From whirlwind tendencies to high-tech formulations, there’s by no means a uninteresting second within the magnificence business—however the newest innovation is actually distinctive. Boston-based robotics firm 10Beauty has developed a robotic manicure machine that delivers a salon-quality manicure with the effectivity and ease solely know-how can present. Growth started in 2019, and after six years, the primary machine launched November 12, on the Ulta Magnificence location in Braintree, MA, and can develop additional to pick out Ulta Magnificence places this fall.
The imaginative and prescient for the machine was easy. “We wanted to build the first machine that could effortlessly deliver a full manicure,” says Alexander Shashou, co-founder and co-CEO of 10Beauty. He explains that the machine makes use of a five-step system to create a full salon expertise, together with eradicating outdated polish, submitting nails, grooming cuticles with a softening resolution and buffing brush and sharpening with colour and high coat.
Every side of the salon expertise was thought-about when creating the robotic, together with hygiene. The cleanliness of salon instruments is a giant matter, and 10Beauty wished a transparent resolution to deal with it. “The whole system is built around the manicure pod. Everything that touches your nails lives inside the pod,” says Shashou. This consists of sponges pre-soaked in acetone for elimination and the softener, which is pumped onto the comb to groom your cuticles. As soon as completed, the instruments return into the pod and are ready for recycling.
The total course of rivals a typical salon manicure (25-45 minutes) so Ulta is at the moment solely taking four-to-five manicures a day. “Interacting with a robot on a service level is a new experience for most people, so they’re encouraged to book the full hour to ask questions and learn more about the robot,” says Shashou. As soon as booked on-line by way of 10Beauty’s web site, company are paired with an expert nail tech on website to assist information them by way of the method. Based on Shashou, the machine permits for personalization, simply as you’d discover in a nail salon. “We’re testing with 30 shades, 10 of which are already live in Ulta. After choosing your color, the tech places the pod with that shade into the machine,” he says.
When requested in regards to the resolution to launch into Ulta, Shashou tells Beauty that the partnership was natural as a result of Ulta Magnificence was based on the idea of merging magnificence companies with a buying expertise. To this point, you possibly can go to the Ulta salon for a blowout, then head to the Profit Forehead Bar to get your arches trimmed and tweezed. “Manicures are the one service they don’t offer, so bringing this device into Ulta felt natural,“ he says.
The future looks bright for 10Beauty’s robotic manicure device; the company already has plans to launch in other retailers such as Nordstrom, as well as gyms, airports and hotels. “We’re looking at the next 20 years of beauty and how we can make everyday services or tasks easier,” says Shashou. Whereas the long-term objective is to make models obtainable for house use, Shashou shares that this preliminary launch in Ulta Magnificence is step one to creating robotic magnificence gadgets really feel comfy.
