# Hair Color Changer: Try On — readable website library Official website: https://localhaircolor.com/ Content snapshot: October 24, 2026. Product facts and comparisons retain their own source dates. This mirrors canonical visible HTML, not an independent benchmark. ## Hair Color Try-On for iPhone & iPad | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/ See a new hair color on your own photo or video before you commit. Try blonde, copper, silver, or any shade on iPhone and iPad, with no upload. hair color try-on for iPhone & iPad # Try on a new hair color before you commit. See honey blonde, copper, cherry cola, silver, or any shade you like on your own photo or video, before you book the appointment or open the box dye. Your photos stay on your phone. [Get it on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [See how it works](https://localhaircolor.com/#consultation) Free to download, with a free preview on your own photo before you pay. For iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 or later. before after natural → honey blonde Same photo, same light. Only the hair color changes. drag the tag try another: ## A big change deserves a little rehearsal. A new color can mean a pricey appointment, months of growing it out, or another round of dye. Seeing it on yourself first is a much gentler way to decide. ### Skip the color regret Try the bold idea and the safe idea side by side on the same photo. Keep the one that makes you smile. ### Show your colorist you, not a stranger Inspiration photos show someone else’s hair, face, and lighting. Save a preview on you and bring it to your consultation. ### Your selfies stay yours No account and no upload. Your photo or video is edited right on your iPhone or iPad. ## How it works four unhurried steps, no appointment needed 1 ### Choose a photo or video Apple’s picker hands the app just the one you choose, not your whole library. 2 ### Let it find your hair A model built into the app outlines your hair right on the device. Nothing is sent away to be processed. 3 ### Try shades side by side Flip through shades, turn the intensity up or down, and tap Natural to see your original again. 4 ### Tidy up, then save a copy Brush in missed strands, then save a new photo or video. Your original stays exactly as it was. ## Pull a swatch. Then pull another. Sixteen shades to start, from quiet naturals to “why not?” brights. If none is quite right, open Apple’s color picker and choose your own. Natural Honey Blonde, Teddy Bronde, Platinum, Chocolate, Espresso, and Jet Black. Trending Copper, Auburn, Cherry Cola, Burgundy, Silver, and Rose Gold. Bold Pink, Blue, Purple, and Green for the braver days. Intensity Keep more of your own color showing through, or go all the way. Platinum Honey blonde Espresso Copper Cherry cola Silver Rose gold Pink Blue your own Swatches drawn for illustration. In the app, each shade is shown on your own photo. paint over missed flyaways wipe color off your sweater or the wall small brush for the hairline, large for the rest changed your mind? Reset to Automatic ## Missed a strand? Paint it in. The app finds your hair automatically, which is a good start. But flyaways, hats, bright backlight, and busy backgrounds can trip up any automatic tool. So on photos you get two brushes. Add Hair colors what was missed. Remove Hair protects skin, clothes, and background. Pick from three brush sizes, undo a stroke, or go back to the automatic selection whenever you like. [See everything the app can do](https://localhaircolor.com/features/) see it move with you new: video ## Try it on a video, too. Photos are great for close-ups. A short clip shows how a color looks as you move, turn, and catch the light. Same shades, same privacy Pick a clip, choose a color and intensity, and it’s processed on your device. Quick or Quality saves Quick is faster with smaller files; Quality refines the hair in every saved frame. Original audio comes along. [How to change hair color in a video](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/change-hair-color-video-iphone/) ## Which photo should you use? The preview can only work with what your photo shows. Here’s what helps, and what makes the job harder. plain wall, soft light, one person, all the hair in frame ### Good photo Soft, even light, like a window or open shade Head and shoulders, with all your hair in frame A background lighter or darker than your hair Just you in the picture Sharp and unfiltered, not a screenshot ### Tricky photo Strong backlight or a harsh flash Dark hair against a dark wall or jacket Group shots or far-away, full-length photos Motion blur, portrait-mode blur, or beauty filters Hats, or very fine see-through flyaways Tricky doesn’t mean impossible. You’ll just do a little more brushing. [Read the photo guide](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/) ## Your photos stay with you. You shouldn’t have to hand a selfie to a stranger’s server just to try a color. Here’s exactly what happens where. [Read the privacy policy](https://localhaircolor.com/privacy/) On your iPhone or iPad. Choosing the photo or video, finding your hair, previews, your corrections, and saving. No photo server. There’s no photo-processing server, no account, no ads, and no ad tracking. Nothing kept. The app doesn’t keep your photos, videos, hair selections, or an editing history. Saving makes a new copy without your location, filename, or camera serial. Needs a connection. Buying or restoring access goes through Apple’s StoreKit, which may need the internet. A little reporting. The app uses RevenueCat for purchase reporting and limited onboarding analytics. Your photos, videos, colors, and edits are never sent. ## A picture, not a promise The preview is here to help you decide between directions. It shows a color on your photo; it can’t tell you what dye will actually do. Your real result depends on your starting color, past treatments, the condition of your hair, lighting, the products you use, and technique. So bring the saved preview to your colorist, or follow the product instructions and do a strand test before you commit. then enjoy the new color ## Try it first. Then pick how to pay. Setup shows you a shade on your own photo before you spend a thing. When you’re ready for the full editor, choose weekly or lifetime access. ### Weekly access auto-renewing subscription Every feature while your subscription is active. Handy for a one-off decision; cancel anytime in your Apple account settings. Price See price in app ### Lifetime access one-time purchase The same features, paid for once. Nothing renews, and you can restore it on your other devices with the same Apple account. Price See price in app Apple shows the current price for your country, and any renewal terms, before you buy. Both options unlock photos and videos, every shade, intensity, the refine brushes, and saving. [More about access and restoring](https://localhaircolor.com/pricing/) [Browse all guides](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/) ## Go on, see it on you. One photo, a few shades, and a much clearer idea of what you actually want. [Get it on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) ## Compare a shade on your own photo before changing your hair Use one clear photo and keep the lighting, crop, and intensity similar while you compare shades. An on-screen preview is a way to discuss a look; it does not predict what dye will do to your starting color. [Compare copper, auburn, and cherry cola](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/copper-auburn-cherry-cola/) . [Preview gray and silver hair](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/preview-gray-hair/) . [Prepare a useful reference for your colorist](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/what-to-show-your-colorist/) . --- ## Guides, examples, and app facts | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/explore/ Search every Local Hair Color guide and see verified app facts: features, limits, privacy, devices, and how weekly or lifetime access works. guides & app facts # Everything about Hair Color Changer: Try On, in one place. A private iPhone and iPad app for trying hair colors on your own photos and videos, with on-device hair selection, curated or custom shades, manual correction for photos, and export. ## Find an answer or a useful example Search this website 21 pages available. Clear the search to browse all pages. [Hair color comparisons to try on your photo | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/getting-started/) Three practical hair color comparisons to try on your own photo: copper vs brunette, cleaning up curls and flyaways, and testing a bold shade gently. [Hair Color Try-On for iPhone & iPad | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/) See a new hair color on your own photo or video before you commit. Try blonde, copper, silver, or any shade on iPhone and iPad, with no upload. [Best Photo for a Hair Color Try-On | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/) How to choose a photo for a hair color preview: the light, framing, and background that make a try-on easy to judge, what to skip, and when to use two photos. [Change Hair Color in a Photo on iPhone | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/recolor-hair-on-iphone/) How to change hair color in a photo on iPhone for fun, a post, or a mood board: pick a shade, set the intensity, fix the edges, and save a clean new copy. [Change Hair Color in a Video on iPhone | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/change-hair-color-video-iphone/) How to change hair color in a video on iPhone: choose a clip that works, pick a shade and intensity, save with Quick or Quality, and check the moving result. [Compare Hair Colors on Your Own Photo | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/preview-hair-colors/) A simple five-round way to compare hair colors on your own photo: preview broad families, pick finalists, set the intensity, check a second photo, and decide. [Copper Hair Try-On: Auburn or Cherry Cola? | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/copper-auburn-cherry-cola/) Do a copper hair try on with your own photo, then compare copper vs auburn vs cherry cola in warm light and daylight before you book a salon or buy dye. [Features: Photo & Video Hair Color Try-On | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/features/) Everything the app does: on-device hair detection, 16 shades plus custom color, intensity, brush corrections, video recoloring, and clean saved copies. [Hair Color App Without Uploading Your Photo | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/private-hair-color-app/) Looking for a hair color app without uploading your photo? A simple checklist for any app, and exactly how Local Hair Color handles your selfies and videos. [Hair Color Guides: Try Before You Dye | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/) Friendly guides for deciding on a new hair color: what to show your colorist, going gray or blonde, copper and bold shades, and trying colors on your photo. [Hair Color Try-On FAQ | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/faq/) Plain answers about trying hair color on your photo or video: accuracy, privacy, gray and blonde previews, video, iPad, and weekly or lifetime access. [How to Choose the Best Hair Color Try-On App | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-hair-color-try-on-app/) Looking for the best hair color try on app for iPhone? Use this fair checklist: your own photo, real texture, hand fixes, privacy, clear pricing, and export. [How to Try On Hair Color on iPhone | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/hair-color-try-on-iphone/) A friendly, step-by-step way to try on hair color using your own photo on iPhone or iPad: pick the photo, compare shades, fix the edges, and save a copy. [Pricing: Weekly or Lifetime Access | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/pricing/) Download free and see a shade on your own photo before you pay. Weekly or lifetime access unlocks the full photo and video editor. Prices shown in the app. [See Yourself With Gray Hair First | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/preview-gray-hair/) Wondering what you would look like with gray hair? Preview going gray on your own photo before you stop dyeing, with Silver, Platinum, and custom tones. [Support | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/support/) Help with Hair Color Changer: Try On for iPhone and iPad: clearer previews, fixing the hair selection, video, saving, restoring purchases, and contact. [Thinking of Going Blonde? Preview It First | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/should-i-go-blonde/) Wondering, should I go blonde? Try blonde hair on your own photo first: compare honey, bronde, and platinum, judge warm or cool, and plan upkeep honestly. [Try Pink, Blue, or Purple Hair on Your Photo | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/try-pink-blue-purple-hair/) Want to try pink hair on your photo? Preview pink, blue, purple, green, or rose gold on your own picture, from pastel to vivid, before you lighten or dye. [What to Show Your Colorist (Bring a Preview) | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/what-to-show-your-colorist/) What to tell your colorist and what to bring to a hair color consultation: previews on your own photo, simple words for the change, and your hair history. [Why Box Dye Rarely Matches the Box | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/why-box-dye-looks-different/) Why does box dye look different than the box? Your starting color, past dye, hair condition, and lighting all play a part. Here is how to choose more wisely. [Privacy Policy | Local Hair Color](https://localhaircolor.com/privacy/) How the Local Hair Color iPhone and iPad app handles photos, videos, purchases, onboarding analytics, exports, support email, and optional website analytics. ## App facts Also known as Local Hair Color, Local Hair Color: Try-On. ### Good fit for People planning a hair color change who want to see it on themselves first People who want a preview to show their colorist before an appointment People previewing silver or gray before growing out dye People who want to correct the selected hair and keep photos and videos on device ### Features On-device hair selection and recoloring for photos and videos 16 curated shades plus any custom color, with intensity control Add Hair and Remove Hair brushes, undo, and Reset to Automatic for photos Export as a new photo or MP4 video with location and unrelated metadata removed; the original is never overwritten ### Not designed for Guaranteed prediction of a salon or chemical dye result Recommending a shade for your skin tone or face shape Highlights, balayage, or multi-tone color placement Changing hairstyles, reshaping faces, or fully automatic perfect masking ### Price and access Free download, with a free preview of a shade on your own photo during setup. Full photo and video editing, refinement, and export require weekly auto-renewing access or a one-time lifetime purchase. Existing yearly subscriptions can still be restored. Current localized prices and renewal terms appear in the app before purchase. ### Devices iPhone and iPad; requires iOS or iPadOS 17.0 or later. The App Store also lists compatibility with Apple silicon Macs (macOS 14 or later) and Apple Vision Pro. ### Privacy Photo and video editing stays on device. No account, ads, or advertising tracking. RevenueCat receives purchase information and limited onboarding analytics, never photos, videos, or editing activity. See https://localhaircolor.com/privacy/. ### Availability Available in the U.S. App Store U.S. App Store details checked 2026-09-25. Version 1.0.7. Prices and availability can change. [View on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [Download these facts as JSON](https://localhaircolor.com/webmcp-app.json) --- ## Hair Color Try-On FAQ | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/faq/ Plain answers about trying hair color on your photo or video: accuracy, privacy, gray and blonde previews, video, iPad, and weekly or lifetime access. questions people usually ask # Good questions, plain answers. What the app does, what stays on your device, and where a preview has limits. For troubleshooting, visit [Support](https://localhaircolor.com/support/) . ## The preview Is a hair color try-on accurate? It accurately shows a color direction on your own photo, with your hair’s texture and lighting kept in place. It can’t predict what dye will do on your hair. That depends on your starting color, past color and treatments, hair condition, the products you use, and technique. Will my hair really look like the preview? Think of the preview as a way to decide what you like, not a promise. Bring your favorite previews to a colorist, or follow the product instructions and do a strand test, to find out what’s realistic for your hair. Which colors can I try? Sixteen curated shades. Natural: Honey Blonde, Teddy Bronde, Platinum, Chocolate, Espresso, and Jet Black. Trending: Copper, Auburn, Cherry Cola, Burgundy, Silver, and Rose Gold. Bold: Pink, Blue, Purple, and Green. You can also choose any custom color with Apple’s color picker. Can I see what I’d look like with gray or silver hair? Yes. Try Silver or Platinum, or pick a custom gray, and adjust the intensity. It can’t show your own natural gray pattern, but it’s a gentle way to see whether you like the idea. See [previewing gray hair](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/preview-gray-hair/) . Can it do highlights, balayage, or ombré? No. The app colors your selected hair in one shade. It’s great for comparing overall directions, but it doesn’t place highlights or blends. Will it tell me which color suits my skin tone? No. The app doesn’t analyze your face or recommend shades. It lets you see the options on you, so you can decide what you love. Does it change my hairstyle or face? No. Only the color of your hair changes. Your haircut, face, and everything else in the photo stay exactly as they were. ## Privacy Does the app upload my photo? No. Choosing the photo or video, finding your hair, color previews, corrections, and saving all happen on your iPhone or iPad. The app has no photo-processing server and no account. Does the app collect any data? The app uses RevenueCat for purchase reporting and limited onboarding analytics, such as which setup pages were reached. Your photos, videos, colors, and edits are never sent. There are no ads and no ad tracking. Purchases and restores go through Apple’s StoreKit. The [privacy policy](https://localhaircolor.com/privacy/) has the details. Does the app keep my photos? No. It doesn’t keep source photos, videos, hair selections, thumbnails, or an editing history. It only writes a new image or video to Photos when you choose to save. What does saving remove from the copy? GPS location, the original filename, the camera serial, and other unrelated metadata. Your original is never overwritten. The picture itself can still show your face or surroundings, so