# Kimi — hairstyles, raw output

- Date: 2026-09-14, sent 17:33 (+07), answered in ~30 s with visible reasoning, no search. "Fast / High" mode, free tier, interface Russian. The page has no file input, so the fixture bytes were captured from a temporary in-page input and dropped/pasted into the composer; four attempts between 17:06 and 17:30 hung on the upload spinner (the upload POST returned 200 each time, the thumbnail from Kimi's Beijing CDN never loaded), the fifth after a page reload went through.
- Capture: `get_page_text`; the reasoning block is on the page and kept in full.
- First read: **in English** (its reasoning notes "user used English"). Face "oval-to-slightly-square, strong jaw"; hair "thick dark wavy/curly, good density on top" - the closest read of the fixture. Says up front it "can't render an edited 'on you' image", gives three cuts with guard numbers and centimetres, a what-to-avoid list, and a sentence to say at the barber. Its reasoning wonders about "slight recession" and "avoid sensitive attributes" and then leaves both out. 0 of 3 shown.

## Reasoning (shown on the page)

The user uploaded an image and asks for haircut suggestions and to show what each looks like on them. I cannot generate/edit images. I can provide precise barber descriptions and suggest styles. Need perhaps mention I can't render a visual edit here, but could create a simple reference collage? However they specifically ask show what each looks like on me. Available tools: no image generation tool. We can describe and perhaps offer to search example images, but not morph onto user's face. Need be honest. Need inspect image: face shape maybe oval/round-square? Hair type: short dark, wavy/curly thick, high density, slight recession? Avoid sensitive attributes? Face shape allowed? We can give grooming advice. Need produce 3 cuts with precise barber instructions: classic tapered crop with textured top; short sides mid fade; side part with low taper; maybe curly undercut? Given hair is short curly/wavy and thick. For face shape: oval with slightly wide jaw / square-ish; recommend volume on top, tight sides, avoid heavy fringe over forehead, keep length at temples? Need include what to ask barber: guard numbers, fade line, scissor length, texture, styling. Maybe mention beard.
Need maybe use image search? User asked show me what each looks like on me. We cannot create images. Could create a widget? Not appropriate. We should be concise and explain limitation, provide strong descriptions. Since final should be useful. No citations needed. Need answer in English because user used English. Mention if they want, I can find reference photos but not overlay.
Need include safety: style choices subjective. Let's craft with caveat. Maybe ask face shape estimate: oval with a strong jaw/slight square. Hair: thick, dark, naturally wavy/curly, medium density, grows upward/curls.
Cuts: [three cuts sketched] … Maybe include avoid: high skin fade exposing head shape, too much length at sides, heavy straight-across fringe, over-thinning. Offer steps for consult: bring photo, ask to keep density, no thinning shears unless needed. Need mention I can't alter image. final no citations. Ensure precise enough. Done.

## Answer

I can't render an edited "on you" image here, but based on your photo—oval-to-slightly-square face, strong jaw, thick dark wavy/curly hair that already has good density on top—I'd keep height and texture on top, weight off the temples/sideburns, and avoid a hard high fade. Three strong options:

Short Textured Curly Crop — low taper
Ask for: "Low taper, not a skin fade; keep my natural curl; point-cut the top."
Sides/back: #2–#3 clipper taper around ears and nape, blended with scissors; keep sideburns short but not bare.
Top: leave 3–5 cm, cut square first, then deep point-cutting/"texturizing" so it sits forward with separation. Fringe just above the brow, broken/not solid.
Finish: tiny bit of matte cream; don't over-thin. Good everyday option; sharpens jaw without exposing the head shape.

Modern Side-Swept Textured Top — low/mid taper
Ask for: "Keep length on top and front, low-to-mid taper, blended through the temple—no disconnect."
Sides/back: start around #1.5–#2 at the lower sideburn/nape and graduate to #3/4; keep it natural around the ear.
Top: 5–8 cm, longer at the front, square layering, point-cut/razor texture. Part stays soft; sweep from your natural growth side.
Styling: towel-dry, sea-salt or matte clay, push back/side; the height lengthens the face and the soft side balances a strong jaw.

Classic Scissor Taper with Natural Wave — cleanest/most professional
Ask for: "Scissor-over-comb sides, short tapered nape, leave enough length to show my wave."
Sides/back: no clipper fade; scissor taper so it's clean at the neck and ears but keeps masculine weight. Ask for a crisp but natural neckline.
Top: 4–6 cm, cut following your curl pattern; reduce bulk only from underneath, not from the surface. Keep the outline slightly square to echo your jaw.
Styling: minimal product; air-dry or light diffuser. Lowest maintenance and best if your hair frizzes easily.

What to avoid with your features: very high skin fades, over-thinned "chunky" layers, heavy straight-across bangs, and too much volume at the sides. At the barber, say: "Keep density, remove bulk; no thinning shears unless necessary; blend the temple into the top." If you want, I can also give you exact wording to screenshot for the barber.