Party season is officially underway, which means you’re probably equal parts anxious and excited about the back-to-back shindigs, family get-togethers and that office year-ender you’re sure everyone will still be talking about well into 2019! But with every holiday party comes great stress and responsibility—we’re talking about gift-shopping, getting everyone on board with the holiday potluck and poring over details to make sure everything goes on without a hitch. It’s no wonder you’re often left stumped on how you can get everything done and still have time to get a more festive mani-pedi.
To help you make sure you look your holiday best in every photo (yes, even in the ones your friends tag you in), we talked to the experts and asked what hair, skin and beauty prep you need to do and when you need to do them. So, without further ado—cue drumroll—let your beauty countdown begin!
1 MONTH BEFORE
1. Treat Major Skin Concerns
If you’ve been slacking off in the exercise department, now is the best time to start a lifestyle change—eat healthy, work out, skip the alcohol, sleep better—and establish a good skin care regimen, especially if you have concerns that need addressing. Dermatologist Janet Prystowsky says preparing a month before an event gives you a lot of wiggle room for procedures you can do, so you should make that appointment pronto. Likewise, you can look into skin care tools that you can easily incorporate into your skin care routine. Skin care devices are even more effective when used regularly and consistently, making better skin literally at your fingertips.
For major skin concerns, here are what the experts recommend:
- Wrinkles – One way to slow down the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is to boost collagen, and Dr. Prystowsky recommends looking into fractionated or laser resurfacing as it helps improve collagen production. If you’re looking for at-home options, you can also help refine those stubborn lines with the Baby Quasar MD Plus, a professional-grade light therapy device that stimulates collagen and elastin fibers. Read more
