The holiday season is full of the 3 P's: presents, parties, and photos. And while it may be fun to look back at these 3 P's and remember all the good times they bring, the last one can bring about a couple of cringes, especially for those who aren't as photogenic as they want to be. Whether it's a photo of you on a bad hair day or a picture that draws attention to a certain zit on your forehead, looking at unflattering pictures of yourself can be a not-so-pleasant experience.

Fortunately though, technology is on your side. With the numerous photo editing software out there, you can easily turn a photo into something more presentable. You can even do it when you're on the go thanks to some handy mobile apps in the market.

So if you're currently wincing at some holiday photos on your phone, don't fret. Just check out the following apps below and start making yourself look better in no time.

Adobe Photoshop Express by Adobe (FREE) - Straight from the photo editing experts themselves, this nifty app lets you edit and share pictures right from your phone. Improve and enhance your photos with one-touch effects. Easily remove red eyes, crop photos, and reduce noise with just a few taps. Want to be more artistic? Adobe After Effects lets you add filters such as Black & White, Colorize, and Sketch to take your pics to the next level. And when you're done editing, proudly show off your pics on social media and let your friends view your handiwork!

Phonto - Text on Image by youthhr (FREE) - This app allows you to add text on top of your pictures. Got a funny caption in mind? Or maybe a witty remark that was said when the photo was taken? Immortalize those words with Phonto! Choose from over 200 fonts that you can customize to your heart's content. Switch up the color, modify the spacing, and rotate the words... it's all up to you. The app even has balloons that you can use to create comics and other blurbs.

PicWall by Coldwave Technologies LLC (FREE) - Need a "virtual wall" for displaying your (now very pretty) photos? This free app does the trick. PicWall lets you create collages with a twist. It has a wide library of background templates, frames, and filters that can enhance photos and really make them pop. It also lets you add text and stickers to give the images more oomph.

Picfx by Active Development ($1.99) - Whether your purpose is to adjust the lighting of a photo or to simply spice it up, this app is certainly a useful one. Picfx offers more than 100 frames, textures, and effects that you can use to improve your pictures. It's extremely intuitive and allows you to tap and swipe your pics to perfection.

Photogene² for iPhone by Omer Shoor ($0.99) - This app doubles as an editor and collage maker in one. It has all the editing features that you need, including cropping, color adjusting, sharpening tools, and more. It even has some retouching functions that are perfect for getting rid of zits, darks spots, etc. On top of that, it also lets you combine photos into an attractive collage allowing you to showcase multiple pictures and tell stories with one image.