The startup operates a digital hair color studio that utilizes a computer-controlled vending platform to enable salons to formulate and dispense custom demi and permanent hair colors with precision. This technology minimizes formulation errors and reduces waste, enhancing operational efficiency for hairdressers.
Funding
$7.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Hair salons often face challenges with inconsistent color mixing, excessive product waste, and inefficient inventory management, leading to increased operational costs and potential customer dissatisfaction. Traditional methods rely heavily on manual processes, which are prone to human error and can result in color variations.
Solution
CLICS offers a digital hair color studio that automates the formulation and dispensing of custom hair colors, ensuring precision and repeatability. The system utilizes a computer-controlled dispensing unit and a mobile app to streamline the color creation process, reduce waste, and improve inventory control. Stylists can create client profiles, store formulas, and reproduce past colors with accuracy. The platform's cloud-based system automatically replenishes recyclable color canisters, eliminating the need for manual inventory management.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes hair salon owners and stylists seeking to improve color accuracy, reduce waste, and streamline inventory management.
Features
- AI-enabled system for designing, measuring, and dispensing custom hair color
- Mobile app for client management, including storing before & after photos and client history
- Cloud-based platform for automatic replenishment of recyclable color canisters
- Precise color formulation and dispensing to minimize errors and waste
- Suite of mixable shades for creating a wide range of color combinations
- Digital record-keeping of client service records, notes, and formulas