Flekt Introduces AI‑Driven Consultation Platform
On September 23, 2026, Flekt, a Bengaluru‑based beauty‑technology innovator developed by Kirix Innovations, announced the launch of a portable AI system designed to enhance skin and scalp consultations in salons and beauty retail outlets. The solution combines advanced imaging hardware with AI‑powered analysis to produce client‑facing digital reports that include personalized service, product and home‑care recommendations, as well as progress‑tracking capabilities.
The consultation workflow follows a four‑step process – capture, analyze, recommend and track – beginning with a high‑resolution skin or scalp scan. Within five minutes, the AI modules evaluate indicators such as hydration, oil balance, texture, pores, pigmentation and sun exposure for skin, and deliver magnified scalp images on a tablet for joint review. The generated report presents clear findings, actionable dos and don’ts, and suggested services or products, while saved scan histories enable comparison against baseline images at future appointments to visibly demonstrate improvement.
Flekt’s platform supports both skin and scalp assessments within a single client record, allowing salon groups and retail networks to maintain consistency across multiple locations without disrupting existing consultation flows. The hardware is portable, features an intuitive touch interface and works across devices, ensuring seamless integration into fast‑paced salon environments.
Development of the system was informed by feedback from over 200 salons, dermatologists and field teams, leading to features such as comparative reports, personalized routines and flexible hardware deployment. Flekt has already partnered with notable salon businesses – Bodycraft, Marie Claire, Plum N Sugar and Synk Salon – and leading brands including Himalaya and Brillare Sciences.
Co‑founder and CEO Thomas Koshy stated that personalization is the future of the salon industry and that Flekt places AI and data directly in professionals’ hands while preserving their expertise. Co‑founder and CXO Safal Adam added that the challenge was to make AI truly useful on the salon floor, emphasizing portability, practicality and cost‑effectiveness. Industry advisers Rachit Mathur, a former senior leader at L’Oréal, and Pearly Khambatta, an international hair‑care consulting expert, guide Flekt’s strategic direction.
Data privacy is built into the platform: consultation histories are linked to an internal client ID rather than personal identifiers unless voluntarily provided, stored on encrypted servers, and never sold, rented or traded. Flekt delivers the solution with comprehensive training, maintenance, customer support and ongoing software updates.
Looking ahead, Flekt plans to develop custom hardware and broaden integrations, creating an ecosystem that links assessment directly to salon services, retail recommendations, products and home‑care regimens.
About Flekt
Flekt is a Bengaluru‑based beauty‑technology platform created by Kirix Innovations, which also provides visual merchandising and immersive technology for brands such as L’Oréal, Tira, Nykaa, Mercedes‑Benz and Puig.