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Image Guidelines

Best practices for accurate hair analysis

Best Practices

Do This

  • Use high resolution (minimum 1024x1024 pixels)
  • Ensure good, even lighting
  • Keep camera stable and perpendicular
  • Use clean, dry hair
  • Provide contrasting background color
  • Focus on a specific scalp area

Avoid This

  • Blurry or pixelated images
  • Poor lighting or shadows
  • Hair products or gel/wax
  • Similar hair/background colors
  • Extreme angles or distortion
  • Motion blur or camera shake

Technical Specifications

File Format
JPEG, PNG
Max File Size
5MB
Minimum Resolution
1024 x 1024 pixels
Recommended Resolution
2048 x 2048 pixels or higher

Pro Tips

Lighting is Critical

Use natural daylight or diffused LED lighting. Avoid direct flash.

Background Matters

Use a white or light-colored background for dark hair, and vice versa.

Consistency for Tracking

Use the same lighting, angle, and distance for before/after comparisons.