Patent Publication Number: US-2018040053-A1

Title: Method for providing a customized product recommendation

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for providing customized product recommendations and specifically to systems and methods for providing customized hair cutting or hair removal product recommendations from information collected from a user. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     A wide variety of products are marketed for cutting and removing hair. Such products include products for cutting hair, products for removing hair, products to be applied by a user prior to cutting/removing hair and products to be applied by a user after cutting/removing hair. With such a wide variety of products to choose from and each for different purposes and/or benefits it is not uncommon for a user to have difficulty determining which product or combination of products such as a regimen should be used for their unique needs. 
     A variety of methods have been used in other industries such as the cosmetics industry to provide customized product recommendations to users. For example, some methods use a feature-based analysis in which one or more features of a skin condition (e.g., fine lines, wrinkles, spots, uneven skin tone) are detected in a captured image (e.g., a digital photo) by looking for features that meet a definition are commonly used. However, such systems have not addressed the needs for hair cutting/removal. 
     Accordingly, there remains a need to provide a customized product recommendation to a user that is customized to the individual user&#39;s hair cutting or hair removal needs. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     A method for providing a customized product recommendation to a user is provided. Information is collected from a user regarding issues experienced by the user during cutting and/or removing hair selected from the group consisting of discomfort, tug and pull, missed hairs, hair not cut close enough, nicks, cuts, trapped hairs, ingrown hairs, razor bumps, blemishes, acne, razor burn, irritation, redness, pseudofolliculitis barbae and pain. The collected information is analyzed. A product is selected for the user from at least two available products based upon information collected and analyzed from the user. Recommending the selected product to the user. 
     Additional information is collected from a user regarding an area of the body where the user cuts and/or removes hair. The areas of the body comprise a user&#39;s cheek, a user&#39;s neck, a user&#39;s head, a user&#39;s groin, a user&#39;s underarm, a user&#39;s chest, a user&#39;s back, a user&#39;s leg, a user&#39;s arm, and a user&#39;s bikini area. 
     The product comprises products to use for cutting hair, products for removing hair, products to be applied by a user prior to cutting and/or removing hair and products to be applied by a user after cutting and/or removing hair. 
     Products for cutting hair comprise a multi-blade razor, a single blade razor, a straight razor, a disposable razor, a dry shaver, and a trimmer. 
     Products for removing hair comprise a wax, a light-based device, and a laser based device, an epilator, a depilatory cream, and an abrasive pad. 
     Products to be applied by the user prior to cutting and/or removing hair comprise a shave cream, a shave soap, a shave oil, a shave prep, a shave foam, a shave gel and an analgesic. 
     Products to be applied by the user after cutting and/or removing hair comprise an after-shave lotion, an after-shave balm, an after-shave gel, an oil, a serum and/or a moisturizer. Products to be applied by the user after cutting or removing hair comprise benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, azelaic acid, clindamycin, doxycycline, erythromycin, tetracycline, tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene, fluocinolone acetonide, hydroquinone, fluocinolone, and alcohol containing products. 
     The information may be collected using a computing device. The computing device may comprise a mobile device, a tablet, a handheld device, and a desktop device. 
     The information may comprise voice information, pictorial information, video information, written questionnaire, and digital information. 
     The method may comprise the additional step of collecting information on the frequency the user experiences the issues during cutting and/or removing hair. 
     The method may comprise the additional step of collecting information as to which issues experienced during cutting and/or removing hair are troublesome for the user. 
     The method may comprise the additional step of collecting information on the degree a user experiences the issues during cutting and/or removing hair. 
     The method may comprise the additional step of collecting information as to which issues experienced during cutting and/or removing hair are a priority for the user to address. 
     The product selected may comprise a regimen of two or more products. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description describe various embodiments and are intended to provide an overview or framework for understanding the nature and character of the claimed subject matter. The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the various embodiments and are incorporated into and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate various embodiments described herein, and together with the description serve to explain the principles and operations of the claimed subject matter. 
         FIG. 1  depicts a computing environment for providing customized product recommendations, according to embodiments described herein. 
         FIG. 2  depicts a flow chart of a method for providing a customized product recommendation to a user. 
