It’s party season and if you’re anything like us, you’ll be looking for some easy tips to nail your look! So, we asked a beauty, hair and nail salon in Hong Kong about how to achieve a perfect party look for Christmas lunches to NYE celebrations. Here’s what the team from Glow Spa Hong Kong have to say!
#1 Get a fresh cut
Start at the top! A visit to Glow Spa in Hong Kong is obviously key, though the team recommends sticking with subtle changes only at this time of year – no need for anything too dramatic at a time when smartphone cameras will be whipped out at every opportunity. Plus, it could be tricky to get another appointment at the salon if you decide you want to change the cut!
#2 Try a new colour
A change of colour can be almost as good as a holiday, right? As with the cut, the team recommends going for something subtle. You might want to freshen things with some highlights or balayage, or for darker tones, adding texture with caramel and toffee colours.
If subtle isn’t your thing, why not add in a Christmas-coloured extension to your party look? These are available in seasonal reds and greens, but can also be customised to any colour you like in the rainbow – or you can have the actual rainbow, if you like! Extensions are a relatively low cost and easy way to add in colour and also easy to remove in a few weeks without any damage to the hair. They’re also a treat for kids who are desperate to put a few vibrant pops of colour through their hair for the Christmas period without using bleach or having to worry about going back to school.
# 3 Head to this nail salon in Hong Kong
Don’t underestimate the importance of a good manicure or pedicure when it comes to looking well groomed! Nail art is also a popular way of embracing the festive spirit, and Glow has all kinds of options for nailing your nails, including a beautiful range of colours for the Christmas season. Korean brand Mayour offers a really striking palette, available in both matte and shiny varieties.
#4 Don’t overlook the eyes!
They’re the focal point of our faces – and from an aesthetic viewpoint often the first spot to show signs of fatigue. Happily, getting an eye makeover is easy. If your lashes and brows are a little patchy, Glow offers a range of lash lifts and extensions, and brow-shaping procedures and tints. All of these can really help to frame and lift your face – it’s akin to a mini facelift!
#5 Sort out your skin
Facial treatments at Glow are individualised to your personal skincare needs, and they use an award-winning range of products and the latest technology, therapies and machines. Glow owner Sioban says, “For me, the most important aspect of my facials is hydration, which helps to reduce fine lines and visible signs of ageing.” Spray tans are also quite popular at this time of the year, giving a fresh healthy and youthful glow.
Glow Gifts
Glow has lots of Christmas gifts available from brands like Davines, Thalgo, Skeyndor, GHD and others. In addition, there are gift cards and also service bundles that are available especially for Christmas, including facial and massage bundles. The team is also happy to customise a gift or create a specific voucher and deliver it to your home or office. They’re also seeing more and more men coming in who enjoy getting groomed and looking sharp, so why not treat the hubby or boyfriend to a gift card for a facial, mani-pedi or even a lash lift and tint?
Bookings
Needless to say, the salon is very busy at this time of year! So make a booking as soon as possible and try to minimise reschedules. Also, it’s a good idea to combine services to cut down visits; hair, nails and pedicures can all be done during the same appointment, for example – it’s the only type of multitasking you can do with a magazine in hand! Make sure you book any waxing, facials, brows or lash treatments before your hair appointment so you don’t lay down on freshly blow-dried hair!
Only want a quick visit? The team at the Glow spa in Hong Kong say that a toner and blow-dry is a quick and cost-effective way to freshen up a hairdo, making the hair shiny, glossy and healthy looking, with fantastic blow-dried volume.
Finally, it’s worth calling if you need an appointment urgently – clients reschedule from time to time and the therapists and stylists occasionally have gaps in their schedules. They’ll do their best to shuffle appointments or squeeze you in.
Want to contact the Glow beauty, hair or nail salon in Hong Kong? Call them on 9680 2107 to get your party look booked in, or visit glowspa.hk!
Glow Spa in Hong Kong is located at 8/F, Silver Fortune Plaza, 1 Wellington Street, Central.
This article first appeared in the Winter 2024/25 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase the latest issue or subscribe so you never miss a copy!
