Proof of Usefulness Report

Simpler Hair Color

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+320
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Simpler Hair Color is a verified, revenue-generating D2C brand (est. 2020) solving a genuine problem with satisfactory market fit. External search confirms significant traction (~2,800 reviews, estimated $1M-$5M revenue), placing it near the 'comparable scale' benchmark. However, the project submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), missing metrics (null marketcap, empty active users), and a lazy audience definition ('everyone'). Consequently, while the project's real-world utility and existence justify a solid baseline score, the 'Response Quality' and 'Evidence of Traction' scores were heavily penalized due to the unverifiable and low-effort nature of the input data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+162.5
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+75.0
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+390
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+320

Project Details

Description
SIMPLER Hair Color was born from the frustration of dying my own hair and beard. This is Snehal, the founder. I got grays early, in my twenties. So, I began casually dying my hair \u0026 beard using the box-dye brands found at stores. I hated the messy and complicated process of dying my hair and beard at home. It was intimidating and felt like I was conducting a science experiment in my bathroom. And, the dyes burned my skin, which made me worry about the long-term effects the ingredients were having on my body. I tried salons, but they took too much time and money, and in some cases, burned my scalp even worse. \nSo, having started and sold a few companies before, I did what entrepreneurs do. I decided to create a product that solved my own problem. I traveled the world, from Italy to Germany to Japan to Thailand and more, testing different products and speaking to top hair color chemists, all while searching for a gentler formula with safer ingredients, a thicker dye that didn’t drip, and a single product I could use for my hair, beard, and touch-ups, instead of having to buy 3 separate products. It was also important to me that I create a product I could reuse, with each application feeling as fresh, and being as effective, as the first, in a package that was environmentally responsible, and finally, I wanted to make the entire user experience SIMPLER. After much research, I found a team of formulators with years of experience making tried and trusted hair products, and a track record of creating safe, premium dyes, to create exactly what I’d been looking for. As I talked to men who dyed their hair and beard, and those that hadn’t but were curious, I heard many of the same frustrations and realized I wasn’t alone. I really believed and hoped that our product could help other people as well. I teamed up with Mitch, my cofounder, and fellow hair \u0026 beard dyer, to build a brand and team committed to treating customers the way we want to be treated.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline