawline is soft. Cuts that add vertical length (long layers, lobs, side parts) are the most flattering.

  • iii

    Square

    Length and width are similar, like round, but the jawline is strong and angular. Soft, layered cuts and waves break up the geometry; blunt cuts at the jaw reinforce it.

  • iv

    Heart

    Wider at the forehead, narrower at the chin (sometimes with a defined widow's peak). Cuts that add fullness around the chin - chin-length bobs, soft waves, lobs - balance the silhouette.

  • v

    Long / Oblong

    Length is significantly greater than width, with relatively straight sides. Bangs and shoulder-length cuts add visual width and prevent the face from looking even longer.

BY FACE SHAPE

Best Haircuts by Face Shape

Use these as starting points - the quiz will narrow them down further based on your texture, lifestyle, and vibe.

Oval

MOST FLEXIBLE

  • Pixie cut for short and edgy
  • Bob, lob, or A-line bob for classic short-medium
  • Long layers + soft waves for romantic length
  • Shag or layered shag for trendy texture
  • Blunt or side-swept bangs all welcome

Round

ADD LENGTH + LINES

  • Long layers create vertical movement
  • Angled bob or lob with side part
  • Side-swept bangs instead of blunt fringe
  • Soft waves for medium-to-long
  • Avoid: blunt one-length cuts at chin level

Square

SOFTEN THE JAW

  • Long layers + soft waves round angles
  • Shag or razor cut add organic texture
  • Side-swept bangs to break the forehead line
  • Tousled lob with movement
  • Avoid: blunt bobs that stop right at the jaw

Heart

BALANCE THE CHIN

  • Chin-length bob adds fullness at the jaw
  • Lob with layers falls around the chin
  • Soft waves + side-swept bangs
  • Half-up styles show the heart silhouette nicely
  • Avoid: hair pulled tight at the crown

Long / Oblong

ADD WIDTH

  • Blunt bangs visually shorten the face
  • Shoulder-length cuts add horizontal weight
  • Bob or A-line bob with body
  • Wavy or curly texture at the cheeks
  • Avoid: very long, straight, one-length hair

Not Sure?

PICK BY TEXTURE + VIBE

  • Pick "oval" on the quiz - it's the most forgiving
  • Lean on texture - straight, wavy, curly, coily all guide the cut
  • Lean on vibe - classic, edgy, soft, trendy, easy
  • Use the AI try-on - your face will tell you what works
TEXTURE

How Does Hair Texture Affect Your Cut?

Two people can have the same face shape and the same length goal, and still need totally different haircuts - because their hair behaves differently.

Straight & wavy hair

Holds blunt lines beautifully. Bobs, lobs, blunt bangs, and one-length cuts all look intentional because the hair lies flat against the cut. Layers add movement; over-layering can look thin.

Wavy hair is the most versatile - it works with nearly every cut, but tends to look best with light layering and a length that lets the wave actually form (chin to mid-back).

Curly & coily hair

Wants a cut that respects the curl pattern rather than fighting it. Layered shapes that work with curl (curly-specific cuts, shags, layered shags) keep the hair from triangulating. Straight blunt bobs on curly hair almost always trigger triangle-shaped silhouettes.

For coily and tight-curl textures, protective styles - twists, braids, locs, bantu knots - protect length and reduce daily manipulation. The quiz includes these in the recommendations when texture is coily.

MAINTENANCE

Low-Maintenance vs High-Maintenance: Which Suits You?

The most flattering haircut is the one you'll actually keep up with. Be honest about how much time you'll give it every morning.

  • i

    Wash and go (under 5 minutes)

    You want a cut that air-dries well and doesn't need styling. Best bets: pixie cuts, lobs with natural texture, shag-style layers, tousled medium cuts, and any cut that works with your natural texture instead of straightening it.

  • ii

    Some styling (5-10 minutes)

    You're willing to use a round brush, curling iron, or blow dryer most days. Almost everything is in play - layered cuts, soft waves, structured bobs, side-swept bangs. The quiz gives you the most variety here.

  • iii

    Happy to put in time

    You want the styled, polished look every day - hollywood waves, blunt bangs that need a flat-iron, sleek lobs, glossy ponytails, sculpted updos. These cuts take 15+ minutes daily but reward the time with a high-impact look.

  • iv

    Match the cut to the lifestyle, not the inspo photo

    The number-one cause of "I hate my new haircut" is picking a cut from a photo of someone whose stylist did it, then trying to recreate it with a 6 a.m. routine. The maintenance question filters those mismatches out before you book the appointment.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything people ask before taking the haircut quiz for the first time.

How does the haircut quiz work?

Answer 5 short questions about your face shape, hair texture, daily styling time, length goal, and the vibe you want. The quiz maps your answers to 5 cut recommendations from Trimsy's hairstyle library, then lets you upload a photo to see each one rendered on yourself in seconds.

How do I figure out my face shape?

Pull your hair back, stand in front of a mirror, and look at the outline of your face. Oval is longer than wide with a soft chin. Round is roughly as wide as it is tall, with full cheeks. Square has a strong jaw. Heart is wider at the forehead and narrows to the chin. Long (oblong) is noticeably longer than wide with a flat, even side.

What haircut suits a round face?

Round faces are flattered by cuts that add length and create vertical lines: long layers, lobs (long bobs), angled bobs, and side-parted styles with face-framing pieces. Avoid blunt one-length cuts at chin level - they emphasize roundness. Side-swept bangs work better than blunt fringes.

What haircut suits a square face?

Square faces benefit from soft, layered cuts that round out a strong jaw: long layers, soft waves, side-swept bangs, choppy lobs, and tousled medium-length styles. Avoid blunt bobs or sharp lines at the jaw - they reinforce angular geometry. Soft texture is your best friend.

What haircut suits an oval face?

Oval is the most balanced face shape, which means almost everything works - pixie cuts, bobs, lobs, long layers, shags, blunt bangs, side-swept bangs, ponytails, updos. Pick based on hair texture, lifestyle, and the vibe you want, not face-shape limits.

What haircut suits a heart-shaped face?

Heart-shaped faces (wider forehead, narrower chin) are flattered by cuts that add fullness around the chin and jaw: chin-length bobs, layered lobs, side-swept bangs, soft waves, and tousled medium-length cuts. Avoid hair pulled tight at the crown - it exaggerates the wide forehead.

Is the haircut quiz free?

Yes. The quiz is fully free with no signup required. Your first AI try-on of one of the 5 recommended cuts is also free. After that, you can keep going free with a quick account, and paid plans unlock unlimited generations.

Should I cut my hair?

If you've been thinking about it for more than two weeks, the answer is usually yes. The risk is going short on impulse and regretting it. The free haircut quiz plus the AI try-on is built for exactly this moment - you see the cut on your own face before any scissors come out, so the decision is informed instead of impulsive.

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Five questions, 5 AI-picked cuts, and a free try-on so you can see the cut on your own face before you commit. No signup. Fully online.

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