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hairforge

hairforge is a browser-based beard style guide and AI preview tool that helps men compare looks by face shape, length, and upkeep. Users can optionally analyze their face and generate paid previews of selected beard styles on their own photo.

hairforge

Beard style discovery and AI previews

hairforge is a browser-based beard-style discovery and AI preview tool for men who want to compare facial-hair looks before trimming or growing them. Its catalogue covers beard shapes, length ranges, face-shape fit, growth coverage, and maintenance, while editorial guidance explains why certain styles may balance different facial proportions.

Users can browse manually or optionally upload a photo for face and beard analysis. After choosing a style, they can generate a private preview on their own image using a single front view or a three-view set. The service uses a credit-based, non-recurring purchase model for personal AI generations; face analysis is free and optional.

Core features

Beard style catalogue

Browse beard types by face shape, length, growth coverage, and maintenance level, with detailed guides for selected styles.

Face-shape guidance

Choose among face profiles including round, oval, square, diamond, oblong, heart, and triangle to see editorial recommendations and reasons for the suggested fit.

Photo-based previews

Upload a clear front-facing photo and optionally add real left and right 45-degree photos for a closer likeness across multiple views.

Optional face analysis

Use free, optional analysis to estimate face shape, visible beard density, ideal length, and three recommended styles before selecting a look.

AI preview modes

Generate either a single front-angle preview or a three-view set with front and both 45-degree angles. Standard previews are available in Fast 1K, HD 2K, and Pro 4K quality tiers.

Example results archive

Compare curated example previews organized by face shape and beard style, while distinguishing static examples from personal uploads.

Practical use cases

  • Shortlist a new beard

    Browse styles by face shape, length, and upkeep, then read the catalogue guidance to narrow a broad list to a few realistic options.

  • Get a starting recommendation

    Use the optional face analysis to estimate face shape and visible beard density, receive three recommendations, and compare those suggestions with your own preferences.

  • Test a style before grooming

    Upload a front photo and select a style manually to see how a goatee, short beard, stubble, full beard, or another catalogue look may appear before trimming or growing it.

  • Compare multiple angles

    Add matching left and right 45-degree photos or use the three-view set to inspect how a selected beard direction appears beyond the front angle.

  • Use examples for inspiration

    Review the curated results archive by face shape and beard type for visual reference, while using the personal preview flow for a result based on your own photo.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Combines a beard-style catalogue with face-shape and maintenance guidance.
  • Lets users preview selected styles on their own photo before changing their facial hair.
  • Face analysis is optional, free, and can recommend three styles based on estimated face shape and visible density.
  • Supports optional real side photos and a three-view output for comparison.
  • Offers non-recurring credit packs with refunds for failed generations.

Cons

  • AI-inferred side angles may differ from the user's real profile when side photos are not supplied.
  • Personal AI generations require Credits, and generated results are retained for 30 days.
  • The available face analysis describes visible features from the submitted photo rather than guaranteeing a style outcome.

FAQ

What photo does hairforge need?

Upload a clear front-facing JPG, PNG, or WEBP photo up to 8MB. You can optionally add left and right 45-degree photos; any missing side angle is inferred by the AI and may differ from your actual profile.

Do I have to use face analysis?

Face analysis is optional and free. It estimates face shape and visible beard density, suggests three styles, and reuses the uploaded photo for the preview workflow after you choose to analyze it.

How does the AI beard preview work?

You can choose a style manually or use recommendations, then create a personal AI preview. A single-photo preview uses 4 Credits per generation, while a three-view set uses 10 Credits and provides front, left 45-degree, and right 45-degree views.

How are previews paid for?

The site offers Quick Try, Style Pack, and Pro Pack credit purchases. Credits are non-recurring, and validity ranges from 30 days for Quick Try to 365 days for Pro Pack; failed generations are refunded.

What happens to uploaded photos and generated results?

Personal uploads are browser-only by default and are not uploaded for the standard workflow. Photos used for free face analysis are deleted after processing, while generated results are retained for 30 days.

Quick Facts

Product type
Beard style guide and AI photo-preview tool
Platform
Browser-based web app
Primary users
People comparing beard styles for their own face
Input formats
JPG, PNG, or WEBP; 8MB maximum per stated upload flow
Preview workflow
Single front view or three-view set with front and 45-degree angles
Pricing model
Non-recurring credit packs; browsing and face analysis are free