The ultimate 12-day head-to-toe party prep guide

Telegraph Beauty
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Karlie Kloss, November 2016 - Copyright (c) 2016 Rex Features. No use without permission.
Karlie Kloss, November 2016 - Copyright (c) 2016 Rex Features. No use without permission.

12 days to go...

Start dry body brushing all over for three minutes each day to exfoliate your skin and boost circulation. Use Elemis Detox Skin Brush, £21.

11 days to go...

Squeezing in some pampering will help manage your stress levels and improve your posture. Try Aveda’s Stress Fix Massage, from £90 for 75 minutes.

10 days to go...

A hair mask will revive lacklustre locks. Use Redken Heatcure, £25 for four, on the mid lengths and ends every other time you wash your hair. For those who want to splash out, there is also an in-salon treatment using the same technology to leave you with shiny, healthy hair.

9 days to go...

Head to the salon to get rid of any split ends and refresh your colour. You will have plenty of time pre-December to adjust to your new look and get used to styling it.

8 days to go...

Give your skin a pre-Christmas MOT with a Murad Method Facial, £70 for 60 minutes. The relaxing treatment is tailored to your skin’s needs. If you're London-based, head to Sarah Chapman's Clinic for a pre-Christmas skin overhaul. 

7 days to go...

Turn your attention to your teeth. Rapid White’s 1 Week Tooth Whitening Programme, £7.50, is a commitment, but the results are worth it.

6 days to go...

A pair of perfectly shaped brows frame your face. For expert waxing, head to Benefit Cosmetics and for threading try Blink Brow Bar.

5 days to go...

Get rid of any unwanted hair before you start self-tanning. Visit a salon for a wax -  we love Strip Wax Bar, or to DIY, Gilette Venus Swirl Razor, £11.99, will do the job in minutes.

4 days to go...

For a natural-looking glow, add three drops of Tan Luxe Illuminating Facial Drops, £35, to your body lotion and one to your face cream every day.

3 days to go...

Longer lashes make your eyes look brighter. Lash extensions are a lasting solution, or apply Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes, £25, to your natural flutter.

2 days to go...

A glossy manicure will pull your look together. Now’s the time to stand out, so why not go for a bright coral such as Paul and Joe Nail Polish in Vinyl, £12?

The day before...

Your party-season prep wouldn’t be complete without a blow-dry. Show Dry salons offer a range of styles, as well as wet and dry services from £35.