# Shaving Mobile Apps Gillette Launches uArt Application for iPhone By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-03 | Updated 2009-06-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaving-gillette-uart-iphone References: [digitalbuzzblog](http://www.digitalbuzzblog.com/gillette-uart-iphone-app/) & [gillette](http://www.gillette.com/uart/) [Gillette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gillette-bugatti-heated-razor) has created a new application for the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-wallpaper-maker) called uArt. This creative app allows people to [upload a picture of themselves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincare-pro-aesthetic-simulator) and apply different types of facial hair. You then use the Gillette Fusion razor--or your finger in this case--to shave a masterpiece into your face. This app comes complete with vibration to mimic the Gillette razor, and is perfect if you want to make sure a moustache suits you! **Implications** - Not only is this application useful for comedic purposes, it also serves the practical purpose of saving friends from being put in the awkward position of having to advise a friend to shave a mistake off their face. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Shaving:** Opportunity to develop innovative virtual reality technologies that allow users to try different styles of facial hair without actually shaving. - **AR Grooming:** Potential to create augmented reality applications that digitally overlay different types of facial hair onto a user's face, providing a realistic preview before actual shaving. - **Customized Shaving:** Growing demand for personalized shaving experiences, leading to the development of apps that recommend specific shaving techniques, products, and styles based on individual preferences and facial features. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty and Grooming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for beauty and grooming brands to integrate virtual and augmented reality technologies into their product offerings, enhancing customer experience and engagement. - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunity for mobile app developers to create innovative and interactive grooming apps that offer personalized experiences and help users explore different shaving styles. - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for consumer electronics companies to integrate smart sensors and haptic feedback technologies into razors, enhancing the realism and experience of virtual shaving applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Hair Trimming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wahl-style-selector.md) - [Camera-Equipped Beard Shavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kongeeker-q1.md) - [Shaving Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor-island.md) - [Chaotic Grooming Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-oneblade-body-royale.md) - [Honest Shaving Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/any-hair-anywhere.md) - [Virtual Hairstyle Previews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-hairstyleapp.md) - [Heated Automotive-Branded Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gillette-bugatti-heated-razor.md) - [Virtual Piercing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-face-piercing-app.md) - [Two-in-One Grooming Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-flex-5-trim-shave.md)