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Experimental Coif Applications

The Hairstyle Salon Tool Allows Users to Test Different Looks

— October 26, 2012 — Fashion
The Hairstyle Salon smartphone application allows users to test out outlandish and not-so-outlandish coifs. The free tool begins with a simple photo upload. The pictures are then matched with perms, curls and bangs.

Those who download the Hairstyle Salon tool will get the chance to experiment with brave looks that they may not have explored had it not been for the software.

These options are especially relevant for anyone in search of a new do. Trips to the salon are often expensive, especially where dyes and streaks are involved. This "risk free hairstyle makeover" as it is called enables viewers to witness how cuts and colors will suit their face structures long before they have to dip into their wallets, enabling educated decision making at beauty shops.

Trend Themes
1. Virtual Hairstyle Try-on - The Hairstyle Salon app allows users to virtually try on different hairstyles, offering a risk-free way to experiment with new looks.
2. Cost-effective Beauty Solutions - The Hairstyle Salon app provides a cost-effective alternative to salon visits by enabling users to test different cuts and colors before committing to expensive treatments.
3. Data-driven Personalization - The Hairstyle Salon app uses AI algorithms to match hairstyles to users' uploaded photos, showcasing the potential for data-driven personalization in the beauty industry.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty & Personal Care - The Hairstyle Salon app disrupts the beauty and personal care industry by offering a virtual try-on experience and cost-effective solutions.
2. Technology & Mobile Apps - The Hairstyle Salon app represents an innovation in the technology and mobile app industry by utilizing AI algorithms for virtual hairstyle try-on.
3. E-commerce & Retail - The virtual try-on feature of the Hairstyle Salon app presents disruptive opportunities in the e-commerce and retail industry by enabling users to make educated decisions before purchasing hair products or booking salon appointments.
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