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    Glam On Demand

    Five on-demand beauty and massage apps every Houston woman should know

    Paige Turner
    Dec 29, 2016 | 9:00 am

    On-demand beauty apps are making it even easier to get pampered with just a few swipes on your smartphone. Whether you’re getting dolled up for a big event or you want a quality blowout without stepping into a salon, there’s definitely an app for that.

    Here are five to know:

    beGlammed
    Get the perks of a glam squad courtesy of a beGlammed house call. This on-demand beauty app offers hair and makeup services for any occasion. In addition to a trip to your home, beGlammed professionals can drop by your hotel room or office if needed, ensuring that you look your best any time and anywhere. BeGlammed stylists and makeup artists deliver luxe services that will make any woman look and feel her best.

    Pageboy
    Pageboy’s full beauty service arsenal is an ideal one-stop shop for busy gals on the go. The Houston-based service has a wider array of offerings that will transform your look. In addition to fab blowouts at your beck and call, Pageboy also offers professional makeup and hair-styling services that will have you looking stunning in a snap.

    Soothe
    Soothe brings all the zen of a luxurious spa to your abode. Choose from a menu of massage styles like deep tissue, prenatal, Swedish, or sports. All Soothe therapists are licensed, vetted, and have undergone background checks to ensure customer safety and comfort, and a user-friendly appointment form takes all the stress out of booking. Feeling the tension at work? A Soothe therapist can swing by your office too.

    The Glam App
    Looking for the whole beauty package? That’s what you can have with the Glam App, which covers the Houston area. Founded by celeb hair and makeup artist Joey Maalouf and LA-based actress and beauty blogger Cara Santana, the app is available for Apple and Android devices. Services include everything from a simple blow-dry or polish change to starlet-worthy makeup applications and scores of updos. Schedule an appointment in advance, or request a same-day appointment if you’re in a rush. Your confirmation includes a picture and the name of your stylist, so you know exactly who’s on the way to give you the star treatment.

    Zeel
    The first company to bring massage services to private homes and office spaces, Zeel now serves folks throughout the Houston area. A licensed massage therapist is available at the touch of a button with Zeel, and you can choose the style that suits your needs: Swedish, prenatal, sports, or deep-tissue. There’s even a membership for massage enthusiasts, or “Zeelots,” who receive a 20 percent discount on all massages, as well as their own massage table to keep. Talk about luxurious.

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    CultureMap contributor Megan Winkler contributed to this story.

    Treat yourself to your own personal glam squad delivered to your door with the beGlammed app.

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    Spring into Shopping

    Spring edition of Houston Ballet's shopping fundraiser returns in April

    Brianna McClane
    Jan 20, 2026 | 9:15 am
    Nutcracker Market SPRING
    Photo courtesy of Houston Ballet
    Houston Ballet has brought back Nutcracker Market SPRING after a four-year hiatus.

    Shopping enthusiasts are dancing with joy over the latest announcement from the Houston Ballet. After a four-year hiatus, the spring version of the ballet's popular Nutcracker Market is returning to Houston.

    Nearly 150 merchants will offer warm-weather wares at Nutcracker Market Spring, taking place April 17 through April 19 at NRG Center.

    “The impact of Nutcracker Market Spring is immense, and we are thrilled to bring this spring tradition back to Houston,” Houston Ballet executive director Sonja Kostich said in a statement. “The funds raised allow us to share the art of ballet with more people, including the talented dance students in our scholarship programs.”

    Familiar vendors like Apples Gone Wild, Dog Collar World, and Will Hill Soap Company are returning, alongside more than 40 new merchants. Shoppers will discover brands such as Beaded Blondes, a Texas-based company known for its hand-strung, 14-karat gold beaded jewelry.

    Like its sister event, 11 percent of all merchandise sales and admissions will benefit the Houston Ballet, its Academy, and scholarship programs. The Nutcracker Market has raised more than $100 million for the Houston Ballet since its inception.

    General admission tickets are $20 and valid for one day. Early bird tickets are $40 and include access to all three days of the market, along with 8:30 am early admission on Friday, April 17. Tickets can be purchased at nutcrackermarket.com or at NRG ticket windows during market days. Early bird tickets can also be purchased by calling 713-535-3231 by April 9.

    Nutcracker Market Spring runs Friday, April 17 from 10 am to 7 pm; Saturday, April 18 from 10 am to 6 pm; and Sunday, April 19 from 10 am to 5 pm.

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    Houston Ballet has brought back Nutcracker Market SPRING after a four-year hiatus.

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