Been collecting inspo for a new winter hair colour for weeks? Now’s the time to finally take the plunge and start booking. Colouring can take a while (around 2-4 hours depending on the length and thickness of your hair) – so it’s well worth getting your booking in early before your fave salon fills up. Plus, if you don’t completely love it, you’ll have plenty of time for a touch-up.

Your skin could use some extra love this month (stress, sugar, and booze – we’re looking at you). A good facial can be just the ticket for radiant holiday skin – not to mention, a much-needed dose of mid-madness pampering. Results are at their best 10-15 days post-facial, so book yours for around a fortnight before the big day. Glowing skin & the perfect canvas for your party season make-up *looks*. 

We’re halfway through the month, which means we’re well into the December stress of detangling Christmas lights and ticking off the last-min presents from your list. Essentially, our bodies and minds could do with a bit of a boost. A relaxing massage can relieve stress, improve mood and sleep, and have you feeling refreshed and revitalised – enough to get you through the rest of the month. Plus, it can help detox some of those pesky waste products (read: alcohol) from your body. 

Split ends? Quick fringe trim? Totally new look? Around a week and a half before Christmas is the perfect time for a haircut freshen up. You’ll still have that fresh trim feeling, but you’ll also have had enough time to get used to look and feel (we’ve all felt that post-haircut panic when you realise you actually have no idea how to style those brand new bangs – no thank you).

There’s nothing better than the *I woke up like this* feeling of perfect lashes and brows – especially when those Christmas hangovers are starting to catch up with you. Book your appointment for around a week before Christmas – this will mean they’ll last through Christmas to New Years Eve. ​​For a more natural brow look, a tint and wax is a great go-to. If you’re a fan of soap brows – brow lamination is the semi-permanent alternative. For lashes, a lash lift and tint is perfect for those who want to enhance their natural lashes, and eyelash extensions are ideal for a more glam look. The choice is yours – either way, it’s less time applying makeup in the morning, and more time sleeping off those mulled wines. Bliss. 
 

For silky smooth skin (if you’re into that) – now’s the best time to book. Whether you opt for waxing, sugaring, or threading – any irritation will have had plenty of time to dissipate by your sequin dress bare-leg debut. Plus, you’ll have enough time to leave it a few days before your pre-Christmas spray tan. If you are heading for a wax – make sure to read this first to make it as pain-free as possible.
 

We’ve been waiting on this moment more impatiently than Christmas itself – it’s time for the festive mani (!!) Our insta feeds have been full of snowflake-adorned nails, perfect red polish, and endless (endless) amounts of glitter. Gel polish will ensure your digits will be chip-free and flawless, and should stay that way into the new year.
 

You've got your colour and cut sorted – so now it's time for the icing on the cake (or rather, the angel on the Christmas tree) – a good ol’ salon-fresh blow dry. A classic bouncy blow dry, subtle waves, or an uber glam Hollywood style – ask your hairdresser to pin the style up so that it lasts as long a possible (from your Christmas eve pub trip right through to your turkey and stuffing). Merry Christmas! 🎄✨

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