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On Call Barber Apps

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Shortcut App Brings Hair Stylist to the Home or Office for a Quick Cut

— October 22, 2014 — Tech
Setting aside time for a haircut or beard trim can be tough for many people, but that is all about to change with the Shortcut app. The Shortcut app brings the barber to their clients instead of the other way around. For those truly crunched for time, having a house call option will ensure that they stay stylish anytime of the year.

Geared towards men, the Shortcut app addresses the fact that they often have to make a trip to the barbershop a lot more often than a woman visits the salon. Easy to use, the Shortcut app is great in that it offers beneficial discounts if people order a barber with two or more of their friends. There are many incentives involved in the Shortcut app.
Trend Themes
1. On-demand Barber Services - The trend of on-demand barber services allows busy individuals to conveniently get haircuts and beard trims at home or office.
2. House Call Apps - House call apps like Shortcut disrupt the traditional barber experience by bringing professional barbers directly to clients' locations.
3. Group Discounts for Mobile Haircuts - Mobile haircut apps like Shortcut incentivize users to order barbers with friends by offering beneficial discounts, creating opportunities for social grooming experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Barber Services - The mobile barber services industry is experiencing disruptive innovation as on-demand apps like Shortcut transform the way people get haircuts and beard trims.
2. On-demand Beauty Services - The on-demand beauty services industry is expanding to include barber services, with apps like Shortcut revolutionizing the convenience and accessibility of hair styling and grooming.
3. Social Grooming Platforms - The emergence of social grooming platforms like Shortcut creates disruptive opportunities for the beauty and personal care industry to cater to individuals seeking group-oriented grooming experiences.
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