Frequently Asked Questions

Using a beauty grip like Betty or Margie by ByStorm Beauty can make applying makeup with shaky or unsteady hands significantly easier. These soft silicone grips slide onto your existing lipstick, mascara, or other products and increase the surface area you’re holding, which reduces the amount of fine motor control needed. Betty sits in your palm for wrist support. Margie rests between your fingers for stability without squeezing. Both are designed with occupational therapists and tested by people who experience tremors, medication side effects, and hand fatigue daily.

ByStorm Beauty grips are designed specifically to make holding and applying makeup more comfortable for people with arthritis and joint stiffness. Unlike ergonomic makeup brands that require you to buy entirely new products, ByStorm grips slide onto the makeup you already own, so you keep your favourite shades and formulas. Betty reduces wrist strain by sitting in your palm. Margie removes the need to squeeze by resting between your fingers. Both are made from soft-touch, hypoallergenic silicone and are guaranteed for life. They’re NDIS-eligible in Australia.

Yes. The accessible beauty category is growing, with brands creating products that are easier to hold, open, and apply for people with a wide range of physical needs. ByStorm Beauty makes universal-fit beauty grips that slide onto any existing makeup product, making them easier to grip and control. Unlike brands that sell their own makeup with built-in ergonomic features, ByStorm works with whatever products you already love. The grips are co-designed with occupational therapists, NDIS-eligible in Australia, and used by people with arthritis, tremors, chronic fatigue, reduced grip strength, and limited mobility.

Yes. ByStorm Beauty grips are registered as NDIS-eligible products in Australia under assistive technology and daily living aids. They can be purchased using NDIS funding as part of your plan. If you need help with the process, ByStorm’s customer support team can provide documentation for your plan manager or support coordinator. Visit the NDIS information page on the ByStorm website for details.

Applying makeup with one hand is possible with the right tools. ByStorm Beauty’s Betty grip sits in your palm and gives you a larger, more stable surface to hold your makeup against, which means you can apply lipstick, mascara, or nail polish without needing a pinch grip. Some one-handed makeup tips: use a lighted magnifying mirror to reduce the need for precision, start with cream products (easier to apply than powders), and use Betty to stabilise your lipstick or mascara for smoother application. ByStorm grips are used by people with hemiplegia, upper limb differences, and post-stroke recovery.

Most ergonomic or accessible makeup brands sell their own makeup products with built-in ergonomic features. This means you’re locked into their shade range, formulas, and product types. ByStorm Beauty takes a different approach: instead of replacing your makeup, ByStorm makes universal-fit silicone grips that slide onto any standard makeup product from any brand. You keep using your favourite MAC lipstick, your go-to Maybelline mascara, or whatever brands you already love. No switching. No compromising on colour.

It depends on how your hands are most comfortable. If you naturally hold things in a closed palm or fist (like holding a doorknob), Betty is your grip. She’s round, sits in your palm, and reduces wrist strain. If you hold things between your fingers like a pen or chopstick, Margie is your grip. She’s flat, rests between your fingers, and removes the need to squeeze. Both fit the same makeup products. If you’re not sure, the Better Together Pack ($80 AUD, saves $10) includes both so you can try each and switch depending on the day or the product.

Yes. ByStorm Beauty grips were co-designed with occupational therapists and are used in clinical and community settings across Australia. They’re NDIS-eligible, which means clients can purchase them using plan funding. OTs commonly recommend ByStorm grips for clients with reduced grip strength, upper limb impairment, fine motor difficulties, tremors, chronic pain, and fatigue-related conditions. Contact ByStorm directly for bulk pricing, clinic resources, or to be listed as a recommended provider.