I had no idea I twirled my hair 25 times an hour until my Mac told me

Name: I had no idea I twirled my hair 25 times an hour until my Mac told me
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Author: haberdasher

by haberdasher·Apr 7, 2026·4 points·0 comments

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AI Analysis

●MidCozyNiche Gem

Camera-based habit interruption is clever, but screen-locking apps already exist.

Strengths

•All processing happens locally — no video leaves the computer, addressing privacy concerns
•Specific focus on tics rather than generic habit tracking differentiates from broader apps
•Simple three-step flow (detect, lock, reset) keeps the UX frictionless

Weaknesses

•macOS-only limits reach; Windows and Linux users with the same habits are excluded
•Single-gimmick utility — once you break the habit, the app has no remaining value

Post Description

I've twirled my hair my whole life. After years of failed attempts to stop, I built TicTicBoom. It uses your camera to detect face and hand tics like nail biting, hair twirling, and playing with facial hair, then locks your screen so you can pause and reset.

First hour I used it, it caught me 25 times. I had no idea it was happening that often. I've already noticed I've been doing it less and hope others can benefit as well.

All processing is local. Nothing leaves your computer. Free to try.

Let me know if you have any feedback!