look it over before sharing. Does this website see my photos? No. This website doesn’t accept uploads. It offers optional Google Analytics only if you allow it, and you can change that anytime with Analytics settings in the footer. ## Editing How do I compare with my original photo? Tap Natural in the shade row to see your original, then tap your shade again. Pinch to zoom in on your hairline and ends. Can I fix the hair selection? Yes, on photos. Open Refine Selection and use Add Hair or Remove Hair with a small, medium, or large brush. Undo single strokes, or tap Reset to Automatic to start over. What makes automatic selection harder? Very fine flyaways, see-through ends, hats, strong backlight, low contrast between hair and background, far-away subjects, and several people in the photo. Our [photo guide](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/) shows what helps. What does intensity do? It sets how strongly the new color shows. Lower settings let more of your own color come through, like a softer change; higher settings make the new direction obvious. ## Video Can I change my hair color in a video? Yes. After unlocking access, choose a video, pick a shade and intensity, and save a new copy. It’s processed on your device. Read [how to change hair color in a video](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/change-hair-color-video-iphone/) . What’s the difference between Quick and Quality? Quick saves faster and makes smaller files. Quality refines the hair in every saved frame and takes longer. Both keep the original audio and leave your original video untouched. Can I use the brushes on a video? No, the Add Hair and Remove Hair brushes are for photos. For video, an evenly lit clip with less fast motion gives the most consistent result. ## Buying and restoring Can I try it before paying? Yes. The app is free to download, and setup shows you a shade on your own photo before you choose weekly or lifetime access. What’s the difference between weekly and lifetime? Only how you pay. Weekly renews until you cancel; lifetime is a one-time purchase. Both unlock the full editor. The app shows your current price before you confirm. See [pricing](https://localhaircolor.com/pricing/) . How do I restore a purchase on a new device? Sign in with the same Apple account, open the app, and tap Restore Purchases on the access screen. Existing yearly subscriptions restore the same way. Restoring may need an internet connection. How do I cancel? In Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions, and choose Hair Color Changer: Try On. Apple handles all renewals and cancellations. ## Devices Which devices are supported? iPhone and iPad with iOS or iPadOS 17 or later. iPhone uses portrait orientation; iPad works in any orientation. The App Store also lists the app as compatible with Apple silicon Macs and Apple Vision Pro. Is there an Android version or a website version? Not right now. The app is available on the App Store for Apple devices. ## Still wondering about something? Support covers photo choice, refining, restoring purchases, and known limits. [Open Support](https://localhaircolor.com/support/) --- ## Features: Photo & Video Hair Color Try-On | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/features/ Everything the app does: on-device hair detection, 16 shades plus custom color, intensity, brush corrections, video recoloring, and clean saved copies. what’s in the kit # A small kit for a big decision. Choose a photo or video, try a color, fix any edges, compare with your original, and save a copy. That’s the whole app, and every step happens on your iPhone or iPad. found once, reused for every shade ## It finds your hair once, then lets you play. A model that ships inside the app outlines your hair on the device. That outline is reused as you switch shades and move the intensity slider, so trying another color is instant instead of starting over. One photo or video at a time Apple’s picker gives the app only the item you choose, not your library. Texture and shine stay put The color follows your hair’s own highlights and shadows, so it still looks like your hair. Change your mind freely Swap the photo or leave the editor whenever you like. Nothing is saved behind your back. grid, spectrum, or sliders ## Sixteen shades, and any color you can imagine. Start with a curated shade for a quick comparison. Open Custom when you already have a color in mind, like the one on a box or in a photo you saved. Honey Blonde Teddy Bronde Platinum Chocolate Espresso Jet Black Copper Auburn Cherry Cola Burgundy Silver Rose Gold Pink Blue Purple Green Custom color Apple’s own color controls, with grid, spectrum, and slider views. Intensity Let more of your natural color show through for a subtle change, or make the new direction obvious. tap Natural to see your original ## Your original, one tap away. Tap Natural in the shade row to flip back to your original, then tap your new shade again. The crop, pose, expression, and light never change, so the only thing you’re judging is the color. Zoom in on the details Pinch to check your hairline and ends; double-tap to reset. A gentle reality check If the new shade looks flat or overpowering next to your original, lower the intensity or try a neighbor. paint over missed flyaways ## Brushes for the tricky bits. Automatic doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it. On photos, Refine Selection keeps your corrections separate from the automatic result, so experimenting is safe. Add Hair Bring in strands and sections that should get the color. Remove Hair Protect skin, clothing, accessories, and background. Small, medium, large A small brush around the hairline, a large one for broad sections. Undo, or Reset to Automatic Step back one stroke, or clear every correction and start from the automatic result. see it move with you ## Video, too. Choose a short clip to see how a color looks as you move and catch the light. The same shades and intensity work on video, and the clip is processed on your device. Quick or Quality Quick saves faster with smaller files. Quality refines the hair in every saved frame and takes longer. Original audio included Your saved clip keeps its sound. The original video is never changed. Good to know Brush corrections are for photos. For video, an evenly lit clip with less fast motion works best. [How to change hair color in a video](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/change-hair-color-video-iphone/) ## Saved as a fresh copy, tidied up. When a preview is worth keeping, the app writes a new photo or MP4 video. It never overwrites your original. Details left behind Location, original filename, camera serial, and other unrelated details are removed from the copy. Narrow Photos access You pick through Apple’s picker. The app asks to add to Photos only when you save. No editing archive Source photos, videos, hair selections, thumbnails, and editor history aren’t kept. No account, no photo server Selection, color, corrections, and saving all run on the device. [What on-device editing really means](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/private-hair-color-app/) ## Made for iPhone and iPad The editor adapts to the bigger iPad screen in any orientation, which is lovely for checking edges up close. You’ll need iOS or iPadOS 17 or later. The App Store also lists the app as compatible with Apple silicon Macs and Apple Vision Pro. ## Before you start A clear, evenly lit photo with your hair fully in frame gives the preview its best chance. Backlight, flyaways, hats, see-through ends, several people, and low contrast all mean a bit more brushing. And remember, the preview is a visual plan, not a dye prediction. It colors your selected hair in one shade (it doesn’t place highlights or balayage), and real results depend on your starting color, hair history and condition, lighting, products, and technique. [How to pick a good photo](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/) ## See your next color on you. Free to download, with a free preview on your own photo before you choose weekly or lifetime access. [Get it on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [See access options](https://localhaircolor.com/pricing/) --- ## Hair color comparisons to try on your photo | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/getting-started/ Three practical hair color comparisons to try on your own photo: copper vs brunette, cleaning up curls and flyaways, and testing a bold shade gently. practical examples # Hair color comparisons to try on your photo A good hair-color preview starts with a photo in even light. Use the same picture for each comparison so changes in lighting or pose do not distract from the color. Local Hair Color is a visual planning tool; a salon result also depends on your starting color, hair condition, products, and technique. ## Compare copper and brunette before an appointment Choose a clear photo with the full outline of your hair visible. Preview Copper, then a brunette shade such as Chocolate, on the same image. Keep the intensity similar and tap Natural to compare each with the original. Save the versions you want to discuss with your colorist; describe them as color directions rather than exact dye formulas. [](https://localhaircolor.com/assets/refine-mask.webp) The Refine Selection screen with Add Hair and Remove Hair brushes. Check the hairline and flyaways before comparing colors. [Open full-size image](https://localhaircolor.com/assets/refine-mask.webp) . ## Clean up a preview around curls or flyaways Pinch to zoom and inspect the selected hair at the edges, especially where it meets skin, clothing, and the background. Open Refine Selection and use Add Hair and Remove Hair to correct the selection before comparing shades. A color preview can look convincing at a small size while still having obvious edge errors when enlarged. ## Test a bold color without losing sight of the original Try a vivid preset such as Pink or Blue, or choose a custom color, then lower the intensity to explore a subtler version. Tap Natural to compare it with your original before saving. Use a well-lit photo rather than one with a strong colored filter. ## Before you rely on the result Check the hairline, eyebrows, skin, and background before saving. Refine Selection brushes apply to photos. A preview does not predict lightening requirements or the exact result of real dye. ## Access and device requirements Free download, with a free preview of a shade on your own photo during setup. Full photo and video editing, refinement, and export require weekly auto-renewing access or a one-time lifetime purchase. Existing yearly subscriptions can still be restored. Current localized prices and renewal terms appear in the app before purchase. iPhone and iPad; requires iOS or iPadOS 17.0 or later. The App Store also lists compatibility with Apple silicon Macs (macOS 14 or later) and Apple Vision Pro. [View on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [Browse the full guide library and app facts](https://localhaircolor.com/explore/) --- ## Hair Color Guides: Try Before You Dye | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/guides/ Friendly guides for deciding on a new hair color: what to show your colorist, going gray or blonde, copper and bold shades, and trying colors on your photo. the handout drawer # Guides for your next color. Honest, unhurried help for deciding on a new hair color, from the first “what if?” to the chair at your colorist’s. Plus how to get the most from the app. ## Deciding on a color Big change or small tweak, these help you think it through and walk into your appointment with a clear idea. [before your appointment What to tell your colorist, and what to bring to a hair color consultation What to tell your colorist and what to bring to a hair color consultation: previews on your own photo, simple words for the change, and your hair history. 6 minute read](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/what-to-show-your-colorist/) [thinking about gray What would I look like with gray hair? See it on your own photo first Wondering what you would look like with gray hair? Preview going gray on your own photo before you stop dyeing, with Silver, Platinum, and custom tones. 5 minute read](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/preview-gray-hair/) [the blonde question Should I go blonde? Try blonde hair on your own photo first Wondering, should I go blonde? Try blonde hair on your own photo first: compare honey, bronde, and platinum, judge warm or cool, and plan upkeep honestly. 5 minute read](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/should-i-go-blonde/) [before the box Why does box dye look different than the box? Why does box dye look different than the box? Your starting color, past dye, hair condition, and lighting all play a part. Here is how to choose more wisely. 5 minute read](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/why-box-dye-looks-different/) ## Shade ideas Compare families side by side on your own photo before you fall for one. [warm shades, compared Copper, auburn, or cherry cola? Try each one on your photo first Do a copper hair try on with your own photo, then compare copper vs auburn vs cherry cola in warm light and daylight before you book a salon or buy dye. 6 minute read](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/copper-auburn-cherry-cola/) [just for fun Try pink, blue, or purple hair on your own photo first Want to try pink hair on your photo? Preview pink, blue, purple, green, or rose gold on your own picture, from pastel to vivid, before you lighten or dye. 5 minute read](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/try-pink-blue-purple-hair/) [narrow it down How to compare hair colors on your own photo A simple five-round way to compare hair colors on your own photo: preview broad families, pick finalists, set the intensity, check a second photo, and decide. 6 minute read](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/preview-hair-colors/) ## Using the app Step-by-step help for photos, video, and getting a cleaner preview. [the complete guide How to try on hair color from a photo on iPhone A friendly, step-by-step way to try on hair color using your own photo on iPhone or iPad: pick the photo, compare shades, fix the edges, and save a copy. 7 minute read](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/hair-color-try-on-iphone/) [start here How to choose the best photo for a hair color try-on How to choose a photo for a hair color preview: the light, framing, and background that make a try-on easy to judge, what to skip, and when to use two photos. 6 minute read](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/) [photo editing How to change hair color in a photo on iPhone How to change hair color in a photo on iPhone for fun, a post, or a mood board: pick a shade, set the intensity, fix the edges, and save a clean new copy. 6 minute read](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/recolor-hair-on-iphone/) [now in motion How to change hair color in a video on iPhone How to change hair color in a video on iPhone: choose a clip that works, pick a shade and intensity, save with Quick or Quality, and check the moving result. 6 minute read](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/change-hair-color-video-iphone/) ## Privacy and choosing an app What to check before you hand any app a selfie. [your photos, your call Is it safe to upload a selfie to a hair color app? What to check first Looking for a hair color app without uploading your photo? A simple checklist for any app, and exactly how Local Hair Color handles your selfies and videos. 5 minute read](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/private-hair-color-app/) [a fair checklist How to choose the best hair color try-on app for iPhone Looking for the best hair color try on app for iPhone? Use this fair checklist: your own photo, real texture, hand fixes, privacy, clear pricing, and export. 6 minute read](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-hair-color-try-on-app/) ## A note on every guide A preview on your photo is a way to decide what you like. It isn’t a dye prediction. Your real result depends on your starting color, hair history and condition, lighting, products, and technique, so follow the product instructions, do a strand test, and lean on a colorist for big changes. happy experimenting --- ## Change Hair Color in a Video on iPhone | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/guides/change-hair-color-video-iphone/ Edit hair color in a video on iPhone or iPad: choose a clip, compare shades, and export MP4. See Quick vs Quality, photo-only brushes, and paid access. now in motion 6 minute read Published September 25, 2026 Updated October 24, 2026 # How to change hair color in a video on iPhone By David Balderston, the app’s developer A photo shows you one moment. A short video shows how a color moves: how it catches the light when you turn your head, how it looks as you walk from shade into sun, how it sits when your hair swings. If you’ve liked a shade on a photo and want a second opinion, a clip is a lovely next step. The short version To edit hair color in a video on iPhone or iPad, use Hair Color Changer: Try On (Local Hair Color). Video editing and export require weekly or lifetime access; the free setup preview is for a photo. After unlocking access, choose a short, evenly lit clip of one person from the main screen, pick a shade, and set the intensity. Choose Quick or Quality under Save quality, then save. You get a new MP4 with the original audio; your original video is unchanged. 1 ## Choose a clip that’s easy to follow In a video, the app has to find your hair again and again as you move. The easier each frame is to read, the steadier the color looks. A good first clip is: Short. A few seconds is plenty to judge a color, and it saves faster. Evenly lit. Daylight from a window or open shade, without a bright light behind you. Just you. One person in the frame, with hair visible and not tucked under a hat. Gently moving. A slow head turn or a few steps works better than spinning, dancing, or shaking your hair out. Contrast helps here just as it does in photos, so a background that differs from your hair color is a plus. The tips in [how to choose the best photo for a hair color try-on](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/) apply to each frame of a clip too. 2 ## Unlock access, then choose a video The app is a free download, and setup shows a shade on your own photo before you pay. Video editing is part of full access, which is either Weekly, an auto-renewing subscription, or Lifetime, a one-time purchase. You can see the price in the app or on the [pricing page](https://localhaircolor.com/pricing/) . If you already have a yearly subscription, you can restore it. Once access is unlocked, choose a video from the main screen. Apple’s picker shares only that clip with the app. There’s no upload and no account. 