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Apply HN: Hairme – Programmable Haircuts for Men

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Problem: I hate haircuts, more so coz 1. I'm lazy when it comes to doing repetitive things, 2. Hate the time spent in commute, waiting and planning, 3. I have to get it done every month or my mom gets very angry at me, 4. And I hate Great Clips and their stylists. So I'll be solving my own problem here. And I know all of my male buddies hate this routine too, yet shell $100 to get Tom Cruise's cut.

Solution: A programmable helmet, that can be adjusted to fit your head. A video panel with a camera, which takes your picture, lets you choose a hairstyle that will suit your facial profile. You sit, it cuts, and you are done. All in your bathroom, while you are sitting on the toilet maybe. (If you are a multi-tasker like me, sometimes..)

Bonus: Get cash back by "recycling" your hair.

Progress: Working on initial helmet design and programming architecture. Shooting to have the MVP/Beta ready by end of July/Aug (hopefully), with one style - Crew Cut. I'll be the guinea pig for the first few cuts.

Future: Will expand to Women Haircuts/styles.

Look forward to your feedback. Thanks so much!

Re: Apply HN: Hairme – Programmable Haircuts for Men

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Ha. This was probably the funniest one!

:) It's a real problem. One you probably had as well (Regardless of Gender, Age, Race..) Look forward to any feedback you might have. Thanks.

Yea it will be an even realer problem when this thing malfunctions.

Re: Apply HN: Hairme – Programmable Haircuts for Men

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:) It's a real problem. One you probably had as well (Regardless of Gender, Age, Race..) Look forward to any feedback you might have. Thanks.

Yea it will be an even realer problem when this thing malfunctions.

I don't think that's fair! I'm sure it can be done in many safe ways. Not sure if it is practical, but technically possible, sure!

Re: Apply HN: Hairme – Programmable Haircuts for Men

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Robot with scissors and razor blade, what could go wrong?

That will be solved with IPL, which has been invented decades ago. No need of blades.

Here is some more info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intense_pulsed_light

Does this answer your question/concern?

Re: Apply HN: Hairme – Programmable Haircuts for Men

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

:) It's a real problem. One you probably had as well (Regardless of Gender, Age, Race..) Look forward to any feedback you might have. Thanks.

Yea it will be an even realer problem when this thing malfunctions.

IPL is one way (which we'll be using) to eliminate potential dangers with blades/scissors: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intense_pulsed_light
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