TechCrunch Startup News Are you balding? There’s an AI for that; plus, JustiGuide wants to use AI to help people navigate the US immigration system
Dec 1, 2025
Discover how MyHair AI uses photo analysis to diagnose hair loss and connect users to verified clinics. The innovative app tackles hair density tracking and product matching. Meanwhile, JustiGuide aims to simplify the U.S. immigration process with AI, assisting immigrants in understanding the system and connecting with lawyers. With features like form help and multilingual support, JustiGuide is making a significant impact. Tune in for insights on the intersection of health tech and immigration solutions!
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Salon Comment Sparked A Startup
- Syriac LaForte started MyHairAI after a hairstylist told him he was losing hair and he bought recommended products impulsively.
- That salon comment led him to research the confusing hair loss market and build an AI tool to diagnose hair health.
AI Tracks And Explains Hair Health
- MyHairAI analyzes user scalp photos to measure density, detect early loss, and track changes over time.
- The app matches users with specialists, recommends products, and explains scientific effects and side effects.
Rapid Prototyping Scaled To Real Users
- MyHairAI grew rapidly using vibe-coding prototypes and later hardened code for scale.
- The startup has 200,000 accounts, 1,000 paid subscribers, and analyzed over 300,000 scalp photos for model training.