Comparison
Kurli vs TryHair.ai
Both analyse your face shape and show hairstyles on your own photo. Here is a fair, fact-checked breakdown.
About TryHair.ai
TryHair.ai is a browser-based AI hairstyle try-on with face-shape tools. Its page opens by saying you can try on some hairstyles for free with no credit card required, and states that new users receive 5 free virtual try-ons when they sign up, with premium plans from $9.99 a month and extra free tries for inviting friends (checked 18 September 2026). It says its AI analyses your face shape and features to recommend flattering hairstyles, identifies six face shapes, and offers a library of 150+ hairstyles, including 50+ for men. It needs no app download, and a sign-up is required to use it. On photos, it says uploads are processed over encrypted connections, used only to generate hairstyle previews, and never shared with third parties.
Where TryHair.ai is strong
- 5 free virtual try-ons on sign-up, by its own page
- A library of 150+ hairstyles, including 50+ for men
- Extra free try-ons for inviting friends
- Face-shape analysis alongside the try-on
Where Kurli is strong
- No account needed for the face-shape read and top style pick
- A plain reason for its top style, written for your own face
- Credits that never expire, with no subscription required
Feature by feature
| Feature | Kurli | TryHair.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Renders styles onto your own photo | ||
| Free renders onto your own photoTryHair.ai gives new users 5 free virtual try-ons on sign-up (checked 18 September 2026). Kurli's first render is sold at an intro price | ||
| Face-shape analysisTryHair.ai identifies six face shapes. Kurli can place your face in one of 9 | ||
| Works without an accountTryHair.ai requires a sign-up. Kurli's face-shape read and top pick need no account | ||
| Explains why each style suits your specific faceTryHair.ai says it recommends flattering hairstyles but does not say whether each comes with a written reason | ||
| Large preset style catalogue (100+)TryHair.ai states 150+ hairstyles. Kurli picks a small set for your face | ||
| Credits that never expireTryHair.ai's page lists premium plans from $9.99 a month and does not state whether its credits expire | ||
| Face mapping runs on your deviceTryHair.ai's page does not say where its analysis runs | ||
| Photos never shared with third partiesTryHair.ai states uploads are never shared with third parties. Kurli sends the photo to Google's Gemini API to produce results, and keeps a copy until you ask for it to be deleted |
means we could not confirm it from TryHair.ai's own site. Facts last verified September 18, 2026.
Which should you choose?
You want several free renders on your own photo before paying
TryHair.aiTryHair.ai gives new users 5 free virtual try-ons on sign-up. Kurli's renders are paid from the first one.
You want a big library of cuts to scroll through
TryHair.aiTryHair.ai states 150+ hairstyles, including 50+ for men.
You do not want to make an account
KurliKurli reads your face shape and gives its top pick with no account. TryHair.ai requires a sign-up.
You want to know why a cut suits your face
KurliKurli's top pick comes with a plain reason tied to your own proportions.
Common questions
Is Kurli or TryHair.ai better?
It depends on what you want. TryHair.ai is the better pick if you want several free renders on your own photo and a large library to browse: its page offers 5 free try-ons on sign-up and 150+ hairstyles. Kurli is the better pick if you do not want to make an account and want the style that suits your face picked for you, with a plain reason written for your own face, which Kurli gives free.
Are Kurli and TryHair.ai free?
Both have a free part. TryHair.ai says new users receive 5 free virtual try-ons when they sign up, with no credit card needed (checked 18 September 2026). Kurli's face-shape read and top hairstyle pick are free with no account; the other styles it picks and any render onto your own photo are paid, and the first render is sold at an intro price.
Do I need an account for Kurli or TryHair.ai?
TryHair.ai requires a sign-up, and its free try-ons are given when you sign up (checked 18 September 2026). Kurli needs no account for the face-shape read and top style pick, and you can buy renders without one. Signing in to Kurli with Google is optional and saves your looks across devices.
How many hairstyles do Kurli and TryHair.ai offer?
TryHair.ai states a library of 150+ hairstyles, including 50+ for men, by its own page on 18 September 2026. Kurli works differently: it picks 5 styles for your specific face, shows the top one free with its reason, and unlocks the other 4 with a paid pack. A library suits you when you know what you like; Kurli suits you when you want the choice narrowed for you.
Do Kurli and TryHair.ai both analyse face shape?
Yes. TryHair.ai says its AI analyses your face shape and features and identifies six face shapes (checked 18 September 2026). Kurli places 468 points on your face inside your browser, measures its proportions, and can place your face in one of 9 shapes; an AI vision model then gives a second opinion before Kurli picks your styles.
What do Kurli and TryHair.ai cost after the free part?
TryHair.ai lists premium plans starting at $9.99 a month (checked 18 September 2026). Kurli sells credits: each render uses 5 credits, the first render is sold at an intro price, Kurli credits never expire, and you see the price in your local currency before you pay. You do not need a subscription to use Kurli.
Is there an app for Kurli or TryHair.ai?
Neither needs one. TryHair.ai says no app download is required and that it works on smartphones in the browser (checked 18 September 2026). Kurli also runs in the web browser on any phone, tablet or computer, and buying renders and saving your looks both work there too.
What happens to my photo on Kurli and TryHair.ai?
TryHair.ai says uploads are processed over encrypted connections, used only to generate hairstyle previews, and never shared with third parties (checked 18 September 2026). Kurli maps the points on your face inside your browser, then sends the photo securely to Google's Gemini API for the results. Kurli keeps a copy to check results, never sells or publishes it, and deletes it when you email hello@kurli.me.
Try Kurli for yourself
Upload a selfie and see the styles that suit your face: free, no credits, one tap to sign in with Google.