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DetailMy Look Story logo My Look StorywithoutBG logo withoutBG
What it doesAI hairstyles, headshots and creative tools for exploring your personal style Background removal API and self-hosted open-weight model for image matting
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FoundedNot given 2022
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingWeekly Pro: $5.99/week with 25 credits ($0.2396 per credit), HD generations, watermark-free export, and saved history. Monthly Pro: $12.99/month with 100 credits ($0.1299 per credit), premium hairstyle library, HD generations, personalized style report, and priority queue. Pro Model API: 50 free credits on signup, then credit packs from €10 (100 credits at €0.10 each) to €500 (10,000 credits at €0.05 each), or equivalent monthly subscriptions. Open-weight model: Apache-2.0, free to self-host.
Key features
  • AI hair design with personalized hairstyle suggestions based on face shape and features
  • Try-on hairstyles to preview cuts and colors on your own photo
  • Professional headshot generation for work profiles and CVs
  • AI photo filters including line art, coloring pages, and storybook illustrations
  • Background removal with options for transparent PNG, solid color, or blur
  • Batch processing up to 40 photos at once
  • AI image generation from text or reference images using Nano Banana 2.1 or GPT Image 2.5
  • Image clarity enhancement to reduce blur and noise
  • AI video generator to turn photos and ideas into short videos
  • AI Image Extender to expand crops into wider scenes or taller covers
  • Pro Model API with managed REST infrastructure in Frankfurt, Germany
  • Open-weight Apache-2.0 model for self-hosting on Python, Docker, or macOS
  • Alpha matte output for precise edge refinement
  • Refine feature with Keep and Remove brush strokes
  • Optimized for hair, fur, and complex edges
  • Native macOS app with batch processing and on-device Apple Silicon inference
  • GIMP 3.0 plugin for local background removal
  • Docker support with web UI and headless API
What makes it different
  • Combines hairstyle exploration with practical style guides and inspiration in one platform
  • Personalized hairstyle recommendations based on face shape before generation
  • All generations saved in one place for easy comparison and history tracking
  • Uses your own photo as identity reference for all AI transformations
  • Multiple AI models available including Nano Banana 2.1 and GPT Image 2.5 for image generation
  • Publishes benchmarked results comparing against alternatives including remove.bg with losses included
  • Same API schema for both managed API and self-hosted open-weight model for easy switching
  • RAM-only processing with no image storage or training on customer uploads
  • p95 latency of 1.95 seconds on managed API with EU hosting for GDPR compliance
  • No subscription lock-in with optional monthly billing or one-time credit packs
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)31 no change since last check36 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)35
Citation Flow (Majestic)2332
Referring domains (Majestic)22160

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