FOR PEOPLE WITH TRICH
ANAWARENESSTOOL FORHAIRPULLING.
Trichotillomania is a body-focused repetitive behavior, not a willpower problem. This free desktop tool can sit alongside therapy as a quiet awareness signal — every time your hand approaches your hair or face, it beeps.
You don't notice you're pulling until you've already pulled. An external signal — even a small one — can break the trance and re-enter awareness.
HOW three steps. that's it.
DOWNLOAD
One DMG. Drag to Applications. Done.
GRANT CAMERA
macOS asks. You say yes. Camera stays on your machine.
TOUCH FACE = BEEP
We watch. You touch. We beep. You stop. You win.
REVIEWS what people say.
"It's not a fix, but it's the first awareness tool I haven't given up on."
"I use it during work. The beeps interrupt enough trance episodes that I can use my actual coping skills."
PRIVACY there is no server.
A privacy policy is a promise. No server is a fact.
- ❌ NO ACCOUNT
- ❌ NO CLOUD
- ❌ NO TELEMETRY
- ❌ NO UPLOAD
- ❌ NO TRACKERS
- ✅ JUST BEEPS
ALSO same engine, other habits.
FREE FOREVER · PRO IS $24/YR · CANCEL ANYTIME
Detection, beeps, today's stats: free, unlimited. Pro adds long history, exports, profiles, posture mode.
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FAQ
Does this upload my video?
No. The app processes frames locally with on-device models. There is no server, no account, no upload.
Does it cost anything?
No. The desktop app is free. We may add a paid tier later (cloud sync, family plan) but the core detector will stay free.
What do I need to run it?
A Mac (macOS 11+) or Windows 10/11 PC with a webcam. About 200MB of disk.
Will it slow my computer down?
It uses ~5–15% of one CPU core on a modern laptop. No GPU required.
Will this cure trichotillomania?
No. Trich is a clinical body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) and the gold-standard treatment is habit reversal training and ComB therapy with a trained clinician. This tool is one cheap, private awareness signal you can use alongside therapy. Find clinicians and resources at the TLC Foundation for BFRBs.
Is this safe to use if I'm in therapy?
Talk to your therapist first. Most clinicians who do habit reversal training are happy to incorporate an awareness tool, but the right time to introduce it depends on where you are in treatment.
What if my pulling doesn't involve raising my hand to my head?
This tool only catches hand-near-face/head movements. If your pulling pattern is different (e.g. only at certain triggers), it may not be the right fit.
no_touch_face is a habit-awareness tool, not a treatment. Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like trichotillomania and dermatillomania are clinical conditions; the gold-standard treatment is habit reversal training (often ComB therapy) with a trained clinician. If you're looking for help, start at the TLC Foundation for BFRBs.