Christmas Party Hair and Makeup: Book Before the Rush

December in Christchurch is the busiest event stretch of the year — work Christmas parties, family get-togethers, and New Year’s Eve, often all inside three or four weeks. Here’s how to actually get the appointment you want.

Why December books out so fast

Most workplaces run their Christmas function on one of a handful of Friday or Saturday nights in December, which means the whole city is trying to book hair and makeup for the same small window of dates. Add family gatherings and New Year’s Eve on top, and the popular afternoon and evening slots go first — often weeks before the date itself.

What to book for a party look

A good party look matches the room, not just the outfit. For a work function or a dinner, a soft, natural finish usually reads best — polished without looking overdone under office lighting. For a big night out, a fuller glam finish holds up better under flash photography and low light. Either way, it helps to know which one you’re after before you book, so the appointment is booked at the right length.

Timing it right

For a single appointment — hair, makeup, or both — book two to three weeks ahead if you can, especially for a Friday or Saturday in December. If several of you are going to the same event, book together where possible: getting a group in back-to-back is easier to arrange with more notice, and it means everyone’s ready around the same time.

Hair to match your makeup

A blow wave and a full hair styling appointment finish a party look properly, especially if your hair has had a hard year of heat styling — if it’s not holding curl or blow wave the way it used to, a hair botox, keratin treatment or nanoplasty beforehand makes a real difference to how the finished style sits and lasts through the night.

Common questions

How far ahead should I book for a December work function?

Two to three weeks is realistic for most dates. If your function falls on one of the busiest Fridays in December, book earlier if you can — those dates go first.

Can you do a group booking for the whole office?

Yes — group bookings are available. Get in touch with your dates and numbers and we’ll work out timing that gets everyone ready together.

Do you do makeup on its own, or does it have to include hair?

Both — makeup on its own, or makeup and hair together, whichever you need for the occasion.

Where can I get this done?

Makeup and hair styling is done at our St Albans salon.