Meet Nigerian Engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi behind machine that braids hair five times faster.
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By Enitan Abdultawab Nigerian-born engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi is gaining attention for developing HaloBraid, an automated hair braiding device designed to help professional stylists complete hairstyles up to five times faster while reducing the physical strain associated with hours of braiding.
Ogunbiyi, a Harvard graduate and biomechanical engineer, recently demonstrated how the technology works, offering a glimpse into how automation could transform the hair and beauty industry, particularly protective hairstyles that often require several hours to complete.
Unlike a machine that replaces the stylist entirely, HaloBraid is designed to work alongside professional hairdressers. The stylist first sections the hair, applies the necessary products and starts the braid by hand before feeding it into the device. The machine then handles the repetitive weaving along the length of the hair, allowing the stylist to finish and seal the ends. The innovation aims to reduce the time spent on braiding while easing the physical demands placed on stylists who spend long hours working with clients.
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