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    Heather HickmanI’m sorry, what? The holidays are still three weeks away? Hard to believe, especially as my favorite coffee shop has been serving drinks in holiday cups since before Halloween! And if I hear one more rendition of “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” when it’s 75 degrees outside (I’m in L.A people!) I may have to take serious action… but, putting my bah humbugs aside, it does mean that there is still plenty of time to get your clients’ skin ready with some pre-party prepping… fabulous!

    Let’s Start with Treatments:
    What do your clients want from a skin treatment prior to their big holiday event? I’ll tell ya… they want quick fixes and rapid results. They do not, and I can’t state this clearly enough, they do not, want candy cane facials or sugar plum pamper treatments… really, they don’t!

    If you’re off to a big event, you want radiant skin and you want it quickly. Rapid exfoliation treatments are key in party season. By rapid, I’m talking 20 minutes, bam! Out the door with glowing skin and a home care kit. Other 20 minute quick fix treatments to consider are breakout solutions, de-puffing eye treatments and of course smoothing lip treatments, to make that pucker mistletoe ready.

    Work in a full service salon? Well then team up! Quick fix skin treatment, blow dry, make-up application, nail polish. 1 hour and 20 minutes, ready from head to toe…..AND, a great way to cross promote all services to your existing client base.

    Getting Party-Ready at Home:
    If your clients are looking to get party ready at home, consider a “Party Primer Product Package” for them to take home. I would suggest the following bundled together:

    Prep: A leave-on exfoliant will help to smooth the skin and give it a healthy glow. You need a hydroxy acid base with skin brighteners such as Rice Extract, ideally in a delivery system that provides a premeasured dose, so no over exfoliation takes place.

    Prime: Primers are used to smooth out the surface of the skin and help extend the wear of make-up. Unfortunately many primers on the market contain comedogenic waxes and fillers that can lead to congestion, skin irritation and even sensitivity. Ensure your recommended primer is skin friendly, or even better provides skin benefits. Look for non comedogenic smoothing agents such as Silica and natural skin luminosity providers like Hydrolyzed Pearl Powder.

    Preserve: A toning mist can help keep the skin moist (as long as it’s alcohol free) and improve the appearance of skin texture. I find clients like a toner that has a flash firming property for added benefit, key ingredients beoing Bamboo and Pea Extract. A hydrating toner can also be spritzed over make-up to give a dewy effect.

    Post Party Apocalypse:
    The likelihood is that more than one of your clients fell into bed post party with a face full of make-up, so ensure clients have plenty of oil-based cleanser with Borage Seed, Olive and Apricot Kernel oils, which all help to eliminate surface dirt and oil.
    Okay, I think we’re good to go. Let the partying commence!

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