Self-service kiosk delivers fast, affordable hairstyle consultation
Sacramento, CA - April 14, 2005 – VendiStyle, an innovative new digital hair-styling system from WebRaiser Technologies and The HairStyler.com, shook up the hair-styling world when it is unveiled at the International Salon and Spa Expo at Long Beach, Calif. VendiStyle is a self-service kiosk and digital billboard that offers customers the chance to see themselves in over 2,000 different hairstyles and colors. The kiosk also is an entertainment and commerce center that is targeted at salon customers. With its simple touch screen interface, VendiStyle offers users the ability to connect to the internet, send and receive email, print discount coupons, and entertain themselves with interactive games.
“VendiStyle offers huge benefits to both salons and customers,” says Roy Caccamo, co-founder of The HairStyler.com and 25 year industry veteran. “Since customers are choosing their looks even while they wait, VendiStyle-equipped salons can better help customers match their hairstyle choices with lifestyle needs while getting through more cuts – all within the space of a magazine rack!”
“Digital hair imaging technology is not new, but VendiStyle’s self-service approach is a first-of-its-kind,” says Dave Gonsiorowski, President of WebRaiser Technologies, a company which specializes in self-service solutions. “Previous attempts at hair imaging required salon professionals to become experts in technology and was too expensive for many customer. By offering these services in a self-service format, it is now easy and affordable enough for anyone to use.”
VendiStyle is a revolutionary way for salons to better connect with their clients and promote their entire service offering, Caccamo added. “VendiStyle not only lets customers see what they look like in different styles, it provides valuable information about the time and products required to make the different hairstyles work. VendiStyle is a virtual sales manager that helps salons increase in-store product sales while achieving higher degrees of customer satisfaction.
