The Best On-Demand Beauty Apps
Download these eight apps when you need your hair styled, makeup done, or nails painted at a moment's notice—all from the comfort of your own home.
Sure, on-demand beauty apps have been around for a while, but they've boomed in popularity lately, with more options than ever before. And while at-home services like these were once only available in big cities like New York and LA, they're now available nationwide. The services offered have expanded too, going beyond just blowouts to include everything from manis to massages. And with prices that are typically pretty comparable to what you'd pay in a salon or spa, there's no reason *not* to jump aboard this beauty bandwagon-especially during holiday party season when time is of the essence.
We suggest downloading these eight apps and booking your next beautifying session, stat.
Stylisted
Services Offered: Hairstyling, makeup application
Available In: Chicago, NYC, LA, Washington, DC, and the surrounding areas
Prices: Hair $50+; Makeup $75+
This app lets you peruse the extensive listings of stylists available. Check out their prices, reviews, and portfolios, then choose which one you think best meets your desired look (and budget).
BeGlammed
Services Offered: Hairstyling, makeup application, nails
Available In: 23 cities nationwide
Prices: Hair $50+; Makeup $75+; Nails $35+
Expanding rapidly across the country, this app is also known for its bridal packages, as well as money-saving blowout bundles. Book on the app or website, then use the app to get real-time updates on your appointment.
Priv
Services Offered: Blowouts, makeup, nail services, spray tans, facials, (they also offer men's grooming and kids' haircuts!)
Available In: Austin, Chicago, LA, Miami, NYC, Philadelphia (and more to come in 2018)
Prices: $35+, tip included
Perhaps the most comprehensive of the bunch when it comes to offerings, Priv has got you covered from head to toe. And it's not just beauty; the app also offers workouts, like yoga, kickboxing, and personal training, either just for you or for small groups. Book any service up to 30 days in advance, or even the day of.
Zeel
Services Offered: Massage
Available In: More than 70 cities nationwide
Price: Average $105 for a 60-minute massage, tip included
Need a rubdown, like now? You can have a masseuse come to your home with as little as an hour's notice, 365 days a year. Just pick the sex of your masseuse, type of massage-Swedish, prenatal, couples, deep tissue, or sports-and duration, and sit back and relax. (Don't worry, they bring the massage bed!)
Glamsquad
Services Offered: Hairstyling, makeup application, and nail services
Available In: The Hamptons, LA, Miami, NYC, and Washington, DC
Prices: Hair $50+; Makeup $75+; Nails $35+
All appointments start with a consultation to help create the exact look you want. Unsure? There's a helpful selection of curated looks to pick from. Also unique-a makeup lesson and bag edit, which includes a helpful tutorial, plus a complete assessment and revamp of your existing makeup bag from one of the Glamsquad pros. They'll show you how to best use the products you have, plus suggest new ones that would work well for you.
TheGlamApp
Services Offered: Hairstyling, makeup application, and nail services
Available In: 26 cities across the country, as well as London
Prices: Hair $50+; Makeup $60+; Nails $30+
Celeb hairstylist and makeup artist Joey Malouf created this app and also curated the collection of on-trend hair and makeup looks that are super helpful if you're looking for some inspo. You also get to pick the experience level of your stylist, which dictates the price of the service.
BeautyLynk
Services Offered: Hairstyling for ethnic hair, makeup application, and nail services
Available In: 30 cities nationwide
Prices: $25+ for nails; up to $600 for Loc Extensions (includes tip)
Specifically geared toward the unique hair and styling needs of multicultural women, this app offers a variety of braids, extensions, and locs, as well as makeup application and manicures. While the exact services offered vary by city, the app's reach is impressive, including smaller cities such as Birmingham, AL, and Decatur, GA.
Soothe
Services Offered: Massage
Available In: 50 cities nationwide, as well as Canada, Australia, and the UK
Price: Average $99 for one-hour massage
Turn your home into a spa (the therapists bring not only the table and linens, but the soothing music, too!) anytime, anywhere. Or, for a fast fix, this app also offers in-office chair massages. Bye-bye, holiday stress.
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