VIRTUAL VANITY

Beauty Anywhere & Anytime’ is the tagline for innovative app Venita and we are already thankful for how it has transitioned into our overall beauty regime. Co-Founder ALI ALMOHANNADI reveals all.

What motivated you to create Venita and make the decision to launch the app?

In the 21st century, people have busy lives and when they want to get their haircut or have their nails done etc, they don’t have time to ask their friends where to go and then call around to book appointments - this is where Venita really showcases itself. Clients get frustrated that there isn’t an easy way to find and book an appointment; scrolling mindlessly through different instagram accounts and websites. When I looked into it I realised that stylists and salons aren’t empowered either and it seemed like an exciting opportunity to share with Qatar. There are a lot of people out there who have certain needs when it comes to a stylist. It might be someone that specialises in a certain hair texture or service. Some want a place in their district or a particular price range. We are making it easy to find that service so they’re more likely to keep using Venita. Tell us how you were able to develop the app from concept to commercialisation?

It started as an idea that aimed to tackle the problem with the lengthy process of booking salons. Venita has commercialised itself as an integral app that copes with the era of technology and speed required today. The Venita team initially was just my friend and I who is the Chief of Technology in the company, utilising his degree in Software Engineer and Development whilst also his impressive work experience in building technological solutions for hospitality and financial sectors in Qatar. We then grew our Venita family with members from the Qatari community that have diversified skills who can always bring something to the table. With a team with diversified skills, we were able to build our business model from different perspectives to achieve success with the booking process of salons. Most professionals in the industry are really talented and just want to make people feel great. They’re artists and many of them are really good at what they do, but, they don’t have any tools to help them manage the business side of their world. We wanted to create something that grows their business for them, and lets them spend more time building relationships and doing what they do best, whilst also allowing their business to develop through our application.

We’re officially hooked on Venita’s app accessibility, but, in your own words, why should people download Venita?

We are an online beauty booking platform which connects people with salons, spa, wellness and everything to do with beauty. This also includes beauty venues, makeup artists and also stylists - including a constant rotation of offers and which girl doesn’t like a promotional bargain? There are optimised services to allow everything to be your ‘onestop-shop’ app and maximise your day. Furthermore, we have beauty navigation too which allows you to get directions to the premises or book an uber directly through the app. Basically, we try to make life easier for you - including new trends and beauty advice incorporated through our beauty blogs on social media. We are proud to say that we are the largest online platform to discover, book and experience beauty and wellness services online in Qatar. Also, we have the best in-house team to ensure that the security is unparalleled when it comes to paying online so you know that your transactions are completely secure.