With homework, projects and studying, college can take up a lot of time. It seems there is no time to do anything else, especially when it comes to pampering yourself.
Story by Samantha Favela
With a hectic schedule it’s important to take time for yourself, and luckily there are apps to help with that. ORANGE has gathered a list of beauty apps that deliver products or services to help get you through those rough times.
PRIV: The App That Has It All
Photo courtesy of Priv.
PRIV is taking a broader approach to at-home salon service by focusing on more than haircuts and blowouts. This app offers massages, manicures, spray tans and visits from fitness specialists, all in the comfort of your own home or office. This is the perfect app for those looking for more wellness services. PRIV allows their users to choose a specialist (also known as a PRIV Pro), based on ratings, portfolios and scheduling activity. Compared to similar apps, PRIV offers the most affordable prices for their services.
Prices:
Manicure: $35
Blowout: $50
Brow Threading: $40
30 Minute Desk-side Massage: $45
beGlammed: The Go-To App For the Austinite On the Go
With a wide selection of services from styling, blowouts, updos, makeup and touch-ups, beGlammed brings the perks of a salon to your own home or apartment. BeGlammed even offers bridal packages and allergy specials. With a blowout starting at $50, being pampered on your time has become a little more affordable. Complete with an online ‘Stylebook,’ users can choose their makeup look, hairstyle and favorite professional when booking.
Prices:
Blowout: $50
Makeup Touchup: $30
Photo courtesy of Pageboy.
Pageboy: Hair Stylists Delivered To Your Door
Pageboy’s full beauty services are the one stop app for busy girls who never have time for a break. This Houston-based app has now expanded to Austin and offers blowouts, hairstyling and makeup services to look stunning in no time. Choose a look from the gallery located in the app or tell the stylist what you want once they get there. Pageboy tells you how to prep for the appointment so that your styling session is easy and efficient, but tends to be one of the more expensive apps, with blowouts starting at $70.
Price:
Blowout: $70
Braid or Messy Updo: $70
Postmates:
Don’t have time to make a trip to Sephora? Postmates will deliver your shopping cart right to your door in less than an hour. So next time you run out of your favorite mascara and can’t find the time to run to the store, Postmates has you covered.
Price:
Total for purchase along with delivery fee and service fee
