# HairLens: AI Hair Try-On

Canonical: https://sakura5.app/hairlens/  
Updated: 2026-11-08  
Publisher: Sakura5 (https://sakura5.app) · support@sakura5.app

> **Quick answer:** HairLens is an AI hair try-on app that previews new hairstyles and hair colors on your own photo and gives personalized hair and skin advice. It's made for anyone considering a new cut or color who wants to see it before the salon, on iPhone. HairLens is free to download; HairLens Pro, an auto-renewable subscription (weekly, monthly or yearly), unlocks unlimited AI try-ons, and the weekly plan starts with a 3-day free trial.

See new hairstyles and colors on yourself from a single photo, and get personalized AI advice for your hair and skin.

## Facts

- Made by: Sakura5
- Platforms: iPhone (iOS)
- Status: available on the App Store
- Pricing: HairLens is free to download; HairLens Pro, an auto-renewable subscription (weekly, monthly or yearly), unlocks unlimited AI try-ons, and the weekly plan starts with a 3-day free trial.
- App Store: https://sakura5.app/go/hairlens?from=/hairlens/
- Privacy: https://sakura5.app/hairlens/privacy · Terms: https://sakura5.app/hairlens/terms · Support: https://sakura5.app/hairlens/support

## What it does

- **Virtual try-on** — Preview new hairstyles on your own photo before you commit at the salon.
- **Colors & styles** — Explore cuts and colors to find the look that's really you.
- **AI hair & skin advice** — Get personalized tips for your hair type and skin — right in the app.
- **Your photos stay yours** — Photos are processed to create your result, then discarded. Never sold.

## How it works

1. **Snap a photo** — Use a selfie or pick one from your library.
2. **Try styles** — Swap hairstyles and colors instantly.
3. **Book with confidence** — Walk into the salon knowing exactly what you want.

## Privacy

- Photos you choose — processed to generate your try-on and advice, then discarded. Not stored, not sold, not used for tracking.
- Purchase status — to unlock and restore your subscription.

## FAQ

**How does HairLens work?**

Take a selfie or pick a photo from your library, then swap hairstyles and colors on it. HairLens also gives AI tips for your hair type and skin.

**What happens to my photos?**

Photos you choose are processed to create your try-on and advice, then discarded. They are not stored, sold or used for tracking.

**How much does HairLens cost?**

The app is free to download. HairLens Pro unlocks unlimited AI try-ons and is sold weekly, monthly or yearly; the weekly plan starts with a 3-day free trial. The App Store shows the current price before you confirm.

**Which devices does HairLens run on?**

HairLens is an iPhone app.

**Who makes HairLens?**

HairLens is made by Sakura5, an independent app studio that builds focused, privacy-first apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Support: support@sakura5.app.

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