Development of an Offline-First Color Formulation and Dispensing System for Professional Salons

Professional hair colorists require reliable access to advanced color formulation and dispensing tools, but existing solutions depend heavily on constant internet connectivity, risking disruptions during salon operations. This limitation hampers creativity, precision, and efficiency, especially in environments with unstable network connectivity. Additionally, inefficient waste management and inventory tracking further challenge operational effectiveness.

A mid-to-large scale professional beauty salons network seeking to enhance their hair coloring process with intelligent, portable dispensing solutions.

• Create an offline-first application enabling uninterrupted access to color formulation and dispensing tools for salon professionals.
• Design a wireless device with Bluetooth connectivity and long-lasting battery life (up to 3 days) to ensure portability and ease of use in various salon environments.
• Implement precise dye dispensing with fine control, utilizing tags on components to ensure correct formulations and minimize waste.
• Enable the system to generate and save a vast array of color formulations from a limited set of base components, expanding creative possibilities.
• Incorporate inventory management features such as usage tracking and automatic restock notifications to streamline salon operations.
• Reduce dye waste by up to 35% through intelligent formulation and dispensing mechanisms.

• Wireless Bluetooth connectivity for seamless device and app communication without internet dependency.
• Internal rechargeable battery supporting up to 3 days of continuous operation.
• Tags and sensors on dye bowls to identify and dispense the correct quantities based on formulated recipes.
• Capability to generate millions of colors from limited base products using intelligent formulation algorithms.
• App features for managing formulations, viewing saved client colors, and minimizing waste.
• Usage tracking and automatic notifications for restocking ingredients and consumables.
• Pay-per-gram dispensing system to reduce waste and optimize ingredient usage.

• Inventory management systems for restocking alerts
• Client management or CRM systems for saving and retrieving client-specific color profiles
• Analytics modules for monitoring usage patterns and optimizing operations

• System must operate reliably in salon environments with minimal maintenance
• App and device battery life should support up to 3 days of continuous use
• Low latency data exchange via Bluetooth to ensure real-time dispensing control
• Secure data handling for formulations and client information to ensure privacy and compliance
• Scalable architecture to accommodate growing demand and additional features

The new system aims to deliver a highly reliable, portable hair color formulation and dispensing solution, reducing dye waste by up to 35%, and streamlining salon workflows through automated inventory tracking and formulation management. It will enhance creative flexibility, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction by providing uninterrupted access to advanced coloring tools, regardless of internet connectivity, ultimately improving salon productivity and profitability.