Blys

Blys: In-home massage and beauty treatments in the United States

Blys is a booking platform that connects clients with independent massage therapists and beauty professionals to perform treatments at the client's home, hotel, or office. The company presents itself as the leading booking platform for in-home massage, beauty, and wellness, with a rating of 4.9 from 35,701 verified reviews and over 150,000 customers served. The service is available 7 days a week, from 6am to midnight, including holidays, and allows booking for the same day or in advance.

How the service works

The booking process consists of three steps. First, the client selects the treatment, location, date, and time. Then, the platform posts the request for free and confirms when an available provider accepts it. Finally, the professional goes to the location indicated by the client. The company does not charge until the provider confirms the booking; if there are no available professionals in the area for the requested date and time, the client is contacted by email and push notification to offer rescheduling or cancellation.

Massage catalog

The platform offers over 50 treatments. In the massage area, the catalog includes Swedish relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, couples massage, prenatal massage, postnatal massage, sports massage, lymphatic drainage, post-op lymphatic drainage, Brazilian lymphatic drainage, hot stone massage, Thai massage, aromatherapy massage, reflexology, cupping massage, medical massage, oncology massage, trigger point massage, myofascial release therapy, and lomi lomi massage. In-room hotel massage and corporate massage are also offered.

Beauty and wellness services

The beauty section includes facials, nails, hair, makeup, lash and brow extensions, waxing, spray tan, and pamper packages. Specific bridal hair and makeup services are included, as well as cosmetic tattoo. In the wellness area, the platform offers physical therapy, osteopathy, assisted stretching, and acupuncture.

Services for businesses, events, and groups

Blys has a line of services aimed at businesses and events. This includes corporate massage, corporate wellness programs, group massage bookings, event massage, marketing and PR activations, pre- and post-event massage for athletes, charity and sponsored events, festivals and music venues, in-store activations, filming and photoshoots, white-labelled events, conferences and expos, workplace events, and private group events. It also offers massage services for aged care and disability, with geriatric massage therapy, residential aged care massage, and home care and support massage.

Provider network and geographic coverage

The providers who work through Blys are verified and qualified independent professionals. The company states that providers earn up to 75% of the booking fee. The platform allows rebooking with the same professional from the booking history and adding them to a favorites list in the mobile app. Regarding coverage, the company operates in several US cities, including Las Vegas, Chicago, Houston, Austin, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Denver, and notes that it will add new cities. The site also mentions services in Melbourne and Sydney.

Bookings, pricing, and gift vouchers

Bookings can be made through the website or the mobile app. The catalog shows in-home massage prices from $119. The company sells massage gift vouchers from $50, with immediate delivery or on a set date. The service hours (6am to midnight) correspond to the first and last available appointment.