What is a ChatGPT secret code?
It is a short prompt that starts with a slash, like
/haircurly. You may have seen them in reels about
"hidden ChatGPT tricks".
Here is the honest part: they are not hidden. ChatGPT has no list of secret commands. It reads the words inside the code and works out the rest from your photo. So a code works when its words paint a clear picture.
How to use a code
- Open ChatGPT.
- Upload one clear photo of a person.
- Type the code, for example
/haircurly, and send it. Nothing else. - Not what you wanted? Generate again, or paste the longer prompt under the code.
If the code misses
A short code leaves a lot for ChatGPT to guess, so results change from try to try. Run it again, or use the longer prompt under each code. It spells out exactly what you want.
You can also paste the longer prompt into other image tools, for example GPT Image 2.5 or Nano Banana on OpenArt.
Curly hair
Code #1Full, defined natural curls.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Give them full, defined natural curls, same hair colour, soft beauty light, head-and-shoulders portrait.
Sleek bun
Code #2A neat, elegant bun.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Style their hair in a sleek low bun, clean parting, same hair colour, soft beauty portrait.
Braid
Code #3A long, detailed braid.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Style their hair in one long detailed braid over the shoulder, same hair colour, soft natural light.
Bob
Code #4A short, chin-length bob.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Give them a sleek chin-length bob, same hair colour, studio beauty portrait.
Soft waves
Code #5Loose, glossy waves.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Style their hair in soft glossy waves, same hair colour and length, warm beauty light.
High ponytail
Code #6A sleek high ponytail.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Style their hair in a sleek high ponytail, same hair colour, side-angle beauty portrait.
Natural makeup
Code #7Fresh skin and light, barely-there makeup.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Give them natural makeup: fresh glowing skin, light mascara, soft pink lips. Close-up beauty portrait.
Glam makeup
Code #8Evening glam with defined eyes and lips.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Give them evening glam makeup: smoky eyes, defined brows, glossy nude lips. Close-up beauty portrait.
Editorial makeup
Code #9A bold, artistic magazine look.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Give them bold editorial makeup: graphic eyeliner and a strong red lip. High-fashion beauty close-up.
Bridal makeup
Code #10Soft, glowing wedding-day makeup.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Give them soft bridal makeup: glowing skin, soft pink eyes and lips, an elegant updo. Romantic beauty portrait.
How to make your own code
A code is a picture squeezed into one word. Name things you can see, not feelings.
| Part | Examples |
|---|---|
| Where | city, café, beach, studio |
| How big or close | giant, tiny, close-up, full body |
| What happens | splash, walking, laughing, frozen |
| How it is shot | low angle, flash, golden hour, black background |
Put two or three of these together into one word. Then test your code in a new chat, three times, with a different photo each time. Keep it only if all three look good.
Questions
Are ChatGPT secret codes real hidden commands?
No. ChatGPT has no secret list of codes. A code like /haircurly is just a short prompt with the spaces taken out. ChatGPT reads the words inside it and guesses the rest. That is why a good code is a clear picture in two to four words.
Why does my result look different from the example?
ChatGPT makes a new image every time, and it fills in the details itself. Your photo and even your chat history change the result. If the code misses, run it again, or use the longer prompt under it.
Do these codes work in other AI image tools?
Many image tools send your text straight to the image model, with no chat model in between to read the code. There, the longer prompt is the safer choice.
What photo should I upload?
One sharp, front-facing photo in good light, with the face easy to see. ChatGPT copies what it can see, so a dark or blurry photo gives you a dark or blurry face.
Can I make my own codes?
Yes. Name the picture you want: the place, the size, the light or the style. Every word in a good code describes something you can see. A word like /cool does not, so the results jump around.
Are these codes free?
Yes. Copy them, change them and use the images for your own posts.
