# US 2014/0207608 A1 · System of Providing an Enhanced Salon Experience > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0207608 A1 - Document ID: US20140207608A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/161,371 - Filed: 2014-01-22 - Published: 2014-07-24 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-23 - Inventors: Cortney Leupke - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140207608A1 ## CPC - G06Q 50/10: Services - G06Q 30/0621: {by configuring or customising goods or services} - G06Q: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## Abstract The system, utilizing a computer and network, stores and sorts various hair styling data and determines the best hair cut, color and style for a hair salon customer, based upon the inputted information and characteristics and the desires of the hair salon customer. Data inputted includes information relating to hair styles, hair color and texture, hair types, and characteristics of salon clients, such as hair type, head structure, hair color and texture, and appearance characteristics. The system includes an initial client consultation, inputting body, facial and hair characteristics into a Client profile data file, scheduling appointments and reviewing the system with the client, customizing an at-home care maintenance plan with products, ongoing electronic communication reminding clients of appointments and at-home care maintenance steps and any new products that fit their needs and looks they may like to consider, tutorials, and ongoing appointments to achieve the desired client look. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A system for enhancing a hair salon experience, the system comprising a computer and network for data input, storage, manipulation and retrieval of data, the computer and network data input comprising entering into the computer at least one physical appearance characteristic of a hair salon customer, at least one hair style, at least one hair styling procedure, at least one hair color, at least one hair product, and at least one hair maintenance procedure, the computer and network storage comprising saving the physical appearance characteristic, the hair style, the hair styling procedure, the hair color, the hair product, and the hair maintenance procedure entered into the data input, the computer and network manipulation comprising a software means for manipulating, customizing and determining at least one hair style, at least one hair cut, at least one hair color, at least one hair product, and at least one hair maintenance procedure compatible for the hair salon customer, the software means further comprising compiling the hair style, hair cut, hair color, hair product, and hair maintenance procedure into an electronic profile of compatible looks for the hair salon customer, the computer and network storage further comprising saving the hair salon customer profile, the retrieval of data comprising an electronic record of the hair salon customer profile accessible from the computer and network by any desktop or mobile computing device, the electronic record of the hair salon customer profile comprising a readable tutorial with at least one picture of the compatible look for the hair salon customer and at least one video tutorial showing a hair salon stylist performing the hair cut, hair coloring procedure and hair styling procedure. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the physical appearance characteristic of the hair salon customer comprises body, facial and hair characteristics of the hair salon customer. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the physical appearance characteristic of the hair salon customer's body and facial characteristics comprise the shape of the hair salon customer's body and face. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the physical appearance characteristic of the hair salon customer's facial characteristics further comprise the color and tone of the hair salon customer's skin. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the physical appearance characteristic of the hair salon customer's hair characteristics further comprise the color, texture, and density of the hair salon customer's hair. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the physical appearance characteristic of the hair salon customer, the hair style, the hair styling procedure, and the hair color are obtained from the hair salon customer in an initial consultation. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the physical appearance characteristic of the hair salon customer is obtained by a digital facial and head analysis utilizing a digital camera or other means for digitally recording and analyzing body, facial and head characteristics of the hair salon customer. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the hair styling procedure comprises at least one procedure from the following group, a hair cutting procedure, a hair coloring procedure and a hair styling procedure. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the computer and network data input further comprises entering into the computer a plurality of physical appearance characteristics of the hair salon customer, a plurality of hair styles, a plurality of hair styling procedures, a plurality of hair colors, a plurality of hair products, and a plurality of hair maintenance procedures. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the computer and network storage further comprises a cloud-based network accessible from any computing device. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the computer and network storage further comprises an Internet network accessible from any computing device. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the customer profile further comprises a plurality of compatible looks for the hair salon customer. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the electronic record of the hair salon customer profile further comprises a plurality of readable tutorials with a plurality of pictures of the compatible look for hair salon customer and a plurality of video tutorials showing the hair salon stylist performing a plurality of hair cuts, a plurality of hair coloring procedures and a plurality of hair styling procedures. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the retrieval of data further comprises an appointment scheduler for follow-up appointments. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the retrieval of data further comprises an electronic communication means for sending electronic messages to the hair salon customer with information on alternate hair maintenance procedures, new hair products, scheduling appointments, and notification of upcoming scheduled appointments. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the customer profile further comprises a plurality of alternate recommendations for the hair style, hair styling procedure, hair color, hair products and hair maintenance procedures for the hair salon customer. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the customer profile is updatable to reflect the customer's choice of alternate recommendations, including alternate hair cuts, hair colors, hair styles and hair products available for the customer's choice of the alternate recommendation. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the computer is a mobile computing device. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the computer and network data input further comprises the hair salon stylist entering into the computer unique hair styling creations and tutorials for inclusion into the customer profile. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein a library of looks is created from the customer profile and tutorials and is saved in the computer and network storage for review and retrieval by the hair salon stylist, the hair salon customer or other stylists and customers. ### Claim 21 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the library of looks is capable of being shared on social networking sites.