How to preview your next haircut before you book

Start with the decision you are trying to make

A good haircut preview is not just a cool image. It should help you decide what to ask for before you sit down: how low the fade should start, how much length to leave on top, whether a crop flatters your face, or whether a bolder mullet is worth trying.

Chairside is built around that moment. Upload a clear selfie, pick a built-in style or write your own prompt, then refine the result with follow-up edits until it feels like something you would actually show your barber.

Use barber language

Prompts like "clean low fade," "sharp line-up," "medium-length textured crop," and "keep more weight in the fringe" tend to produce previews that translate better in the shop. The more practical your request, the more useful the result.