3 ## Pick a shade and intensity The same sixteen shades are there, from Teddy Bronde and Espresso through Copper and Cherry Cola to Pink and Blue, plus Custom for any color you choose. If you’ve already compared shades on a photo, start with your favorite. If not, try a couple of very different ones first. The intensity slider works just as it does for photos: lower lets more of your own color show, higher makes the change obvious. Tap Natural in the shade row to see the original clip, then tap your shade again to compare. the same shade row, shown here in the photo editor 4 ## Choose Quick or Quality, then save Under Save quality you’ll find two choices: Quick makes smaller files and saves faster. It’s the easy choice for a first look. Quality refines the hair in every saved frame. It takes longer, and it’s worth it when there’s more movement or you want the cleanest result to keep. Saving writes a new MP4 to your library with the original audio kept. Your original video is never overwritten, and the new file leaves out GPS location, the original filename, camera serial, and unrelated details. The app asks for permission to add to Photos only when you save. Very long or very high-resolution clips may be too large to process. If that happens, the app will ask for a shorter or lower-resolution clip. Trimming in the Photos app first is an easy fix. 5 ## Watch the saved clip all the way through Open the new video in Photos and watch it from start to finish, then once more with your eyes on the edges. Look at the hairline, the ends, and anywhere hair crosses your face or shoulders. Pause on the moments you moved most. If the color stays put in those frames, you’re set. ## Quick or Quality: which video export should I choose? Start with a short clip in Quick, then try Quality if the saved hair edges need more attention. Neither setting guarantees a steady selection through difficult motion. Scroll the comparison sideways to read all columns. Video save options in Local Hair Color Choice | Useful for | Tradeoff Quick | A first look at a shade on a short clip | Smaller file and faster saving; inspect the edges in the saved result. Quality | Rechecking a clip whose hair edges look uneven | Refines hair in every saved frame and takes longer; difficult frames can still need a different clip. A photo instead | A still preview with manual edge corrections | Add Hair and Remove Hair brushes are for photos; they do not edit a video frame by frame. Both video options create a new MP4 with the original audio. Neither changes the original. The app requires iOS or iPadOS 17 or later; [check access and restoring purchases](https://localhaircolor.com/pricing/) before starting a video edit. ## Why the brushes are for photos only In photos, Refine Selection lets you paint in missed strands with Add Hair and Remove Hair. A video is hundreds of frames, each with the hair in a slightly different place, so a brush stroke on one frame wouldn’t line up with the next. Instead, the app finds your hair in the video on its own, and your choice of clip and save quality does the work the brush does for photos. ## If the color flickers or slips Fast motion, hats, hair crossing your face, and dim or backlit scenes can make the selection less consistent from frame to frame. You might see the color flicker at the edges or briefly miss a section. Try these, in order: Save again with Quality, which looks at the hair in every saved frame. Trim to the calmest few seconds of the clip. Film a new clip with softer, even light and slower movement. Move somewhere with more contrast between your hair and the background. If you want pixel-perfect edges for a still image, a photo gives you more control. Our guide to [changing hair color in a photo on iPhone](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/recolor-hair-on-iphone/) covers the brush tools. Film it on purpose. Stand by a window, hit record, turn slowly to one side and back. Five seconds like that tells you more about a color than a minute of casual footage. ## Ideas to try with a video See how a shade moves in daylight: film a short walk from shade into sun and watch how the color changes. Record a slow head turn to see a color from the front and both sides. Try a bold color on a short, fun clip to share with a friend. Save the same clip in two finalist shades and watch them one after the other. Bring a clip to your colorist alongside your saved photos, so they can see the color in motion. ## A moving preview is still a preview A video shows a color direction in the light you filmed. It can’t predict what dye will do, or whether your hair needs lightening to get there. Your starting color, past color and treatments, condition, products, and technique all matter. Follow product instructions, including any strand or allergy test, and ask a qualified colorist about bigger changes. For the full photo workflow, see [how to try on hair color from a photo on iPhone](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/hair-color-try-on-iphone/) . ## Video checklist Short clip, even light, one person Slow, gentle movement Shade and intensity chosen, compared with Natural Quick for a first look, Quality to keep Saved clip watched all the way through ## Quick questions Can I change hair color in a video for free? Video editing and saving are part of weekly or lifetime access. The free setup shows a shade on your own photo, so you can see how the app works before you pay. Does the saved video keep the sound? Yes. The original audio is kept in the new MP4. Is my video uploaded? No. Finding your hair, previewing, and saving all happen on your iPhone or iPad. Why can’t I use the brush on a video? Refine Selection is for photos. In videos the app finds the hair on its own. If the result isn’t steady, try Quality, a shorter clip, or better light. [Try photo & video color](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [More guides](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/) --- ## How to Choose the Best Hair Color Try-On App | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-hair-color-try-on-app/ Looking for the best hair color try on app for iPhone? Use this fair checklist: your own photo, real texture, hand fixes, privacy, clear pricing, and export. a fair checklist 6 minute read Published September 25, 2026 # How to choose the best hair color try-on app for iPhone By David Balderston, the app’s developer Search the App Store for a hair color changer app and you’ll find plenty of choices. They can look similar in screenshots and feel very different once you’re using your own photo. This checklist is meant to work for any app, including ours, so you can pick the one that fits how you actually plan to use it. The short version The best hair color try on app for iPhone is the one that uses your own photo, keeps your hair’s texture and light, lets you fix the selection by hand, compares with your original, offers custom colors, is clear about privacy and pricing before you pay, and saves a new copy without overwriting your photo. ## What to look for in a hair color changer app Work through these questions with any app you’re considering. Not every one will matter to you, and that’s fine. Skip the ones that don’t fit how you’ll use it. 1 ## Does it use your own photo? Some tools show color on a model or a generic face. That can be pretty, but it won’t tell you much about how a shade looks with your skin, eyes, and hair. Look for an app that lets you pick a photo of yourself, ideally from your own library, so you can choose a clear, well lit one. 2 ## Does the result keep your hair’s texture and light? A good preview changes the color and keeps everything else: waves, curls, shine, shadows, and flyaways. If the hair looks like a flat sticker or a painted helmet, it’s hard to judge the shade. Try a darker shade and a lighter one, and zoom in to see whether the texture still comes through. 3 ## Can you fix the selection by hand? Automatic hair detection is impressive, but no model gets every photo right. Wispy ends, curls against a busy background, and dark hair in dim light are common trouble spots. Check whether you can brush in missed hair, remove color that spilled onto skin or clothes, undo a stroke, and start over. 4 ## Can you compare with the original? Flipping between your original and the new color on the same photo is the fastest way to decide. Without it, you end up comparing from memory. A way to zoom in is a nice bonus for checking edges. 5 ## Custom colors, or one brand’s catalog? Some apps show only one company’s product line. That can be handy if you already know which brand you’ll buy. If you’re still exploring, or you’ll see a colorist, a mix of curated shades plus a custom color picker gives you more room, and an intensity control helps you try subtle and bold versions of the same idea. 6 ## Where does your photo go? A face photo is personal. Look for clear answers: Is the photo uploaded to a server, or processed on your device? Do you need an account? Are there ads or ad tracking? Check the App Privacy section on the App Store listing and read the app’s own privacy policy. They should tell a consistent story. Our [guide to private hair color apps](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/private-hair-color-app/) covers what to look for in more depth. 7 ## Is the pricing clear before you pay? Many try-on apps are free to download and charge for full features. That’s normal. What matters is that you can see what’s free, what’s paid, whether a plan renews automatically, and the price before you confirm. It also helps if you can see a result on your own photo first, so you know it works for your hair. 8 ## Does it save a copy without touching your original? You’ll probably want to show a friend or a colorist. A good app saves a new image and leaves your original photo alone. It’s even better if the saved copy leaves out details like your location. 9 ## Does it work where you need it? If you’d like a bigger screen for checking edges, look for iPad support. If you want to see color move, check whether video is supported and what the limits are. If neither matters to you, don’t pay extra attention to them. Test it with the same photo. If you’re comparing apps, use one photo and one or two shades in each. It’s the fairest way to see differences in texture, edges, and ease of use. ## How Local Hair Color answers each question Here’s how our app measures up against the same checklist, limits included, so you can decide whether it fits. Your own photo: Yes. You choose one photo or video with Apple’s picker, and only that item is shared with the app. Texture and light: The color is applied to your own hair in your own photo, with an intensity slider so more of your natural color can show through. The best way to judge is to try it on your photo during setup. Fixing by hand: Yes, for photos. Refine Selection has Add Hair, Remove Hair, three brush sizes, Undo, and Reset to Automatic. Brush corrections aren’t available for video. Compare: Tap Natural in the shade row to see your original, then tap your shade again. Pinch to zoom and drag to move. Colors: Sixteen curated shades across Natural, Trending, and Bold, plus Custom with Apple’s grid, spectrum, and sliders. It isn’t tied to any dye brand. Privacy: Hair detection, previews, corrections, and saving happen on your device. No account, no ads, no ad tracking. Purchases and restores use Apple’s StoreKit and may need a connection, and RevenueCat receives purchase reporting and limited onboarding analytics, never your photos, videos, colors, or edits. Pricing: Free to download, and setup shows a shade on your own photo before you pay. Full editing, refinement, and saving need Weekly (auto-renewing) or Lifetime (one-time) access. See the price in the app or on our [pricing page](https://localhaircolor.com/pricing/) . Saving: Saves a new photo or MP4 and never overwrites your original. The copy leaves out location, original filename, camera serial, and unrelated metadata. Devices and video: iPhone and iPad with iOS or iPadOS 17 or later. Video previews and saving are available after you unlock access. See [how to change hair color in a video](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/change-hair-color-video-iphone/) . ## What Local Hair Color doesn’t do It’s worth being clear about the gaps, too. The app colors all of the selected hair one tone, so it doesn’t place highlights, balayage, or ombre. It doesn’t change hairstyles or recommend shades for your skin tone or face shape. It isn’t a dye prediction: your real result depends on your starting color, hair history, condition, products, and technique. Brush corrections work on photos only, and full access is paid after the free preview during setup. If any of those are deal-breakers, another app may suit you better, and that’s okay. ## Your app checklist Uses your own photo Keeps your hair’s texture and light Lets you fix the selection by hand Compares with your original Offers custom colors and intensity Explains where your photo goes Shows pricing before you pay Saves a new copy without overwriting Supports iPad or video if you need them ## Quick questions Is there a free hair color try-on app? Many apps are free to download with paid features. Local Hair Color lets you see a shade on your own photo during setup before you choose paid access. Do hair color apps upload my photo? It depends on the app. Check its App Store privacy details and privacy policy. Local Hair Color finds your hair and previews color on your device, without a photo server or account. Can a hair color app show what dye will look like? It can show a color direction on your photo, which is useful for deciding what you like. It can’t predict dye results, which depend on your hair’s starting color, history, and condition. For a walkthrough, see [how to try on hair color on iPhone](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/hair-color-try-on-iphone/) . [Try it on your photo](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [More guides](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/) --- ## Best Photo for a Hair Color Try-On | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/ Choose a clear photo for a hair color try-on, then fix missed strands, color on skin, flat dark hair, or patchy lighting before you compare shades. start here 6 minute read Updated September 25, 2026 Updated October 24, 2026 # How to choose the best photo for a hair color try-on By David Balderston, the app’s developer The photo you start with shapes every shade you try on it. A hair color preview keeps the light, shadows, and texture already in your picture, so a clear, honest photo gives you previews you can actually compare. The good news: the best one is often a simple selfie you already have. The short version The best photo for a hair color try-on shows one person, from the shoulders up, in soft even light, with hair that’s sharp and stands out from the background. Skip heavy filters, strong backlight, and blurry or screenshotted images. Then keep a second photo in different light to double-check your favorites. 1 ## Look for soft, even light Daylight from a window, or open shade outdoors, usually shows hair beautifully. It lights up the natural highlights without blowing them out, and it keeps both sides of your head looking like the same color. Mixed light is the tricky one. A cool window on one side and a warm lamp on the other can make one shade look like two. A flash photo with a bright hot spot and deep shadows around it can make the new color look patchy, even when the selection is perfect. The preview can only work with the light the camera captured. 2 ## Frame from the shoulders up A head-and-shoulders or three-quarter view gives enough detail to see texture and edges while still showing how a color sits next to your face and clothes. In a far-away, full-length shot, a whole curl may be just a few pixels, and no brush can recover detail that tiny. If length matters to your decision, keep your ends in the frame. A tight crop is lovely for checking the hairline, but it won’t show how the color reads across your whole shape. 3 ## Give your hair some contrast The app finds your hair by reading where it ends and everything else begins. Dark hair against a dark wall, or light hair against a bright sky, hides that edge. The background doesn’t need to be plain. It just needs to differ from your hair in brightness, color, or texture. Watch your shoulders, too. Long dark hair resting on a dark sweater is a classic spot where you may need to brush in a few corrections. That doesn’t rule the photo out; it just means a little more editing. 