The Pre-Party Beauty Treatments To Book Now

If early-season events have left you feeling puffy or sluggish, lymphatic drainage is the quickest way to reset. Rebecca’s tailored approach flushes out retained fluid, boosts circulation and brings back that light, lifted feeling – plus, the facial add-on delivers great definition. Just avoid scheduling it on a day you might be drinking, as it can blunt the benefits.

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If novelty nails aren’t your vibe, Bio Sculpture is perfect for a chic, understated festive manicure. After a neat tidy and shape, pick from subtle sparkly French tips, a starry design or the brand’s much-loved winter shade, ‘Pinotage’.

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James Harknett is a beauty editor favourite for good reason – he’s the man who can help you get that natural, just-back-from-holiday tan. Using a mix of products and tailored techniques, he creates a completely bespoke colour that looks expensive rather than obvious. Just as importantly, he puts you totally at ease throughout the process.

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If you’re already out Christmas shopping, make the most of it with a 15-minute pit stop at a Clarins counter, where complimentary skin treatments are on offer. There’s a full menu to choose from, but ahead of an event, we’d go for Plump & Hydrate or De-Stress & Glow – both leave skin looking fresh, dewy and perfectly prepped for party make-up.

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If you only have time for one bit of beauty prep, make it a blow-dry – nothing delivers an instant lift like big, glossy, bouncy hair. Aveda’s nationwide salons (we rate the Fresh Lifestyle spots in London) are consistently excellent, and their stylists are especially skilled with curly and textured hair.

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If you’ve got a few end-of-year holiday days to use, consider spending one at The Six – an immaculately designed beauty haven offering everything from manicures and hair colour to massages and facials across multiple floors. Even if your appointment doesn’t take all day, you’ll want to linger there anyway.

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If party-season make-up isn’t your strong suit, let a Laura Mercier pro step in. Their make-up tutorials start from £45 (redeemable against product) and are available at Harvey Nichols in London, Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester. You can learn the techniques to recreate a party-proof look yourself, or book an appointment on the day and head straight to your event perfectly polished.

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