PHONE PHOTO154what the photo appears to showDistance changed
Stop arguing with the mirror.
Know if your
hair is actually
changing.
HairScan is being built to scan the same four areas the same way every time. Come back later and see whether your hair is improving, stable, or worsening.
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1 frame1 puck4 scalp locations
VERTEX · MONTH 6+ 6.4%change from baselineIMPROVING
4 LOCATIONS MATCHEDREADY TO COMPARE
See whyYou know this routine
You take another crown photo.
Then you spend twenty minutes trying to match the angle from six months ago. The lighting is different. Your hair is longer. You still have no idea.
Take five photosPick the least bad oneChange the brightnessZoom all the way inAsk someone elseEnd up at maybe
The problem is the photo.
The screen you actually want
Did it change?
HairScan is being built to answer that question for each area of your scalp.
Join early accessVertex High confidence
Month 6+ 6.4%IMPROVING
142 hairs/cm²Hair density+ 7.8%Relative thicknessMonth 6Compared with baseline
Treatment takes time
You start. You wait. You keep checking.
Day 0Day 0
You start treatment.
You take a baseline photo and tell yourself you will remember exactly how it looked.
Why progress photos fail
The photo changed. Did your hair?
Two photos of the same scalp can look completely different. Move the camera, change the light, or part the hair differently and it can suddenly look fuller or thinner.
Try it. Change one part of the photo.
vs.
FIXED SETUP142same scalp, controlled captureconditions matched
Same spotSame distanceSame lightSame hair parting
Same scalp.Same setup.A comparison you can trust.Same scalp.Same setup.A comparison you can trust.
How it works
Wear it. Scan four areas. Check again later.
SCAN LOCATION 4 OF 4Posterior vertexOver the crown whorl
- 01
Dampen
Lightly dampen your hair.
- 02
Wear
Put on the frame and adjust the fit.
- 03
Scan
Move the puck through the four ports and press.
- 04
Compare
Come back later and compare with your baseline.
Why there is hardware
The setup has to stay the same.
The frame and puck control the things that move around when you use a phone.
HAIRSCANVertex · Month 6+ 6.4%
Change from baseline
ImprovingHigh confidence01
Four fixed locations
The frame puts each scan port back in the same area of your scalp.
Inside the current prototype
Three parts have to work together.
The design is still being tested. Tap a part to see what it does.
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It returns to the same places.
Three scan sites follow the front hairline. The fourth sits over the vertex. The frame keeps those locations fixed from one session to the next.
Hair can be counted. First, you need a picture worth comparing.
Clinics already use controlled cameras to measure microscopic hair characteristics. The light, distance, and target area stay fixed.
HairScan is trying to bring that repeatability home. The device still has to prove that it can do it reliably.
Change from baseline
Hair density
Visible hairs in a fixed area.
Relative thickness
Whether the measured hair is trending thicker or thinner.
Scan quality
If the scan is bad, the app should say so.
A confident-looking number from a poor image is useless. HairScan is being built to check alignment and image quality before it compares anything.
Scan the vertex again.
✓
Vertex matched
Previous location found
HIGH CONFIDENCEWhy HairScan exists
People wait six months for a treatment to work, then judge the result from two completely different photos.
That is the problem we are trying to fix.
Built by a dermatologist working with engineers.
The work right now is hair separation, image quality, location matching, and repeatable measurement. The device still has to be built and validated.
Early access
Six months is a long time to wait for maybe.
Leave your email if you want to see HairScan get built.
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- See prototype updates
- Help shape early testing
- Hear when the product is ready
Questions
What you should know right now.
What does HairScan measure?+
The planned result starts with change from your baseline. Supporting measurements may include hair density, relative thickness, regional change, and scan confidence. The final metrics depend on validation.
How is this different from progress photos?+
A phone leaves the spot, distance, lighting, and hair parting up to you. HairScan uses fixed ports and one imaging puck to keep those conditions consistent.
Do I need to shave my hair?+
The goal is to scan intact, lightly damp hair. The hair separation mechanism and its performance across different hair types are still being tested.
How often would I scan?+
Probably once a month or once every few months. Hair changes take time, so daily scans would add noise without adding much information.
Does HairScan diagnose hair loss?+
No. HairScan is a tracking tool. It does not diagnose a condition, choose a treatment, or replace a dermatologist.
Is the product finished?+
No. HairScan is in development. Accuracy, final hardware, hair type compatibility, price, and timing still need to be tested and finalized.
When will it ship?+
A ship date has not been announced. People on the early list will get development updates as the product is built.
Is there a subscription?+
The current plan is to include basic measurements without a required subscription. No paid plan has been announced.
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