Holiday festivities are upon us and our schedules are as busy as ever. ‘Tis the season for hosting and attending holiday parties, school concerts with our children and smiling for countless photographs. We sat down and chatted with several of our Define artists and estheticians about some easy ideas to help make holiday hair and skin beautiful and effortless! 

 

Recently, Define Artist Katie took to Instagram to demonstrate a blowout with velcro curlers, one of the best ways to achieve lasting volume. Always prep the hair after washing with a blowout spray or cream like Amika’s Brooklyn Bombshell or Oribe’s Feather Balm. When your locks are mostly dry, start round brushing sections up and away from your face for maximum volume. The best place to start is the top of the scalp in a mohawk pattern from front to back. When each section is thoroughly dry and still hot, set the hair in a velcro curler and secure with a styling clip. Tackle the sides of your scalp once the mohawk is complete. Finish the look with a lightweight hairspray for lasting results. Stop by our salon and spa in Ellicott City to pick up styling pins and other styling products and a variety of thermal roller sets and setting clips. Check out Katie’s reel on Instagram @definehairandskin or @definedbykatiee for a visual tutorial. l https://www.instagram.com/p/DDSSbvVxGlp/?next=%2F

 

In addition, our skin is not to be outdone this holiday season. The change in the weather means a change in skincare needs. Get your healthy, winter glow with one of our many facial or Hydrafacial options. Consult with one of our knowledgeable estheticians to decide which service is perfect for you. We recommend receiving a facial 3 to 5 days before your event for optimum results and appearance. For lasting results, don’t forget to stock up on winter skincare essentials after your relaxing session here at Define Skin.

 

Putting our best face forward also involves booking additional, smaller services that have great impact such as brow mapping, lash lifting and tinting and waxing sessions. These services help us feel confident and ready to face anything the season brings. Brow mapping allows our estheticians to shape the brow in a way best suited to your facial structure and give you the look you want to achieve, full and more natural or sculpted with more clean lines. A lash lift opens up your eyes to create that fresh, mascara look.  Our skincare specialists recommend waxing up to a week before any events for best results (please also keep in mind to stop using any retinols and certain medications at least one week before your appointment). 

 

For more helpful tips this holiday season, be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. With only 2 weeks remaining until the holiday break, call or book online to reserve your next service today. Have a happy season!