Technology & Leadership

The VOLO Go represents the origin of Spur Concepts’ journey, an engineering triumph that redefined what is possible in beauty technology. As the world’s first fully functioning cordless hair dryer, it stands as a testament to years of dedicated research, prototyping, and innovation. This groundbreaking device combines freedom of movement with salon-quality performance, powered by a proprietary infrared heating system, a superior and more efficient way to dry hair while using significantly less energy.

Backed by multiple patents and an uncompromising focus on design excellence, Spur Concepts leads the industry in cordless drying technology. The VOLO Go set a new standard for performance and sustainability and established the foundation for future generations of cordless innovations in the beauty industry.

Spur Concepts pioneered intelligent hair and scalp sensing technology, transforming how heat styling protects and enhances hair health. Using a Time-of-Flight Sensor, this system precisely measures the distance between the hair and scalp, automatically adjusting temperature and airflow settings to prevent heat damage while optimizing the styling process. Integrated lighting indicators provide real-time visual feedback, showing the current heat level as you style.

Discovered in early 2016, this breakthrough originated from Spur Concepts’ recognition of excessive heat exposure during traditional styling. From that insight, the team began developing functioning prototypes and building the patent foundation for this revolutionary innovation. Supported by deep experience in the beauty industry and strong engineering expertise, Spur Concepts continued to refine and expand this technology into a robust patent family.

As true pioneers in intelligent sensor-based hair care, Spur Concepts remains proud to lead this evolving field through continuous testing, discovery, and innovation.

Spur Concepts advanced its innovation journey by evolving intelligent sensing into truly connected beauty technology. Recognizing the potential of smart appliances that communicate with devices to deliver user feedback and guidance, Spur Concepts created the first connected beauty heat styling tool. This breakthrough technology integrates Bluetooth communication with the control system of the hair drying apparatus, allowing seamless interaction between the tool and an external application.

Through this connection, the hair drying apparatus can send and receive information to create a personalized user profile based on hair type, length, texture, and styling preferences. The system intelligently adjusts temperature and airflow settings, provides real-time feedback, and offers coaching and product recommendations tailored to each individual.

Equipped with advanced sensors to measure distance, temperature, moisture, motion, and orientation, this innovation enables the device to analyze and adapt throughout the styling process. Spur Concepts pioneered and patented this wireless, sensor-driven system, establishing a new era of smart, responsive, and data-driven styling tools designed to protect hair health and enhance results.

The VOLO HERO Hair Towel, developed under VOLO Beauty, a dba of Spur Concepts, represents another groundbreaking fusion of engineering and beauty expertise. Featuring a unique snug strap that keeps the towel comfortably in place, its true innovation lies in the proprietary Nanoweave fabric, a breakthrough material designed for exceptional absorbency and performance.

Clinically proven to reduce drying time by up to 50% and absorb 10 times its weight in water, the VOLO HERO transforms the drying experience for hair and body alike. This exceptional design and performance have earned it two Allure Best of Beauty Awards, recognized as both the Best Hair Tool and Best Hair Towel.

Featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and QVC, the VOLO HERO has become a trusted staple in homes and salons across the country. With thousands of five-star reviews and placement in leading beauty retailers nationwide, it stands as proof of Spur Concepts’ ability to create meaningful, high-performance innovations that delight consumers and redefine categories.

Spur Concepts’ first issued patent established the foundation for intelligent and connected hair drying technology. This innovation integrates smart sensors and adaptive controls that monitor hair condition in real time, automatically adjusting heat and airflow for safer, more efficient styling. It also introduced personalized hair profiles and wireless communication between devices, setting a new standard for smart beauty engineering.

This milestone marks the creation of our first working cordless hair dryer, powered by a full-strength quartz infrared heating element, the same technology used in the final VOLO Go Cordless Dryer. At this moment, we realized that infrared heat could deliver true salon-quality performance. Though rough in appearance, this prototype symbolizes our passion for innovation, our determination to solve what others said was impossible, and the spirit that continues to drive Spur Concepts forward.

This patent marks a landmark achievement for Spur Concepts and the first issued protection for true cordless hair drying technology. It covers the power control system that balances energy between quartz infrared bulbs and nichrome heating elements, enabling salon-quality performance through intelligent battery optimization. The result of years of R&D and engineering dedication, this patent paved the way for a new era in beauty technology.

At CES in Las Vegas, Spur Concepts unveiled the VOLO Go Cordless Hair Dryer, introducing the world to the future of beauty technology. The launch made a major impact, earning worldwide press coverage and the CES Innovation Award, solidifying Spur Concepts as a leader in cordless and intelligent styling technology. Showcased on the industry’s biggest stage, the VOLO Go was celebrated for its design, performance, and groundbreaking engineering, setting a new standard in beauty tech innovation.

This milestone represents Spur Concepts’ commitment to continuous innovation and intellectual property leadership. With 16 granted patents and a growing pipeline of new innovations in development, our portfolio reflects the depth of engineering and creativity driving every Spur Concepts invention. Each patent marks progress in our mission to shape the future of beauty technology, serving as both a record of achievement and a vision for what comes next.