Robots have taken over California, and I kinda love it.

From AI-powered massages and beauty treatments, to full-body scans and personalized skincare mixed by actual robots, it's like we're riiiiight in the sweet spot before AI world takeover, and California is making the most of it.

I rounded up the best futuristic health and beauty experiences in California that you can add to your next vacation, so here’s everything we did on our tech-meets-wellness trip to Cali and what it costs.

Some of these experiences have locations across the U.S., but California is where we started our search. This was my first deep dive into finding the best health and beauty treatments in the U.S., and so far, it’s looking very promising.

Whether you're a local or planning a trip to California, these futuristic wellness experiences are the perfect additions to your itinerary, between Universal Studios and the Santa Monica Pier.

Lash Robot

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• Location: LUUM, San Francisco
• Service: Robotic Lash Extensions
• Cost: $170 for a full set, $80 for a fill
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This is LUUM located in San Francisco and they want to use robotics to revolutionize the beauty industry. 

When you arrive, a human lash artist walks you through the experience from start to finish. For now, they offer three natural lash styles, and instead of traditional glue, they use UV light to cure the lashes. This makes them longer-lasting and more comfortable for people who are sensitive to lash glue.

The robot handles about 70 percent of the lash application, spending around 15 minutes per eye. Then the lash artist steps in to finish the design. Since lash installation is such a detailed and time-consuming process, many artists experience burnout. The robot frees up time for artists to focus on creativity and refinement by streamlining the more tedious parts.

They say safety is their top priority, and based on my experience, I believe it. The tiny robot arms moved through my lashes so gently, it felt like butterfly kisses. Each arm is lighter than a pencil and built to pause automatically if you move. They’re also magnetically attached, so if you sneeze or shift unexpectedly, they pop off safely without causing any harm.

In more exciting news, LUUM is already working on the next generation of robots that can work on both eyes at once! Their goal is to cut down the traditional two-hour lash appointment to just 30 minutes.

• Location: SmartSKN (Locations in Los Angeles and Boston)
• Service: Personalized Korean skincare
• Cost: Starting at $75
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Next up, we tried custom Korean skincare made by robots.

These robots were developed in Korea, and the system uses AI to scan your skin and build a personalized formula just for you.

SmartSKN is on a mission to cut down on waste in the skincare industry. With so many people buying products that end up unused, they wanted to offer a smarter alternative. Instead of grabbing a one-size-fits-all product off the shelf, you walk away with a custom skincare line that’s actually based on what your skin needs right now.

The process starts with an AI-powered dermascope that scans your skin in four different spots. It analyzes factors like sensitivity, pigmentation, wrinkles, redness, pore size, dryness, blemishes, and even your moisture and oil levels.

Then, the AI takes all of that data and creates a custom skin care formula designed for your current skin needs. The idea is that your skin is always changing, so your products should adapt to you.

Prices start at $75, which feels pretty reasonable for something this personalized.