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Bridal · 9 min read · 2026-06-15

Mobile beauty for Miami weddings: hotel-room hair, makeup, and lashes that survive the heat

A working playbook for brides and planners booking mobile beauty for Miami weddings — humidity-proof formulas, hotel-room logistics across Faena, the Edition, 1 Hotel and the Biltmore, and how to coordinate hair, makeup, and lash pros without losing the morning.

Guides · 8 min read · 2026-06-01

Palm Beach season (Nov-Apr): a beauty timeline for the gala calendar

Worth Avenue, the country-club circuit, and the Coconut, Red Cross and Cancer Balls — a working timeline for booking mobile beauty across Palm Beach season, plus what gets booked first.

Pricing · 9 min read · 2026-05-25

Mobile beauty vs. salon: a real cost breakdown for South Florida

An honest, line-by-line comparison of mobile and salon beauty in South Florida — service prices, commute, parking, waiting time, gas, valet, and how the math actually shakes out for a typical Miami or Palm Beach booking.

Travel · 7 min read · 2026-05-18

Booking mobile beauty for Airbnb / VRBO stays in South Florida

How mobile beauty actually works during a vacation rental stay — pro coordination, building rules, what to confirm before booking, and the South Florida neighborhoods where it's easiest to get same-day service to a short-term rental.

Events · 8 min read · 2026-05-11

Art Basel beauty playbook: how to look show-ready when Miami doubles in size

When the population of Miami doubles for Art Basel week, beauty bookings disappear fast. A practical playbook for booking mobile glam during Basel — Wynwood and Design District events, late-night brunch culture, and how far ahead the senior pros lock up.

Events · 7 min read · 2026-05-04

Wellington beauty during the Winter Equestrian Festival

A 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival means weeks of polo, dressage, and jumper days — and a unique calendar for mobile beauty. How pros work between barn and residence, what to expect on a jumper morning, and how Wellington's season schedule shapes booking lead time.

Cities · 8 min read · 2026-04-26

Naples 5th Ave + Third Street: beauty culture on the Gulf Coast

Naples beauty culture is shaped by Old Naples, Port Royal, and a country-club density rivaling Palm Beach. A primer on the neighborhoods, the spa-to-mobile pros now on Made Glow, and what to expect when you book on the Gulf Coast.

Trust & safety · 9 min read · 2026-04-19

What licensure means for your beauty pro in Florida (cosmetology, esthetics, nails, massage)

Florida licenses cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians, and massage therapists separately — and the law decides who can legally do what at your address. A practical guide to FL DBPR licensure, what each license covers, and what to verify before booking a mobile pro.

Pricing · 7 min read · 2026-04-22

How much does a mobile facial cost in 2026?

Detailed pricing breakdown for mobile facials in 2026 — Hydrafacial, microneedling, peels, and custom protocols across our 12 Florida launch cities.

Guides · 6 min read · 2026-04-15

What to expect from a mobile beauty appointment

First time booking a mobile beauty pro? Here's exactly what happens from the moment you confirm the appointment to the post-service tip — pre-arrival texts, setup, the service itself, payment, and aftercare.

Trust & safety · 8 min read · 2026-04-08

Why Made Glow background-checks every Beauty Pro

A walk-through of the four-stage Made Glow vetting process — license verification, identity check, criminal background screen, and portfolio review — plus what we do when something goes wrong.

Guides · 5 min read · 2026-03-31

Tipping etiquette for mobile beauty pros

How much to tip a mobile beauty pro, why mobile services warrant a different baseline than salon, and how the in-app tip flow works on Made Glow.

Services · 9 min read · 2026-03-24

Hair extensions, blowouts, and more: services available on Made Glow

A complete tour of every service available on Made Glow in 2026 — hair, nails, makeup, skincare, lashes, brows, and massage — with sample pricing and what to expect from each.

Guides · 10 min read · 2026-03-17

The mobile bridal beauty checklist (4 weeks out, day-of, the morning of)

A bridal-focused timeline for booking trials, locking the day-of team, and surviving the morning of the wedding without a meltdown.

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