# High-Tech Beauty Shops The L.O.V Voice Activated Beauty Shop Has a POS Smart Assistant By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-03-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-activated-beauty-shop References: [cosmeticsbusiness](https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/German_beauty_brand_LOV_debuts_voice_activated_smart_mirror/140834) While there are now many smart tools that have been launched for the personal care and cosmetics industry, the L.O.V Voice Activated Beauty Shop is introducing the future of retail with a smart assistant at the point of sale. At the retail location developed by [Think Tank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlasic-pickles) and [Digital Unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-assistant) departments, customers are able to interact with a [smart mirror](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-micro-led-beauty-mirror) to access additional information and how-to videos for a personal approach to product selection. Everything from in-store robots to AI-powered apps smart color-matching tools are helping to usher in a new generation of tech-powered beauty experiences that help to streamline the shopping process and at the same time, provide consumers with solutions that are highly tailored to their specific needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Beauty Tools:** The integration of smart mirrors, AI-powered apps, and color-matching tools is revolutionizing the beauty industry, offering personalized and streamlined shopping experiences. - **Tech-powered Retail:** The use of in-store robots and smart assistants at the point of sale is transforming the retail industry, enhancing customer interactions and providing convenience. - **Personalized Shopping Experiences:** The future of retail lies in personalized product selection through interactive smart mirrors and tailored solutions that cater to individual customer needs. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty and Personal Care:** The beauty and personal care industry is being disrupted by smart beauty tools that offer personalized shopping experiences and streamline the product selection process. - **Retail:** The retail industry can benefit from adopting tech-powered solutions such as in-store robots and smart assistants to enhance customer interactions and improve convenience. - **Technology:** The integration of AI-powered tools and smart mirrors in retail spaces presents opportunities for technological innovations that enhance personalized shopping experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Cosmetic Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-genius.md) - [AI-Powered Beauty Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylondonbeauty.md) - [Tech-Driven Beauty Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swan-beauty-mirror.md) - [AI Beauty Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sephora-chatbot.md) - [AI-Backed Makeup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estee-lauder-companies.md) - [Mood-Based Makeup Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreal-mood-mirror.md) - [In-Store Skin Analyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-skin-observer.md) - [AI-Powered Facial Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-facial.md) - [Makeup Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-express.md)