How to freeze the mirror for a quick hair check

Use freeze when your hair falls into place, then inspect the still image without chasing movement on the live feed. A short timer helps if you need both hands for a final adjustment. You can zoom with digital crop, switch on the grid for balance, and keep a reference pinned on screen if you want to compare shapes.

Why freeze helps with hair checks

Hair is hard to judge when it keeps moving. A paused frame lets you look at the line of a part, volume near the crown, loose strands around the face, or whether both sides look balanced. That is useful after brushing out bangs, tucking hair behind one ear, or fixing a clip. Since the view is mirrored, it feels more like standing in front of a real mirror than posing for a standard rear camera shot.

Good for checking balance from side to side
Helpful for small fixes near the hairline
Mirrored view feels familiar during grooming

Make the still frame easier to inspect

Before you freeze, adjust the crop if your hair fills only a small part of the screen. A 2x or 3x crop can make flyaways and part lines easier to see, though it is still a digital crop. Turn on the grid if you want a visual guide for centering the nose, chin, and part line. If you are matching a style photo or your own earlier screenshot, pin that reference and drag it beside your live view. Press P to pin or unpin it quickly. Keyboard controls do not take over while you are typing in a form field, so shortcuts stay out of the way when text input is active.

Crop helps with close hairline inspection
Grid gives simple alignment guides
Pinned reference can sit next to your live image

Use the timer for hands-free checks

A timer is handy when one hand is holding a comb or clip and the other is smoothing hair. Pick 3, 5, or 10 seconds, make the adjustment, then let the frame pause on its own. Once frozen, step back and inspect shape and placement. If the angle is wrong, resume the live view and try again. Space toggles freeze and resume, while Escape stops the camera session entirely.

Timer options are 3, 5, and 10 seconds plus immediate freeze
Space toggles between still and live view
Escape stops the camera feed

What to expect from browser behavior

The page needs a secure context for camera access. If access is blocked, open the help route and change camera permission in the browser site settings. On some systems, operating system camera privacy settings can also block access. If you install the site as an app, cached files are available only after a successful first visit. Even then, camera availability without a network connection depends on the browser, so do not count on it every time. The site does not use the microphone or run ads. During normal use, it does not upload frames.

Camera access requires a secure context
Permission changes are done in browser or system settings
Offline camera behavior varies by browser

Open the mirror, then allow the site to use your camera.
Choose your camera and adjust crop so your hair fills the frame.
Set a timer or press Space when your hair is in place.
Study the paused image, then resume if you want another angle.

Can I compare my hair with a reference picture on screen?

Yes. Pin a reference image, drag it where you want, and resize it so it does not block the area you need to check.

Does the app always work offline after I install it?

No. Cached files are available only after a successful first visit, and camera use without a connection depends on the browser.

Why is the camera missing after I changed tabs?

The page stops the camera and clears stored frames when the tab is hidden, so you need to return and start the view again.

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