         FIG. 3  depicts a chart showing products to be selected from for cutting hair. 
         FIG. 4  depicts a chart showing products to be selected from for removal of hair. 
         FIG. 5  depicts a chart showing products to be selected from to be applied by a user prior to cutting and/or removing hair. 
         FIG. 6  depicts a chart showing products to be selected from to be applied by a user after cutting and/or removing hair. 
         FIG. 7  depicts a flow chart of another method for providing a customized product recommendation to a user. 
         FIG. 8  depicts a flow chart of another method for providing a customized product recommendation to a user to be used in conjunction with the methods shown in  FIGS. 2-7 . 
         FIG. 9  depicts a chart with a series of questions for the user. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       FIG. 1  depicts a system  100  for collecting information from a user, analyzing the information, and providing a customized product recommendation. The system  100  may include a network  101 , which may be embodied as a wide area network (such as a mobile telephone network, a public switched telephone network, a satellite network, the internet, etc.), a local area network (such as wireless-fidelity, Wi-Max, ZigBee™, Bluetooth™, etc.), and/or other forms of networking capabilities. Coupled to the network  101  are a computing device  102 ,  102   a  a kiosk computing device  106 , a cloud based service  120 , a web app  130  and/or an e-commerce platform  135 . 
     The computing device  102 ,  102   a  may be a mobile device, a handheld device, a mobile telephone, a tablet, a laptop, a personal digital assistant, a desktop device, a desktop computer and/or other computing device configured for collecting, capturing, storing, and/or transferring information such as voice information, pictorial information, video information, written questionnaire and/or digital information such as a digital photograph. Accordingly, the computing device  102  may comprise an image capture device  103  such as a digital camera and/or may be configured to receive images from other devices. The computing device  102  may comprise an image display screen  105  to display an image of a product such as a multi-blade razor  107 . The mobile computing device  102   a  may comprise a voice capture device  104  such as an audio recorder and/or may be configured to receive audio input from other devices. The computing device  102   a  may comprise a speaker  108  to provide audio information to a user. The computing device  102 ,  102   a  may include a memory component  140 , which stores information capture logic  144   a , interface logic  144   b , and analyzing logic  144   c . The memory component  140   a  may include random access memory (such as SRAM, DRAM, etc.), read only memory (ROM), registers, and/or other forms of computing storage hardware. The information capture logic  144   a , the interface logic  144   b  and the analyzing logic  144   c  may include software components, hardware circuitry, firmware, and/or another computing infrastructure, as described herein. The information capture logic  144   a  may facilitate capturing, storing, preprocessing, analyzing, transferring, and/or performing other functions on collected information from a user. The interface logic  144   b  may be configured for providing one or more user interfaces to the user, which may include questions, options, and the like. The analyzing logic  144   c  may facilitate processing, analyzing, transferring, and/or performing other functions on collected information from a user for selecting a product to be recommended to a user. The mobile computing device  102 ,  102   a  may also be configured for communicating with other computing devices via the network  101 . The devices may also be linked to an e-commerce platform  135  to enable the user to purchase the product(s) being recommended. 
     The system  100  may also comprise a kiosk computing device  106 , as illustrated in  FIG. 1 . The kiosk computing device  106  may operate similar to the computing device  102 ,  102   a  but may also be able to dispense one or more products and/or receive payment in the form of cash or electronic transactions. 
     It should be understood that while the kiosk computing device  106  is depicted as a vending machine type of device, this is merely an example. Some embodiments may utilize a mobile device that also provides payment and/or production dispensing. Consequently, the hardware and software depicted for the computing device  102 ,  102   a  may be included in the kiosk computing device  106  and/or other devices. 
     The system  100  may also comprise a cloud based service  120 . The cloud based service  120  may include a memory component  140 , which stores information capture logic  144   a , interface logic  144   b , and analyzing logic  144   c . The memory component  140   a  may include random access memory (such as SRAM, DRAM, etc.), read only memory (ROM), registers, and/or other forms of computing storage hardware. The information capture logic  144   a , the interface logic  144   b  and the analyzing logic  144   c  may include software components, hardware circuitry, firmware, and/or another computing infrastructure, as described herein. The information capture logic  144   a  may facilitate capturing, storing, preprocessing, analyzing, transferring, and/or performing other functions on collected information from a user. The interface logic  144   b  may be configured for providing one or more user interfaces to the user, which may include questions, options, and the like. The analyzing logic  144   c  may facilitate processing, analyzing, transferring, and/or performing other functions on collected information from a user for selecting a product to be recommended to a user. 