4 ## Make it just you With several people in a picture, it’s unclear whose hair should change. Start with a photo of one person. If your favorite shot is a group photo, crop a copy around yourself in the Photos app first, then choose that copy. 5 ## Use a clean original Motion blur smears the line between hair and background. Screenshots of social posts and photos that have been sent around a few times often pick up blocky compression around the edges. The original file in your library is almost always the better choice. Beauty filters matter as well. Many of them smooth skin, shift warmth, and change the shine on your hair. If you want to know how a color looks against the way you really look, choose an unfiltered photo. ## Photo do’s and don’ts at a glance If you’re scrolling through your camera roll right now, this is the quick filter. A photo that misses one of these can still work. If it misses two or three, it’s usually quicker to pick another. ### Reach for One person, facing the camera or turned slightly Window light or open shade Hair in sharp focus, with visible texture and shine A background that differs from your hair color Your usual styling, so you’re judging the look you actually wear ### Skip for now Strong backlight that turns your edges see-through Mixed warm and cool lights in one frame Heavy filters, screenshots, and very compressed images Hats, hoods, or hair tucked mostly out of view Group shots you haven’t cropped even light and clear edges keep every coil in the copper preview ## Selfies, portrait mode, and the back camera A selfie works well. Face a window, hold the phone around eye level, and let the light fall evenly on your face and hair. Holding the camera very close can exaggerate the front of your face and crop your hair, so an arm’s length or a little more is kinder. Portrait mode is worth a second look. The blurred background can be flattering, but the effect sometimes softens flyaways or blurs the outer edge of your hair along with the background. If a portrait mode photo looks smudgy around your hairline when you zoom in, try a regular photo instead. On many iPhones you can also turn the depth effect off for that photo in the Photos app and use the sharper version. If someone else is taking the picture, the back camera often gives you a cleaner file. Either is fine. What matters most is focus, light, and contrast. ## Why a second photo in different light helps One photo is great for narrowing things down. It can also fool you. A copper preview in warm evening lamplight may look richer than the same shade in morning daylight, and a cool silver can look very different under office lights. Once you have two or three favorites, try the same shades on a second photo taken somewhere else: outdoors in shade if the first was indoors, or by a window if the first was in the evening. If you still love a shade in both, that’s a steadier preference. Our guide to [comparing hair colors on your own photo](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/preview-hair-colors/) walks through that round in more detail. Take a fresh one if you can. Stand facing a window during the day, hair styled the way you usually wear it, and take three quick shots. One of them will almost certainly beat anything in your camera roll. ## Why does my hair color preview look wrong? Check the selection and the source photo separately. A brush can fix where the color goes, but it cannot repair the lighting or recover hidden detail. Color appears on skin, clothes, or the wall For a photo, open Refine Selection and use Remove Hair with the small brush along the boundary. Check around ears and where long hair rests on shoulders. Part of a curl or a strand stays the original color Use Add Hair for the missed area. Zoom in first and keep gaps between curls clear. If a correction gets messy, undo that stroke or Reset to Automatic. A blonde or silver preview looks flat on dark hair Check whether the original shows hair texture. If shadows have hidden it, take a new picture in even light. A bright digital preview cannot show whether your hair can be safely lightened or which dye would work. The same shade looks orange on one side and cool on the other Try a photo with one light source instead of a window mixed with a warm lamp. Keep the shade and intensity the same when comparing the two photos. The selection changes as a video plays The photo brushes do not apply to video. Try a short, slower clip in even light and review the Quality export. See [video selection and save options](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/change-hair-color-video-iphone/) . If the original itself is blurry or the hair is hidden by a hat, choosing another photo is usually more useful than painting a large correction. ## When you’ll still want to touch up the edges Even a great photo has hard spots: fine flyaways, see-through ends, braids with gaps, curls crossing your face, and hair partly behind your shoulders. In Refine Selection, Add Hair brings in missed strands and Remove Hair keeps color off skin, clothes, and background. Use the small brush near your hairline and a larger one for broad areas. Undo takes back a single stroke, and Reset to Automatic starts over. refine selection handles the few strands a good photo still misses Once your photo is ready, the full walkthrough in [how to try on hair color from a photo on iPhone](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/hair-color-try-on-iphone/) covers every step from choosing shades to saving a copy. ## A good photo makes a clearer preview, not a prediction Even the best photo shows a color direction, not what dye will do. Your real result depends on your starting color, past color and treatments, your hair’s condition, the products, and the technique. Follow the product instructions, including any strand test or allergy test they call for, and ask a qualified colorist whether a big change is realistic and how many visits it might take. ## Best-photo checklist One person, shoulders up Soft, even daylight Hair sharp and fully visible Contrast between hair and background No heavy filter or screenshot A second photo in different light for your finalists ## Quick questions Can I use an old photo for a hair color preview? Yes, as long as it’s clear and well lit. Keep in mind that if your hair length or color has changed a lot since then, a recent photo will be closer to how you’ll look. Should my hair be up or down? Down, or however you usually wear it. More visible hair gives the preview more to work with, and you’ll be judging the look you actually live in. Does the photo need to be high resolution? A normal iPhone photo is plenty. Sharp focus and good light matter far more than megapixels. Is my photo uploaded when I choose it? No. You pick one photo with Apple’s picker, and the app finds your hair and shows previews on your iPhone or iPad. [Try it on your photo](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [More guides](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/) --- ## Copper vs Auburn vs Cherry Cola Hair: Compare Before You Dye Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/guides/copper-auburn-cherry-cola/ Compare copper, auburn, and cherry cola hair on the same photo. Learn the tone differences, try two intensities, and prepare a reference for your colorist. warm shades, compared 6 minute read Published September 25, 2026 Updated October 24, 2026 # Copper, auburn, or cherry cola? Try each one on your photo first By David Balderston, the app’s developer ## Copper, auburn, or cherry cola? Compare the same photo Scroll the comparison sideways to read all columns. These are the names of the app’s presets, not standardized dye formulas. Compare them on the same photo with the same intensity before changing the lighting or pose. Four warm shade directions to compare in Local Hair Color Shade | Color direction | What to compare on your photo Copper | Brighter orange-gold warmth | Does the brighter hair feel right beside your face in daylight? Auburn | Brown with red warmth | Do you prefer a brown base to a brighter copper direction? Cherry Cola | Dark brown with a red-violet cast | Do you like the darker overall effect as well as the berry tone? Burgundy | A deeper wine-purple direction | Does more violet feel better or too bold? Names vary between salons and dye brands. Use the same daylight photo and compare each preview at two intensities. Save a reference to discuss with your colorist; the preview does not predict a dye result. [Try a hair-color preview on iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) Copper, auburn, and cherry cola all get called “red,” but they can look like three different people on the same head. If you’re drawn to a warmer color and can’t decide which one, the easiest way to find out is to put all three on your own photo and look at them side by side. The short version For a copper hair try on, pick a clear photo of yourself, then compare Copper, Auburn, and Cherry Cola one after another. Copper reads brighter and more orange-gold, auburn deeper and browner, and cherry cola darker with a red-violet cast. Try each at two intensities, check a daylight photo too, and tap Natural to compare. ## Copper vs auburn vs cherry cola: how they read These names get used loosely, and every salon and box can mean something a little different by them. Here’s roughly how the four warm shades in Local Hair Color’s Trending row compare, so you know what you’re looking at when you tap through them. ### Copper The brightest of the group. Orange and gold lead, so it tends to look sunny and noticeable, especially where light hits your hair. ### Auburn Deeper and browner. The red is there, but it sits inside a brown base, so it often reads as warm and grounded rather than bright. ### Cherry Cola Dark brown with a red-violet cast. In shadow it can look almost brunette, then show its berry tone where the light catches. ### Burgundy A cousin of cherry cola that leans further into wine and purple. Worth a look if cherry cola feels close but not quite rich enough. None of these is better than the others. They just answer different questions: do you want your hair to glow, to feel warm but quiet, or to look dark and rich with a hint of red? Seeing them on your own face and hair makes that choice much clearer than a swatch card ever can. copper selected, with auburn, cherry cola, and burgundy one tap away 1 ## Start with one clear photo Choose a photo where your hair is sharp and well lit, ideally from the shoulders up. Warm shades are easy to misjudge when the photo is blurry or heavily filtered, so skip beauty filters for this. Our guide on [choosing a photo for a hair color preview](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/) has more on what makes a photo easy to judge. Local Hair Color finds your hair on your iPhone or iPad and reuses that selection as you switch shades, so tapping from Copper to Auburn to Cherry Cola is quick. 2 ## Tap through all three, then add Burgundy Look at each shade for a few seconds before moving on. Notice where your eye goes first. With copper it’s often the brightness of the ends and any spot where light hits. With auburn it may be the overall warmth. With cherry cola, look at how dark it reads overall and whether you like the violet edge in the highlights. If cherry cola is close but you want more wine, try Burgundy. If copper feels too bright and auburn too brown, that’s useful information too. It tells your colorist you’re somewhere between them. 3 ## Try each at a couple of intensities The intensity slider changes how much of the new shade covers your own color. Lower intensity lets more of your natural color show through, which feels closer to a subtle, blended warmth. Higher intensity makes the shade bold and obvious. A good habit is to look at every shade twice: once around the middle of the slider and once near full. A soft copper and a full copper can feel like two different decisions, and you might find you love one and not the other. natural → copper, same photo, same light 4 ## Check a daylight photo too Warm indoor lighting adds its own orange glow, which can make copper look brighter and auburn look redder than they would outside. Cooler light can do the opposite and make warm shades look more muted. So once you’ve narrowed it down, run your favorite shades on a second photo taken near a window or outdoors in daylight. If a shade still looks good in both, that’s a strong sign you like the direction, not just the lighting. 5 ## Compare with your original and tidy the edges Tap Natural in the shade row to see your original photo, then tap your shade again. Bright warm colors make any missed strands or spill onto skin easier to spot, so zoom in around your hairline and shoulders. On a photo, Refine Selection lets you add missed hair or remove color from where it shouldn’t be, and Reset to Automatic puts everything back. 6 ## Save your top two or three Save a copy of each favorite. The app writes a new image and never changes your original. Having copper, auburn, and cherry cola saved from the same photo makes it very easy to show someone exactly which direction you mean. Name the feeling, not only the shade. “Bright and sunny,” “warm but low-key,” or “dark with a red glow” can help a colorist as much as the word copper or auburn, since those names vary from place to place. ## Trying copper or cherry cola on dark hair Use a photo where you can see individual strands and highlights. If the hair is a featureless black area, choose another photo before judging a lighter color. Raising intensity can show a bolder color direction, but it cannot recover texture missing from the photo. A bright copper preview on dark hair does not tell you that a copper dye will produce that result without lightening. Likewise, a cherry cola preview does not predict how much red will show after coloring. Save the direction you like and ask your colorist what is achievable from your actual starting color and color history. ## Can I preview cherry cola hair with copper highlights? Local Hair Color applies one chosen shade to the selected hair. It does not place separate copper highlights over a cherry cola base, simulate balayage, or choose a dye formula. Save separate Copper and Cherry Cola previews to explain the two tones you like, then discuss the placement with your colorist. Before you download: Hair Color Changer: Try On is the App Store name for Local Hair Color. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 or later. Setup includes a photo preview; full shade comparisons, refinement, and export require weekly or lifetime access. [See how access works](https://localhaircolor.com/pricing/) . ## What to ask a colorist about reds A preview helps you choose a direction. A colorist helps you figure out how to get there on your actual hair. Bring your saved previews and a photo of your hair in daylight, and ask a few practical questions: Is this shade achievable from my current color, and how many visits might it take? How does this kind of color tend to fade on hair like mine, and what might it look like between appointments? How often would I likely need a refresh or gloss to keep it looking like the preview? Are there washing or product habits that help it last? If I want to go back to my natural color later, what would that involve? Fading and upkeep are especially worth asking about with warm shades, because they affect how much time and money the color will take after the first appointment. For a fuller list, see [what to show your colorist](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/what-to-show-your-colorist/) . If you’re coloring at home, follow the product instructions and do any strand test and allergy test they call for, and read [why box dye can look different from the box](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/why-box-dye-looks-different/) before you start. ## What the preview can and can’t tell you The preview shows a color direction on your photo, applied to all of the selected hair. It doesn’t predict what dye will do, and it doesn’t place highlights or dimension. Your real result depends on your starting color, past color and treatments, the condition of your hair, products, and technique. Use it to decide what you like, then let a strand test or a colorist tell you what’s possible. ## Your warm-shade checklist Pick one sharp, well lit photo without filters Tap through Copper, Auburn, and Cherry Cola Add Burgundy if you want a deeper wine tone Look at each shade at medium and full intensity Repeat your favorites on a daylight photo Tap Natural to compare, and tidy any edges Save your top two or three Ask about fading, upkeep, and number of visits ## Quick questions What is the difference between copper and auburn hair? Copper is usually brighter, with more orange and gold. Auburn is deeper, with red sitting inside a brown base. Seeing both on your own photo is the quickest way to feel the difference. Is cherry cola hair red or brown? A bit of both. It’s generally a dark brown with a red-violet cast, so it can look brunette in shadow and show its berry tone in the light. Can I try copper hair on my own photo? Yes. Local Hair Color previews Copper, Auburn, Cherry Cola, and Burgundy on your own photo on iPhone or iPad, with an intensity slider and a quick compare to your original. See all the [features](https://localhaircolor.com/features/) . Why does copper look different indoors? Warm indoor light adds orange to everything, which can exaggerate copper and red tones. Checking a daylight photo gives you a second opinion. [Try it on your photo](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [More guides](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/) --- ## How to Try On Hair Color on iPhone | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/guides/hair-color-try-on-iphone/ A friendly, step-by-step way to try on hair color using your own photo on iPhone or iPad: pick the photo, compare shades, fix the edges, and save a copy. the complete guide 7 minute read Updated September 25, 2026 # How to try on hair color from a photo on iPhone By David Balderston, the app’s developer Trying a new color on your own photo is the easiest way to find out whether you love an idea before you spend money or months on it. Here’s how to get a preview you can actually trust to compare, from picking the photo to saving a copy for your colorist. The short version Choose one clear, evenly lit photo. Let the app find your hair, try a few very different shades, adjust the intensity, brush in any missed strands, tap Natural to compare with your original, and save a new copy. Everything happens on your iPhone or iPad. 1 ## Start with a photo that shows your hair Pick a photo where your hair is sharp, well lit, and stands out from the background. A front or three-quarter view from the shoulders up is usually easier to judge than a far-away, full-length shot. Skip heavy beauty filters and photos where your hair nearly matches the wall behind you. It doesn’t need to be a professional portrait. A selfie by a window works beautifully. What matters is that your hair’s edges, texture, and natural highlights are visible. If there are several people in the photo, crop it first so you’re the obvious subject. the same photo, now in Honey Blonde, with the shade row and intensity slider below 2 ## Let the app find your hair Local Hair Color uses a model built into the app to find the hair in your photo. It runs on your iPhone or iPad, and your photo isn’t sent to a server. Once your hair is found, the app reuses that selection as you try different shades, so switching colors is quick. Think of the automatic selection as a starting point. Wispy edges, see-through ends, hats, dark hair against a dark background, and bright backlight can all make an edge hard to read. Pinch to zoom and look around your hairline, shoulders, and between curls before deciding whether anything needs fixing. 3 ## Try very different shades first Begin with a few clearly different directions: maybe Honey Blonde, Chocolate, Copper, and Cherry Cola. The first pass is about narrowing the field. If two neighboring shades look almost the same, jump to something further away and come back to the subtle choice later. Then use the intensity slider. Lower intensity lets more of your own color show through, which is closer to a soft, subtle change; higher intensity makes the new direction obvious. If none of the sixteen shades is quite right, choose Custom and pick any color with Apple’s grid, spectrum, or sliders. 4 ## Fix the edges if you need to Open Refine Selection if some of your hair didn’t change color, or if the color crept onto your skin, clothes, or background. Add Hair brings in missed strands; Remove Hair protects what should stay untouched. Use the small brush around your hairline and the large one for broad sections. Your brush strokes are kept separate from the automatic selection. Undo a single stroke, or tap Reset to Automatic to start over, so it’s safe to experiment. add missed hair, remove spill, undo a stroke, or go back to automatic 5 ## Compare with your original Tap Natural in the shade row to see your original photo, then tap your new shade again. Because the pose, crop, expression, and light never change, the only difference you’re judging is the color. Check that the new shade still shows your hair’s texture and shine. If it looks flat or too strong, lower the intensity or try a neighboring shade. It’s worth looking at the edges you fixed, too. Zoom in and make sure the color hasn’t spread onto your face, neck, or clothes. 