To fringe or not to fringe? Pixie or bob? Jennifer Aniston or J-Lo? Trying to decide on a new ‘do is tricky. So take out some of the guesswork with this app (iOS 3.0, $.99, itunes) that lets you try on more than 235 hairstyles—in more than 50 shades. Just snap your pic (or use one from your album) and let the makeover madness begin!

 

Ever wish you could have your own personal airbrusher on call? Download this app (iOS 3.1.3, free, itunes) for DIY retouching: remove red-eye, wrinkles, blemishes and other flaws. If only it worked in real life...

 

This app (iOS 4.0, $.99, itunes) from best-selling author and What Not to Wear makeup maestro Carmindy allows you to create your own avatar and then "Carmindize" your look. Get video tips, save a gallery of your favorite looks, and keep a personal shopping list.

 

It’s not a replacement for a trip to the doctor’s office, but this app does help keep track of moles and other "suspicious" skin marks (iOS 3.0, $.99, itunes). Just add your moles to a human body rendering, then keep notes on any changes.

 

Bored with your hair style? It’s time to find something new, and this app (iOS 3.0, $.99, itunes) helps ensure your hair stylist knows exactly what you’re after. The "capture" function allows you to save coveted hairstyles you see around town—or in the magazines. Also, when your hair does look great, take a photo of the front and back of your head so your stylist will be reminded of how you like it.  

 

Bored with makeover apps? How about one that lets you play plastic surgeon? This app (iOS 3.0, free, itunes) allows users to simulate plastic surgery by changing face and body features on your iPhone. From a nose job to a tummy tuck to a breast augmentation or butt lift, you can create your own personal extreme makeover. (Also makes for a funny party game.)

 

Whether you’re snapping your pic for your Facebook profile page or just playing around with your favorite beauty shots, this app (iOS 4.2, free, itunes) is full of touch effect features allowing you to adjust color, crop, rotate, flip, filter and add effects and borders on the go. Fab!

 

Wonder how Angelina Jolie, Beyonce or even Barbie get their signature beauty looks? This app (iOS 4.0, free, itunes) offers 27 videos with step-by-step instructions on how to achieve celebrity makeup looks.
 

So much makeup, so little time. Now you can virtually try on thousands of colors with this easy-to-use beauty app (iOS 3.0, free, itunes). Use your photo to test out lipstick, blush, mascara, eyeshadow, liners and foundation to find your perfect color combo. Buy products directly from your phone or email your fave shades to yourself to make shopping a snap.
 

This app (iOS 4.3, $1.99, itunes) is a summer must, as it shows the daily UV Index for your area and altitude, telling you if your SPF is suitable, how much you’ll need and how soon you'll need to reapply.

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