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Top 14 Apps Every Black Woman Needs

Apps have become the future of "having the world right at your feet." All your wants, needs and desires are available on your Androids and iPhones with just the touch or swipe of your fingertip. Here are the top apps for every woman's needs, ranging from fashion, beauty, fitness, spirituality and much more!
By Tyrus Townsend · Updated October 27, 2020
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Hair

My Black Hair Diary: When your iPhone Calendar App is not good enough, download My Black Hair Diary for all your hair appointments, product reminders, hair growth and you can share it with your sister community. Your next “big chop” could mean someone else’s new do! 

Top 14 Apps Every Black Woman Needs
02
Hair

Bangstyle: Looking for your next fierce hairstyle? Bangstyle allows you to search for new styles, find the latest hair trends and even snap your own photos to upload and share. Another great feature is a Salon Locator, in case you’re not currently seeing a stylist and need another change in your life. 

Top 14 Apps Every Black Woman Needs
03
Beauty

OPI: Looking for a new Fall color? The OPI app has a special “Try-It-On Studio” that allows you to test each hue, with matching skin tone feature and nail length, you save your entries for later purchases. You can say you “nailed it” literally. 

Top 14 Apps Every Black Woman Needs
04
Beauty

Sephora To Go: Need that hard to find mascara? Out of your favorite nail lacquer? Sephora To Go houses almost every beauty brand on the planet! Receive Insider Beauty point, free samples with purchases, preview “What’s New” and receive emails on special promotions. It’s like your own personal beauty concierge. 

Top 14 Apps Every Black Woman Needs
05
Beauty

Matchmaker by True Match L’Oreal USA: One of the most unique beauty apps available, Matchmaker by True Match L’Oreal USA allows you to create the perfect shade just for you! Through a series of questions and a click of a button, you can find which stores carry your match. From light to dark to those in-between, this is the must-have app of the year for your makeup needs. 

Top 14 Apps Every Black Woman Needs
06
Food

Food.com: Celebrate food 365 days, 24/7 with the Food Network’s app. Find recipes for your next holiday, birthday or romantic dinner parties. Swap recipes, engage in food trivia and try something new this Christmas. You never know, a new tradition may arise. 

Top 14 Apps Every Black Woman Needs
07
Shopping

H&M: Now with a new E-Commerce feature, shop at one of the world’s largest retailers. Receive special offers, see the latest fashion and trends, share your finds via Facebook and use the GPS to locate stores all from the comfort of your office, home, or while lounging by the pool. 

Top 14 Apps Every Black Woman Needs
08
Shopping

Amazon: Stressed about holiday shopping? Download the Amazon Mobile app and browse through thousands of products including books, toys, clothing, electronics, beauty and more. So tell all your relatives to create wish lists and Santa has them covered! 

Top 14 Apps Every Black Woman Needs
09
Fitness

Fitocracy: Featured on CNN and used by Miss America 2013, Fitocracy lets you sync customized workouts between the web and your iPhone, track progress, follow your fellow Fitocrats and more for a comfortable fitness experience. Ladies, this is a must-have especially for working off all that delicious food after the holidays. Let’s start the New Year off with a bang! 

Top 14 Apps Every Black Woman Needs
10
Relaxation

SpaFinder Wellness IPhone App: Need a day of relaxation and tranquility? Download the Spa Finder Wellness app and schedule appointments, find deals and discounts as well as locate yoga classes, review services and online shopping. Get centered today! 

Top 14 Apps Every Black Woman Needs
11
Romance

Skout: Looking to make new friends? Look no further because the Skout app allows you to meet people in your city, state, country or worldwide. Share photos, chat, find out who is nearby and send your favorite buddies gifts. Happy Friending! 

Top 14 Apps Every Black Woman Needs
12
Spirituality

Stress Free with Deepak Chopra: Is stress taking over your life? Download this app and learn how to deal with life through a holistic approach. Loaded with six simple steps, from how to meditate to recognizing stress, you will be on your way to a more fulfilled life in due time. 

Top 14 Apps Every Black Woman Needs
13
Finance

Lemon Wallet: Want all of your bankcards, picture IDs and credit cards at the tip of your fingertips? If so, download Lemon Wallet today and keep all of your billing statements organized, budget all accounts and review all transactions. Perfect for the working mother with little or no time to spare. Also, it’s the favorite trend of the season: yellow. 

Top 14 Apps Every Black Woman Needs
14
Style

Stylebook: Still wishing for a killer closet like June Ambrose or Kimora Lee Simmons? Well, Stylebook is a great start! Curate your wardrobe, upload pictures of your clothes, plan your weekly outfits and find inspiration from other users. Now you have no excuse to say “I have nothing to wear!”

Top 14 Apps Every Black Woman Needs