6 ## Save a copy, then decide in real life When you find a preview you like, save it. The app writes a new image and never touches your original. The saved copy leaves out your location, original filename, camera serial, and other unrelated photo details. Bring your favorite two or three previews to your colorist, or use them to decide which product instructions deserve a closer read. Your real result depends on your starting color, past color and treatments, the condition of your hair, lightening, products, and technique. A photo can’t settle those questions, but it can make the conversation a lot easier. Keep the question small. Ask “Do I like a warmer or cooler direction on me?” before “Can my hair reach this exact color?” The first is a visual choice. The second needs a colorist, or at least a strand test. ## Private doesn’t mean everything is offline The photo steps (choosing, finding your hair, color, corrections, comparing, and saving) stay on your device. Purchases and restores use Apple’s StoreKit and may need a connection. The app also uses RevenueCat for purchase reporting and limited onboarding analytics, which never include your photos, colors, or edits. ## Your checklist Choose one clear, evenly lit photo Look over the automatic selection Try clearly different shades Adjust the intensity Brush in any tricky edges Tap Natural to compare Save a new copy for your colorist ## Quick questions Is a hair color try-on accurate? It’s accurate as a picture of a color direction on your photo, and that’s its job. It can’t predict what dye will do on your hair, because that depends on your starting color, hair history, and technique. Can I try hair color on my iPad? Yes. The app works on iPhone and iPad with iOS or iPadOS 17 or later, and the bigger iPad screen is lovely for checking edges. Can I try it before paying? Yes. Setup lets you see a shade on your own photo before you choose weekly or lifetime access. [Try it on your photo](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [More guides](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/) --- ## See Yourself With Gray Hair First | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/guides/preview-gray-hair/ Wondering what you would look like with gray hair? Preview going gray on your own photo before you stop dyeing, with Silver, Platinum, and custom tones. thinking about gray 5 minute read Published September 25, 2026 # What would I look like with gray hair? See it on your own photo first By David Balderston, the app’s developer Deciding to stop coloring and let your gray come through is a big, personal choice. For some people it feels like freedom; for others it brings up a lot of feelings at once. Both are completely normal. One gentle way to think it over is to see a version of yourself with silver or white hair before you commit to months of growing it out. The short version To see what you would look like with gray hair, try Silver and Platinum on a clear photo of yourself, then use Custom for softer pewter or near-white tones. Test each at a few intensities and tap Natural to compare with your current color. It shows a general direction, not your real gray pattern. ## Why preview going gray before you stop dyeing Growing out color takes time. Hair grows gradually, so the in-between stage, with a visible line between your colored lengths and your natural roots, can last a good while. It helps to feel sure about where you’re heading before you start that stretch. A preview also gives you something you can’t easily get from other people’s photos: you, with your face, your usual clothes, your glasses, and your makeup or lack of it, next to a silver tone. Some people are surprised by how much they like it. Others realize they want to keep coloring for now, and that’s a perfectly good answer too. There’s no right age and no right choice here, only what feels like you. 1 ## Start with a photo you like of yourself Pick a recent, clear photo in soft, even light, ideally one where you feel like yourself. Daylight from a window is kind to both skin and hair. Avoid strong filters, which can shift the colors around your face and make a silver tone look muddy or too blue. Our guide to [choosing a photo for a better hair color preview](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/) has more tips. If your photo already shows some gray at the roots, that’s fine. Look closely after the app finds your hair, and use Refine Selection to add any strands it missed or remove color that spilled onto your skin or clothes. 2 ## Try Silver, then Platinum Local Hair Color includes two curated shades that are a natural place to begin: ### Silver A cool gray tone. The closest starting point for a classic salt-and-silver look. ### Platinum A very pale, light tone. Useful for imagining a bright, white-leaning finish. Look at each one for a moment before deciding. First impressions of any big change are often “that’s not me,” simply because it’s unfamiliar. Come back to it after a minute and see how it feels. 3 ## Use Custom for softer grays and near-white tones Natural gray comes in many shades, from dark pewter to snowy white, and it can lean warm, cool, or neutral. If Silver feels too cool or Platinum too pale, choose Custom and pick a color yourself with Apple’s grid, spectrum, or sliders. Try a slightly deeper gray for a pewter feel, or a soft off-white for a brighter look. Small moves make a real difference, so change one thing at a time and compare. custom lets you try pewter, soft white, or anything in between 4 ## Change the intensity The intensity slider changes how strongly the new tone covers your hair. At lower intensity, more of your current color shows through, which can give a softer, more muted impression. At higher intensity, the gray or white reads clearly. Try each tone at two or three intensities. You may find you love a fully silver look, or that a gentler version feels more like you. 5 ## Compare with your current color Tap Natural in the shade row to see your original photo, then tap your gray tone again. Because nothing else in the photo changes, you can focus on how the color sits next to your skin, eyes, and brows. Notice whether you’d want to change anything else, like your glasses frames or lipstick, if you went gray. Those are fun questions to play with too. Save the previews you like. The app saves a new copy and never changes your original photo. You might want to live with them for a week or two, or share them with someone you trust. ## What the preview can’t show you Real gray hair rarely arrives as one even color. It usually comes in with its own pattern and placement, often more at the temples or the part, mixed with your natural color. Some people also notice a change in texture as gray grows in. The preview can’t know any of that. The app colors all the selected hair in one tone at the strength you choose. It doesn’t add blending, highlights, lowlights, or salt-and-pepper placement. So think of your preview as an answer to “Do I like a silver or white direction on me?” rather than a picture of exactly how your gray will look. ## Talk to a colorist about how to get there If you decide you’d like to go gray, there are different ways to handle the transition. Some people simply grow it out. Others ask a colorist about ways to soften the line between colored and natural hair while it grows. Which approach suits you depends on your current color, your hair history, and how visible you’re comfortable with the in-between stage being. A colorist can look at your actual regrowth, tell you what options are realistic, and help you plan. Bringing your previews along makes it easy to show the finish you’re imagining. Our guide on [what to show your colorist](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/what-to-show-your-colorist/) includes a checklist of hair history worth mentioning. You can change your mind. Previewing gray doesn’t commit you to anything. Try it today, look again next month, or keep a favorite preview for the day you feel ready. ## Private by design Choosing your photo, finding your hair, previewing colors, corrections, and saving all happen on your iPhone or iPad. There’s no account and your photo isn’t sent to a server. Purchases and restores go through Apple and may need a connection. You can see a shade on your own photo during setup before choosing access; the [pricing page](https://localhaircolor.com/pricing/) explains the options. ## Your gray preview checklist Pick a recent photo in soft, even light Check the edges and refine any missed strands Try Silver, then Platinum Use Custom for pewter or soft white Test a few intensities Tap Natural to compare with your current color Save favorites and talk to a colorist about the transition ## Quick questions How can I see what I would look like with gray hair? Try a silver or white tone on a clear photo of yourself. In Local Hair Color, start with Silver and Platinum, then use Custom for softer grays, and compare with your original by tapping Natural. Will the preview show my real gray pattern? No. It colors all the selected hair in one tone. Your real gray may come in unevenly, mixed with your natural color, and sometimes with a different texture. Can the app add salt-and-pepper or blended gray? Not currently. It doesn’t place highlights, lowlights, or blended strands. Lowering the intensity lets more of your current color show through, which gives a softer overall impression, but it isn’t the same as real blending. How do I transition to gray hair? Some people grow it out, and others ask a colorist about softening the line as it grows. A colorist who can see your hair is the best person to suggest what’s realistic for you. [Try it on your photo](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [More guides](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/) --- ## Compare Hair Colors on Your Own Photo | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/guides/preview-hair-colors/ A simple five-round way to compare hair colors on your own photo: preview broad families, pick finalists, set the intensity, check a second photo, and decide. narrow it down 6 minute read Updated September 25, 2026 # How to compare hair colors on your own photo By David Balderston, the app’s developer Scrolling through shade after shade can leave you more unsure than when you started. A short, structured comparison works better. Instead of hunting for the one “right” color, you narrow a wide field down to a favorite or two you can talk through with a colorist or read up on before buying a box. The short version To compare hair colors on your own photo, try very different families first, keep two or three finalists, then adjust intensity on each. Tap Natural between shades to see your original. Finally, repeat your finalists on a second photo in different light, and choose the one you still like in both. ## A five-round way to preview hair colors Each round answers one question, so you’re never weighing everything at once. It usually takes ten minutes or so. If you haven’t picked your photo yet, start with [how to choose the best photo for a hair color try-on](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/) , because every round depends on it. 1 ## Round one: try broad families Pick four shades that are clearly different from each other, such as Honey Blonde, Chocolate, Copper, and Burgundy. You’re asking big questions here: lighter or deeper, warmer or cooler, natural or bold. Neighboring shades that look nearly the same slow this round down, so save them for later. After each one, tap Natural in the shade row to see your original, then tap the shade again. Drop any direction that makes you feel “not me” straight away. Trust that first reaction. 2 ## Round two: choose finalists Take the one or two families you kept and try the shades next to them. If Copper survived, compare it with Auburn and Cherry Cola. If Honey Blonde did, try Teddy Bronde on one side and Platinum on the other. End this round with no more than three finalists. Pinch to zoom on your hairline and ends, drag to look around, and double-tap to reset. A shade that looks lovely from a distance but flat up close may just need the next round. copper, with its warm neighbors lined up for round two 3 ## Round three: set the intensity Now, and only now, adjust the intensity slider for each finalist. Lower intensity lets more of your own color show through, which reads as a softer, more blended change. Higher intensity makes the new direction obvious. Many people find the shade they rejected at full strength looks right at a gentler setting. Watch that your hair still has depth, shine, and texture. If the shadows between sections disappear, the preview is too strong for that photo. 4 ## Round four: check a second photo Open a different photo taken in different light, maybe outdoors if the first was indoors, and try your finalists again at similar intensity. Warm shades in particular can look richer under lamps and cooler in daylight. A favorite that holds up in both photos is one you can feel more confident about. 5 ## Round five: decide and save Save your top one or two as new photos. The app never overwrites your original. Then give it a day. Look at the saved previews in the morning, show a friend if that helps, and notice which one you keep coming back to. That’s your answer for the next step: a consultation, a strand test, or a closer read of a product’s instructions. ## The Natural family These six stay close to colors hair grows in naturally. They’re a good starting row if you want a change people will notice without it being the first thing they see. ### Teddy Bronde A soft in-between of brown and blonde. Handy for seeing whether you like going a little lighter without committing to blonde. ### Espresso A deep, rich brown. Compare it with Jet Black if you’re drawn to dark but not sure how dark. ### Chocolate A warm, medium brown. A gentle way to preview a deeper or richer brunette. ### Honey Blonde A warm, golden blonde. Our guide on [whether to go blonde](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/should-i-go-blonde/) covers the questions to ask before you do. ### Platinum A very pale, creamy blonde. Great for seeing the extreme end of light. Darker hair usually needs lightening to get near it, so ask a colorist. ### Jet Black The deepest shade in the row. Worth comparing at a lower intensity, where more of your natural depth shows. ## The Trending family Warm reds, deep berry tones, and soft metallics. These are the shades where comparing neighbors side by side pays off most. For the reds, see [copper vs auburn vs cherry cola](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/copper-auburn-cherry-cola/) . ### Copper A warm orange-red. It reacts strongly to warm lighting, so check it on a daylight photo too. ### Auburn A red-brown that sits between Copper and the browns. A softer way into red. ### Cherry Cola A dark red-brown with a hint of cherry. Lovely for seeing red on dark hair at a lower intensity. ### Burgundy A deep wine color. Compare it with Cherry Cola to decide how much purple you like in your red. ### Silver A cool metallic gray. Useful if you’re thinking about [embracing your gray](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/preview-gray-hair/) and want a first look. ### Rose Gold A soft pink-gold. A gentle way to try a playful tone before going fully bold. ## The Bold family Pink, Blue, Purple, and Green are for fun, for a festival, or for finally trying the color you’ve wondered about. Start at full intensity so you can clearly see the color, then lower it to see a softer, washed version. For more on these, read [how to try pink, blue, or purple hair](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/try-pink-blue-purple-hair/) . ### Pink Playful and bright. Compare with Rose Gold if you want to see how far to go. ### Blue A cool, striking change. Lower the intensity to see it blended with more of your own color. ### Purple Sits nicely next to Burgundy if you want a bold color that still feels deep. ### Green The boldest of the set. Fun to try, even if only for a laugh. ## When to use Custom Custom is most useful after the rounds above, when you know the direction and want to nudge it. Tap Custom and use Apple’s grid, spectrum, or sliders to go a touch warmer, cooler, or deeper than a preset. It’s a visual tool, so don’t expect a color on your screen to match a dye number. Screens, lighting, and hair all treat color differently. natural → honey blonde, same photo, same light Compare in this order. Warm or cool, then lighter or deeper, then natural or bold, then the exact shade, then intensity. Each answer makes the next one easier. ## What a comparison can and can’t tell you A preview shows how a color direction looks on your photo. It can’t say whether your hair can reach that color, whether it needs lightening, or how many sessions it might take. That depends on your starting color, past color, hair condition, products, and technique. Bring your saved finalists to a qualified colorist, or follow the product instructions, including any strand or allergy test they call for. Our guide on [what to show your colorist](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/what-to-show-your-colorist/) can help you prepare. ## Your comparison checklist Four very different families Two or three finalists from the neighbors Intensity set for each finalist Finalists repeated on a second photo Top one or two saved, then slept on ## Quick questions How do I see my original color again? Tap Natural in the shade row. Tap your shade again to go back to the preview. Can the app tell me which hair color suits me? No. It doesn’t analyze your face or skin tone or recommend shades. It lets you see the colors you choose on your own photo, so the decision stays yours. Can I preview highlights or balayage? Not at the moment. The app changes the color of the hair it finds as a whole, with an intensity slider for a softer or stronger look. How many shades are there? Sixteen curated shades across Natural, Trending, and Bold, plus Custom for any color you pick yourself. [Try it on your photo](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [More guides](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/) --- ## Hair Color App Without Uploading Your Photo | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/guides/private-hair-color-app/ Looking for a hair color app without uploading your photo? A simple checklist for any app, and exactly how Local Hair Color handles your selfies and videos. your photos, your call 5 minute read Updated September 25, 2026 # Is it safe to upload a selfie to a hair color app? What to check first By David Balderston, the app’s developer A hair color try-on needs the most personal kind of photo there is: a clear picture of your face. It’s reasonable to wonder where that picture goes. The answer differs from app to app, and a few quick checks will tell you most of what you need to know before you tap “choose photo.” The short version Whether it’s safe to upload a selfie to a hair color app depends on the app. Check its App Store privacy label, whether it requires an account, where the photo is processed, what it keeps, and what it strips when saving. A hair color app that works without uploading your photo keeps all of that on your phone. ## Five things to check in any hair color app You don’t need to read a whole privacy policy to get a good sense of an app. These five questions cover most of it, and they work for any photo app, not just ours. ## Before you choose a photo Read the App Privacy label. On the App Store listing, scroll to App Privacy. It lists the kinds of data the developer says the app collects and whether any is used to track you. Notice whether an account is required. An account links your photos and activity to an email or profile. Ask whether a try-on really needs one. Find out where processing happens. Look for a clear statement on whether your photo is analyzed on your device or sent to a server. Ask what’s kept. Does the app keep your original, the edited versions, or a history of your sessions? For how long, and where? Check what’s in the saved file. Photos can carry location and camera details. See whether the app removes them from the copy it saves. Also check how the app asks for your photos. On iPhone, Apple’s photo picker lets you share a single photo without giving an app access to your whole library. That’s a good sign. ## How Local Hair Color handles each point Here’s how the same five questions apply to this app, as plainly as we can put it. 1 ## What leaves your phone, and what doesn’t Your photos and videos, the colors you try, your brush corrections, and your saved edits are not sent anywhere. The app does use RevenueCat for purchase reporting and limited onboarding analytics. Those never include your photos, videos, colors, or edits. There are no ads and no ad tracking. You can read the App Privacy section on our App Store listing and the [privacy policy](https://localhaircolor.com/privacy/) for the full picture. 