Perfect Salon

Joining the lineup for the virtual beauty parade is Perfect Salon, a clean and simple offering for casual gamers. I lean to the sensibility of middle ground and was grateful that the game consistently provides opportunities to improve clients’ appearances and watch them beam, since the old adage of some people really needing a stylist rings true...

And though the mechanics are simple enough and Mid is gratifying when clients remember their devotion and smile at their makeovers, the experience does bog down in variety. Just like a broken record, the cycle of models and makeup options can make you yearn for just a little more creativity. Checking out feedback from other gaming aficionados suggests they're feeling the same; the sense of style design is a little restricted in the mould of a strict 'paint-by-numbers' approach.

The satisfaction of seeing a happy client face, however, is real, despite these downsides. The game’s interface, which is easy to navigate, provides a seamless hair and makeup experience. For anyone who wants to kill time in the guise of a prospective digital beautician, Perfect Salon could be your nook. But don’t think you’ll hit the ground with your complete set of styling tricks in this digital salon — it is not exactly the wild frontier of beauty innovation.

And if you ever think less of your makeup prowess, keep this in mind: Even clowns are professionals in their profession!