Halo launches $7M braiding assist device for professional stylists

Halo has secured $7 million to commercialize HaloBraid, a device that assists stylists with labor-intensive braiding—box braids, cornrows, and extensions typically consuming six to ten hours per client. The tool handles repetitive mechanical work while stylists retain control over style decisions and finishing. The framing sidesteps automation concerns that have historically stalled mechanical adoption in hair care by positioning HaloBraid as productivity infrastructure rather than replacement.