CosmoBiz Magazine July 2017 | Page 68

Technology W Fabiola Gomez founder of LuxIt The mobile app from the land down under Booking for an at-home service in Australia is now made easy thanks to this innovative mobile application, LUXit. This mobile app is Australia’s award-winning mobile beauty and wellness service that allows a cli- ent to book his or her needed at-home service, which will be handled by a LUXit Partner. LUXit Partners include hairdressers, nail technicians, massage ther- apists, makeup artists, and etc. who have joined the LUXit team and made themselves available for LUXit clients in Australia. To learn more about this app, we’ve reached out to Holly Bartter of LUXit to tell us more. Tell us about the founders of LUXit, and what inspired them to create the app. LUXit was founded by Fabiola Gomez in 2015 with a focus on connecting people and providing a premium service from the comfort of home. Fabiola has always been a part of the corporate, fashion and luxury spac- es, and she was the go-to connector for industry friends and colleagues when they were looking for makeup or hair on site. How does LUXit work? We describe LUXit as a mobile beauty concierge ser- vice, where a customer can book via our LUXit App, online or by phone for service on-demand (short notice) or in advance. We then connect the customer with one of our LUXit Partners (our service providers) to visit their home, office or hotel room. How is LUXit different from other similar 68 C O S M O B I Z S A L O N e at CosmoBiz love a good piece of technology, such as a mobile app that helps freelance hairdressers, nail techs, and etc to get an at-home service gig. With that interest, our radar has reached to a mobile app starting in the land down under and naturally, we wanted to find out more. Mobile applications such as this give our freelance stylists a chance to do what they love with the comfort of setting their own time, place, and energy without being employed by a salon. They simply associate themselves with a company and the company will do the rest. The beauty industry has never been this convenient for both client and beauty service providers since the first mobile app that books appointments. The beauty industry now thrives even more with technology, and we personally encourage more freelancers to get themselves involved in opportu- nities. Such as associating themselves with companies that books at their own convenience. These mobile apps are not just for freelancers. In fact, we have also featured mobile apps that get salons a booking ap- pointment in the actual salon. apps? LUXit is focused on premium services, and we hand-se- lect our service providers for their level of expertise and personalities to ensure that we are confident in each confirmed booking being a memorable experience for our clients. What are the benefits of becoming a LUXit partner? We offer access to our wider clientele base, the option to work as often as you choose (with no monthly fees), and the benefit of being part of a supportive team who take care of your marketing and administration. What are the requirements to become a LUXit partner? We require all of our LUXit Partners to have a mini- mum level of qualifications depending on their exper- tise, a current police check, and their own insurance. Will LUXit be available in the US soon? It’s definitely in the cards for the next two years, and we look forward to connecting with the amazing industry talent in the U.S.