A homegrown Lahore startup, GlamBee, is reshaping the beauty and wellness landscape while opening new economic doors for women across Pakistan. Founded by Somia Azam, the Runner-up in Tameer’s Empowering Women category, GlamBee is the country’s first AI-powered beauty and wellness marketplace built with a women-first approach, supporting women as both consumers and entrepreneurs.
For customers, GlamBee solves everyday concerns around safety, hygiene, and trust in salon services. Through the platform, women can easily discover, compare, and book verified salons with transparent reviews, ensuring a reliable and secure experience. This simple digital solution gives women the confidence to choose services that meet their standards without uncertainty.
For women entrepreneurs, GlamBee, under the leadership of CEO & Founder Somia Azam, does much more than just list their salons it actively helps them grow. The platform removes traditional financial barriers by offering a free CRM, AI-driven marketing tools, and a complete digital presence at zero upfront cost.
Numerous salon owners, including small or home-based businesses, gain the ability to manage appointments, track customers, and reach wider audiences without investing in expensive systems or advertising.
The impact is already significant. More than 50 salons are onboarded in Lahore, and 80% are women-owned, collectively employing over 300 women. By 2026, GlamBee aims to scale this network to 500+ salons and 5,000 women service providers, including freelancers and home-based beauticians. The platform also extends opportunities to micro-influencers, enabling them to turn their skills and online reach into sustainable income.
With Wafi’s commitment to nurturing startups and empowering local businesses, GlamBee is redefining beauty and wellness in Pakistan. Through its women-led digital ecosystem, the startup promotes financial inclusion, skills development, and economic resilience for thousands of women across the country.
As the Runner-up at the 12th Tameer Awards, GlamBee continues to open new opportunities and make everyday life easier for women, helping them grow, earn, and build a brighter future.
The GlamBee application is available on Android and iOS, making it easy for users and entrepreneurs nationwide to access the platform.