2 ## No account There’s nothing to sign up for. You open the app and choose a photo. Purchases go through your Apple Account with Apple’s StoreKit, the same way as any App Store purchase, and restoring a purchase uses that too. 3 ## Hair detection runs on your device You pick one photo or video with Apple’s picker, and only that item is shared with the app. A hair-detection model bundled inside the app finds your hair on your iPhone or iPad. There’s no photo server. Previews, color changes, intensity, and Refine Selection corrections all happen on the device too, which is why switching shades is quick. the app explains where your photo goes before you pick one 4 ## No gallery of your edits The app doesn’t keep a collection of your photos, hair selections, or edits for later. When you replace the photo or leave the editor, that session ends. While you edit a video, the app works from a temporary copy on your device. The only lasting result is the photo or video you choose to save to your own library. That also means there’s no project history to reopen. If you love a preview, save it. 5 ## A cleaner saved copy Saving writes a new photo, or an MP4 for video, and never overwrites your original. The new file leaves out your GPS location, original filename, camera serial number, and other unrelated details. The app asks only for permission to add to Photos, and only when you save. One honest caveat: removing hidden details doesn’t hide what’s visible. Your face, your home, or a landmark behind you can still identify you, so glance over the picture before sharing it anywhere. ## On-device is not the same as fully offline Choosing a photo, finding your hair, previewing, correcting, comparing, and saving happen on your device. Buying or restoring access uses Apple’s StoreKit and may need a connection, and the purchase reporting and onboarding analytics described above use the network. We’d rather tell you exactly where the line is than call anything “100% private.” ## Simple habits for any photo app Share one photo at a time with Apple’s picker rather than granting full library access, when an app offers the choice. Pick a photo without anything personal in the background, like mail, a house number, or your street. Avoid sending the original photo to support or in a review unless you really mean to. A written description usually does the job. Revisit Settings, then Privacy & Security, then Photos, now and then to see which apps can reach your library. A quick gut check. If you couldn’t explain where your selfie goes after you pick it, look again before you tap. A good app makes that easy to find. If privacy is one of several things you’re weighing, our guide on [how to choose a hair color try-on app](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-hair-color-try-on-app/) covers the rest, from shade range to edge editing. When you’re ready to try it, [how to try on hair color from a photo on iPhone](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/hair-color-try-on-iphone/) walks through each step. ## Quick questions Is there a hair color app that doesn’t upload my photo? Yes. Local Hair Color finds your hair and previews colors on your iPhone or iPad with a model built into the app. Your photos and videos aren’t sent to a server. Does Local Hair Color use my photos to train AI? No. Your photos, videos, and edits aren’t sent anywhere, so they can’t be used for training. Does the app need access to my whole photo library? No. Apple’s picker shares only the photo or video you choose. The app asks for permission to add to Photos only when you save. Does the app work without internet? The editing itself runs on your device. Purchasing or restoring access uses Apple’s StoreKit and may need a connection. [Try it on your photo](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [More guides](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/) --- ## Change Hair Color in a Photo on iPhone | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/guides/recolor-hair-on-iphone/ How to change hair color in a photo on iPhone for fun, a post, or a mood board: pick a shade, set the intensity, fix the edges, and save a clean new copy. photo editing 6 minute read Updated September 25, 2026 # How to change hair color in a photo on iPhone By David Balderston, the app’s developer Sometimes you just want to see yourself with pink hair. Or you’re putting together a mood board, making a playful post, or planning a costume color for a party. Whatever the reason, changing hair color in a photo on your iPhone takes a few minutes, and a few careful touches make the difference between an obvious edit and one that looks natural. The short version To change hair color in a photo on iPhone, choose a clear photo in Local Hair Color, let it find the hair, pick a shade or a Custom color, and set the intensity. Brush in any missed strands in Refine Selection, tap Natural to compare, then save. You get a new photo; your original stays untouched. 1 ## Choose one clear photo Tap to choose a photo, and Apple’s picker opens. Only the photo you pick is shared with the app, not your whole library. A shoulders-up shot with visible texture and some contrast between hair and background needs the least touching up. If you have a few options, our guide to [choosing the best photo for a hair color try-on](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/) helps you pick quickly. 2 ## Look over the automatic selection A model built into the app finds the hair on your iPhone or iPad. That selection decides where the color goes. Before judging any shade, pinch to zoom and check the hairline, the ends, and anywhere hair meets shoulders or background. Drag to move around, and double-tap to reset the zoom. A color can look off for three different reasons: the light in the photo is uneven, the intensity is too high, or part of the hair was missed. Knowing which one you’re seeing saves a lot of fiddling. 3 ## Pick a shade, or make your own The shade row has sixteen curated colors in three groups. Natural covers Teddy Bronde through Jet Black. Trending has Copper, Auburn, Cherry Cola, Burgundy, Silver, and Rose Gold. Bold has Pink, Blue, Purple, and Green, which are the fun ones for a party look or a post. If you have an exact color in mind, maybe to match an outfit or a mood board, tap Custom. Apple’s color picker opens with a grid, a spectrum, and sliders, so you can pick any color you like. custom opens apple’s color picker for any shade you have in mind 4 ## Set the intensity The intensity slider controls how strongly the new color covers your hair. Lower settings let more of the original color and shine show through, which usually looks more believable. Higher settings make the color unmistakable, which can be exactly right for a bold, just-for-fun edit. A good habit is to start in the middle and look at the highlights and shadows. If they’ve gone flat, ease the slider back. 5 ## Clean up the edges in Refine Selection Open Refine Selection when a patch of hair hasn’t changed, or when color has crept onto skin, clothes, or background. Choose Add Hair to paint in missed strands, and Remove Hair to keep color where it belongs. Switch between the Small, Medium, and Large brushes: small for the hairline and gaps between curls, large for broad sections. Your strokes are kept separate from the automatic selection. Undo takes back one stroke at a time, and Reset to Automatic clears all of them, so you can experiment freely. small brush at the hairline, large brush for the lengths 6 ## Compare, then save Tap Natural in the shade row to see the original photo, then tap your shade again. Flipping back and forth shows whether the edit still looks like real hair. When you’re happy, save. The app writes a new photo to your library and never overwrites the original. It asks only for permission to add photos, and only when you save. ## If the edit doesn’t look right, check in this order It’s tempting to keep swapping shades when something feels off. Usually the fix is earlier in the chain. Work through these in order and stop when it looks right. The photo. Harsh backlight, mixed lighting, blur, or a filter will affect every shade. If the problem shows up in every color you try, a different photo is the quickest fix. The selection. Zoom in. Unchanged patches or color on skin and clothes are selection issues, and Refine Selection is the fix, not a new shade. The intensity. Flat, painted-looking hair usually means the slider is too high for that photo. Lower it until you can see the texture again. The shade. Only now try a neighbor, or open Custom and nudge the color warmer, cooler, lighter, or deeper. Edits look most real at the edges. Spend your touch-up time on the hairline and the ends. That’s where eyes go first, and where a small brush makes the biggest difference. ## Saving and sharing a clean copy When you save, the new photo leaves out your GPS location, the original filename, the camera serial number, and other unrelated photo details. That makes it a tidier file to post or send than a straight copy of the original. Removing hidden details doesn’t make a picture anonymous, though. Your face, the room behind you, a street sign, a reflection in a window, or a tattoo can still say who or where you are. Take a quick look at the whole image before you post it. And if you’re editing a photo of a friend, check they’re happy for you to share it. For more on how the app handles your photos from start to finish, see [what to check in a hair color app that doesn’t upload your photo](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/private-hair-color-app/) . ## Ideas for your edits A mood board of three or four shades on the same photo, saved side by side in an album A before and after for a friend who’s been telling you to go copper A bold color for a birthday, a concert, or a costume, just to see it The same edit on a short clip, using [video hair color on iPhone](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/change-hair-color-video-iphone/) ## An edit is a picture, not a promise If a photo edit turns into a real plan, remember that dye works on your actual hair, not on pixels. Starting color, past color and treatments, condition, products, and technique all shape the result. Follow the product instructions, including any strand or allergy test, and ask a qualified colorist about bigger changes. You can see everything the editor includes on the [features page](https://localhaircolor.com/features/) . ## Quick questions Can I change hair color in a photo for free? The app is a free download, and setup shows a shade on your own photo before you pay. Full editing, Refine Selection, and saving need weekly or lifetime access. See the [pricing page](https://localhaircolor.com/pricing/) for the options. Will it change my original photo? No. Saving always creates a new photo. The original stays exactly as it was. Can I use a color that isn’t in the list? Yes. Tap Custom and pick any color with Apple’s grid, spectrum, or sliders. Does it work on iPad? Yes, on iPhone and iPad with iOS or iPadOS 17 or later. The larger screen makes edge touch-ups easier. [Try it on your photo](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [More guides](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/) --- ## Thinking of Going Blonde? Preview It First | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/guides/should-i-go-blonde/ Wondering, should I go blonde? Try blonde hair on your own photo first: compare honey, bronde, and platinum, judge warm or cool, and plan upkeep honestly. the blonde question 5 minute read Published September 25, 2026 # Should I go blonde? Try blonde hair on your own photo first By David Balderston, the app’s developer Going blonde is one of the most common color daydreams, and one of the biggest changes you can make. It can look bright and fresh, or it can feel like someone else’s hair. The good news is that you don’t have to guess. You can see a few kinds of blonde on your own photo before anyone touches your hair. The short version If you’re asking “should I go blonde?”, try a few blondes on your own photo first. Compare a warm blonde, a soft bronde, and a pale platinum, decide whether warm or cool suits you, then choose how light. If you still love it, ask a colorist what’s realistic for your hair and what the upkeep would be. ## Blonde isn’t one color “Blonde” covers a huge range, from a soft golden brown-blonde to nearly white. Saying yes or no to blonde as a whole is hard. Saying yes or no to a specific kind of blonde on your own face is much easier. Local Hair Color has three curated starting points: ### Honey Blonde A warm, golden blonde. A good test for whether warmth and brightness suit you. ### Teddy Bronde A soft mix of brown and blonde. Handy if you want lighter without going all the way. ### Platinum A very pale, cool-leaning blonde. The boldest of the three, and the biggest change for most people. If none of these is quite it, choose Custom and pick your own shade with Apple’s grid, spectrum, or sliders. That’s a nice way to experiment with an ashier, beige-leaning blonde or a richer golden one. For more on the full range of shades, see our guide to [previewing blonde, brunette, copper, burgundy, and custom colors](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/preview-hair-colors/) . natural → honey blonde, same photo 1 ## Try blonde hair on your photo Choose a clear, evenly lit photo where your hair is easy to see. Daylight from a window is ideal. Warm indoor bulbs can make every blonde look more golden than it would outside, so if you only have an indoor photo, keep that in mind as you compare. Our guide on [choosing a photo for a hair color preview](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/) has more ideas. Once the app finds your hair, zoom in on your hairline and ends. Blonde shows mistakes clearly, so if any dark strands were missed, use Refine Selection to brush them in. 2 ## Judge warm or cool first Before thinking about how light to go, decide which family feels right. Put Honey Blonde next to Platinum and flip between them. Does the golden one make you look warmer and brighter, or a bit washed out? Does the cool one look crisp, or harsh? There’s no rule that says a certain skin tone must pick one side. Just notice your own reaction. If you’re drawn to both, try a Custom shade somewhere in between. 3 ## Then decide how light With a direction in mind, play with lightness. Teddy Bronde is a gentle step up for many people with darker hair, while Platinum is a dramatic one. The intensity slider helps too: lower intensity lets more of your own color show through, which reads as a softer change; higher intensity makes the blonde obvious. Tap Natural to see your original, then tap back. If the jump feels exciting, great. If it feels like a stranger, try a gentler option and see whether that feels more like you. honey blonde, with the intensity slider for softer or bolder 4 ## Save your favorites and live with them Save the two or three blondes you like best. The app writes a new photo and leaves your original untouched. Look at them again in a day or two, in a different mood. A color you still love after the novelty wears off is worth talking to a professional about. ## The honest part: getting there can take time A preview can make any hair look blonde in a second. Real hair isn’t so simple. If your hair is dark, or has been colored before, getting to blonde often means lightening, and sometimes more than one appointment. Past color in your lengths can behave differently from your roots. The preview also colors your hair in one even tone. It doesn’t add highlights, balayage, or dimension, which is often how blonde is done in a salon. A colorist who can see and test your hair is the right person to tell you what’s realistic, how to protect your hair along the way, and how many visits it may take. ## Questions to ask yourself about blonde upkeep A blonde you love on day one also has to fit into your life on day sixty. Before you book, it’s worth thinking about: Regrowth. How will you feel when your natural color starts showing at the roots? The bigger the difference between your natural color and your blonde, the more noticeable it will be. Toning and refreshing. Many blondes need occasional toning to stay the shade you chose. Ask your colorist how often they’d expect you to come back. Time and budget. Consider the first appointment and the upkeep after it, not just one or the other. Hair care. Lightened hair can need gentler handling. Ask what your colorist would recommend for your hair type and routine. If the answers make you hesitate, a softer blonde or bronde might give you the brightness you want with less upkeep. Your previews can help you compare those options honestly. ## Take your previews to a colorist When you’re ready, bring your favorite blonde previews along with one you didn’t like. It helps your colorist understand both the look you want and the line you don’t want to cross. Our guide on [what to show your colorist](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/what-to-show-your-colorist/) includes a hair-history checklist worth bringing too. If you’re thinking of doing it at home instead, read [why box dye rarely matches the