Beauty artist – Gerra from @thebeautysociety on Vanitee
For the longest time, needing your eyebrows groomed, getting your nails done, or even a facial meant going to a salon of some sort which could mean quite a tedious bit of travelling. Sure, home services existed, but there was little way to know how many services were near you and how reliable they were.
Since the launch of the Vanitee app, all that has changed. Finding a professional near you is instant, and the app that has over 1,700 service providers and beauticians, as well as reviews by real customers so you have a better idea of what to expect from each service.
It’s quite literally beauty on-demand. You simply search the app for your desired service and once you’ve found one you like you can make an instant cash or credit card booking. If you want more information or to get in touch with that particular beautician or service, the app lets you chat with them and even upload pictures of looks you might want them to replicate or draw inspiration from!
And of course, like any great service, the loyalty programme is a great bonus. Once you’ve made a booking, you become a member with the Vanitee Insider Pass (VIP) status. Perks include cashback (a whopping 10 percent!), free beauty goodies, and even a chance to win a holiday!
For 2017, the biggest spender on Vanitee every month with a DBS or POSB credit card will win a pair of tickets to Phuket. Cardmembers can also enjoy 12 percent off bookings via Vanitee with the promo code DBS12HW. For more details on the VIP programme, visit vip.vanitee.com.
These winners of the inaugural Vanitee Awards represent the best of the best in their category of expertise.
After graduating from the Parsons School of Design in New York with a degree in Fashion Design, Sherry worked at Oscar de la Renta, assisting designers in bridal and haute couture runway shows. She then went on to study makeup in Shanghai, and now utilises her diverse experience to bring out the beauty of her clients. Although the bulk of Sherry’s work is bridal, she also does hairstyling and makeup for special events and photo shoots, as well as stage makeup.
This 39-year-old mum, who set up her home-based nail spa in August 2015, attributes her success to the quality of her work, customer service and working with Vanitee. Customers love Patricia for her speed, expertise and customer service. One reviewer writes that she always enjoys her experience with Patricia as she is prompt, and makes good recommendations for designs and colours.
Sherry’s passion for this industry stems from her pageant queen days; she was Miss Chinatown 2005. She is director of Sen’se by De Belle, her own salon, and offers head-to-toe beauty solutions. Two signature treatments are the Oxygeneo facial, which uses aesthetic-grade equipment for brightening and lifting, and TriLipo Body for slimming. Customer reviews cite non-pushy staff and good communication skills as reasons to return.
After passing courses in eyebrow embroidery and lash extensions two years ago, Elayne opened her own beauty boutique in Roxy Square, where she and her team offer Korean eyeliner embroidery, Taiwanese and Russian lash extensions, nail beauty and waxing. Customers love Elayne and her team for their cleanliness, services and skills. What does she attribute her success to? “Determination. I started with hardly any customers. Look at us now,” she says proudly.
For full listing of the award winners, do click HERE.
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