5 steps to a party makeover at Macs Glasgow
Glitter, sparkle and fake eyelashes… party season is about to hit full pelt and Macs Glasgow invited me to get a party makeover and gave me top tips on how to create the perfect party look for this season.
Getting party ready. Hard work but someone’s got to do it…
1. Book up early
Everyone wants to look glam for Christmas party time and whether you’re looking to book a party package, a manicure or get your hair done, step one has to be book up early!
2. Prepare your skin
Glowing skin will make you stand out at any party and Gemma at Macs who did my make-up for the party makeover, says keeping your skin healthy is vital to a successful party look.
Smooth skin free of dead skin cells helps your make up look flawless and last the night.
You can start preparing now by cleansing, exfoliating and moisturising, drinking plenty of water and keeping a healthy diet. By the time your Christmas party comes your skin will be glowing.
My eye’s before and after makeover
3. Choose – eyes or lips
“I love big dramatic eyes on a party look”, Gemma said, but warned you should choose to focus your look on either the eyes or lips – not both together.
Gemma chose to give my eyes impact and created a wonderful smoky look that really brought out their colour.
4. Pick your style – vintage glamour
Party looks don’t have to be glitter and tat, sophistication and glamour are what it’s about.
Adding some vintage glamour to your party look is going to be big this season. Leanne who did my hair at Macs thought that with my shoulder length hair dark hair, vintage curls would be a great look.
The final hair and makeup
She created the look by preparing my hair with style spray then curling the hair into uniform ringlets with tongs.
I was starting to get a little concerned that I was beginning to look like orphan Annie but she pre-empted my fear and told me not to worry, the curls would be brushed out – phew!
The curls were then manipulated to create beautiful vintage waves that really caught the light.
5. Relax – let someone else get you party ready!
Gemma, Leanne and Mel from Macs Glasgow
The wonderful Leanne and Gemma made me feel really relaxed during my makeover and I have to say, it was fantastic letting other people preen and transform me.
No rushing my make up or not getting my hair just right, it most certainly took the stress out of getting ready.
Thanks to Team Macs Glasgow!
If you fancy the same, Macs Glasgow has the following offers to get you party ready:
Hair & makeup package – £55 – Blow dry or hair up plus full mac makeup by an experienced makeup artist.
Glam & Go – £35 – Hair styled, eye makeup and lashes.
View all 5pm Health & Beauty’s offers here.
