Google’s new AI tool Gemini Nano Banana (Flash 2.5 model) is becoming increasingly popular on social media. Recently viral retro saree edits created a stir on social platforms, and now a new creative trend ‘Hug My Younger Self’ is catching the attention of thousands of users. Through this trend, people can create an emotional and heart-warming image by combining their current and childhood photos, which symbolizes nostalgia and self-affection.
What is the ‘Hug My Younger Self’ trend?
In this trend, users can virtually hug their childhood. Using Gemini AI’s image editing, many Instagram creators are sharing their adult photos hugging with the younger version. This trend has created a wave of positive emotions and memories.
How to create an AI edit
To create your own “Hug My Younger Self” picture, simply use the Gemini Nano Banana app and enter the correct AI prompts.
Example prompt:
“Using my present photo and my childhood photo, create a realistic and heartwarming image where my current self is hugging my younger self. Preserve both faces accurately to show resemblance, and use natural lighting with a warm emotional atmosphere.”
The images created using this prompt look realistic and emotionally impactful.
AI portraits besides hugging edits
In addition to ‘Hug My Younger Self’, Gemini Nano Banana can also create retro portraits, 3D figures, and cinematic edits. Custom prompts allow users to transform their selfies into 1940s vintage style, Polaroid-style, or artistic renders.
How to use Gemini Nano Banana:
Install the Google Gemini app or sign in with a browser.
Upload a clear photo (selfies are preferred).
Enter the chosen AI prompt and generate the image.
Save the finished edit and share it on social media.
In this way, the Gemini Nano Banana AI tool gives users a new platform to create creative and emotional edits on social media. This trend combines nostalgia and art, giving users an opportunity to show the emotional connection between their childhood and the present.
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