Virtual reality can help explore a new ‘you’ without having to go through the paces of doing it in reality

If it’s one of those boring days and you don’t know how to get through it, try this. Just key in the words ‘virtual model’ on any internet search engine and see the huge number and variety of responses that come up. From virtual hair models to virtual makeovers to virtual dressing to even virtual weight loss models, the list is, well, ‘virtually’ endless.

So, if it’s a new hairstyle or a new look for yourself that you want to try out, before physically going in for it, just upload a photograph, enter your hair type, body shape, build, height and weight and see how the new, customised ‘you’ appears. And there’s even a ‘male’ section for the metrosexuals of the world to explore their best looks in.

But why go in for a virtual look, when you can get it done in person? Here are some answers. “I generally try out a new hairdo or style of dressing online before making a decision about it in reality. One, it saves me time and money. Two, I can be really sure of the look before going in for it, which saves me the hassle of having to reverse it or regret doing it, later,” says Neha Jaipal, a 16-year-old who regularly tries out virtual looks. “The last time I got a new hair colour, I was pretty sure it’d look good on me. I had tried it out online before going to my hairdresser,” Neha adds.

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