     The system  100  may also comprise a web app  130 . The web app  130  may include a memory component  140 , which stores information capture logic  144   a , interface logic  144   b , and analyzing logic  144   c . The memory component  140   a  may include random access memory (such as SRAM, DRAM, etc.), read only memory (ROM), registers, and/or other forms of computing storage hardware. The information capture logic  144   a , the interface logic  144   b  and the analyzing logic  144   c  may include software components, hardware circuitry, firmware, and/or another computing infrastructure, as described herein. The information capture logic  144   a  may facilitate capturing, storing, preprocessing, analyzing, transferring, and/or performing other functions on collected information from a user. The interface logic  144   b  may be configured for providing one or more user interfaces to the user, which may include questions, options, and the like. The analyzing logic  144   c  may facilitate processing, analyzing, transferring, and/or performing other functions on collected information from a user for selecting a product to be recommended to a user. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 2  a flow chart  150  is shown. Flow chart  150  includes a method for providing a customized product recommendation to a user. At  151  a question is presented to the user regarding issues experienced by the user during cutting hair. Several inputs/choices for the issues a user experiences during cutting hair are provided at  152   a - 152   p . The issues a user experiences during cutting hair are selected from the group consisting of discomfort  152   a , tug and pull  152   b , missed hairs  152   c , hair not cut close enough  152   d , nicks  152   e , cuts  152   f , trapped hairs  152   g , ingrown hairs  152   h , razor bumps  152   i , blemishes  152   j , acne  152   k , razor burn  152   l , irritation  152   m , redness  152   n , pseudofolliculitis barbae  152   o  and pain  152   p . Shaving refers to the act of cutting hair. The information from a user regarding the issues experienced during cutting hair is collected at  155 . The collected information  155  is then analyzed at  156 . Based on the collected and analyzed information  155 ,  156 , a product is selected at  157  for the user. The product selection  157  is performed from at least two available products. 
     Product selection  157  of a product may comprise one or more selections of different types of products. Product selection may comprise selection of a product to use for cutting hair  160   a - 160   p . If a user selects discomfort  152   a  as the issue, hair cutting product A is selected  160   a . If a user selects tug and pull  152   b  as the issue, hair cutting product B is selected  160   b . If a user selects missed hairs  152   c  as the issue, hair cutting product C is selected  160   c . If a user selects hairs not cut close enough  152   d  as the issue, hair cutting product D is selected  160   d . If a user selects nicks  152   e  as the issue, hair cutting product E is selected  160   e . If a user selects cuts  152   f  as the issue, hair cutting product F is selected  160   f . If a user selects trapped hairs  152   g  as the issue, hair cutting product G is selected  160   g . If a user selects ingrown hairs  152   h  as the issue, hair cutting product H is selected  160   h . If a user selects razor bumps  152   i  as the issue, hair cutting product I is selected  160   i . If a user selects blemishes  152   j  as the issue, hair cutting product J is selected  160   j . If a user selects acne  152   k  as the issue, hair cutting product K is selected  160   k . If a user selects razor burn  152   l  as the issue, hair cutting product L is selected  160   l . If a user selects irritation  152   m  as the issue, hair cutting product M is selected  160   m . If a user selects redness  152   n  as the issue, hair cutting product N is selected  160   n . If a user selects pseudofolliculitis barbae  152   o  as the issue, hair cutting product O is selected  160   o . If a user selects pain  152   p  as the issue, hair cutting product P is selected  160   p.    
