HairLook: AI Hairstyle Try Onv2.8 / 2.8.0

Released July 31, 2026Major

iOS Android

The latest major update introduced new hair editing tools and content, yet failed to shift user sentiment due to persistent monetization friction. While the rating saw a minor delta of 0.18, the sample size remains too small to indicate a meaningful recovery from the historical baseline. The update is currently neutral in impact as the restrictive paywall continues to drive negative feedback.

What changed

New featureAdded Hair Texturizer to preview straight, wavy, or curly hair
PerformanceImproved performance for Hair Match, Hair Color, and Bangs Editor
ContentExpanded hairstyle library with more shags, bobs, lobs, and men's styles
New featureAdded Enhancer tool to restore blurry photos and improve hair detail

Reception

45/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What worked

New feature
The addition of the Hair Texturizer and Enhancer tool has not yet generated sufficient user feedback to register a positive sentiment shift.

What didn't

New feature
no evidence
Users report the app forces a subscription purchase before allowing access to hairstyle previews, which overshadows the release of new features.

Marlvel takeaways

The current paywall strategy prevents users from testing new hairstyle previews, leading to high-frequency complaints regarding accessibility.
The post-update rating of 1.89 remains significantly below the historical Android baseline of 3.94.
Future updates should prioritize a free-to-preview model to address the primary friction point identified in recent reviews.

Original release notes

** What’s New in HairLook: AI Hairstyle Try-On **
We’ve added powerful new features and expanded your styling possibilities:
- Hair Texturizer: Instantly see yourself with straight, wavy, or curly hair
- Improved performance for Hair Match, Hair Color, Bangs Editor, and more
- Explore even more shags, bobs, lobs, bangs, and men's hairstyles
- Enhancer: Restore blurry photos and improve hair detail
Update now and discover your next look!