FaceApp vs Style My Hair (L'Oreal) — Which Should You Use?
A straight-up comparison of FaceApp and Style My Hair (L'Oreal) for trying hairstyles on your photo, so you can pick the right one before your next cut.
Feature matrix
| Feature | FaceApp | Style My Hair (L'Oreal) | Hairstyle AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered Styling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Face Shape Analysis | — | — | Yes |
| Virtual Try-On | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Color Simulation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Style Recommendations | — | Yes | Yes |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile App | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Photo Upload | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Beard Styles | — | — | Yes |
| Celebrity Looks | — | — | Yes |
Side by side
FaceApp
AI face editor with aging, gender swap, and basic hairstyle filters
- Massive user base and polished interface
- Fun face-morphing features beyond hair
- Fast processing for simple overlays
- Hairstyle selection is small and generic
- No face-shape analysis or personalized recommendations
- Heavy focus on entertainment rather than real styling decisions
- Privacy controversies around photo data handling
Style My Hair (L'Oreal)
L'Oreal's dedicated hair color try-on app with 3D rendering
- Best-in-class hair color simulation with real product shades
- 3D rendering technology for realistic color mapping
- Free to use with no subscription wall
- Hairstyle options are very limited — mostly color focused
- Recommendations push L'Oreal products rather than neutral advice
- No face-shape analysis for cut recommendations
- App updates have become infrequent
Style My Hair is the one app on this list actually built for picking your next haircut. L'Oréal Professionnel made it for salon consultations — 3D color simulation, hairstyle try-on, and a way to send the result to your stylist. The color is the best in the industry because it maps to real L'Oréal professional formulas. The catch: the style library is small and conservative, curated for salon clients. FaceApp is the opposite — wide creative range, dramatic transformations, but designed for entertainment, not for an actual haircut decision. Hairstyle AI tries to give you both: a deep library like FaceApp, plus the salon-focused intention of Style My Hair, with face-shape recommendations to narrow it down.
Style My Hair is the only competitor here that was actually built for picking a haircut. Its color simulation, tied to real L'Oréal pro formulas, is the most salon-accurate option out there. If color is the main thing you are deciding, it is worth a serious look — but the cuts on offer are limited.
Both FaceApp and Style My Hair (L'Oreal) have their strengths, but neither was built around picking your next haircut. Hairstyle AI is — 89+ cuts, 30+ colors, beard styles, and face-shape recommendations all in one app. You walk into the salon knowing exactly what to ask for.
- 01 AI-generated try-on that adapts to your face shape and lighting
- 02 Face shape analysis with personalized style recommendations
- 03 89+ hairstyles, 30+ hair colors, and beard styles in one app
- 04 Works on both iOS and Android with free downloads
- 05 Photo upload and instant preview — no manual alignment needed
Frequently Asked Questions
01. Is FaceApp better than Style My Hair (L'Oreal) for trying hairstyles?
FaceApp uses AI; Style My Hair (L'Oreal) uses AI. FaceApp is stronger at massive user base and polished interface; Style My Hair (L'Oreal) is better at best-in-class hair color simulation with real product shades. If you actually want to pick a haircut, Hairstyle AI is the one built around that.
02. Are FaceApp and Style My Hair (L'Oreal) free?
FaceApp has a free tier with limits. Style My Hair (L'Oreal) also has a free tier. Hairstyle AI is free to download on iOS and Android — try styles right away.
03. Which app has better face-shape analysis — FaceApp or Style My Hair (L'Oreal)?
FaceApp does not. Style My Hair (L'Oreal) does not either. Hairstyle AI reads your face shape and recommends cuts that actually suit your proportions.