     Product selection may comprise selection of a product to be applied by a user prior to hair cutting  161   a - 161   p . If a user selects discomfort  152   a  as the issue, prior to hair cutting product A is selected  161   a . If a user selects tug and pull  152   b  as the issue, prior to hair cutting product B is selected  161   b . If a user selects missed hairs  152   c  as the issue, prior to hair cutting product C is selected  161   c . If a user selects hairs not cut close enough  152   d  as the issue, prior to hair cutting product D is selected  161   d . If a user selects nicks  152   e  as the issue, prior to hair cutting product E is selected  161   e . If a user selects cuts  152   f  as the issue, prior to hair cutting product F is selected  161   f . If a user selects trapped hairs  152   g  as the issue, prior to hair cutting product G is selected  161   g . If a user selects ingrown hairs  152   h  as the issue, prior to hair cutting product H is selected  161   h . If a user selects razor bumps  152   i  as the issue, prior to hair cutting product I is selected  161   i . If a user selects blemishes  152   j  as the issue, prior to hair cutting product J is selected  161   j . If a user selects acne  152   k  as the issue, prior to hair cutting product K is selected  161   k . If a user selects razor burn  152   l  as the issue, prior to hair cutting product L is selected  161   l . If a user selects irritation  152   m  as the issue, prior to hair cutting product M is selected  161   m . If a user selects redness  152   n  as the issue, prior to hair cutting product N is selected  161   n . If a user selects pseudofolliculitis barbae  152   o  as the issue, prior to hair cutting product O is selected  161   o . If a user selects pain  152   p  as the issue prior to hair cutting product P is selected  161   p.    
     Product selection may comprise selection of a product to be applied by a user after hair cutting  162   a - 162   p . If a user selects discomfort  152   a  as the issue, after hair cutting product A is selected  162   a . If a user selects tug and pull  152   b  as the issue, after hair cutting product B is selected  162   b . If a user selects missed hairs  152   c  as the issue, after hair cutting product C is selected  162   c . If a user selects hairs not cut close enough  152   d  as the issue, after hair cutting product D is selected  162   d . If a user selects nicks  152   e  as the issue, after hair cutting product E is selected  162   e . If a user selects cuts  152   f  as the issue, after hair cutting product F is selected  162   f . If a user selects trapped hairs  152   g  as the issue, after hair cutting product G is selected  162   g . If a user selects ingrown hairs  152   h  as the issue, after hair cutting product H is selected  162   h . If a user selects razor bumps  152   i  as the issue, after hair cutting product I is selected  162   i . If a user selects blemishes  152   j  as the issue, after hair cutting product J is selected  162   j . If a user selects acne  152   k  as the issue, after hair cutting product K is selected  162   k . If a user selects razor burn  152   l  as the issue, after hair cutting product L is selected  162   l . If a user selects irritation  152   m  as the issue, after hair cutting product M is selected  162   m . If a user selects redness  152   n  as the issue, after hair cutting product N is selected  162   n . If a user selects pseudofolliculitis barbae  152   o  as the issue, after hair cutting product O is selected  162   o . If a user selects pain  152   p  as the issue, after hair cutting product P is selected  162   p.    
     The product selection may comprise a regimen of two or more products. For example, the product selection may be a regimen comprising a product to use for cutting hair  160   a  and a product to be applied by a user prior to cutting hair  161   a . The product selection may be a regimen comprising a product to use for cutting hair  160   b , a product to be applied by a user prior to cutting hair  161   b  and a product to be applied by a user after cutting hair  162   b . Other combinations are possible from the choices shown. 
