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Selfie tips for a better AI face rating

Last updated: May 2026

Your REAL PSL-style rating is only as stable as your photo. Small changes in light, angle, or distance can shift trait scores. These tips help you get repeatable results when testing ChadMe.

Lighting: even beats dramatic

Face the main light source (window or lamp) so both sides of your face are visible. Harsh side light exaggerates shadows and can skew jawline and skin scores. Avoid backlit shots where your face is dark.

Distance: arm’s length, eye level

Hold the phone about arm’s length with the lens at eye level. Too close warps proportions; too far loses detail. Center your face in the frame — not tiny in the corner.

Angle: neutral first

For a baseline AI face rating, use a neutral, front-facing pose. Tilts and “chin down” shots can change how jawline and eyes read. Once you have a baseline, you can experiment.

Filters and beauty modes

Heavy smoothing or face-tuning apps can confuse trait breakdowns. For honest scores, use a clean camera image when possible.

Retake instead of debating one number

If something looks off, fix lighting and retake before assuming the model is “wrong.” See also how ChadMe scores your face.

Front selfie checklist

• Camera at eye level, not below the chin.
• Face centered with forehead, jaw, and hairline visible.
• No sunglasses, heavy blur, beauty filters, or face-warping effects.
• Relaxed expression so symmetry and facial harmony are easier to read.

Side profile checklist

A side photo helps with profile structure, chin, jawline, nose, neck posture, and hair shape. Stand straight, turn 90 degrees, keep the lens level with your face, and avoid pushing your head forward. If the app asks for two selfies, the side shot is there to reduce guessing from a single angle.

How to compare retakes

Do not compare a bathroom mirror shot to a daylight front-camera selfie. For a fair retest, keep the same room, same light direction, same camera distance, and similar expression. That makes changes in jawline, skin, hair, and symmetry easier to separate from photo noise.