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Your routine, your confidence, in one plan

  • CheckOne photo, and your hair makes sense
  • CheckKnow exactly what to use, and what to skip
  • CheckAdvice for your hair, not everyone's
  • CheckFeel put-together without thinking about it
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The average person spends $400-600/year on hair products that don't work for their hair type. Hair, Explained helps you stop wasting money and start seeing real results.

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How we'll build your routine

Basing on three main needs we will make product recommendations later.

  • Cleansing

    You’ll rotate between two shampoos:

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      A deep-cleansing shampoo to thoroughly cleanse the scalp

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      A gentler shampoo for regular use, without over-drying the lengths

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  • Care & Treatment

    You’ll need the following in your routine:

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      Nutrient-rich products to reinforce the hair fiber

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      Multi-benefit formulas that combine hydration and repair

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  • Protection

    You’ll need the following in your routine:

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      Heat protection before using hot tools

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      UV/SPF protection during sunny periods to prevent further damage

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What to Expect

With consistent care, your hair should gradually become:

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    Smoother and easier to detangle

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    More resilient with less breakage

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    Visibly shinier and better balanced from roots to ends

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How it works

From photo to perfect routine in 4 simple steps

  1. Step 1

    Upload Photo

    Take a Photo of Your Hair

    Just take a clear photo with your phone — our AI reads density, porosity, texture, and damage in seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Get Analysis

    Receive Your AI Analysis

    Get detailed insights about your hair health with easy-to-understand metrics. See exactly what's working and what needs attention.

  3. Step 3

    Scan Products

    Scan Your Current Products

    Use our barcode scanner on products you already own. We'll evaluate if they match your needs and identify what's missing from your routine.

  4. Step 4

    Follow Your Plan

    Get Your Personalized Routine

    Follow a custom day-by-day plan with reminders and guidance. Track progress with monthly check-ins and photo comparisons.

Loved by Hair Care Enthusiasts

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    Jessica M.

    28 years old, Curly Hair

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    I finally understand why my hair never held moisture! The AI analysis showed I had high porosity, which explained everything. Now my routine actually makes sense.

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    Maria R.

    41 years old, Color-Treated Hair

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    As someone with color-treated hair, I was nervous about trying new routines. This app gave me confidence that I was using the right products for my specific damage level.

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    Amanda K.

    29 years old, Damaged Hair

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    The progress photos feature is incredible. I didn't think my hair was improving until I compared month 1 to month 3. The difference is amazing!

  • Sarah L.

    Sarah L.

    34 years old, Fine Hair

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    Saved me so much money. I was buying products I didn't need and missing the ones that actually mattered. The barcode scanner is genius!

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    Emily T.

    26 years old, Straight Hair

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    I love that it doesn't push me to buy expensive products. It told me some of my drugstore products were perfect for my hair type. Honest and helpful.

  • Nicole B.

    Nicole B.

    31 years old, 4C Hair

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    I always thought my hair just didn't grow. It turned out I was washing it far more often than it needed and skipping the step that kept the moisture in. Three months later my length is finally holding.

  • Danielle P.

    Danielle P.

    37 years old, Wavy Hair

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    It gave me the order to use things in, and the short reads explained why that order matters. My waves clump now instead of frizzing out by noon.

  • Rachel S.

    Rachel S.

    24 years old, Fine Hair

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    My scalp felt greasy by day two, so I kept washing more often. The plan had me change the products instead of the frequency, and my hair is finally calm.

  • Tanya W.

    Tanya W.

    45 years old, Relaxed Hair

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    I scanned everything already on my shelf before buying a single new thing. Most of it was fine to keep and I only replaced two products.

  • Priya N.

    Priya N.

    33 years old, Thick Hair

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    I have a lot of hair and I was using nowhere near enough conditioner. Being told how much to use for my length and density changed things immediately.

  • Megan C.

    Megan C.

    52 years old, Gray Hair

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    Going gray changed my texture completely and everything I used before stopped working. Having a routine built around the hair I have now made all the difference.

  • Alicia F.

    Alicia F.

    27 years old, Coily Hair

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    I wear braids most of the year and never knew what to do with my hair in between. The routine covers the take-down weeks, which nothing else I tried bothered with.

  • Hannah G.

    Hannah G.

    22 years old, Heat-Styled Hair

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    I straighten my hair for work and I wasn't about to stop. Instead of lecturing me, it built the routine around it, and my ends settled down within two months.

  • Lauren D.

    Lauren D.

    39 years old, High Porosity Hair

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    We have very hard water and I could never work out why my hair felt rough no matter what I bought. I mentioned it during the quiz and the routine actually accounted for it.

  • Steph A.

    Steph A.

    35 years old, Low Porosity Hair

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    Everything used to sit on top of my hair, so I assumed I needed heavier products. The opposite was true. Lighter ones, with a bit of warmth while they soak in, and my hair finally feels soft.

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