Countdown to the party season!

Our beauty columnist Sarah Rowlands of purebeauty (left) shares some important tips to looking flawless and has offered a 20% New Year discount for all of our readers (offer below in bold).

"So party season is upon us… hooray!

I can’t believe it’s under a month until Christmas, my favourite time of year! The best bit being mulled wine, mince pies and a whole day of Only Fools and Horses.

But this year I have not even started shopping yet as we have been so busy at the salon training for new treatments and deciding what great new collections we’re bringing in for the Festive period. Not to mention building a new nail bar so we can seat more clients to cope with the volume of bookings coming in ready for those office parties, which we either look forward to or dread trying to avoid any career-destroying antics!

But are we ready for it ladies? There’s only three weeks to go so if you’re on a mission to look flawless then don’t leave things till last minute. Get a head start with my quick-fix tips to help you sail through the festivities looking glittering, glamorous and utterly gorgeous!

Flutter those lashes – Enhance your look this season with lavish lashes, guaranteed to turn heads at every Christmas party! They make such a difference to the face, framing the eyes and adding volume, length and darkness to your natural lashes, so no need for mascara. And they will last over the holidays for two –three weeks. Express Lashes Double Volume are £30

The eyes have it- NEW to purebeauty Mybrowz is a unique salon Eyebrow treatment which gives every client beautifully shaped and defined eyebrows. The process includes a professional consultation with a Mybrowz therapist followed by tinting eyebrows, shaping by trimming, threading and waxing, further defining with mineral make-up. So, if you want eyebrows like Cheryl Cole, make this your Xmas treatment! A must for every woman with an Introductory Offer Only £20.

There’s only one thing that should be white this Xmas, and it doesn’t have to be you! NEW Morrocan Tan from Xen-Tan is a must have product this winter. High quality ingredients combined with a realistic colour for a long lasting tan! I applied some ready for our Xmas party last Saturday and I was really pleased with the result. A real confidence booster and it looks fantastic if you’re wearing a little black dress. Only £24.99 and available in the salon.

Fancy Fingertips – We’ve started looking at new trends this season and it’s all about glitter! Everyone loves a bit of sparkle and with the NEW range of Artistic Gloss Colours, you will not be disappointed. There’s a range of sparkling silvers fit for any fingertips, chip proof and lasts two-three weeks. Why not add a glittery bow or some Shwarovski crystals for some nail art also, Christmas is a time for experimenting, so go glam!

For a present bursting with Christmans SPA-kle, do you like what I did there?…We offer a gift voucher service in salon, where you can buy gift vouchers for your chosen amount or to the value of a specific treatment, which can be used anytime. This gives you the freedom to pick a specific treatment for that special person, makes a great stocking filler and something they can use to De-stress and De-tox after all the festivities!

Just a few ways to help you look and feel your very best. It’s a busy time of year for all with the hustle and bustle of shopping, working and trying to look after children through the holidays, so take some time out and treat yourself to some relaxation and pampering.

I would like to Thank our clients for their custom this year. We really do appreciate it and look forward to seeing you all every time. To show our appreciation we would like to offer you all 20% off in January if you quote Readers offer PB06.

We have had a fantastic year again in business and hope you all keep safe and have a wonderful Christmas and a Very Happy New Year! From all of us at purebeauty."