That's true. Immense referral opportunities for both for major/mainstream brands and the growing ones.And many brands have a host of products targeting black women's hair.

Thanks, we'll love to hear their feedback. Our email is info@tressapp.co

We initially tested Tress in Ghana and Nigeria and android devices are more predominant because they are more affordable and not as restrictive.

This is a huge problem, especially when one relocates. We are working to solve this problem. Initially starting from specific cities.

Thanks, apart from the amount of time we spend on our hair, we spend a lot of money as well just to get our desired hairstyle. Hair is definitely huge part of the monthly family /individual budget. We'll love to hear their feedback on Tress. Our email is info@tressapp.co

Thanks for the feedback. Yes we do know of Ashesi University and yes they do have talented engineers coming out of there.

We are definitely launching on all those other platforms and some more. We also thought it will be great to launch on Hacker News partly because we are in YC but also because of the rich discussion and feedback we could get from the Hacker News community. We would be happy to email you and would love an intro.

Cool, pryelluw at gmail. No bs or strings (thumbsup).

Could you download and check out the app? There are a lot of nuances and specificity that can not be achieved via a hashtag on Instagram. On why not a social network for hair styling in general; same reason - nuances and specificity of our hair textures.

Just taken a look. I see what you mean, lots of nuances. Nice product!

Thanks for the feedback. You have captured the essence of Tress and what we are working towards.

We will monetize through product sales, stylists booking/referrals like you mentioned and native ads targeted at specific hair types within the black hair-care community.

With regards to your second question, the closest to her natural hair is the 1st pic (Nov 2016). Hers will be much shorter and will have to be straightened to look like this. It's surprising that none of the styles show her own hair.

I would avoid trying to charge for bookings. You will be the victim of Disintermediation because the stylist will tell give the client their number and say to not use trees to book.

I would suggest charging stylist to attached their searchable location and phone numbers to picture of hair styles. In other words charge them for advertising.

Thanks for the feedback and suggestion. Will look into that option as well.