Holiday Express

Spend less time getting ready and more time 
enjoying the season’s festivities with these fast makeover services 
that will make you glamorous in minutes

Marissa Willman Health & Wellness

Photo courtesy of thinkstockphotos.com

 

Hair

Why spend hours trying to perfect your hair when you can let the magicians at Just Blow Drys perform a presto change-o? For $40, you’ll be on your way to your next big event with the perfect blowout in under an hour. www.justblowdrys.com

 

If you’re bored with your regular hairstyle, adding bangs can offer a brand-new look. At Agim Salon, you can be out the door with face-flattering fringe in under 10 minutes. Simple and elegant updos can also transform you in under an hour. www.agimsalon.com

 

Makeup

Get a flawless, long-lasting party look at Salon 119 & Spa in Palm Springs. The secret? The DMK makeup line, which promises not to melt no matter how hot the party. www.salon119.com

 

Make a big impression as you bat those lush lashes, courtesy of Wink Lash and Beauty Bar. One of the quickest ways to dramatically up your look, false lashes take less than 10 minutes to apply. Complete the picture with a 20-minute smoky eye. www.winklashandbeautybar.com

 

Face/Body

No time to keep up your tan? At J. Russell! The Salon in Palm Desert, get your glow back with an organic spray-tanning. A full-body application takes about 45 minutes and lasts up to four weeks. www.jrussellthesalon.com

 

If a last-minute wardrobe change leaves you with mismatched nail color, head to The Salon at Spa La Quinta for a 25-minute polish change. www.laquintaresort.com/spa

 

`Turn back time in just 75 minutes with The Well Spa’s Age Reversal facial. Using NuFace microcurrents, this treatment revitalizes your skin with youthful collagen to soften lines and other pesky imperfections. www.thewellatmiramonte.com