Self-Help App for Trichotillomania

SoloUno is a self-help app for trichotillomania, inspired by principles from Habit Reversal Training (HRT), CBT, and ACT

Start a pull-free streak
Improve control
Track pulling, urges, and triggers
Start free for 2 weeks
Self-help app for trichotillomania - Illustration of a young woman using SoloUno app to build awareness and control over hair pulling

Why people love SoloUno

Real stories from people who use SoloUno to overcome hair pulling, nail biting, skin picking, and other BFRBs

5,000+

Users

100,000+

Habit-Free Hours

25,000+

Habit Reports

"I do not pull in order not to report The very existence of the app and the commitment to report in it affected me positively."

Hair Pulling

"After about two very successful months, from the moment I downloaded the app I stopped the habit completely. I'm getting better every day"

Hair Pulling

"I have been pulling my eyelashes since elementary school until now (22). Right now I'm more than a month without pulling, which is the longest I've had in the past four years."

Hair Pulling

"Every time the urge comes, I open an urge session - and usually in less than 10 seconds it passes."

Hair Pulling

"I started using the SoloUno app with the thought of "I have nothing to lose." The pulling stopped immediately."

Hair Pulling

"I grow a beard, fight the urge to pull, give in to the pulling, shave, and start everything all over again. Thanks to the app, I'm managing to regain some control."

Hair Pulling

"I do not pull in order not to report The very existence of the app and the commitment to report in it affected me positively."

Hair Pulling

"After about two very successful months, from the moment I downloaded the app I stopped the habit completely. I'm getting better every day"

Hair Pulling

"I have been pulling my eyelashes since elementary school until now (22). Right now I'm more than a month without pulling, which is the longest I've had in the past four years."

Hair Pulling

"Every time the urge comes, I open an urge session - and usually in less than 10 seconds it passes."

Hair Pulling

How does it work?

Inspired by Habit Reversal Training (HRT)

Habit reversal training (HRT) is one of the most well-researched approaches for trichotillomania. The idea is to become aware of when and where pulling happens, notice the urges and triggers behind it, and respond with a competing action - something your hands do instead of pulling - until the urge passes. It's a skill you practice, not a test of willpower, and it works best when you track your patterns over time.

Self-help practice with SoloUno

SoloUno was built by trichsters and inspired by HRT treatment. It's designed to make practicing feel like a routine, not a chore. The app will help you monitor your habit to learn your triggers and patterns, practice avoiding the habit for periods of time, track pull-free streaks, and ride out urges when they arise. The goal is progress over perfection, one day at a time. 

Bring SoloUno into your trichotillomania therapy (optional)

Whether you're considering trichotillomania therapy or already in it, SoloUno can support every step of the way. Before therapy starts - begin monitoring your habit so you bring real data to your first session. During therapy - do your "homework" with SoloUno and share your insights and progress with your therapist. After therapy ends - keep using SoloUno to maintain your progress and build better habit patterns for the long run. 

Tools to Overcome Hair Pulling

Frequently asked questionss

Do you offer a free trial?

Yes.

SoloUno comes with a 2-week free trial. Once you download the app and complete signup, you'll be prompted to start your trial

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel your subscription anytime directly through the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Canceling means your plan will not automatically renew after the current billing period ends. Please note that canceling mid-term does not result in a partial refund for the remaining period.

How do I contact support?

You can reach us at omer@solouno.io for any technical questions or support inquiries.

I've tried to stop my BFRB habit many times and it didn't really work.. Why should I try SoloUno?

Most habit apps assume you can just stop. With BFRBs, it's rarely that simple.

We know this from personal experience, and it's why SoloUno isn't built around quitting cold turkey - it's built around creating habit-free periods when you can, and reducing the habit as much as possible the rest of the time. The goal is small, daily wins that make the process feel manageable, motivating, and even rewarding.

Can the app be used for any habit or addiction?

While SoloUno was built with BFRBs in mind, it can be used for any negative behavior or habit you want to change. That said, the app does not constitute medical advice and is not a substitute for professional treatment. For any health-related condition or addiction, we recommend consulting a qualified healthcare professional.

Can other users see my habit?

No.

Your habit will not be visible to other users.

If you'd prefer not to name it at all, you can also choose to keep it private during signup.

I'm already in therapy, can I use the app alongside it?

Yes.

SoloUno was built to support the kind of daily practice that CBT and HRT therapy rely on: tracking your habit, logging triggers, and building awareness between sessions. Over time, the app analyzes your habit patterns and helps you uncover your most common triggers, situations, and emotions — giving you rich, real data to bring into your therapy sessions and discuss with your therapist.

Is SoloUno still useful after therapy ends?

SoloUno was built to support the kind of daily practice that CBT and HRT therapy rely on: tracking your habit, logging triggers, and building awareness between sessions. So whether you're currently in therapy or have finished, the app enables you to keep practicing and maintain your progress.

Is SoloUno available on both mobile and desktop?

Yes.

SoloUno is available on both mobile and desktop. Simply go to app.solouno.io and log in to your account. Using the web version is especially handy when you're at work or school and your computer is already in front of you.

Start your process

The timeline below is a suggestion of how you can go through the stages in our app. It's important to note that it's not "one size fits all" - different people find different tools useful in their day-to-day lives, so we encourage you to experiment at your own pace to find out what helps you
Raise your awareness and monitor the habit
1 - 2 weeks
Low effort
An optional first step in the app is to simply log the habit as it occurs, raising your awareness of it in the moment. Each time you log, you can add the situation you were in, the emotion you felt, and any additional notes. After a week or two, you'll be able to see your habit patterns and top triggers.‍
Reduce/avoid the habit
2 - 4 weeks
Medium effort
You can start right here if you'd rather skip logging first
The idea is to open pull-free challenges throughout your day. A challenge can run for 1 hour, 3 hours, or until 9PM. During that window, you take on greater responsibility to resist pulling when you notice the urge starting.
Practice embracing the urge
1 - 2 weeks
High effort
We see every urge as an opportunity. When one arises, try an urge-session: a 1-minute guided mindfulness exercise. Instead of resisting the urge, focus on it - how does it feel, and where do you feel it in your body? Sometimes just observing it takes the sting out.
Find what works for you
Keep going
Over time, you'll discover which exercises work best for you. Different people find different tools useful. Once you know what helps, you can keep practicing it in your routine to maintain the progress you've made for the long run.