CHRISTMAS is the one time of year when we all want to look our best, whether we’re on a work night out, a New Year’s Eve party or simply during our Christmas Day lunch.

With the rush of Christmas it’s easy to get caught in the flow, then before you know it, Christmas is here, and that self-pampering you planned for party time is gone.

Your beauty regime can begin a few weeks before Christmas, eating more fruit, drinking water and making sure you get enough vitamins can all help bring the beauty out of you.

These simple things help begin to make you feel good during the festive season, plus your skin will look fresh and cleaner.

Then, when the party season begins, getting your hair and make-up just right is essential to ensure you look great from head to toe.

Most people tend to stick to the same cosmetics, the same colours and styles as they know what suits them. Why not try some different colours at home?

A different lipstick or eyeshadow may just add that extra touch of glamour that you’re after.

If you do need that helping hand this festive season then you can get great products and treatments from local beauty salons, who will make the most of your features.

A good haircut can always make you feel great and if you fancy splashing out then why not invest in top of the range hair extensions, colours or styles?

Ensuring your hair is in tip-top condition is essential especially with all the partying and indulging you’ll be doing!

A deep conditioning treatment will help to give your hair a really glossy shine whilst protecting it against day to day activities.

There is a whole range of treatments available including manicures and pedicures, which, if carried out regularly, not only improves the appearance, but also helps the nails grow and stay strong.

Plus, you can cheat with acrylic nails which gives you perfect looking nails every time.

Or, for the ultimate in self- indulgence, treat yourself to a facial or exfoliation treatment to slough off those dead skin cells and leave you looking radiant.

Another increasingly popular treatment is waxing, from legs to eye brows, waxing leaves you with smooth skin for up to six weeks.

If it’s relaxation you’re after, then there are now plenty of salons combining pampering, relaxation and holistic treatments helping to relieve your stress.

Why not top it off with a self-tanning treatment?

This is the perfect, safe way to achieve a golden glow that will set off that new party dress perfectly.

So to ensure you look great this Christmas, make sure you pamper yourself and ensure that your hair and make-up add that extra bit of glamour to your outfit.

Perfecting your hair and make-up will add the finishing touches to your party look.