“They want AI hair for $125.”
Posted: September 27, 2024 2:00 AM CDT
As artificial intelligence (AI) grows in popularity, it is increasingly influencing many aspects of our lives, especially grooming and fashion. AI is also being used to choose your next hairstyle.
Platforms like aihairstyles.com allow users to virtually try out different styles and colors to find their perfect look. Similarly, AI HairPlay allows users to change hairstyles with one click. You can upload a photo and choose your desired hairstyle and color. The application then produces the results.
Additionally, TikTok filters allow you to easily change the hair color in your selfies.
However, TikToker and hairstylist Amanda Sekulic (@amandasekulic) has released a public service announcement (PSA) warning customers not to use AI-generated hairstyles as inspiration.
She explains: “I don’t really mean to be mean when I say this, but if you’re trying to get your hair done and you show your hairdresser an AI-generated photo, it’s fake.”
Sekulic emphasizes: “You can’t give AI hair. Don’t do that.” She encourages viewers to provide hairstylists with non-AI images for inspiration.
The viral PSA has been viewed 887,000 times and prompted hundreds of comments.
@amandasekulic Show your hairdresser a non-AI photo for your hair inspiration #hairinspo #ai #hairstylistproblems #hairstylistlife #fallhairinspo ♬ Original song – Amanda Sekulic
During the discussion, Sekulic and other professional hairstylists highlighted why the use of AI-generated images is problematic, noting that many of these hairstyles are unrealistic to recreate. I did.
A hairstylist explains why images generated by AI are problematic.
One hairstylist said: “I’ve been sent a lot of photos of ‘gray blending’ using AI. And I said, “No, ma’am, you have 20 years of Level 3. You can’t do it, lol,” referring to the challenge of achieving a gray blend after years of using black hair dye. I did.
Sekulic replied, “Why is this actually the most common request!”
Many hairstylists echoed Sekulic’s experience and shared their frustrations.
One person commented: “And they get really angry when I say, ‘Well, it’s AI.’ The colors aren’t real,” he said, highlighting the disconnect between client expectations and reality.
But some stylists offered a different perspective. “The truth is, I don’t mind bringing in an AI photo as long as the client has multiple photos. They know their hair won’t look exactly like the photo. They like that dimension. It’s just that,” one person shared.
Another said, “As a stylist, I actually don’t care if it’s AI or not. At least I know my goal. Then I use that photo as inspiration to create a realistic look that I can achieve. I will consider it.”
In a follow-up video, Sekulic advises clients on the best inspirational photos to bring to an appointment. “If you’re going to see a hairdresser, it’s best to give them an image of their work that you’ve shared that you like,” she suggests.
The Daily Dot reached out to Amanda Seklich for comment via email.
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