Master the art of creating stunning hairstyles in AI portraits with comprehensive prompt techniques for length, style, color, and texture control.
Hair is often the defining feature of a portrait. The right hairstyle can transform a character's entire personality and era. This guide provides everything you need to achieve precise hair control in your AI-generated portraits.
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Buzz/Shaved
buzz cut, shaved head, crew cut, military cutπ€
Short
pixie cut, bob, cropped, ear-lengthπ
Medium
shoulder-length, lob, midi-lengthπΈ
Long
waist-length, hip-length, floor-length
γ°οΈ Straight Hair
pin straight silky hairsleek smooth straight hairflat ironed glossy hairJapanese straight hairrazor-straight fine hair
π Wavy Hair
loose beach wavessoft romantic wavestousled wavy texturenatural body wavevintage Hollywood waves
π Curly Hair
tight ringlet curlsbouncy spiral curlsvoluminous curly hairdefined curl patternspringy coiled curls
βοΈ Coily/Kinky Hair
natural afro texture4c coily hair patterntight kinky coilsfluffy natural textureshrinkage-prone coils
πΎ Blonde Spectrum
platinum blondegolden blondehoney blondestrawberry blondedirty blonde
π Brown Spectrum
light brownchestnut browncaramel brownchocolate brownespresso brown
π€ Black Spectrum
jet blackblue-blacksoft blackoff-black
π₯ Red Spectrum
ginger redauburncopperfiery redburgundy
Pink Shades
pastel pink, hot pink, magenta, rose goldPurple Shades
lavender, violet, plum, deep purpleBlue Shades
sky blue, electric blue, navy, tealGreen Shades
mint, emerald, forest green, limeπ Multi-Color Techniques
ombre hair gradientbalayage highlightsrainbow hairsplit dye two-tonepeek-a-boo colorcolor melt gradientoil slick iridescent
π© Women's Styles
elegant updo bunFrench braidfishtail braidhigh ponytailhalf-up half-downloose messy bunsleek low bun
π¨ Men's Styles
slicked back undercuttextured quifffade with pompadourman bunside part classicmessy textured cropbuzz fade
β¨ Trendy Styles
curtain bangswolf cut layeredshaggy mulletbutterfly layershime cutblunt bob with bangsoctopus haircut
Healthy Hair
shiny lustroussilky smooththick voluminousbouncy healthyglossy reflective
Stylized Effects
windswept flowingwet look slickmessy bedheadperfectly styledeffortlessly tousled
Elegant Portrait
portrait of a woman with [length] [texture] [color] hair, styled in [hairstyle],
[quality descriptors], individual hair strands visible, studio lighting,
high fashion photography, professional beauty shot
Dynamic Shot
action portrait with [color] [texture] hair in motion, windswept flowing hair,
dynamic movement, hair strands catching light, dramatic lighting,
cinematic photography style
Fantasy Character
fantasy portrait with [fantasy color] [length] hair, [texture] with magical glow,
ethereal lighting, hair flowing in supernatural wind, iridescent highlights,
detailed strand rendering, fantasy art style
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Best Practices
β Specify both color and textureβ Include length descriptorsβ Add quality keywords for realismβ Describe the styling (up, down, braided)β Mention lighting interaction with hairβ Use "individual hair strands" for detail
β Common Mistakes
β Using only color without textureβ Conflicting descriptors (short long)β Forgetting era-appropriate stylesβ Over-describing causing confusionβ Ignoring hair movement in action shotsβ Unrealistic color on realistic portraits
Hair Prompt Cheat Sheet
Length
buzz, cropped, shortshoulder-length, mediumlong, waist-length
Texture
straight, sleek, silkywavy, tousled, flowingcurly, coily, kinky
Style
updo, bun, ponytailbraided, twistedloose, flowing, down
Quality
shiny, lustrous, glossythick, voluminousdetailed strands
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