Your “Holiday Glow-Up” Guide
The holidays are right around the corner — which means parties, photos, family gatherings, and plenty of opportunities to show off your best glow. But with the hustle of shopping, events, and travel, your skin (and schedule) can easily take a back seat.
Now’s the perfect time to plan your pre-holiday beauty routine so you can look and feel your best all season long. Whether you’re prepping for family photos or just want to enter December with that confident, radiant “glow-up” energy, here are the top treatments to book now — before spots fill up!
💆♀️ 1. A Custom Facial for a Fresh, Radiant Base
A professional facial is the best way to reset your skin before the holidays. Think of it as your skin’s deep clean and hydration boost all in one.
A customized facial targets your unique needs — whether that’s dryness from cold weather, post-summer sun damage, or breakouts from stress and travel.
You’ll leave with:
Brighter, more even-toned skin
Smooth texture (hello, flawless makeup!)
Deep hydration and barrier repair
That “lit-from-within” holiday glow
🗓️ When to book: 1–3 weeks before your first holiday event to allow your skin to fully benefit from the treatment and any mild exfoliation.
🌿 2. Exfoliating or Enzyme Treatments for a Smooth Canvas
If your skin’s looking dull, flaky, or congested, an exfoliating or enzyme treatment can give it new life.
These treatments gently dissolve dead skin buildup and clear out pores, helping your moisturizer and makeup apply more evenly. Winter is the perfect time to do these to gently eat at the flaky dry skin to allow hydration to happen!
This can be done at home or in the treatment room during the custom facial! So many great at home enzymes! I love the Hydrating Enzyme by Glymed and the Skin Clarifying Mask by Glymed as well. The Oxygen Deep Pore Masque is also amazing because of the decongesting benefits and oxygen to awaken the skin!
🕯️ 3. Hydrating Mask or LED Therapy
Once the cold weather hits, your skin can lose hydration fast. Adding a hydrating mask or LED light therapy to your at home routine/facial boosts collagen, soothes inflammation, and gives you that soft, plump glow that looks amazing under holiday lights.
The Hydrinity Restorative HA Sheet Masques are the best for hydration and soothing! Next up is the Hydracalm Mask by Face Reality. This is a great, creamy hydrating mask you can leave on as a deep moisturizer if you wish! Both are acne safe! The Omnilux Masks are my favorite at home LED device since they are medical-grade!
✨ 4. Brow Shaping
Your brows frame your face — and polished, defined features can instantly make you look more awake (even if you’re running on coffee and Christmas cookies). A brow wax gives your face lift and definition.
🗓️ When to book: 1–2 weeks before your holiday events so your skin has time to calm after waxing.
I just got in the Brow Fox Beauty Fiber Gels, which makes doing your brows so much easier in the mornings to get ready. Comb through the brows and poof watch a little color happen to put you together!
🌸 5. Full-Body Waxing for Smooth, Party-Ready Skin
Don’t forget the rest of your body when planning your holiday glow-up!
Waxing before the holidays means you can enjoy smooth, soft skin that lasts through your events — with no last-minute shaving. A lot of leg waxes and underarms are the best! Especially if you are traveling during the holidays ditch the razor. One less worry!
Waxing benefits include:
Exfoliates the skin, leaving it soft and polished
Reduces hair growth over time
Thinner finer hairs growing back
Gives you longer-lasting results than shaving
Prevents razor bumps and irritation
Plus, waxing a few weeks before the holidays means you’ll be ready for dresses, cozy pajamas, and even a spontaneous winter getaway — no razor required.
🗓️ When to book: 1-2 weeks before your main holiday event (so you can stay smooth through New Year’s!).
💫 Ready for Your Holiday Glow-Up?
Treat yourself to some well-deserved self-care before the busy season begins! Whether you’re looking to brighten, hydrate, or smooth, I’ll help you build a customized pre-holiday treatment plan that fits your goals (and your calendar).
