Amid the magical madness of the upcoming holiday season, unwrap the greatest gift of all this year: self-care
by Luda Conti Owner, Avanti Day Resort
SHINY & NEW
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Take it from Marilyn Monroe, a diamond is a girl’s best friend in more ways than one. The Diamond White Facial by cult skincare brand Natura Bisse is a powerhouse treatment that restores the skin’s luminosity, revealing a brilliant, even complexion that shines brighter than a Tiffany & Co. ring. Gentle and non-aggressive, the facial combats hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and acne scars through a healing blend of melanin-inhibiting ingredients. The experience also includes a deep cleansing, steaming, toning, exfoliation, décolleté massage, and moisturizer, followed by a healthy dose of pure oxygen mist to boost radiance.
A PRESENT MOST PRICELESS
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It’s a time of celebration, yes, but the holiday season is often cloaked in commotion, from social obligations and house guests to tackling your novel-length shopping list. But whether you engage in family Secret Santa or you buy enough gifts to supply a small army, there’s one vital name that’s often excluded from the list you. This year, with the season upon us, be sure to carve out time to pamper and celebrate yourself: a hair color change, perhaps, to sashay into the new year with a fresh new edge, or maybe a spa day to gift yourself a few hours of pure, uninterrupted, sugarcoated bliss. Happy holidays, indeed.
HEADS UP
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The shift in seasons offers a splendid opportunity to shake up your look with a brand new ‘do, and this holiday’s hottest hair trends are rooted in deep, smoky hues that are as rich as your favorite festive treat. Natural shades are all the rage, but bolder and creamier than ever. The espresso martini is inspiring brunette shades, yielding rich, chocolatey locks that beauty editors are calling “expensive brunette.” For blondes, we’re seeing a lot of cherry tints, offering a softer, more subtle glow than summer strawberry or scarlet. For a touch of glam, gold is having a moment, and wearers can opt to go all in on the flashy hue or scale it back with an ombré finish or money piece. If a color change isn’t on the menu, consider a fresh new cut to mark the coming new year, like the celebrity-loved hourglass layers that cascade down the face and neck.
