Abstract: An airless hairdryer including a body, a plurality of tines protruding from the body. Each tine of the plurality of tines includes a positive electrode, and a negative electrode, where the positive electrodes and the negative electrodes of the plurality of tines are arranged in an alternating pattern. The airless hairdryer further includes a current source configured to generate alternating electric fields between each tine in the plurality of tines, where each alternating electric field is between one positive electrode of one tine and one negative electrode of an adjacent tine.

Abstract: An attachment device for a hair dryer that includes an ultraviolet (UV) light for facilitating curing of a cosmetic composition, such as a hair dye, that is applied to hair of an individual, as well as a hair dryer system that includes such an attachment device. Methods of using the attachment device and/or a system for curing a cosmetic composition, and computational devices configured to perform all or part of the methods.

Abstract: A proximity sensor attachment for a hair dryer for facilitating application of an aerosolized cosmetic composition, such as a hair dye, to hair of an individual. A hair dryer that includes a proximity sensor attachment. A method of using the proximity sensor attachment and/or a hair dryer that includes the proximity sensor attachment attached thereto for applying an aerosolized cosmetic composition. Computational device-implemented variations of devices and methods.

Abstract: An attachment device for a hair dryer that includes an ion generator and aerosol applicator for facilitating applying and curing of a cosmetic composition, such as a hair dye, that is applied to hair of an individual. A hair dryer system that includes such an attachment device and a hair dryer. Methods of using the attachment device and/or a system for curing a cosmetic composition, and computational devices configured to perform all or part of the methods.

Abstract: A camera sensor attachment for a hair dryer for facilitating application of an aerosolized cosmetic composition, such as a hair dye, to hair of an individual. A hair dryer that includes a camera sensor attachment. A method of using the camera sensor attachment and/or a hair dryer that includes the camera sensor attachment attached thereto for applying an aerosolized cosmetic composition. Computational device-implemented variations of devices and methods.

Abstract: A system is provided that executes a contest that includes displaying an image of a face of a model, among a plurality of models, to a user; receive inputs from the user to adjust a color of a blended cosmetic product to be applied to the face of the model; display the model with the adjusted color selected by the user; receive the image of the face of the model with the adjusted color as an entry of the user; display the entry of the user to a plurality of users and provide the plurality of users an option submit a vote on the entry of the users and entries of other users; output a result of a contest based on an entry receiving a highest number of votes. The system is further configured to output one or more colors of the blended cosmetic product included in the highest vote receiving entries corresponding to an extracted model as a recommendation to a user.

Abstract: A system is provide that is configured to execute a contest that includes displaying an image of a face of a model, among a plurality of models, to a user; receive inputs from the user to adjust a color of a blended cosmetic product to be applied to the face of the model; display the model with the adjusted color selected by the user; receive the image of the face of the model with the adjusted color as an entry of the user; display the entry of the user to a plurality of users and provide the plurality of users an option submit a vote on the entry of the users and entries of other users; output a result of a contest based on one or more receiving a highest number of votes. The system further transmits an instruction to a manufacturing facility of cartridges of s dispensing device to create a grouped package of cartridges for the determined plurality of color ingredients.

Abstract: A stamp is provided that is configured to apply a cosmetic formulation to a user. The stamp includes a recessed area configured to receive the cosmetic formulation, the recessed area having a shape confirming to a target area of the user for applying the cosmetic formulation; a connector configured to attach to an external device; and processing circuitry configured to control an angular position of the stamp as the stamp is moved toward the target area of the user.

Abstract: A cosmetic securement device for stabilization of a cosmetic applicator including a motion stabilizer handle, an adapter coupled to a first end of the motion stabilizer handle, and at least one rotational gear coupled to the adapter, wherein the motion stabilizer handle includes at least one sensor configured to detect a movement caused by a user, circuitry configured to determine a compensation movement to offset the detected movement, and at least one motion generation device configured to control a motion of the cosmetic applicator according to the determine compensation movement, wherein the adapter is configured to hold a plurality of different types of cosmetic applicators, and wherein the at least one rotational gear is configured to rotate the cosmetic applicator held by the adapter.

Abstract: A cosmetic securement device for stabilization of a cosmetic applicator, comprising a motion stabilizer handle; and an adapter coupled to a first end of the motion stabilizer handle; wherein the motion stabilizer handle includes at least one sensor configured to detect a movement caused by a user, circuitry configured to determine a compensation movement to offset the detected movement, and at least one motion generation device configured to control a motion of the cosmetic applicator according to the determined compensation movement, and wherein the adapter includes a cosmetic holder configured to hold a plurality of different types of cosmetic applicators, the cosmetic holder comprising a first arm and a second arm, the first arm and the second arm being connected at a hinge and configured to rotate around the hinge.