box](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/why-box-dye-looks-different/) first. One question at a time. “Do I like blonde on me?” is a question your photo can help answer. “Can my hair get there, and how?” is a question for a colorist. Local Hair Color works on iPhone and iPad, and your photo stays on your device while you try shades, refine edges, and save. You can see what else the editor does on the [features page](https://localhaircolor.com/features/) . ## Quick questions How do I know if blonde hair will suit me? Try a few kinds of blonde on your own photo and compare them with your original. Start with warm versus cool, then decide how light. Your own reaction to seeing it on your face is the best guide. Can I go blonde from dark hair in one appointment? Sometimes, but often not. Dark or previously colored hair usually needs lightening, and a colorist may suggest more than one visit. Ask them what’s realistic for your hair. Can I try blonde highlights or balayage in the app? No. The app colors the selected hair in one tone at the intensity you choose. Lower intensity gives a softer overall look, but it doesn’t place highlights. Is going blonde high maintenance? It can be, depending on how far it is from your natural color. Regrowth, toning, and hair care all play a part. A colorist can give you an honest idea of the upkeep for your hair. [Try it on your photo](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [More guides](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/) --- ## Try Pink, Blue, or Purple Hair on Your Photo | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/guides/try-pink-blue-purple-hair/ Want to try pink hair on your photo? Preview pink, blue, purple, green, or rose gold on your own picture, from pastel to vivid, before you lighten or dye. just for fun 5 minute read Published September 25, 2026 # Try pink, blue, or purple hair on your own photo first By David Balderston, the app’s developer Maybe you’ve been saving pictures of pastel pink hair for months. Maybe a friend dared you to go blue. Either way, a bold color is a big change, and it’s a lot more fun to decide once you’ve actually seen yourself with it. Here’s how to try bright colors on your own photo, and what to know before you make it real. The short version To try pink hair on your photo, choose a clear picture of yourself, pick Pink, Blue, Purple, or Green, and move the intensity slider: lower for a softer, pastel-leaning look, higher for vivid color. Try Rose Gold for something gentler, or Custom for a specific shade. Tap Natural to compare, then save a copy. ## The bold shades, and a softer route Local Hair Color has a Bold row with four bright colors, plus Rose Gold in the Trending row for when you want color that’s playful but easier to live with. Here’s a quick feel for each. ### Pink The classic. At lower intensity it can feel soft and candy-like; at full intensity it’s bright and unmistakable. ### Blue Cool and striking. The intensity slider changes its mood a lot, so it’s worth trying at more than one setting. ### Purple Sits between the warmth of pink and the coolness of blue. A popular choice if you want bold but a little moodier. ### Green The wildcard. Great for a costume, a festival, or simply finding out whether you’re a green-hair person. ### Rose Gold A warmer, softer pink with a golden edge. A good first step if full pink feels like a lot. 1 ## Pick a photo where your hair is easy to see Bright colors show every edge, so a clear, well lit photo helps a lot. Choose one where your hair stands out from the background and isn’t hidden under a hat. A selfie by a window is perfect. Our guide on [choosing a photo for a hair color preview](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/) goes into more detail. The app finds your hair on your iPhone or iPad. Your photo isn’t uploaded anywhere, which is nice when you’re just playing around. 2 ## Try every bold shade, even the ones you’d never pick Tap through Pink, Blue, Purple, and Green. It only takes a moment, and sometimes the one you’d have ruled out turns out to be your favorite. Pay attention to how each color sits next to your skin and eyes in the photo, and how it makes you feel when you look at it. 3 ## Use intensity for pastel or vivid The intensity slider is where a lot of the fun happens. Lower intensity lets more of your own hair color show through, which can give a softer, washed, more pastel-leaning look. Full intensity gives you the vivid, fresh-from-the-salon version. Try each favorite both ways. You might discover that you love a whisper of lavender but not a full purple, or the opposite. 4 ## Use Custom for the shade you saw Saw a teal or a magenta somewhere and can’t stop thinking about it? Choose Custom and use Apple’s color picker (the grid, spectrum, or sliders) to get close to it. Then adjust the intensity the same way you would for any other shade. Custom is also handy for fine tuning. If Pink is a touch too cool for you, nudge it warmer. If Blue feels too bright, pick a deeper one. custom color: pick any shade from the grid, spectrum, or sliders 5 ## Compare, save, and show a friend Tap Natural to flip back to your original photo, then tap your shade again. It’s the quickest way to see whether the new color feels like you. When you find one you love, save it. The app saves a new copy and leaves your original alone, and you can share the copy from Photos like any other picture. ## Fun ways to use a bold preview Not every preview has to lead to a salon chair. Some of the best reasons to try pink hair on your photo are simply for the joy of it: Before a festival, concert, or party. See whether a bright color fits the outfit and the mood before committing to it. For a costume or theme. Try green or blue for a character without buying anything first. To settle a debate. Save a pink, a purple, and a blue version and let your friends vote. Just because. It’s nice to see a braver version of yourself, even if you never dye it. If you want to see bright color move, the app can also preview a shade on a short video after you unlock access. Our guide to [changing hair color in a video on iPhone](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/change-hair-color-video-iphone/) explains how. ## An honest word before you dye A preview shows what a color looks like on your photo. It isn’t a prediction of what dye will do on your hair. With bright colors, a few things are good to know: Vivid colors on darker hair usually need lightening first. How much, and whether it’s a good idea for your hair, is a question for a qualified colorist. How fast bright colors fade and how much upkeep they need varies a lot, depending on the color, your hair, and your routine. The preview colors all of the selected hair one tone. It doesn’t place streaks, peekaboo panels, or split colors. If you’re trying a bright color at home, follow the product instructions and do the strand test and allergy test they call for. Our guide on [why box dye can look different from the box](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/why-box-dye-looks-different/) is worth a read first. Take your favorites to the consultation. A saved pastel and a saved vivid version of the same shade tell a colorist a lot about what you’re after. Ask whether it’s achievable from your current color, how many visits it might take, and what upkeep looks like. ## Your bold color checklist Choose a clear, well lit photo Tap through Pink, Blue, Purple, and Green Try Rose Gold for a softer route Compare low and full intensity Use Custom for a specific shade Tap Natural to compare, then save Ask a colorist about lightening and upkeep ## Quick questions How can I see myself with colored hair? Use a hair color preview app with your own photo. In Local Hair Color, pick a photo, choose Pink, Blue, Purple, Green, Rose Gold, or a Custom color, and adjust the intensity. See all the [features](https://localhaircolor.com/features/) . Can I try pastel pink hair? You can get a softer, pastel-leaning look by choosing Pink or Rose Gold and lowering the intensity, or by picking a pale pink with Custom. Will pink dye look like the preview on dark hair? Not necessarily. Bright colors on darker hair usually need lightening first, and results depend on your hair’s history and condition. Use the preview to choose a color, then ask a colorist what’s possible. Can I preview pink streaks or highlights? Not in Local Hair Color. The preview colors all of the selected hair one tone, so it’s best for trying an all-over color. [Try it on your photo](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [More guides](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/) --- ## What to Show Your Colorist (Bring a Preview) | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/guides/what-to-show-your-colorist/ What to tell your colorist and what to bring to a hair color consultation: previews on your own photo, simple words for the change, and your hair history. before your appointment 6 minute read Published September 25, 2026 # What to tell your colorist, and what to bring to a hair color consultation By David Balderston, the app’s developer A color consultation goes best when you and your colorist are picturing the same thing. That’s harder than it sounds. “A little warmer” means something different to everyone, and a photo of someone else can point you both in the wrong direction. Here’s what to bring, what to say, and what to leave to the person holding the brush. The short version Bring two or three previews of the color on your own photo, plus one you know you don’t want. Describe the change with simple words like warmer or cooler, lighter or deeper, subtle or obvious. Share your full hair history, your budget, and how often you can come back. Then let your colorist tell you what’s achievable and how many visits it may take. ## Why other people’s photos can mislead Inspiration photos are wonderful for mood, and most colorists are happy to see them. The trouble is that the hair in them usually started somewhere very different from yours. The person may have had lighter or darker hair to begin with, a different color history, a different texture, and a different skin tone next to the color. Then there’s the photo itself. Studio lighting, golden-hour sun, phone processing, and filters all change how a color reads. A shade that looks soft caramel in one picture can be quite orange in daylight. When you point at a stranger’s hair, you and your colorist may each be reacting to different parts of the picture. A preview on your own photo removes a lot of that guesswork. Your face, your usual lighting, and your hair’s shape stay the same, so the only thing that changes is the color direction. If you’re new to trying colors on a photo, our step-by-step guide on [how to try on hair color from a photo on iPhone](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/hair-color-try-on-iphone/) walks through the whole process, from picking a photo to fixing edges. 1 ## Make two or three previews on your own photo Start with a clear, evenly lit photo of yourself where your hair is easy to see. Our guide to [choosing a photo for a better hair color preview](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/) covers what works well. Then try a few directions and narrow them down to the two or three you keep coming back to. In Local Hair Color, you can try sixteen curated shades or pick your own with Custom, then use the intensity slider to decide how strong the change should look. Lower intensity lets more of your own color show through, which can help you show a colorist the difference between “a hint of copper” and “properly copper.” Tap Natural to flip back to your original, so you can see exactly how big a change you’re asking for. copper, then its neighbors, on the same photo 2 ## Add one “not this” preview This is the most underrated thing you can bring. A preview of the direction you want to avoid tells your colorist as much as your favorite. Maybe you want red but not purple-red, or lighter but nothing that looks yellow. Showing the line you don’t want to cross gives the conversation a clear edge. Label your saved previews in your head, or in a note, as “yes,” “maybe,” and “no.” It keeps the chat focused when you’re scrolling your camera roll in the chair. 3 ## What to tell your colorist, in plain words You don’t need salon vocabulary. A few simple pairs do most of the work, and your colorist can translate them into their own terms: Warmer or cooler. Warmer leans golden, copper, or red. Cooler leans ashy, beige, or silvery. Lighter or deeper. Say whether you want to go up, down, or stay about where you are. Subtle or obvious. Should friends notice right away, or only think you look well rested? Low or higher upkeep. Be honest about how much regrowth and fading you’re happy to live with. If you’re unsure which words fit, point at your previews and say what you like about each one. “I like how this one looks brighter around my face, but I don’t want it this red” is perfectly useful. 4 ## Bring your hair history Your colorist can see your hair today, but not everything that has happened to it. Past color can stay in the lengths for a long time, even when you can’t see it, and it can change how new color behaves. Be as complete as you can, even about the box dye from a few years ago you’d rather forget. Nobody is judging. It also helps to be upfront about your life outside the salon: how often you can realistically come back, what you want to spend, and how much visible regrowth bothers you. Those answers shape the plan as much as the color itself. ## What to bring to a hair color consultation Two or three previews of the color on your own photo One “not this” preview Any box dye you’ve used, and roughly when Past lightening or bleach, highlights, or salon color Henna or other plant dyes, and any other chemical treatments How often you use heat styling How often you can come back for appointments Your budget for the first visit and for upkeep How much regrowth you’re comfortable seeing 5 ## Let your colorist decide what’s achievable A preview shows a color direction on a photo. It doesn’t know your starting color underneath, what your past color will do, or how your hair will handle the change. Your colorist does, or can find out with a test. Treat your previews as the start of the conversation, not a specification. Good questions to ask include: Can my hair get to something like this? Would it take more than one visit? What would it look like between visits? How will it fade, and how often would I need to come back? If a colorist suggests a gentler first step, that’s often a sign they’re looking after your hair. If your heart is set on a big change, such as [going blonde from darker hair](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/should-i-go-blonde/) , expect the answer to include a plan rather than a single appointment. 6 ## Save clean copies you can show on your phone When you save a preview in Local Hair Color, the app writes a new photo and leaves your original untouched. The saved copy leaves out your location, the original filename, the camera serial, and other unrelated photo details, which is nice if you’re texting it to a salon ahead of time. Save your original next to the previews, too, or just be ready to tap Natural. Seeing where you’re starting and where you’d like to end up, side by side, is exactly what a colorist wants. You can read more about the editor on the [features page](https://localhaircolor.com/features/) . Book a consultation first if you can. Many salons offer a short chat before a big color change. It’s the perfect moment to show your previews and hair history without the pressure of already sitting in the chair. ## What a preview can’t tell anyone A preview colors the hair it finds in your photo with one tone at the strength you choose. It doesn’t place highlights, balayage, or dimension, and it can’t predict what dye or lightener will do on your hair. Your real result depends on your starting color, past color and treatments, hair condition, products, and technique. That’s your colorist’s expertise, and the preview simply helps you both aim at the same picture. ## Quick questions Should I bring pictures to a hair color appointment? Yes, most colorists find pictures helpful. Previews on your own photo are especially useful, because they show the direction on your face and hair shape rather than someone else’s. Bring one you don’t like, too. Do I really need to mention old box dye? Please do. Past color can stay in your hair for a long time and can affect how new color turns out. Your colorist would much rather know before they start. How do I describe the hair color I want? Use simple pairs: warmer or cooler, lighter or deeper, subtle or obvious, low or higher upkeep. Then point at what you like and dislike in your previews. Your colorist will translate that into a plan. Will my hair look exactly like my preview? Not necessarily. A preview shows a direction on a photo. What your hair can actually reach, and how many visits it might take, is a question for your colorist. [Try it on your photo](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [More guides](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/) --- ## Why Box Dye Rarely Matches the Box | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/guides/why-box-dye-looks-different/ Why does box dye look different than the box? Your starting color, past dye, hair condition, and lighting all play a part. Here is how to choose more wisely. before the box 5 minute read Published September 25, 2026 # Why does box dye look different than the box? By David Balderston, the app’s developer You pick a box with a gorgeous shade on the front, follow the steps, rinse, and look in the mirror. It’s darker than you expected, or brassier, or it barely changed. If that has happened to you, you’re in very good company. It usually isn’t that you did anything wrong. The picture on the box and your hair were simply starting from different places. The short version Box dye looks different than the box because the model’s hair started from a different color and history, the photo was carefully lit, and dye works with your existing color rather than replacing it. Past dye and hair condition matter too. Check the shade chart, do the strand and patch tests, and preview a direction first. ## Why box dye looks different than the box There are a handful of reasons, and they often stack on top of each other. None of them needs chemistry to understand. 1 ## The model started somewhere else The hair on the front of the box belongs to someone with their own natural color, their own texture, and their own hair history. It may also have been styled by professionals. You’re seeing the end result of their hair, not a promise about what the same product will do on yours. If the model’s hair started lighter than yours, for example, the same product can look noticeably deeper on you. 2 ## Lighting and photography Packaging photos are taken with careful lighting and then prepared for print. Printing itself changes colors a little, and the box sits under shop lights that are rarely like your bathroom or a sunny street. Even your own mirror can mislead you. The same hair can look warmer under yellow bulbs and cooler in daylight. Before you decide your new color is “wrong,” look at it in daylight near a window. It may be closer to what you wanted than it seemed at first. 