Your Holiday Beauty Timeline: When to Book Hair, Makeup, Facials and Massage
The holidays always sneak up fast. One minute it's Halloween, and the next you're getting ready for the office party with no appointment in sight. Our holiday beauty timeline lays out exactly what to book and when, so you look and feel your best from Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve.
At Bourbon & Blush Salon & Spa in downtown Louisville, holiday dates fill quickly. Save this guide, plan ahead, and leave the last-minute scramble behind.
November: Plan Ahead and Get Your Color Right
Early November (6–8 Weeks Out): Book Your Holiday Glam
This is the most important step on the timeline. Holiday party hair and makeup appointments fill fast, especially on December weekends. Book your dates now for office parties, Christmas gatherings, family photos, and New Year's Eve.
Pro tip: Booking for a group? Reserve everyone at once so you can get ready together.
Early to Mid November (3–4 Weeks Before Your First Event): Hair Color
Book color, highlights, balayage, or a keratin treatment three to four weeks before your first big event. That gives your color time to settle, so it looks natural rather than freshly done, and leaves room for a quick gloss or touch-up before the parties begin.
The Week Before Thanksgiving (November 16–24): Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving Prep
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26 this year. Get ready for family dinners and Friendsgiving with:
A facial for fresh, glowing skin
Brow waxing and shaping to polish your look
A manicure and our Exclusive Bluegrass Bourbon Pedicure 🥃
Celebrating with friends? Host your Friendsgiving in our Blush Lounge, or book our Mobile Spa to come to you!
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday (November 27–28): Shop Small, Gift Big
Check people off your list with Bourbon & Blush gift cards for massages, facials, pedicures and more, plus handcrafted Me Care body care made right here in Louisville. Shopping small keeps Louisville's local businesses thriving all year long.
December: Party Season, Stress Relief and New Year's Glam
Early December: Office Party Season
Work holiday parties fill the first few weeks of December. On the day of your event, book:
A blowout or specialty style that holds all night
Professional makeup, including airbrush makeup that lasts from cocktails to the last toast
Lashes for a little extra drama
Planning the party for your team? We host group and corporate events, and our Mobile Spa can come to your office.
Mid December: Stress Less, Glow More
Between the shopping, hosting and wrapping, your body needs a break.
Massage for holiday stress relief: Try On the Rocks hot stone or Make It Neat Swedish, or slip in a 25-minute Chaser between errands.
A facial 5–7 days before your biggest event: This gives your skin time to calm down after extractions or exfoliation, so it looks smooth and camera-ready on the big night.
Christmas Week (December 21–24): Holiday Refresh
Christmas falls on a Friday this year. Before the family gathers:
A blowout or style for holiday photos
A manicure refresh for unwrapping gifts
Last-minute gift cards (we won't tell 🤫)
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day: Ring In 2027
New Year's Eve: Full glam hair, makeup, and lashes for the biggest party night of the year. These appointments go first, so book early!
January 1: Recover with our Hangover Helper IV (by appointment, mobile available).
New year, new you: Book a January massage or facial to start 2027 relaxed and refreshed.
Holiday Beauty Cheat Sheet
Service | When to book it |
Holiday party hair and makeup | 6–8 weeks before the event |
Hair color, highlights or keratin | 3–4 weeks before your first event |
Facial | 5–7 days before your biggest event |
Brows and waxing | 2–5 days before |
Manicure and pedicure | 1–3 days before |
Blowout, style and makeup | Day of the event |
Massage | Anytime you need a reset (mid December is ideal) |
Holiday Beauty FAQ
How far in advance should I book holiday party hair and makeup? Book six to eight weeks ahead for December weekends and New Year's Eve, since those dates fill first.
When should I get my hair colored before the holidays? About three to four weeks before your first big event, so your color looks settled and natural.
How many days before an event should I get a facial? Five to seven days before gives your skin time to calm down and glow.
Can Bourbon & Blush come to me for holiday events? Yes! Our Mobile Spa travels to homes, offices, hotels, and Airbnbs in the Louisville area.
Book Your Holiday Beauty Appointments Today
The best way to enjoy the holidays is to plan ahead. Use this holiday beauty timeline to book your appointments now, and walk into every celebration feeling polished, relaxed, and ready.
Book online, call 502-587-7644, or email contact@bourbonandblushspa.com. Gift cards make the perfect present for anyone on your list!
Bourbon & Blush Salon & Spa , 124 S. 1st Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
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