Hair color
How to choose a hair color with AI try on.
Published 2026-01-10 · Updated 2026-01-18
Use hair color try on previews to test tones before you commit. You will move faster in the salon chair and feel more confident about the final shade.
Reviewed by the UrSalon Preview team.
Table of contents
A quick decision framework
Match your undertone
Test warm, neutral, and cool shades to see which looks balanced in daylight.
Compare maintenance levels
Preview how highlights, balayage, or all over color will look as it grows out.
Save a stylist brief
Keep your top two or three looks in a gallery you can share with your stylist.
Tone & undertone color chart
Use this quick chart to align shade families with undertone. Always compare in daylight and save side-by-side previews.
Warm undertone
Honey, golden blonde, copper, warm chocolate.
Neutral undertone
Beige blonde, soft brown, balanced caramel.
Cool undertone
Ash blonde, mocha, espresso, cool brunette.
Shade decision checklist
- Match the shade to your undertone in daylight.
- Decide how much root grow-out you can maintain.
- Save two top options and show your stylist both.
- Confirm your starting hair level for realistic results.
Pro tip
Capture screenshots of your top two previews. Ask your stylist to match the tone and placement instead of just naming a color family.
Quick FAQ
How many shades should I preview?
Pick three to five shades that span warm, neutral, and cool so the differences are obvious.
Will the preview match salon lighting?
Previews are closest in soft daylight. Ask your stylist to compare the saved images in natural light.
What if I am between two tones?
Bring both options to your stylist and decide based on maintenance and your natural base.
Related tools
Ready to try it? Head to the hair color try on tool to preview shades on your photo.