Want to Hug Your Younger Self in AI Photos? Here Are Prompts to Try Now

Instagram users have embraced a fresh trend powered by Google’s Flash 2.5 image generation model, known as Nano Banana. The latest buzz involves creating polaroid-style photos that depict people hugging a younger version of themselves.

The feature has sparked attention after earlier waves of AI saree edits and 3D figure prompts dominated timelines. This time, the concept blends memory and creativity, allowing participants to visualize childhood moments through futuristic image tools.

Users say the trend is not only nostalgic but also entertaining. Many have begun sharing their personalized results online, encouraging others to join by posting the specific prompts they used. Community-driven creativity has fueled the trend, with prompts circulating widely across reels and stories.

The Nano Banana tool works by transforming short instructions into photo-like outputs. Participants are experimenting with ways to make the “hug your younger self” images more personal—some recreate school days, while others design fantasy-inspired childhood portraits.

For those interested in trying the trend, here are ten sample prompts:

1. “A present-day photo hugging my childhood self in polaroid style”

2. “Me as an adult holding hands with my 10-year-old self, nostalgic photo”

3. “Polaroid of my grown-up version sitting beside my younger self”

4. “Adult me placing hand on shoulder of child me, vintage photo”

5. “Selfie of present me smiling with my school-age self in polaroid format”

6. “Adult version hugging little kid version under a tree, retro photo look”

7. “My current self taking a picture with younger self, polaroid frame”

8. “Older me giving a side hug to childhood me, soft nostalgic tone”

9. “Me at present sharing laughter with my younger version in photo style”

10. “Polaroid shot of present me standing next to little me, hugging pose”