Coifly
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See Yourself With Bangs Before Cutting
Short answer: use a try-on app that edits your own photo so you can see how fringe sits on your face shape before committing. This guide uses Coifly, the app we make.
Step by step (about 3 minutes)
- Install CoiflyDownload Coifly: Hairstyle Try On from the App Store (iOS 15.0 or later).
- Use a photo that shows your foreheadPull your hair back or use a photo with your hairline clear, front-facing and evenly lit, so the bangs have room to appear.
- Open Bangs & FringePick curtain bangs, blunt fringe, side-swept bangs, wispy bangs, baby bangs or curly fringe.
- Check against your face shapeThe quiz asks your face shape and the catalog can be filtered to what suits it. Treat this as a starting point, not a rule.
- Generate and compareConfirm the Send to AI consent, wait for the result and drag the before/after slider.
- Try a variationUse the Custom tab to describe your own version in words (for example a length or a part) or upload a reference photo.
- Save and shareSave the image and make a stylist card with the name of the cut to take to your hairdresser.
Free to download. Generating try-ons needs the 3-day free trial or a subscription.
Coifly vs other hairstyle try-on apps
Honest summary: Coifly is a photo-based AI app. It is not a live AR mirror, its catalog is smaller than the biggest apps, and it is not free after the trial. Here is how it compares.
| App | Price | What it does | Where it is better or worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coifly | Free download. Weekly $6.99 with a 3-day free trial, or $39.99/year. Trial includes 6 try-ons; weekly plan 40 try-ons a week, yearly 30 a month. | AI-generated image from a photo you take or upload. 97 catalog looks (35 colors), a Custom tab (describe a look or use a reference photo), before/after slider, stylist card. | No live camera preview, a smaller catalog than the big apps, needs internet, and no try-ons outside the trial or a subscription. |
| YouCam Makeup | Free with in-app purchases. US store listing: Premium monthly $5.99-$9.99, yearly $31.99-$39.99 (varies). | 250+ preset hairstyles, hair color changer, live AR camera, plus full makeup and retouching. | Better if you want live AR, makeup or a big preset library. Hairstyles are one feature among 70+, so the app is broader and busier. |
| FaceApp | Free with in-app purchases. US store listing: Pro options from $10 to $100 depending on plan. | Hair color, hairstyle and volume tools inside a general face editor; 60+ free filters. | Better as an all-round face and photo editor. Hair is one tool among many, and the free version is limited. |
| Snapchat lenses | Free. | Live AR lenses, including hair color lenses with root and ends options and some haircut lenses. | Free and live, which Coifly is not. Lens quality varies by lens. |
| Hayo AI | Free to download. US store listing: weekly $5.99, weekly hairstyles plan $7.99, yearly $99.99. | Live camera preview or photo upload, hairstyles and many hair colors. | Live camera preview is a plus over Coifly. Some reviewers report free-use limits. |
| Generic "AI Hairstyle Try On" apps (for example Hairstyle AI) | Varies. One listing shows weekly $3.99 or yearly $29.99, with 33 free styles and 750+ with paid packs. | Large style packs, photo-based AI. | Cheaper and bigger catalogs exist. Quality and trust vary between near-identical apps, so read recent reviews. |
Competitor details are from public US App Store listings and web pages checked on 2026-10-11 and may have changed: YouCam Makeup, FaceApp, Hayo AI, Hairstyle AI, Snap hair color lens. Prices vary by country; check the store before you buy. Coifly facts are from the app itself (version 2.2).
When another app may suit you better
For a live mirror-style preview, YouCam Makeup, Hayo AI or a Snapchat lens may feel faster. Coifly suits you if you want a realistic still image to compare and bring to a salon.
Frequently asked questions
How can I see how bangs look on me before I cut?
Use a photo-based try-on app. In Coifly, pick one of the six bang styles and it generates your own photo with that fringe, with a slider to compare with your original.
Which bangs does Coifly have?
Curtain bangs, blunt fringe, side-swept bangs, wispy bangs, baby bangs and curly fringe, in the Bangs & Fringe row. The Custom tab lets you describe other variations.
Can I try curtain bangs on straight or curly hair?
The result is AI-generated from your photo, so it shows its best guess for your hair. Curly fringe is a separate look. Always discuss texture with your hairdresser, since real hair behaves differently.
Will bangs suit my face shape?
Coifly asks about your face shape in the quiz and can highlight cuts for it, but the most reliable test is seeing the result on your own face and getting a stylist's opinion.
Is there a free way to try bangs?
Snapchat has free AR lenses for hair, but whether one offers fringe varies. Coifly is free to download but generating needs the 3-day free trial or a subscription.
Can I use a photo of bangs I saved on Pinterest?
Yes. Use the From photo option in the Custom tab and upload the reference picture.
Is it accurate?
It is a preview from an AI model, not a measurement. Hairline, cowlicks and density can differ in real life.
Does it work offline?
No, it needs internet.
What does it cost?
Weekly $6.99 with a 3-day free trial, or $39.99 a year on the US App Store. Prices vary by country.