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10 Hair and Beauty Apps We Can't Live Without

10 Hair and Beauty Apps You Must Download
By · April 10, 2012October 28, 2020
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I Love Your Hair by House of Mikko

The I Love Your Hair app is great for times when you’re in need of a dose of inspiration for a new hairstyle or a bad hair day. The app allows you to filter photos in your news feed according to who is uploading near you or you can follow specific users whose hairstyles you adore. You can also sort by hair type, texture, color and length.

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I Love Your Hair by House of Mikko

Available for Apple iPhone iPod touch & iPad users iTunes.

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OPI by OPI Products Inc.

If you’re still sampling shades of polish color at the counter, then step into the new millennium with the OPI studio app. The portable Try-It-On Studio gives users a virtual look at how the hottest OPI shades appear on their own hands. By adjusting skin tone, nail length and more you can instantly try the newest shades without the trial, error & buyer’s remorse of yesteryear.

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OPI by OPI Products Inc.

Available for Apple iPhone iPod touch & iPad users iTunes.

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OPI by OPI Products Inc.

Available for Apple iPhone iPod touch & iPad users iTunes.

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Color Me Stila by Stila Cosmetics

The Color Me Stila app allows you to upload their own picture and try shades of Stila cosmetics. After finding your perfect fit, the app will guide you to your nearest Stila retailer so you can stock up at the makeup counter.

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Color Me Stila by Stila Cosmetics

Available for Apple iPhone & iPad users on iTunes.

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Hairstyle Wizard By Daily Makeover

The Hairstyle Wizard is an app that transforms your hairstyle with dozens of celebrity tresses based on where you’re going & the kind of mood you’re in. Filled with celebrity inspired hairstyles from Jordin Sparks, Zoe Saldana, Viola Davis & more, this app gives you celebrity hairstyle options without the big celebrity stylist budget.

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Hairstyle Wizard By Daily Makeover

Available for Apple iPhone iPod touch & iPad users on iTunes.

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MatchMaker by True Match L’Oreal

We’ve all been challenged with finding the right shade of foundation for our skin. Luckily, L’Oreal takes the guesswork out of it with the MatchMaker by True Match app. Through a series of focused questions, the MatchMaker apps determines your precise true match shade, unique undertone (along with which celebrity shares the same undertone) and store locations closest to you.

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MatchMaker by True Match L’Oreal USA

Available for Apple iPhone, iPad users on iTunes.
This app is also available on Facebook too.

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Mary Kay’s Mobile Virtual Makeover by Mary Kay Inc.

If you’re the beauty buyer that needs a little more personalized beauty service and likes to try before you buy, then the Mary Kay Mobile Virtual Makeover app deserves a download right away. This all-in-one app allows you to customize looks with endless combinations of shades for your eyes, lips, hair and more. Plus you can share your Mary Kay makeover with friends on Facebook, Twitter and email.

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Mary Kay’s Mobile Virtual Makeover by Mary Kay Inc.

Available for Apple iPhone and iPad users on iTunes.

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Mark. Beauty & Fashion Trends by AVON

Leave it to Avon’s trendiest counterpart to bring you the latest advice & tips in seasonal beauty and fashion trends. The most recent update to their Mark app brings you the “IT” colors of the season for your eyes, lips and closet. With a knack for beauty & beyond, this app also gives users fashions trends that they can try from home.

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Mark. Beauty & Fashion Trends by AVON

Available for Apple iPhone iPod touch & iPad users on iTunes.

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Sephora To Go by Sephora USA, Inc.

If you’re a die-hard beauty hunter that loves to shop within Sephora’s black and white walls, this app is for you. As one of the few apps that rewards its users with a free iPhone accessory upon downloading the app, it also offers free shipping for purchases of $50 and more. The “Today’s Obsession” tab keeps you updated with the latest & greatest in Sephora products that you can share with your friends via the integrated Facebook feature.

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Sephora To Go by Sephora USA, Inc.

Available for Apple iPhone iPod touch & iPad users on iTunes.

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Beauty Product Reviews by Total Beauty Media, Inc.

Narrow down your chances of buying the wrong beauty and skincare products with the TotalBeauty.com app. This handy app lets you browse over 280,000 reviews on over 45,000 products quickly and easily. From department and drugstore brands to electronic beauty gadgets, the TotalBeauty.com app gives you all the reviews you need to make an informed choice before you buy.

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Beauty Product Reviews by Total Beauty Media, Inc.

Available for Apple iPhone iPod touch & iPad users on iTunes.

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Hair Color By ModiFace

Before you get the urge to recolor your tresses for the summer, you must try the Hair Color by ModiFace app first. This unique app allows users a preview on what new hair colors await them before taking the plunge. All you have to do is upload a photo, select your hair length & choose your desired color. Within three clicks you have a preview of your new hair color that you can share with your stylist on your next salon visit.

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Hair Color By ModiFace

Available for Apple iPhone iPod touch & iPad users on iTunes.

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