What if you could instantly try new hairstyles using a handheld AI-powered device? Imagine there being no guesswork, mess, or hours spent researching products and techniques for that new insta-favourite colour or that reels-worthy cut you were curious about trying out. VE’s AI team is about to make this vision a reality with hAiR, which consists of an innovative smart mirror coupled with the hAiR virtual hairstyling app, and is aimed at reimagining personal haircare and professional hairstyling.
hAiR is a game changer in a future where AI is integrally present in our day to day experiences, as it will offer users instant virtual makeovers. Whether you’re a daring party-goer who likes to try out new, bold looks or you’re a professional stylist trying to make the consultation process easier, hAiR will be your go-to tool to help you be creative and simplify the decision making.
But what exactly is hAiR and why could it change the haircare industry forever? In this article, we’ll look at the features, how it will function, and the advantages that this will bring to both personal users and professionals.
What is hAiR?
At its core, hAiR consists of two basic elements.
A simple mobile camera will be able to scan key aspects of the user’s hair, including type, color, length, and overall health – all they need to do is hold the camera near their hair under natural lighting conditions. hAiR’s computer vision-enhanced integrated AI would capture all the necessary data from the camera. The app will process the data using advanced AI algorithms and transmit it to the smart mirror, which acts as a mirror normally, but transforms into an interactive AR screen when touched. Users can then accordingly test out a wide selection of virtual hairstyles, colors and textures from there using AR overlays. The app would also recommend personalized product options and in-app virtual hairstylist consultations, so that users can reliably recreate their virtual look in the real world.
How Will hAiR Work?
The magic of hAiR lies in its integration of AI and AR-driven algorithms and computer vision technology. Here’s how the system will work.
- Hair & Face Scanning: The app will be able to scan hair color, texture, and face features simulated under natural lighting, using the mobile camera, enabling personalized hairstyle and color suggestions.
- Live/Image Transformations: The real-time hair color changer would display the chosen effects in the smart mirror, with dynamic AR adjustments that blend colors and styles naturally with your existing features. You can also upload photos or use a hair model library to experiment with styles and colors without live scanning. Ideal for remote consultations.
- Personalized Suggestions: hAiR’s AI hair style changer will recommend hair colors and styles based on skin tone and face shape for tailored transformations.
- Blending & Mixing: hAiR will let you simulate effects of dyes, bleaches, and peroxide. You would be able to see how different products blend with your current hair color before committing to a shade.
- Product Integration: AI will help you find real-world products, like dyes and bleaches, that match your virtual hairstyles and recreate the look easily.
- Social Butterflying & Expert Advice: You will be able to share virtual makeovers with friends or consult a virtual hairstylist for expert advice.
hAiR’s advanced AI which will make personalized recommendations based on each user’s unique features. For example, the app will recommend hairstyles that will go well on the user’s face shape— such as soft layers for a round face or a sleek bob for a square face. Based on the input from the device, the AI will factor in the user’s hair type, whether curly, straight, fine or thick, before suggesting styles that are most appropriate for that hair type. In addition, the system will also analyze hair color and health, predicting what shades or treatments will have the best and safest visual effects, in order for users to get styles that are not only trendy but healthy as well.
Features That Make hAiR Stand Out
Now that we have a better understanding of how hAiR will work, let’s explore the specific features that will make it a groundbreaking innovation for both personal users and professionals.
- Live Hair Color Changes: Watch your hair magically come to life with unique colors — from subtle highlights to wild balayage — all accurately adjusted to your features.
- Real-time AR hair overlays: Try on various hairstyles virtually, from trendy cuts to braids and updos, using our revolutionary AR technology before making any real-life changes. Ideal for personal use and professional consultations.
- Personalized Style Recommendations: Get tailored hair color and style suggestions based on your skin tone, face shape, and personal preferences, making it easy to find your perfect look.
- Expert In-App Consultation: Get personalized advice on what looks best on you, from the best hairstyles to color correction, just like a real-life salon visit — with a virtual hairstylist.
- Social Sharing: Show off your virtual makeovers on social media for feedback — or just for fun comparisons with friends and family. Add a social twist to your hair transformations.
- Personalized Product Recommendations: Connect directly to trusted beauty brands for hair dyes, bleaches, and tools. hAiR’s intuitive AI simplifies product selection to recreate your virtual look in real life.
How hAiR Could Revolutionize Personal Haircare & Benefit Professional Stylists
Using AI, AR and computer vision, hAiR will remove much of the uncertainty from personal hairstyling and give users the tools to make informed decisions. They will be able to see exactly how a color or style will look on them before they make a commitment, whether they want to make a dramatic change or test out subtle adjustments. It could save both time and money and give users the confidence to try hairstyles virtually before stepping outside.
On the other hand, the personalized product recommendations and virtual hairstylist consultations will give professional stylists another layer of support. hAiR will also help stylists ensure that the products they use are perfectly suited to each customer’s hair type and meet the desired result. In fact, salons that integrate hAiR into their workflow may be able to offer a higher level of service, gaining a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market.
The Future of the Hairstyling is hAiR
hAiR is the future of hairstyling: a seamless combination of technology, innovation and personalisation. Whether you’re a seasoned stylist eager to enhance your client consultations or just an individual looking for an app to try hairstyles virtually, hAiR will provide you the tools to make hairstyling intuitive and joyful.
With VE’s AI team at the helm, hAiR promises to be a revolutionary addition to both the personal and professional hairstyling space, offering a unique combination of innovation, convenience, and creativity. So, get ready to change the way you look at yourself and your hair—literally!
