Selfie tips for a better AI face rating

Last updated: April 2026

Your free 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.