Look Checker guide
Hair and hairline check: estimate visible hair coverage
Check a photo-based estimate of visible hair coverage, crown coverage, and front hairline position. Learn what a single image can—and cannot—show.
A clearer hairline check starts with a better photo—and knowing what one image can’t tell you.Read the full guideWhat this hair check measures
The Hair & Hairline Check estimates how much hair is visibly detected around the head and crown, then traces a front hairline when the photo provides a clear enough signal. For the length label, hair is considered long when it visibly extends below the estimated ear line; otherwise, it is considered short. The outline on the photo is an estimate from image segmentation, not a measured clinical hairline.
Coverage is the share of pixels classified as hair inside estimated head regions. It is not a count of individual strands or a clinical measurement of hair density. Dark backgrounds, shadows, hats, tied hair, and similar hair and skin tones can affect the estimate.
How to take a clearer hairline photo
Use a sharp, evenly lit photo with your forehead and hairline visible. Face the camera at eye level, keep your head straight, and avoid hats, filters, strong shadows, and hair covering the front hairline. For a fair comparison over time, use similar lighting, camera distance, and hairstyle.
- Keep your full head and forehead inside the frame.
- Use soft, even light and a plain background if possible.
- Wear hair as you normally do, but keep the front hairline visible.
Read hair quantity and hairline estimates carefully
A front-facing portrait cannot show the back or full crown, and a single image cannot establish whether hair is thinning or why. Camera angle, contrast, styling, and segmentation errors can all change the percentages. The estimate is for visual reference only.
If you are concerned about ongoing shedding or changes in hair coverage, compare consistent photos and speak with a qualified healthcare professional. Optional haircut ideas on this page are separate styling suggestions, not conclusions from the hair check.
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