     After the product has been selected, the selected product is recommended to the user at  163 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 3 , there is shown product selection  157  of a product to use for cutting hair  160 . Products to be used for cutting hair comprise a multi-blade razor  170 , a single blade razor  171 , a straight razor  172 , a disposable razor  173 , a dry shaver  174 , and a trimmer  175 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 4 , there is a shown product selection  157  of a product to use for removal of hair  260 . Products to be used for removal of hair comprise a wax  270 , a light-based device  271 , and a laser based device  272 , a depilatory cream  273 , an epilator  274 , and an abrasive pad  275 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 5 , there is shown another product selection  157  of a product to be applied by a user prior to hair cutting and/or removal  161 . Products to be applied by a user prior to hair cutting and/or removal comprise a shave cream  180 , a shave soap  181 , a shave oil  182 , a shave prep  183 , a shave foam  184 , a shave gel  185 , and an analgesic  186 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 6 , there is shown another product selection  157  of a product to be applied by a user after hair cutting and/or removal  162 . Products to be applied by a user after hair cutting and/or removal comprise an after-shave lotion  190 , an after-shave balm  191 , an after-shave gel  192 , an oil  193 , a serum  194 , a moisturizer  195 , benzoyl peroxide  196 , salicylic acid  197 , azelaic acid  198 , clindamycin  199 , doxycycline  200 , erythromycin  201 , tetracycline  202 , tretinoin  203 , adapalene  204 , tazarotene  205 , fluocinolone acetonide  206 , hydroquinone  207 , fluocinolone  208  and alcohol containing products  209 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 7  a flow chart  250  is shown. Flow chart  250  includes a method for providing a customized product recommendation to a user. At  251  a question is presented to the user regarding the issues experienced by a user during hair removal. Question  251  may be asked on its own or in addition to question  151  from  FIG. 2 . Several inputs/choices for the issues experienced by the user during hair removal are provided at  252   a - 252   p . The issues a user experiences during removing hair are selected from the group consisting of discomfort  252   a , tug and pull  252   b , missed hairs  252   c , hair not cut close enough  252   d , nicks  252   e , cuts  252   f , trapped hairs  252   g , ingrown hairs  252   h , razor bumps  252   i , blemishes  252   j , acne  252   k , razor burn  252   l , irritation  252   m , redness  252   n , pseudofolliculitis barbae  252   o  and pain  252   p . Shaving refers to the act of cutting hair. The information from a user regarding the issues experienced during removing hair is collected at  255 . The collected information  255  is then analyzed at  256 . Based on the collected and analyzed information  255 ,  256 , a product is selected at  257  for the user. The product selection  257  is performed from at least two available products. 
     Product selection  257  of a product may comprise one or more selections of different types of products. Product selection may comprise selection of a product to use for removing hair  260   a - 260   p . If a user selects discomfort  252   a  as the issue, hair removing product A is selected  260   a . If a user selects tug and pull  252   b  as the issue, hair removing product B is selected  260   b . If a user selects missed hairs  252   c  as the issue, hair removing product C is selected  260   c . If a user selects hairs not cut close enough  252   d  as the issue, hair removing product D is selected  260   d . If a user selects nicks  252   e  as the issue, hair removing product E is selected  260   e . If a user selects cuts  252   f  as the issue, hair removing product F is selected  260   f . If a user selects trapped hairs  252   g  as the issue, hair removing product G is selected  260   g . If a user selects ingrown hairs  252   h  as the issue, hair removing product H is selected  260   h . If a user selects razor bumps  252   i  as the issue, hair removing product I is selected  260   i . If a user selects blemishes  252   j  as the issue, hair removing product J is selected  260   j . If a user selects acne  252   k  as the issue, hair removing product K is selected  260   k . If a user selects razor burn  252   l  as the issue, hair removing product L is selected  260   l . If a user selects irritation  252   m  as the issue, hair removing product M is selected  260   m . If a user selects redness  252   n  as the issue, hair removing product N is selected  260   n . If a user selects pseudofolliculitis barbae  252   o  as the issue, hair removing product O is selected  260   o . If a user selects pain  252   p  as the issue, hair removing product P is selected  260   p.    
     Product selection may comprise selection of a product to be applied by a user prior to hair removing  261   a - 261   p . If a user selects discomfort  252   a  as the issue, prior to hair removing product A is selected  261   a . If a user selects tug and pull  252   b  as the issue, prior to hair removing product B is selected  26  lb. If a user selects missed hairs  252   c  as the issue, prior to hair removing product C is selected  261   c . If a user selects hairs not cut close enough  252   d  as the issue, prior to hair removing product D is selected  261   d . If a user selects nicks  252   e  as the issue, prior to hair removing product E is selected  261   e . If a user selects cuts  252   f  as the issue, prior to hair removing product F is selected  261   f . If a user selects trapped hairs  252   g  as the issue, prior to hair removing product G is selected  261   g . If a user selects ingrown hairs  252   h  as the issue, prior to hair removing product H is selected  261   h . If a user selects razor bumps  252   i  as the issue, prior to hair removing product I is selected  261   i . If a user selects blemishes  252   j  as the issue, prior to hair removing product J is selected  261   j . If a user selects acne  252   k  as the issue, prior to hair removing product K is selected  261   k . If a user selects razor burn  252   l  as the issue, prior to hair removing product L is selected  261   l . If a user selects irritation  252   m  as the issue, prior to hair removing product M is selected  261   m . If a user selects redness  252   n  as the issue, prior to hair removing product N is selected  261   n . If a user selects pseudofolliculitis barbae  252   o  as the issue, prior to hair removing product O is selected  261   o . If a user selects pain  252   p  as the issue prior to hair removing product P is selected  261   p.    