3 ## Your existing color is part of the result Hair dye doesn’t paint a fresh color over a blank canvas. Your current color, natural or not, shows through and mixes with the new one. That’s why the same box can look quite different on two people. Previous dye makes this more complicated. Color from months or even years ago can linger in your lengths, even if your roots have grown out naturally. The result is often uneven: roots one shade, ends another. If you’ve colored before, that history matters as much as the box you choose now. 4 ## Hair condition changes how color takes Hair that has been lightened, heat styled a lot, or sun damaged can soak up color differently from healthy, untreated hair. In plain terms, some parts drink color in quickly and others resist it. Ends are usually older and more worn than roots, so they often take color differently too. This is one reason a single all-over application can come out patchy, even when you followed every step carefully. ## What helps before you color at home You can’t control every variable, but a few habits make a big difference. 5 ## Read the shade chart and instructions Many boxes include a chart showing how the shade may look on different starting colors. That chart is often more useful than the photo on the front. Find the swatch closest to your current hair and look at what it suggests. Read the full instructions before you start, including the warnings. Every product is different, and the instructions for the one in your hand are what count. 6 ## Do the strand test and the allergy test A strand test shows you how the color actually turns out on a small, hidden piece of your own hair. It’s the closest thing to a real preview of the dye, and it can save you from a whole-head surprise. The allergy or patch test is about your safety. Follow the product instructions for when and how to do it. Many ask for it before every use, even with a brand you’ve used before. If the instructions or your skin tell you something is wrong, don’t use the product, and ask a doctor or pharmacist if you’re concerned. 7 ## Preview a direction on your own photo first Choosing a shade from a wall of boxes is hard when every photo shows someone else. A preview on your own photo lets you settle the visual question first: do you like warmer or cooler, lighter or deeper, subtle or bold, on your own face? In Local Hair Color, you can try sixteen curated shades, from Espresso and Chocolate to Copper and Cherry Cola, or pick your own with Custom. The intensity slider shows softer and stronger versions, and tapping Natural flips back to your original so you can judge the size of the change. Our guide on [previewing blonde, brunette, copper, burgundy, and custom colors](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/preview-hair-colors/) walks through the shade families. Be clear about what that preview is. It shows a color direction on a photo. It doesn’t predict what a particular box will do on your hair, because it can’t know your starting color underneath, your past dye, or your hair’s condition. Use it to narrow your choice, then let the shade chart and a strand test tell you about the product. a preview shows the direction, not the dye result Local Hair Color runs on iPhone and iPad, and your photo stays on your device while you preview and save. You can see a shade on your own photo during setup before choosing access; details are on the [pricing page](https://localhaircolor.com/pricing/) . Pick the direction, then check the product. Use your photo to decide what you like. Use the box’s shade chart and a strand test to see what that product might do on your hair. ## When a colorist is the better call Some changes are hard to get right at home, especially going much lighter, correcting a result you don’t like, or coloring over hair with a lot of past dye, lightening, or other treatments. A qualified colorist can look at your hair, test it, and tell you what’s achievable and how many visits it may take. If you go that route, our guide on [what to tell your colorist](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/what-to-show-your-colorist/) covers what to bring. ## Before you open the box Preview a few directions on your own photo Find your starting color on the box’s shade chart Remember any past dye, lightening, or treatments Read all the instructions and warnings Do the allergy or patch test the instructions call for Do a strand test on a hidden piece of hair Check the result in daylight before deciding ## Quick questions Why did my box dye come out darker than the picture? Often because your starting color was darker than the model’s, or because past color in your hair added depth. Hair condition and lighting can also make it look darker than expected. Why are my roots a different color from my ends? Roots are newer hair, while ends are older and may hold past dye or wear. They often take color differently, which can leave roots and ends looking uneven. Can an app show me what a box dye will look like? Not exactly. A preview shows a color direction on your photo, which helps you choose what you like. It can’t predict a specific product’s result on your hair. A strand test is the way to check that. Do I need a patch test every time? Follow the product’s instructions. Many ask for an allergy test before every use, even if you’ve used the product before. [Try it on your photo](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) [More guides](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/) --- ## Pricing: Weekly or Lifetime Access | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/pricing/ Download free and see a shade on your own photo before you pay. Weekly or lifetime access unlocks the full photo and video editor. Prices shown in the app. no surprises # Try it first. Then pick how you pay. The app is free to download, and setup shows you a shade on your own photo before you spend anything. Weekly and lifetime access unlock exactly the same editor; the only difference is whether it renews. ## Access options ### Weekly access auto-renewing subscription Every feature while your subscription is active. Good for a one-off decision. It renews each week until you cancel in your Apple account settings. Price See price in app ### Lifetime access one-time purchase The same features, paid for once. Nothing renews, and you can restore it on your other devices signed in to the same Apple account. Price See price in app Prices and offers vary by country and region. Apple shows the current price, any limited-time offer, taxes, and renewal terms before you confirm. Already have a yearly subscription? It keeps working, and Restore Purchases brings it back on a new device. ## What either option includes the whole editor Your own photos and videos Try any shade on the pictures and clips you choose. Every color control Sixteen curated shades, Custom color, and intensity. Refine Selection Add Hair and Remove Hair brushes, three sizes, Undo, and Reset to Automatic. Save new copies Photos and MP4 videos with location and unrelated details removed. ## Renewals and restores stay with Apple. Purchases go through Apple’s StoreKit, so your payment details stay with Apple and you manage everything from your Apple account. Cancel anytime Open Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions, and choose Hair Color Changer: Try On. Weekly access stays on until the end of the period you’ve paid for. New phone? Restore. Install the app, sign in with the same Apple account, and tap Restore Purchases on the access screen. Buying and restoring may need an internet connection; editing doesn’t. ## Questions about access Can I try it before I pay? Yes. The app is free to download, and setup shows you a shade on your own photo before you choose an access option. Is there a free trial? There’s no subscription trial. Instead, you can see a preview on your own photo during setup, so you know what you’re paying for. Do weekly and lifetime unlock different features? No. Both unlock the full photo and video editor, every shade, Custom color, intensity, the refine brushes, and saving. Why don’t you list prices here? Prices vary by country, and Apple sometimes shows limited-time offers. The app always shows your current price and terms before you confirm, so that’s the number to trust. ## See it on your photo first. [Get it on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hair-color-changer-try-on/id6797665943) [Scan with your iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6797665943?pt=126867818&ct=web_qr_localhaircolor&mt=8) --- ## Privacy Policy | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/privacy/ How the Local Hair Color iPhone and iPad app handles photos, videos, purchases, onboarding analytics, exports, support email, and optional website analytics. privacy # Privacy Policy Last updated: September 4, 2026 Local Hair Color is designed to process photos and videos on your iPhone or iPad. The app and this informational website have separate data practices, explained below. ## The Local Hair Color app ### Photos and image processing Photos you select, hair selections, color previews, manual corrections, and exported edits are processed on your device. The app does not upload them to an app-operated server. It does not create an account or maintain an editor history. A new edited image is saved only when you explicitly choose to export it. ### Data collection The app uses RevenueCat for purchase reporting and onboarding experiments. RevenueCat receives a random app identifier, purchase history, assigned onboarding version, onboarding pages reached, last page seen, completion status and their timestamps, paywall impressions, and basic app and device information. Network requests also expose the connecting IP address to the service. This helps us find where onboarding stops and compare paid conversion and revenue between onboarding versions. RevenueCat also uses purchase information to validate receipts and support purchase reporting. See [RevenueCat’s privacy policy](https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy) . We do not send photos, videos, masks, filenames, selected colors, or editing activity to RevenueCat. The app does not include advertising or advertising tracking. ### Purchases and restores Subscriptions, lifetime purchases, and restores use Apple’s StoreKit service and may require a network connection. Apple processes purchase and account information under its own terms and privacy policy. The app receives verified entitlement status so it can determine whether paid features are available. The developer does not receive your full payment-card details. ### Photos permission and exports The system photo picker lets you choose a photo or video without granting the app broad library access. If you save an edited result, the app requests only the access needed to add that result to Photos. Exports are new metadata-minimized photos or MP4 videos. The original is never overwritten, and video exports preserve original audio when present. ### Local state The app stores its random RevenueCat identifier, the assigned onboarding version, onboarding progress and timestamps, and pending purchase-reporting state so onboarding and reporting can continue after a restart. These records do not contain your photos, videos, or editing content. The app does not retain source photos or videos, thumbnails, Photos identifiers, filenames, dimensions, editor documents, or hair masks. Temporary video source and output copies are protected in app-owned temporary storage and removed after editing, cancellation, failure, or at the next app launch after an interruption. Compact per-frame masks used to accelerate recoloring are losslessly compressed in memory and released with the open editor. ## This website This website does not accept photo uploads and is not part of the app’s editing path. It offers optional Google Analytics to help the developer understand aggregate page use and referral sources. Google Analytics is not loaded unless you choose Allow analytics . If you allow analytics, Google may receive information normally associated with a website visit, such as the page viewed, approximate location derived from the network connection, device and browser information, and referring page. No photo, hair selection, app-editing data, purchase entitlement, or support-email content is sent by this website to Google Analytics. Your analytics choice is stored in your browser’s local storage so the site can remember it. Choosing Keep analytics off stores only that preference. Global Privacy Control and Do Not Track signals keep analytics off. You can change your choice with the Analytics settings button in the footer. ## Contacting support If you email support, your email provider sends the address, message, and attachments you choose to include. This happens outside the app and is used to respond to your request. Do not attach private photos unless you intentionally choose to do so. ## Retention and privacy requests Onboarding and purchase records are retained to operate purchases, measure onboarding, resolve support requests, and meet applicable obligations. Removing the app does not automatically delete records already sent to RevenueCat or Apple. You can contact [swingdraw@gmail.com](mailto:swingdraw@gmail.com) to request access to or deletion of data we can associate with your app use. Because the app has no account or email-based sign-in, we may need additional information to locate the relevant record. Do not send payment-card details or private photos. Apple manages its purchase records under its own policies; deleting analytics records does not cancel an Apple subscription. ## Changes If the app or website data practices change, this policy and the relevant App Store privacy answers will be updated before the changed practice is introduced. ## Contact Questions about this policy can be sent to [swingdraw@gmail.com](mailto:swingdraw@gmail.com?subject=Local%20Hair%20Color%20Privacy) . ## At a glance App photo and video editing stays on device. Onboarding and purchase analytics use RevenueCat. Purchases use Apple’s StoreKit. Website analytics is optional and off by default. The website does not accept media uploads. ## Optional analytics on this website Google Analytics loads only if you allow it using the website analytics choices. It measures page visits and App Store link clicks; it does not receive your app photos, videos, or recordings. Page URLs are recorded without query strings, and advertising features and Google Signals are disabled in the website configuration. You can decline or withdraw through “Website analytics choices” in the footer. Withdrawal stops future Google Analytics collection and removes this site’s Google Analytics cookies. Global Privacy Control and Do Not Track are respected. The site also uses Cloudflare for hosting and its separate website statistics. --- ## Support | Local Hair Color Canonical source: https://localhaircolor.com/support/ Help with Hair Color Changer: Try On for iPhone and iPad: clearer previews, fixing the hair selection, video, saving, restoring purchases, and contact. here to help # Support Help with Local Hair Color (listed on the App Store as Hair Color Changer: Try On) for iPhone and iPad. Choosing media, finding your hair, recoloring, corrections, and saving all happen on your device. Color on your skin, missed strands, or flat-looking dark hair? Start with the [photo preview troubleshooting checklist](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/#troubleshooting) . For moving edges, see [video save options and their limits](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/change-hair-color-video-iphone/#save-options) . ## Get a clearer preview Choose a well-lit photo where your hair is visible and stands out from the background. Use a photo with one main person, little motion blur, and no filter that changes your hair’s texture. Lower the intensity if the color looks stronger than the lighting in your photo can support. Tap Natural in the shade row to compare with your original, and pinch to zoom in on the edges. More tips in [how to choose a photo](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/choose-photo-for-hair-color-preview/) . ## Fix the hair selection On a photo, open Refine Selection when hair is missed or nearby skin, clothing, or background picked up color. Choose Add Hair or Remove Hair, pick a brush size, and paint over the area. Undo steps one at a time, or use Reset to Automatic to clear all your corrections. ## Video After unlocking access, choose a video from the main screen, pick a shade and intensity, and save. Quick saves faster with smaller files; Quality refines the hair in every saved frame and takes longer. The original audio is kept. Brush corrections are for photos only. If the app says a clip needs too much memory, choose a shorter or lower-resolution video. ## Purchases and restores Use Restore Purchases on the access screen after reinstalling the app or switching devices. Make sure the device is signed in to the Apple account used for the original purchase. Existing yearly subscriptions restore the same way. Purchases and restores can need an internet connection; normal editing doesn’t. The App Store shows the current price, billing period, and renewal terms before you confirm. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Settings: tap your name, then Subscriptions. ## Saving an edit The app asks for permission to add to Photos only when it needs to save a new result, and it never overwrites your original. If saving fails, check the app’s Photos permission in Settings, make sure your device has free storage, and try again. ## Limitations The preview is a visual planning tool, not a guarantee of salon or dye results. It colors your selected hair in one shade. Fine flyaways, see-through ends, strong backlight, hats, several people, and low-contrast backgrounds may need manual correction. Real color also depends on your starting shade, hair condition, previous treatments, products, and technique. ## Contact Email [swingdraw@gmail.com](mailto:swingdraw@gmail.com?subject=Local%20Hair%20Color%20Support) . Include your device model, iOS or iPadOS version, and a short description of what happened. ## Protect your photos Please don’t send a private photo unless you really want to. Local Hair Color itself never uploads your photos. ## Useful links [The complete try-on guide](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/hair-color-try-on-iphone/) [Changing color in a video](https://localhaircolor.com/guides/change-hair-color-video-iphone/) [Common questions](https://localhaircolor.com/faq/) [Privacy policy](https://localhaircolor.com/privacy/) [Email support](mailto:swingdraw@gmail.com?subject=Local%20Hair%20Color%20Support)