Hair light
A small light from above and behind that separates hair from background.
Mood and effect
Polished, glossy, premium.
When to use it
Haircare, beauty portraits, campaign headshots.
Photography reference
Standard in hair and beauty advertising.
Prompt it
Works in Midjourney, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux. Swap the subject for your own.
What usually goes wrong in AI
Hair glows like a halo. Ask for 'subtle hair light'.
Questions
What is hair light in photography?
A small light from above and behind that separates hair from background.
When should I use hair light?
Haircare, beauty portraits, campaign headshots.
How do I prompt hair light in AI images?
Name it directly and describe its visible result: "soft hair light from above and behind, glossy highlights on the hair, separation from background". It works in Midjourney, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux.
Why does my AI hair light look wrong?
Hair glows like a halo. Ask for 'subtle hair light'.
Generate hair light for your own product or model
Describe your subject, stack up to four looks, get an editorial image in seconds. Pay as you go.
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