     Product selection may comprise selection of a product to be applied by a user after hair removing  262   a - 262   p . If a user selects discomfort  252   a  as the issue, after hair removing product A is selected  262   a . If a user selects tug and pull  252   b  as the issue, after hair removing product B is selected  262   b . If a user selects missed hairs  252   c  as the issue, after hair removing product C is selected  262   c . If a user selects hairs not cut close enough  252   d  as the issue, after hair removing product D is selected  262   d . If a user selects nicks  252   e  as the issue, after hair removing product E is selected  262   e . If a user selects cuts  252   f  as the issue, after hair removing product F is selected  262   f . If a user selects trapped hairs  252   g  as the issue, after hair removing product G is selected  262   g . If a user selects ingrown hairs  252   h  as the issue, after hair removing product H is selected  262   h . If a user selects razor bumps  252   i  as the issue, after hair removing product I is selected  262   i . If a user selects blemishes  252   j  as the issue, after hair removing product J is selected  262   j . If a user selects acne  252   k  as the issue, after hair removing product K is selected  262   k . If a user selects razor burn  252   l  as the issue, after hair removing product L is selected  262   l . If a user selects irritation  252   m  as the issue, after hair removing product M is selected  262   m . If a user selects redness  252   n  as the issue, after hair removing product N is selected  262   n . If a user selects pseudofolliculitis barbae  252   o  as the issue, after hair removing product O is selected  262   o . If a user selects pain  252   p  as the issue, after hair removing product P is selected  262   p.    
     The product selection may comprise a regimen of two or more products. For example, the product selection may be a regimen comprising a product to use for removing hair  260   a  and a product to be applied by a user prior to removing hair  261   a . The product selection may be a regimen comprising a product to use for removing hair  260   b , a product to be applied by a user prior to removing hair  261   b  and a product to be applied by a user after removing hair  262   b . Other combinations are possible from the choices shown. 
     After the product has been selected, the selected product is recommended to the user at  263 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 8  a flow chart  300  is shown. Flow chart  300  includes a method for providing a customized product recommendation to a user. At  301  a question is presented to the user regarding an area of the body where the hair cutting and/or removing occurs. Question  301  would come after or in addition to questions  151  and  251  regarding the issues experienced during hair cutting and/or removing shown in  FIGS. 2 and 6 . Several inputs/choices for the area of the body where the hair cutting and/or removing is taken are provided at  302 - 311 . The inputs/choices include a user&#39;s cheek  302 , a user&#39;s neck  303 , user&#39;s head  304 , a user&#39;s groin  305 , a user&#39;s underarm  306 , a user&#39;s chest  307 , a user&#39;s back  308 , a user&#39;s leg  309 , a user&#39;s arm  310 , and a user&#39;s bikini area  311 . The information from a user regarding the area of the body where the hair cutting and/or removing occurs is collected at  355 . The collected information  355  is then analyzed at  356 . Based on the collected and analyzed information  355 ,  356 , a product is selected at  357  for the user. The product selection  357  is performed on at least two available products. The steps of collecting information  355 , analyzing the information  356  and selecting product are similar if not identical to those set forth above in  FIGS. 2-7 . After the product has been selected, the selected product is recommended to the user at  363 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 9  there is shown additional questions that may be asked of the user about the hair cutting and/or hair removing experience. At  501  a question is presented addressing the frequency the user experiences the issues during cutting and/or removing hair. At  502  a question is presented as to which issues experienced during cutting and/or removing hair are most troubling for the user. At  503  a question is presented as to what degree does the user experience the issues during cutting and/or removing hair? At  504  a question is presented as to which issues experienced during cutting and/or removing hair are a priority to be addressed by the user. The information is collected at  510 . The collected information is then analyzed at  511 . The analyzed information may be used in conjunction with the methods set forth above in  FIGS. 2-8 . 
