What is the hair dye filter?+
It's a TikTok trend from October 2026: an AI template converts one photo into a brief video showing you applying burgundy dye from a bowl to your hair, then displaying long, straight, shiny burgundy hair, a flat iron, and voluminous curls. Users share it as if genuinely dyed, often joking "haters go think say na AI".
Where does the AI hair dye filter come from?+
From a CapCut AI template. The first viral clip appeared from Nepal on 11 October 2026, during Dashain festival. The major wave originated from Nigeria and West Africa starting 14 October, when @harmie_273's clip exceeded 2 million views, followed by English tutorials on 16 October.
How do I do the hair dye filter?+
Click "Create your own", select Dye video or Burgundy photo, upload one photo showing your face and hair, and click Generate. Smew AI produces the AI video or image and saves it to your Library. No CapCut template, app, or prompt required.
Is this the CapCut hair dye filter?+
No. Smew AI is independent of CapCut. The CapCut hair dye template, like all their hair color templates, is proprietary. Our Dye video uses Seedance 2.5 with your photo, following a prompt based on the trend's structure, and Burgundy photo uses Nano Banana 2.1.
Is there a hair dye filter prompt?+
No creator or tutorial we found shares one: the CapCut template is proprietary. Our Dye video prompt is original, crafted by analyzing the trend's clips frame by frame. The Burgundy photo uses a standard AI hair color prompt (preserve face, expression, skin, clothing, and background while modifying only hair color), configured for burgundy.
Is the hair dye filter real? Does my hair get dyed?+
No dyeing happens. The video is AI-generated from a still image: the bowl, brush, color, and curls are all digitally created. Disclose it's AI when sharing.
What would I look like with burgundy hair? Is there a hair color filter for that?+
Select Burgundy photo. It functions as an AI hair color modifier and virtual preview tool: it alters only hair color in your photo while preserving your face, hairstyle, and outfit. Think of it as an online burgundy hair color filter, one result per generation.
Can I try other colors, like red or cherry red?+
Yes. Burgundy photo provides the trend's color, a deep wine red similar to maroon. Alongside it, choose Blonde photo, Red photo, Black photo, Brown photo, or Pink photo. Each modifies only hair color while preserving your face, hairstyle, and outfit, letting you preview blonde, red, black, brown, or pink hair before actual dyeing. The Dye video remains burgundy. For cherry red or custom shades, use the AI photo tool with your specified color.
Is there a hair dye filter app, or can I use it online?+
You can use it online here in your browser, no app required: upload one photo and AI creates the dye video or burgundy photo. These hair dye and color filters aren't Snapchat lenses or Instagram effects, but you can share results on Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat.
Is the hair dye filter on TikTok?+
Yes. The trend exists on TikTok, where users share their AI hair dye clips with burgundy hair, using the template's audio and hashtags #hairdyefilter and #hairdyetrend. Some call it a hair color filter or red hair filter. Create your video here and share on TikTok with trending audio.
Can I use it as a hair dye prank?+
Yes, for lighthearted fun. Share the video or photo with your mom or friend as if you actually dyed your hair burgundy, capture their reaction, then promptly reveal it's AI. A fake hair dye prank, red hair prank, or any color prank works when everyone ends up laughing.
Is there an AI hair dye simulator to try a color first?+
Burgundy photo serves that purpose: an AI hair dye preview, simulator, and generator combined, a color modifier for burgundy. It changes only hair color in your photo, showing the result before any real changes. The Dye video produces an AI video of the complete dyeing process.
Does it work with braids, short hair or on men?+
Yes. The Dye video applies dye to whatever hair your photo shows, including braids and short hair, then displays long, straight burgundy hair, creating a complete AI transformation: new color and length, beyond a simple filter. The Burgundy photo maintains your original hairstyle and length. Anyone can use it: the template preserves the face and gender from your photo.
Does the video have sound?+
Yes. The Dye video includes original audio: gentle brush strokes, the flat iron's hiss, and a light, cheerful beat without lyrics. For trend-style posting, add trending audio from TikTok trend videos.
Can I use a photo of my friend?+
Only with your friend's permission. Never use photos of children, celebrities, or strangers, and disclose it's AI when sharing results.
Does the hair dye filter cost credits?+
Yes. The Burgundy photo requires a few credits, while the Dye video costs more due to being a video. The creation page shows exact pricing on the Generate button before charging, and failed generations refund credits.
Is my photo private?+
Yes. Smew AI doesn't publish your photo or results anywhere or display them to other users. Results save to your private Library, and you can delete them anytime.