15 Apps For Black Women

Black City

We all know how hard it can be to find a good salon when you’re out of town. The Black City app allows you to search for local black hair salons in four categories: barbers, salons, natural and braids.

Just select what you need, type in your zip code and the map will get you right on your way.

StyleSeat

Have natural hair and struggle to find an impressive stylist? StyleSeat lets you search (by recommendations, location, and specialty) for natural hair stylists in your area — even ones who don’t work out of a salon!

Hair Journal

Serious about adding length to your locks in 2015? The Hair Journal app enables you to track length on a calendar, share photos, get hair product recommendations and set new growth goals!

Perfect for relaxed, texlaxed, texturized, transitioning, natural, locs or any type of black hair!

Plum Perfect

Having trouble finding the perfect shade? The Plum Perfect app allows you to take pictures of your face (with lighting directions!) to come up with the perfect shade of foundation lipstick, blush, and eye shadow.

Once your tones are matched, you can browse through a list of brands that have your shade. And because it’s designed by a black woman, you can be sure that this make-up aid has all shades in mind.

Nike’s Training Club

Looking to get fit? Why invest in a personal trainer when you can install one right on your phone?

This app not only lets you choose from over 100 workouts designed by Nike Master Trainers, but it also allows you to share your progress with your social network so you and your friends can compete and train better together.

Myvana

Struggle to find hair-spiration? The Myavana app allows African-American women to find new hairdos to try based on social networks and communities broken up by different hair textures and desired styles.

Follow user hair journeys, upload your own, and share styling and product tips. If the app is too much for you, check out Myvana on Instagram.

The HBCU Grad App

Want to stay connected to your HBCU even after graduation? The HBCU Grad App helps you stay socially connected to alumni, administration and students through a community chat wall.

It’s a great way to share job postings, events, and stay in touch!

Kandi Koated Spades

Yes, Kandi Burruss has a spades app. While everyone else is playing solitaire, you can play the old-school card game online or against the computer to work on your skills!

Soul Swipe

Did you know that there is a black version of Tinder (or that Amber Rose and Big Sean were recently spotted using it)? Soul Swipe lets you search for and meet black singles in your area.

Soul Swipe not your thing? Black People Meet and Meld are great dating sites that have apps too!

Mint

Have a shoe addiction? Saving up for something big? Mint is the perfect app to aid you in keeping track of your purchases and to help you set up a budget. It even alerts you if you go over your budget!

Around The Way

Committed to supporting Black-owned businesses? The Around The Way app allows you to search for them — from banks to bakeries and more — in your area. They have a database with more than 17,000 stores in 50 states.

Five-O

Police brutality is nothing new. But two teenage sisters have created a new app to help citizens do something about it.

This Yelp-like app allows you to report your interactions with police, rate officers with a grade from A to F, and gives you tips on what to do if you’re pulled over!

Shop Savvy

Hate when you buy something only to find the same item a day later at a cheaper price? Through ShopSavvy, you scan the barcode of anything you want to buy to find out if that product is available for a better deal elsewhere.

myPill

Birth control is a woman’s best friend — until you forget to take it. The myPill app not only reminds you when to take it (and keeps reminding you if you press “snooze”), but it schedules your visits to the gynecologist so you can purchase new packs!

It even has a calendar that allows you to plan your vacation around Aunt Flo.