Our Story

We exist so you
can be your best self.

BookGlowi is a beauty and grooming marketplace that connects clients with the professionals who do the work that makes people feel like themselves again.

The problem was obvious.
Nobody was fixing it.

Independent beauty professionals — braiders, locticians, independent nail techs, home-based groomers — are some of the most talented people in the industry. But for years, the biggest booking platforms have refused to work with them because they don't hold a state license.

That means a braider with twelve years of experience and a full client list has the same platform options as someone who just started: none. They market themselves on Instagram, take bookings through DMs, and lose clients to disorganization — not lack of skill.

We thought that was wrong. So we built something different.

Everyone is welcome

Licensed professionals and talented independents both have a home on BookGlowi. We believe skill matters more than credentials.

Work speaks for itself

Providers post photos and videos of real results. Clients decide based on what they see — not what a badge says.

Fair pricing for providers

We charge $9.99/month and 6–8% per booking. Not 30% new client commissions. Not $35/month. Your income is yours.

Yes, we include pet grooming.

Your dog deserves the same quality of care as you do. Mobile and home-based pet groomers are some of the most skilled, underserved professionals in the country — and they have almost no good platform to reach local clients.

We added pet grooming because looking and feeling your best doesn't stop at the end of the human family. Dogs and cats count too. Groomers, stylists, and bathers now have a dedicated space to build their business, post their work, and get booked by the people near them who need them.

Our Mission
“To connect people with the best beauty and grooming providers — for themselves and their pets — so they can be the best version of themselves.”

What makes us different

No gatekeeping

We don't exclude independent professionals. If your clients are happy with your work, that's good enough for us.

Social-first discovery

BookGlowi is built around a social feed, not a search page. Clients discover providers the same way they find great restaurants — through real work, not ads.

Transparent, always

Every fee is shown before you book. Every provider's license status is clearly labeled. No surprises for anyone.

Built for the US

Every service category, every fee, every compliance decision was made with the US market specifically in mind.

Real communication

Clients and providers can message each other through BookGlowi. Every conversation is logged for safety and dispute resolution.

Honest about what we are

We're a marketplace — not a service provider. We're clear about that in our terms so everyone knows exactly where accountability lies.

BookGlowi was built in honor of Stephanie, whose spirit inspired everything this platform stands for.

Be part of what we're building.

Whether you're looking for your next great provider or ready to grow your business, BookGlowi is for you.