# Braid Assist Devices HaloBraid's Patent-Pending Technology Helps Stylists Braid Five Times Faster By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-06-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halobraid References: [halobraid](https://halobraid.com) & [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/halo-announces-7m-in-funding-to-launch-halobraid-the-first-braid-assist-device-for-professional-stylists-302807694.html)  HaloBraid by [Halo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchbeauty-halo) is the world's first braid assist device, designed to help stylists complete one of the most labor-intensive beauty practices quickly, consistently and gently. Braiding is also one of the oldest methods for managing and protecting [natural textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-clipin-hair), but the way it is carried out has remained largely unchanged, requiring hours of manual work that sometimes manifests in carpal tunnel syndrome, early-onset arthritis, and physical strain for stylists. In a survey of 2,000 braid wearers, Halo found that 95% would get their hair braided more often if the process were faster. With HaloBraid, a stylist retains full creative control because they start each braid by hand, and [patent-pending technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newbe-styling-station) helps to finish the job five times faster while matching the braiding style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 78% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Assisted Beauty Automation:** Patent-pending tools that preserve stylist control while accelerating repetitive techniques create new pathways for productivity gains in service-based beauty businesses. - **Ergonomic Stylist Technology:** Wear-reducing devices for labor-intensive salon work signal a shift toward health-focused innovation that can extend careers and reduce physical strain. - **Faster Protective Styling:** Time-saving braid assistance addresses unmet consumer demand for more frequent protective styling without sacrificing consistency, gentleness, or customization. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hair Care:** Natural texture services are positioned for modernization as assistive devices make traditional techniques more scalable, accessible, and operationally efficient. - **Beauty Technology:** Hardware-enabled salon tools represent a growing category where automation enhances craftsmanship instead of replacing professional creativity. - **Professional Salons:** Service businesses gain new capacity models when high-demand, time-heavy appointments become faster to deliver with consistent quality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Western Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bode-x-levis.md) - [Protective Hair Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aunt-jackies.md) - [Performance-Driven Textured Hair Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-hair.md) - [Musician-Backed Styling Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-brat.md) - [Personal Care-Focused Olympic Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champions-clubhouse.md) - [Fatherly Braiding Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pints-ponytails.md) - [Branded Retro-Inspired Wellness Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellness-house.md) - [Human Hair-Based Braided Wigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braided-wig.md) - [Modern Fashion Retail Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-boutique.md)