How to Create AI Headshots with Black Headshots AI

Black Headshots AI turns 8–14 of your own selfies into professional headshots, with the AI tuned to represent Black skin tones and features. The full process is three steps: upload your photos, let the model train and generate, then pick the styles and backgrounds you want. Most users get results within about 30 minutes, and the service offers a 24-hour money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied.

What you need before you start

The quality of your input photos drives the quality of the output, so this step matters more than any setting later on.

• 8–14 selfies, no fewer and no more than the range the site specifies.
• Consistent lighting across all photos — avoid mixing bright outdoor shots with dim indoor ones.
• Front-facing, clear resolution, showing just you. No group shots, no heavy filters, no one else in frame.
• A device to upload from and a way to complete checkout (the site has dedicated Pricing and Billing pages).

If you can't assemble 8–14 usable selfies, expect weaker results — the model has less to learn from.

Step 1: Upload your photos

Upload your 8–14 high-quality selfies through the site's upload flow. The requirement is specific: consistent lighting, front-facing, clear resolution, and only you in the frame.

What to check before moving on: scan your selection for outliers. One photo with dramatically different lighting or angle can pull the model off. It's better to submit 10 consistent photos than 14 mixed ones.

Step 2: Let the AI train and generate

Once uploaded, the specialized AI analyzes and enhances your features while properly representing your skin tone. This is the part that distinguishes the service — the model is built specifically for Black skin tones and features rather than applied generically.

Expected result and timing: most users receive results within 30 minutes. The site doesn't promise an exact figure beyond that, so treat 30 minutes as typical rather than guaranteed.

Step 3: Choose your styles and backgrounds

After generation, you select from various styles and backgrounds. The site's examples include LinkedIn Professional, Business Casual, Creative Professional, Everyday Photo, and Professional, and it advertises 4,000+ AI headshots generated so far.

Pick based on where the headshot will live:

The Portrait Studio option

Beyond the standard headshot flow, the site offers a Portrait Studio feature that turns a text description into a new shoot — you can change setting, wardrobe, lighting, or mood while keeping the person recognizably you. It generates four new portraits in 2 minutes or less, and the site lists it at $29/month after training. This is a separate, ongoing option from the one-time headshot generation, so decide whether you need repeatable, directed shoots or just a set of headshots.

Verifying your results and the refund window

Review your headshots against your original goal — if you needed a LinkedIn-ready image, check that the framing and background read as professional at thumbnail size.

If you're not satisfied, the site's stated policy is a full refund if you contact them within 24 hours of purchase. That window is short, so review your results promptly rather than sitting on them.

Common snags

• Mixed lighting in your uploads — the most likely cause of inconsistent or off-looking results. Re-select for consistency and regenerate.
• Too few photos — below 8, the model has limited material to work with.
• Expecting instant delivery — "within 30 minutes" is typical, not a hard guarantee.
• Missing the refund window — the 24-hour clock starts at purchase, not at delivery.

Quick recap

Upload 8–14 consistent, front-facing selfies → let the AI train and generate (most results within ~30 minutes) → choose your styles and backgrounds. Add Portrait Studio at $29/month after training if you want directed, repeatable shoots. Review within 24 hours to stay inside the money-back guarantee.