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             A. A method for providing a customized product recommendation to a user comprising the steps of:
           a. collecting information from a user regarding issues experienced by the user during cutting and/or removing hair selected from the group consisting of discomfort, tug and pull, missed hairs, hair not cut close enough, nicks, cuts, trapped hairs, ingrown hairs, razor bumps, blemishes, acne, razor burn, irritation, redness, pseudofolliculitis barbae and pain;   b. analyzing the collected information;   c. selecting a product for the user from at least two available products based upon information collected and analyzed from the user; and   d. recommending the selected product to the user.   
         
             B. The method of Paragraph A, further comprising the step of:
           e. collecting information from the user regarding an area of the body where the user cuts and/or removes hair.   
         
             C. The method of Paragraph B, wherein the area of the body comprises a user&#39;s cheek. 
             D. The method of Paragraph B, wherein the area of the body comprises a user&#39;s neck. 
             E. The method of Paragraph B, wherein the area of the body comprises a user&#39;s head, a user&#39;s groin, a user&#39;s underarm, a user&#39;s chest, a user&#39;s back, a user&#39;s leg, a user&#39;s arm and a user&#39;s bikini area. 
             F. The method of any preceding paragraph, wherein the products comprise a product for cutting hair, a product for removing hair, a product to be applied by the user prior to cutting and/or removing hair and/a product to be applied by the user after cutting and/or removing hair. 
             G. The method of Paragraph F, wherein the products for cutting hair comprise a multi-blade razor, a single blade razor, a straight razor, a disposable razor, a dry shaver and a trimmer. 
             H. The method of Paragraph F, wherein the products for removing hair comprise a wax, a light-based device, a laser based device, a depilatory cream, an epilator, and an abrasive pad. 
             I. The method of Paragraph A, wherein the products to be applied by a user prior to cutting and/or removing hair comprise a shave cream, a shave soap, a shave oil, a shave prep, a shave foam, a shave gel and an analgesic. 
             J. The method of Paragraph F, wherein the products to be applied by the user after cutting and/or removing hair comprise an after-shave lotion, an after-shave balm, an after-shave gel, an oil, a serum and a moisturizer. 
             K. The method of Paragraph F, wherein the products to be applied by the user after cutting and/or removing hair comprise benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, azelaic acid, clindamycin, doxycycline, erythromycin. tetracycline, tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene, fluocinolone acetonide, hydroquinone, fluocinolone and alcohol containing products. 
             L. The method of any preceding paragraph, wherein the information is collected using a computing device. 
             M. The method of Paragraph L, wherein the computing device comprises a mobile device, a tablet, a handheld device, and a desktop device. 
             N. The method of any preceding paragraph, wherein the information comprises voice information, pictorial information, video information, written questionnaire, and digital information. 
             O. The method of any preceding paragraph, further comprising the step of:
           f. collecting information on the frequency the user experiences the issues of step a).   
         
             P. The method of any preceding paragraph, further comprising the step of:
           g. collecting information as to which issues experienced in step a) are troublesome for the user.   
         
             Q. The method of any preceding paragraph, further comprising the step of:
           h. collecting information on the degree a user experiences the issues of step a).   
         
             R. The method of any preceding paragraph, further comprising the step of:
           i. collecting information as to which issues experienced in step a) are a priority for the user to address.   
         
             S. The method of any preceding paragraph, wherein the product selected comprises a regimen of two or more products. 
           
         
       
    
     The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as “40 mm” is intended to mean “about 40 mm.” 
     Every document cited herein, including any cross referenced or related patent or application and any patent application or patent to which this application claims priority or benefit thereof, is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety unless expressly excluded or otherwise limited. The citation of any document is not an admission that it is prior art with respect to any invention disclosed or claimed herein or that it alone, or in any combination with any other reference or references, teaches, suggests or discloses any such invention. Further, to the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this document conflicts with any meaning or definition of the same term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to that term in this document shall govern. 
     While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.