Abstract: An accessibility diagnosis system is provided for a motion stabilization device for stabilization of a cosmetic applicator. The system includes a mobile user device that includes a touch sensitive display and a motion sensor, the mobile user device including processing circuitry configured to: display a request to a user for an input of a specific drawing motion or a specific movement of the mobile user device, and collect information indicating a movement pattern of the user's hands based on the results of the user's input in response to the request; and a server device that is connected to the mobile user device via a network, the server device including processing circuitry configured to receive the collected information from the mobile user device, determine an amount of motion stabilization required to be set for the motion stabilization device based on the collected information, and output the determined amount of motion stabilization.

Abstract: A motion stabilization device is provided for stabilization of a cosmetic applicator. The motion stabilization device includes a motion stabilizer handle configured to receive an adapter that holds a cosmetic applicator for a cosmetic application; and processing circuitry configured to detect a transition from a set up phase to an application phase of the cosmetic application process, and hold the cosmetic application in a set position when the transition is detected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a personalized applicator for applying a cosmetic composition to the lips, this applicator comprising an application surface made of a material that may become laden with composition, the method comprising the following steps: (iv) Capturing an input 2D image provided with a first dimensional reference frame, (v) Capturing an input 3D image provided with a second dimensional reference frame.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for autonomous, semi-autonomous, and assisted manual application of a cosmetic style to a portion of skin (e.g., skin, hair, eyebrow) of a subject. A cosmetic deposition device includes an applicator component with a plurality of applicator nozzles and/or a movable applicator nozzle, a position sensor, and a reservoir for compositions for the cosmetic style. The device detects its position relative to the portion of skin and automatically corrects the deposition process with selective activation of one or more applicator nozzles of the plurality of applicator nozzles or selective movement of the movable applicator nozzle. These approaches enable automatic correction of application of the composition in real time.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method of accurately reproducing a color of a mixed product is provided. A color management computing system receives one or more inputs indicative of a target color. The color management computing system transmits a command to a product mixing device to dispense color component products to be mixed to create a mixed product of a first color. The color management computing system obtains an image that includes the mixed product. The color management computing system updates a display color correction profile based on a comparison of a captured color of the mixed product in the image to the target color. The color management computing system presents one or more instances on a display device of an adjusted target color indicative of the updated display color correction profile, in response to receiving a subsequent request to change the target color.

Abstract: A dispenser is optionally connected to a computing device, and the computing device includes an app that is configured to specify the amounts of formulas to be dispensed by analyzing a user's skin or other factors to provide personalized formulas. The dispenser can also manage dispensing formulas without connecting to the computing device by reading an electronic communication and storage device on each cartridge containing a formula. The electronic communication and storage device of each cartridge stores data including one or more keys to check compatibility of the cartridges in the cartridge set, and one or more tracks, each track specifying dosages for the cartridge for each administering of formulas.

Abstract: A formulation delivery appliance can be used for treatment of the hair and scalp, such as an appliance used to color hair. The appliance may include a delivery device having a pump configured to draw formulation from a container and discharge the fluid through a manifold to a head that includes at least one nozzle and a plurality of standoff protrusions. The delivery device may further include a blocking member that isolated formulation in delivery device from ambient air when the blocking member is in a blocking position and allows the pump to discharge formulation from the nozzle when the blocking member is in an open position. The delivery device is mountable to a docking station with a storage tank containing cleaning fluid. The docking station provides cleaning fluid to the delivery device when the delivery device is mounted thereto.

Abstract: An applicator, including a body, an applicator surface having two or more nozzles configured to apply two or more formulas to skin, one or more reservoirs configured to hold the two or more formulas, a position sensor configured to map the skin as the applicator surface applies the two or more formulas, wherein the position sensor is configured to transmit position data, where the applicator is configured to adjust a dosage of each formula of the two or more formulas based on the position data.

Abstract: A formulation delivery appliance can be used for treatment of the hair and scalp, such as an appliance used to color hair. The appliance may include a container having an aperture and being configured to retain a volume of formulation. The formulation delivery appliance may further include an elongate engagement element having a channel extending therethrough and being configured to be at least partially received by the aperture of the container when the container is mounted to the engagement element. A vent aperture is formed in the engagement element and provides fluid communication between the channel and an area outside of the engagement element when the container is disengaged from the engagement element. The vent aperture is sealed, and the channel receives a flow of formulation from the container when the container is mounted to the engagement element.

Abstract: A system for applying a formula, the system including an applicator. The applicator includes a body, one or more reservoirs inside the body and configured to hold one or more formulas, an applicator surface coupled to the body and configured to apply the one or more formulas, one or more condition sensors located on the applicator, the one or more sensors configured to detect a condition of a portion of skin, before one or more formulas is applied to the portion of skin, and a position sensor configured to map the skin as the applicator surface moves across the skin, and a base device, including a base device processor configured to receive the condition from the one or more sensors, and direct the applicator to apply one or more treatments onto the portion of skin based on the condition.