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Your hair, any color — in seconds

Point your camera or upload a photo. Pick a shade. That's the whole process.

Free virtual hair color try-on

Try on hair color. See it on you before you dye it.

Upload a photo or open your camera and preview 20 salon shades — blonde, brunette, copper, black and more. Completely free, no signup, no app download.

✓ Completely free ✓ No signup ✓ No app needed ✓ Private by design
Woman with vibrant copper-red curly hair after a virtual hair color try-on
Interactive

Find your shade in 30 seconds

Three quick questions. We'll match you with shades that suit your skin, your schedule, and your nerve — then you can try each one on your own photo.

1 · What's your skin's undertone?

Look at the veins on your wrist in daylight.

2 · How much upkeep do you want?

Be honest — the best color is one you'll maintain.

3 · How bold should it feel?

There's no wrong answer — only your answer.

Your matches

How it works

Three steps, thirty seconds

No account, no download, no learning curve.

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Open camera or upload

A clear, front-facing photo in even light, hair visible around your face and shoulders. Daylight near a window is ideal.

Hand holding a phone showing the hair color shade picker with 20 shades
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Pick a shade

20 shades across five families — blonde, brunette, red, black, fashion. Every shade links to its full guide: cost, upkeep, honest pros and cons.

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Preview & save

Color appears on your own texture instantly. Compare with your original, download the result, show your colorist.

Pro tips

Get the most accurate preview

Five small things that make a big difference to how real the result looks. No new images here — just advice.

1

Face the light

Stand near a window in soft daylight. Harsh overhead light or a dark room makes every shade look wrong — the AI can only work with the light in your photo.

2

Show all your hair

Pull your hair forward over your shoulders and keep it out from under hats, hoods or scarves. The tool recolors what it can see — hidden hair stays hidden.

3

Go sharp & front-facing

A clear, recent, front-facing photo beats an old blurry one. Face the camera, sunglasses off, hairline visible.

4

Play with Intensity

The Intensity slider runs 0–100%. Full strength for a bold change; dial it down for a believable hint — especially when going much lighter than your natural base.

5

Compare, then download

Hold your finger down (or tap Compare) to flip between your real hair and the preview. Save the result — it explains your goal to a colorist better than words.

Shade finder

What would you look like with…

The questions everyone types into Google — answered on your own photo. Tap a family to try it.

Covering gray? Try the brunette and blonde families over your photo to preview coverage before your appointment.

Where to start

Not sure which shade suits you?

Start with your skin's undertone — the fastest shortcut to a color that flatters instead of fights your complexion.

Warm undertones

Your skin leans golden or olive · veins look green · gold jewelry suits you better than silver.

  • Copper Glow
  • Caramel Blonde
  • Honey Melt
  • Golden Brown
  • Chestnut
Try these on your photo →

Cool undertones

Your skin leans pink or rosy · veins look blue or purple · silver jewelry suits you better than gold.

  • Ash Brown
  • Platinum
  • Icy Silver
  • Plum Noir
  • Burgundy Wine
Try these on your photo →

Neutral — or not sure

You suit both gold and silver, or honestly can't tell. Lucky you — most families work. Start here:

  • Caramel Balayage
  • Chocolate Mocha
  • Rose Gold
  • Sandy Blonde
  • Espresso
Try these on your photo →
Why it looks real

Not a filter. The real thing.

Social filters paint one flat wash over your photo. This finds your actual hair and recolors it while keeping its texture, shine and lighting.

Side-by-side comparison of a flat hair color filter versus the realistic Salon 1150 try-on
Typical hair color filter

One flat wash

  • Paints the same tint over hair, skin and background
  • Kills your hair's natural shine and dimension
  • Bleeds color onto your forehead and clothes
  • Built for laughs, not decisions
Salon 1150 try-on

Your hair, recolored

  • AI finds only your hair — face, clothes and background untouched
  • Keeps your texture and shine — highlights stay highlights
  • Respects your photo's lighting — the preview stays believable
  • Built for real decisions — save it and show your colorist
The full menu

Every shade in the studio

All 20 shades, grouped by family. Each one links to its full Salon 1150 guide — cost, upkeep, and honest pros and cons. No new images here; the swatches are just color dots.

Reds & coppers

5 shades

Plum Noir

Deep violet-black — the boldest, darkest plum in the studio.

Plum hair color guide →

Cherry Cola

Dark cherry red with purple depth — rich, not bright.

Plum hair color guide →

Burgundy Wine

Classic wine red — glossy, grown-up, endlessly wearable.

