AI 'invades' the shampoo industry

AI hair washing machine in China. Photo: Sohu .

According to Red Star Capital, recently in cities such as Guangzhou and Shenzhen, a type of "AI shampoo machine" has begun to appear. Some users have expressed satisfaction after experiencing it, saying that a suitable solution is urgently needed. On the contrary, other customers have evaluated this machine as just an automatic water spray device.

Before washing, the technician will check the customer's scalp. Then the customer puts on earplugs and lies down on the massage chair. The technician places the customer's hair in the shampoo basin, closes the lid, and makes sure the silicone fits tightly to prevent water from flowing out. The entire cleaning process lasts 10-20 minutes. During the washing, some machines use high-pressure water to wash the hair automatically. Others use a mechanism that simulates a finger pressed against the scalp.

Finally, the staff will open the lid and dry the customer's hair. The price of "AI hair washing" ranges from 10-20 yuan per session.

"As someone with oily hair, I feel like my scalp is not completely clean. But basically the effect after drying is not bad, very suitable for saving lives when traveling. In addition, the massage chair is very good," said Tieu Ho, a customer who experienced the service. Meanwhile, Ms. To thinks that the "AI shampoo machine" is like an automatic water spray device.

There are not many large enterprises participating in this industry yet. The suppliers are mainly newly established startups. When searching on Taobao, the price of an AI shampoo machine is about 30,000 yuan. The industry is currently developing by selling machines or franchising.

Mr. Hoang, product manager of Que Mei, said that he has been researching an automatic shampoo machine with cleaning, massage, and drying functions since 2018. They have launched the 3rd generation smart shampoo robot, which will be on the shelves in May 2024. This company sells the machine to those in need for 30,000 yuan, or licenses the brand with the product for a starting cost of 20,000 yuan.

Speaking to the press, the manager of an AI shampoo store said their franchise fee is 29,800 yuan (107 million VND). The total expected investment to open a store is about 122,800 yuan (430 million VND). Currently, this brand has 4 stores. These units identify the target customer group as Gen Z, with a gender ratio of 40% male, 60% female, with an average value of 20-100 yuan per customer per purchase.

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