Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been obsessed with all things hair. As a young woman, I followed my passion and, against all advice, went to cosmetology school. Since then I’ve worked in many different roles in the industry, starting out as a receptionist, then salon assistant, stylist, brand educator and finally, salon owner. I’d done it all, and I still wanted more.

I had a big idea—one that would solve so many typical salon problems, on virtually every level. As a stylist, one of my biggest challenges was when a happy client came back to my chair and said, “last time the color was perfect, do it like last time.” Given the imprecise nature of color mixing, trying to reproduce the exact look my clients desired could be incredibly frustrating.

Becoming a salon owner shed even greater light on the overwhelming challenges of outdated hair color dispensing methods and expensive inventory management. With product waste, profits and sometimes clients going down the drain, I searched for a solution. When it never came, I decided to create it myself.

I recruited a team of engineering experts and a visionary CEO. Together, we set out to change the beauty industry. Today, we’re proud to introduce the first computer-controlled hair color dispenser for the professional salon industry. Welcome to CLICS!

—Leilani Macedo