Plum hair color guide →

Copper Glow

Bright true copper with golden warmth — the statement red.

Copper balayage ideas →

Strawberry Blonde

Warm reddish blonde — soft, sunlit, romantic.

Copper balayage ideas →

Browns & brunettes

9 shades

Caramel Balayage

Warm caramel ribbons melting through a brunette base.

Caramel balayage guide →

Honey Melt

Golden honey blonde melt with a soft, lived-in grow-out.

Caramel vs honey →

Ash Brown

Cool, smoky brown with zero warmth — modern and matte.

Ash brown balayage →

Espresso

Deep, near-black brown with a shot of shine.

Covering gray for brunettes →

Chestnut

Warm medium brown with red-gold tones — universally flattering.

Hair color for brown skin →

Golden Brown

Sunlit warm brown with golden reflects — lit-from-within.

Caramel blonde hair →

Mahogany

Deep red-brown — rich, dimensional, quietly dramatic.

Hair color for brown skin →

Chocolate Mocha

Cool deep brown — smooth, rich, expensive-looking.

Covering gray for brunettes →

Jet Black

The darkest, glossiest black — maximum shine, maximum drama.

Before you color →

Blondes

5 shades

Sandy Blonde

Neutral beachy blonde — not too warm, not too cool.

Sandy blonde hair →

Caramel Blonde

Warm golden blonde with caramel depth — glowy, not brassy.

Caramel blonde hair →

Platinum

The lightest icy blonde — high impact, high maintenance.

Colors that make you look younger →

Icy Silver

Cool silver-white with a metallic finish — futuristic and clean.

Sandy blonde hair →

Rose Gold

Pink-gold blend — warm, luminous, endlessly photographed.

Colors that make you look younger →

Fashion

1 shade

Pastel Lavender

Soft lilac — the wearable fashion shade, playful but polished.

Plum hair color guide →
No catches

Free, private, no app

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Completely free

Every one of the 20 shades, free. No trial, no paywall, no "premium unlock." Try every shade ten times if you want.

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Private by design

Everything runs on your device, in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded, stored, sent to a server, or seen by anyone — including us.

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No app needed

It runs right here in your browser — phone, tablet or computer. Nothing to download, no account to create, no permissions beyond your camera.

FAQ

Questions, answered

The exact questions people ask Google before trying a new color.

Is this hair color try-on really free?

Yes — completely free, no signup, no app download. All 20 shades are free to try, as many times as you like.

Do I need to download an app to try hair colors?

No. Unlike app-based tools, Salon 1150's try-on runs right in your browser — on your phone, tablet or computer. Nothing to install, no account to create.

What would I look like with blonde hair?

Upload a photo and open the Blondes family — sandy blonde, caramel blonde, platinum and more — to see blonde on your own hair in seconds, instead of guessing from someone else's photo.

Will it work on dark or black hair?

Yes. The AI detects and recolors dark hair. One honest note: treat light shades on dark hair as a target — reaching platinum from near-black usually requires bleaching, which no preview can simulate.

How do I change hair color in a photo?

Upload a clear, front-facing photo in even light, pick one of 20 shades, and the tool recolors your hair while keeping its natural texture, shine and the photo's lighting.

Is my photo uploaded or stored anywhere?

No. Everything runs on your device, inside your browser. Your photo is never uploaded, stored, sent to a server, or seen by anyone — including us.

How is this different from a hair color filter?

Filters paint a flat wash of color over your whole photo — hair, skin, background. This tool segments your actual hair and shifts its color while preserving texture, shine and lighting, so the result looks like your hair.

Can I try gray hair coverage?

Yes — preview brunette and blonde shades over gray to see coverage before you book your appointment. Save the result and show your colorist.

What hair color suits my skin tone?

Warm undertones glow in copper, caramel and honey shades; cool undertones suit ash brown, platinum and plum; neutral undertones can wear most families. Trying a few on your own photo is faster — and more honest — than guessing.

How do I get the most accurate preview?

Use a sharp, front-facing photo in soft daylight with all your hair visible, then adjust the Intensity slider. Treat very light shades on dark hair as a target, not a promise.

How accurate is the preview?

A close approximation, not a guarantee. The preview respects your hair's texture and your photo's lighting, but the real salon result also depends on your starting shade, porosity, condition and your colorist's technique.

Can I show the result to my colorist?

That's what the download button is for — a saved preview communicates more clearly than describing "kinda dark purple but not too purple."

Your next hair color is thirty seconds away.

No signup. No app. No upload. No regret.

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