SDXL LoRa - Curtain Hairstyles!

This SDXL LoRa model is designed to generate a wide array of curtain haircut styles, including the classic face-framing curtain bangs, pageboy, and side-swept bangs. It can also produce Mop-Top styles (though consistency may vary) and various undercut styles, even very short ones. The model is versatile, supporting a wide range of hair colors, from dyed hues to all natural shades, including white hair... ENJOY!

Default Characteristics and Adjustments:

By default, the generated curtain haircuts tend to be voluminous, medium-length, blond, and often messy. You can adjust these characteristics using negative prompts; for instance, adding "messy hair" can help achieve a neater look. You can significantly enhance the haircut by using the positive prompt: "well-groomed" or "well-combed".

Keep in mind that the visual results and rendering quality may vary depending on the specific SDXL model you use with this LoRa model, as different versions and refinements influence detail, composition, and style.

To activate this SDXL LoRa, use this trigger and trained word:

curtain_haircut

To further refine and change the hairstyle, you can also use these additional trained words:

straight_hair

short_length_hair

hair_above_ears

IMPORTANT NOTE:
To avoid serious issues and if you want to maintain the original, classic curtain cut, always use these following positive and negative prompts no matter what:

Positive prompts:
well-groomed or well-groomed hair

Negative prompts:
(bowl cut, mushroom haircut), wig

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Tested Environment and Settings:

This LoRa model has been thoroughly tested (not trained) with the JuggernautXL by Rundiffusion SDXL model. Recommended generation settings are a resolution of 1024x1024 - 1024x768 - 768x1024 - 832x1216 - 1216x832 ... (possibly higher as well).

Pros:

• Various perspectives, including portraits (close-up), side views/profile views, and back views.

• Compatibility with all ages, genders, and ethnicities.

• Hair lengths from long, medium, short, very short, to undercut.

• Dyed/colored hair styles as well natural colors such as: blond, golden blonde, ash blonde, strawberry blonde, dark blonde, brown, light brown, medium brown, dark brown, chestnut, auburn, redhead, bright red, copper, black, titian color (a reddish-golden brown), dark, and gay/white.

• Can be compatible with various art styles, including anime, manga, drawing, pencil sketches, oil painting, 3D models, and more.

Cons:

• Unintended Elements: Tattoos may sometimes appear unexpectedly.

• Color Bleed: Dyed hair colors can sometimes bleed into clothes or objects, and may not always be uniform.

• Depending on the view (e.g., angle or perspective) and the specific SDXL model you're using, you might encounter issues with the eyes. This often happens when hair covers one or both eyes, potentially leading to deformities or an unnatural appearance. But this model still works with portraits, and close up anyway.

• Curtain Issues: Unwanted real curtains may appear in the background of your image!

• Gender Blending: The model may occasionally combine male and female facial features, (which is great for androgynous characters). To ensure your a specific gender, use positive prompts like 'man', 'boy' or 'woman', 'girl'.

• Hair Style/Texture Issues: Depending on your SDXL model, blonde hair tends to generate as wavy and voluminous approximately 60% to 80% of the time. For a Classic curtain cut, see the details below. (Example Styles to Test / Classic curtain cut:).

• Different Haircut Style: The model may sometimes unintentionally generate "bowl cut" styles, also known as "mushroom haircuts." (see negative prompts in the important note above).
  

Some Examples For The Curtain Haircut:
(NOTE: The visual results and rendering quality may vary depending on the specific SDXL model you use alongside this LoRa model).

With Darker Hair (Asian Hair Color):
Positive prompts:
curtain_haircut, straight_hair, very short_length_hair, hair_above_ears, black hair

Negative Prompts (eventually):
messy hair, dirty hair, greasy hair

Stylish Curtain Cut:
Positive Prompt:
curtain_haircut, straight_hair, short_length_hair, hair_above_ears, purple hair, blunt cut hair, slight inward curve hair

Negative Prompt (eventually):
messy hair, dirty hair, greasy hair

Another Stylish Curtain Cut:
Positive Prompt:
curtain_haircut, straight hair, very short_hair, full body shot, side view

Negative Prompts (eventually):
messy hair, dirty hair, greasy hair

For An Interesting "Mop-Top" Style With Curtain Cut:
Consider including the positive prompt: hair_above_ears

TIPS / TRICKS and Guidance:

• Adjusting LoRa Strength for Better Results:
  If you're having trouble getting the curtain haircut to clearly show in your images, try increasing the LoRa's weight (or strength).
  
  Values like 1.2 or even 1.5 can make the feature more prominent and visible, depending on the SDXL model you are using! Some SDXL models may not work perfectly with lower settings like 1.0 or 1.2, leading to less defined results.
  
  Be cautious not to go too high (e.g., above 1.5), as this can introduce distortions or artifacts into your generated images.
  

Example Styles to Test -
Here are some specific >positive prompts< to help you achieve various looks!
(NOTE: The visual results and rendering quality may vary depending on the specific SDXL model you use alongside this LoRa model).

Stylish, clean, very well-combed, and classy:
curtain_haircut, straight_hair, short_length_hair, hair_above_ears, well-groomed (or well-combed), fine hair, side-swept bangs hair, (very short undercut:1.2), black hair, full body shot

Sleek, stylish, very well-combed, classy, and short:
curtain_haircut, straight hair, very short_hair, (very short undercut:1.2), black hair, well-groomed (or well-combed)

Classic curtain cut:
curtain_haircut, straight_hair, very short_hair, well-groomed (or well-combed), black hair (or blond hair)

Interesting results with side views:
side transition a gentle fade, undercut

Interesting concepts and styles:
medium-long hair on top
medium thickness with medium-long hair on top
extremely straight and smooth hair
hair naturally falling
front hair above the eyes
hair with side strands touching the top of the cheeks
front hair touching eyebrow level
hair shaped with a side sweep
very short undercut with a high fade
moderately well-groomed hair
thick and textured hair
hair covering the ears
fine hair

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LAST TIP:
To encourage a back view of the character's head, add the positive prompt:
"hair combed back of the head" or "hair combed slightly back of the head".
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Please, leave me a feedback if you enjoy or want to improve this SDXL LoRa and / or share your curtain hairstyles and creative work with the CIVITAI community if you want!