At the touch of a button…
Technology has revolutionised the way we go about our lives, we’re never without our smartphone and relish in the convenience of electronic payments and scheduling our lives on the go. We’re big on beauty apps and the relief they bring when we’re able to quickly book something last-minute and forever looking for more apps to download that will make it happen! Forget calling ahead; from boardroom to the bar, these beauty apps are offering quick nail appointments and discounted blowouts…
Read more: The Best in Beauty Tech
MindBeauty
We’ve said it before and quite honestly, we’ll keep saying it – our Hong Kong lives are hectic. With no time to breathe between meetings and manicure appointments, we’re constantly on the lookout for apps and services that can make our lives easier. Born out of a passion for the industry, the entrepreneurs behind MindBeauty have made it their mission to bring you a beauty booking app that knows what you need, and delivers. Connecting you to salon professionals all over Hong Kong, the app focuses on saving both money and time, offering only the best every time you book – you’ll also get an instant confirmation directly from the salon before making a payment!
At the touch of a button, you can book a facial, achieve a smokey eye, boss a personal training session and unwind with a soothing massage. Don’t mind if we do…
How much: Free to download (in-app purchases).
Available to download from the Apple Store and Google Play
BloomMe *Now Closed
Our go-to for discounted beauty and wellness treatments across the city, we’ve loved and used BloomMe for years here at Sassy – and with over 100,000 downloads in Hong Kong, it’s easy to see why! An absolute lifesaver for busy girls, the app offers over 30,000 treatments and instant booking at over 1,500 of the 852’s finest spas and salons – for up to 30% off! Its easy filter options makes it super simple to find the right spa, price point and location (even suggesting the most popular!) if you’re undecided on where you want to be pampered. Whether you’re in need of a massage (hear hear!), a pre-holiday bikini wax or a quick blowout before dinner, it’s all at your (perfectly manicured) fingertips.
How much: Free to download (in-app purchases).
Enter in the code “SASSY100” when signing up to BloomMe to bag $100 off your first booking and gain access to awesome daily discounts!
Available to download from the Apple Store and Google Play.
Style Brigade
There’s no reason to stress about those last-minute beauty needs, as Style Brigade is on call to pamper, preen and have you looking party-perfect at the click of a button. Seriously. From high-end makeup stylists who will happily head to your home to blow-outs at your fave salon, this online booking portal is your fairy godmother – booking you in at the wave of a wand, and the touch of a button.
How much: Free to use, click here to book from its website.
Sponge
Online beauty booking portal, Sponge, has streamlined its website so that you can instantly book an appointment and have its experts come to you without ever leaving the couch. Appointments can be booked anything from two hours to one month in advance, which means there’s never an excuse to not feel fabulous!
How much: Free to use, click here to book from its website.
Read more: Sponge: Mobile Beauty Service for Hong Kong’s Lively Ladies, That Girl: Diane Younes, Founder of Sponge
Diyi
I don’t know about you, but the pace of Hong Kong has my stress levels high and the need for a massage is greater than ever. Whether you’re able to fork out for one weekly (the dream) or manage to sneak one in month to month, Diyi finds exactly what you want, within 10 minutes of your location. No fuss or faffing about looking for a reputable spa or massage joint, you can book directly through the app, request your preferred masseuse or masseur or simply ask for more info. Easy!
How much: Free to download.
Available to download from the Apple Store and Google Play.
fab PROS
From makeup and massages to facials and waxing, fab PROS send professionals to your preferred location so you can literally be pampered whenever and wherever. Unlike other beauty apps in Hong Kong, fab PROS even offer health and wellness as well as on-demand photography services so you really can have all bases covered. One-on-ne Hatha Yoga? Oh, go on then…
How much: Free to download (in-app purchases).
Available to download from the Apple Store and Google Play.
WeCut
With the wealth of great salons available in Hong Kong, you’d think that booking a hair appointment would be easier! Well, if your tresses are in serious need of taming there’s no need to work your way through the list, WeCut provides beauty services at home (or wherever is most convenient for you!). Whether you’re booking in a hair cut, blow dry, dye job or looking to get eyelash extensions, check out reviews left by previous customers and choose a stylist that works best for you.
How much: Free to download (in-app purchases).
Available to download from the Apple Store and Google Play.
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