Break Free From Unwanted Habits

TricTrak uses advanced computer vision technology to detect when your hands move toward trigger areas like your hair, face, or nails. The moment this movement is detected, you receive a gentle, customizable alert that interrupts the behavior before it becomes automatic. This creates awareness of the unconscious habit loop that drives these behaviors. What makes TricTrak different is that it trains your mind over time—within days, most users start catching themselves even before the alert goes off. This growing awareness stays with you even when you're not using the app—that's the lasting change you've been looking for.

Yes. TricTrak is designed based on proven principles of behavior change, specifically Habit Reversal Training (HRT), to effectively help individuals manage BFRBs like trichotillomania and dermatillomania. Unlike passive solutions that only treat symptoms, TricTrak actively addresses the root cause by interrupting the subconscious habit loop at the critical moment. By providing real-time feedback, it helps you build mindful awareness, turning an unconscious action into a conscious choice. Many users report significant reductions in their habits, leading to physical healing—such as hair regrowth and clearer skin—and a profound boost in self-confidence.

Your privacy is our highest priority. TricTrak processes all video data locally on your device in real-time. Absolutely no video is ever recorded, stored, or transmitted. The webcam feed is processed live and is instantly forgotten; it never leaves your device. This ensures your journey remains 100% private.

TricTrak is designed to complement professional therapy, not replace it. The app enhances treatment by providing real-time awareness intervention between sessions, data-driven insights about your triggers to discuss with your therapist, and 24/7 support during vulnerable moments. Many therapists recommend TricTrak to their BFRB clients because it applies therapeutic principles (like Habit Reversal Training and CBT) in real-time, making their work together more effective.

The journey to healing is unique for everyone, but the key to success with TricTrak is consistency. Many users report feeling a greater sense of awareness and control within the first few days of use. With consistent use during your typical high-risk situations (like working, studying, or relaxing), you are actively retraining your brain's habit loop. While there is no magic timeline, increased and consistent use directly contributes to faster and more durable results, helping you build lasting mindful awareness that stays with you.

TricTrak is a web-based application that works on any device with a camera and a modern web browser. This includes desktops, laptops (Windows, Mac, Chromebook), tablets, and smartphones (iOS and Android). For the best experience, we recommend using a device with a high-quality camera in an environment with plenty of light.

Absolutely! TricTrak offers complete customization: Monitor specific zones - Choose from scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, face, beard, mouth, or nails. Define custom areas unique to your needs. Adjust sensitivity - Set how quickly alerts trigger and how close your hand needs to be. Personalize alerts - Choose gentle sounds, spoken affirmations, or visual cues. Adjust volume and type based on your environment. Set timing - Add delay times (instant, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, etc.) to avoid false alerts. This ensures TricTrak works for YOUR specific challenges without constant interruptions from normal face-touching like adjusting glasses.

Setbacks are not just normal—they're expected and part of the healing process. TricTrak is built on self-compassion and understanding that recovery isn't linear. What matters is the overall trend, not individual moments. Our analytics help you see this clearly—even on a "bad" day, you're likely preventing far more behaviors than you would have without awareness. TricTrak helps you learn from setbacks by identifying patterns: Was it a specific time of day? An emotional trigger? This turns setbacks into valuable information rather than failures. Many users find that after a reset, they come back even stronger because they've learned what to watch for.

Yes. Any personal progress data you choose to save is protected with strong encryption; we are committed to upholding the highest standards of data privacy. You have full control over your data and can delete it permanently at any time. We will never sell or share your information.