How To Get Holiday Ready: Your Hong Kong Festive Glam Checklist

It’s been quite a year! Before you dive straight into holiday celebrations, pause and pamper yourself with our festive glam checklist…

The end of year brings plenty of festive cheer and get-togethers with friends and family. Whether you celebrate the holidays or not, chances are you’ll be out and about attending parties, and even if you’re a happy homebody getting cosy with blankets, candles and mulled wine, self-care should still be on your list. Below is our festive glam checklist to feel good inside and out, so you can end the year on a good note. You need not necessarily spend a ton, Hong Kong houses plenty of cheap thrills with hidden nail salons, Korean beauty finds from Sasa and affordable beauty treatments.

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☑ Book A Revitalising Facial

Winter can sometimes dull your complexion, leaving your skin dry and tired-looking. That’s where a quality facial serves as a great pick-me-up to restore the glow to make your skin look plump. Opt for a hydrating and revitalising treatment — many also include exfoliation and deep cleanse to get rid of any build-up! — and your skin will thank you for it!

Check our facials guide for inspo!

☑ Lash Extensions To Instantly Spice Up Any Glam

Fluttery eyelashes compliment any festive make-up look and elevate, even simply, every day glam – plus they’re smudge-proof and don’t need touch-ups throughout the day! If you don’t fancy getting extensions, you can try a lash lift that elongates and curls your existing lashes, and an experienced technician can guide you on what best suits your face.

Here’s where to go for eyelash extensions and lash lifts in Hong Kong.

☑ Trim Those Brows In Shape

From microblading to eyebrow threading, waxing, brow tinting, brow lamination and more, there’s plenty of brow services available in Hong Kong. Keeping your brows fresh and tidy is key for “clean girl” beauty and it does wonders for shaping your face and amplifying your glam.

While you’re at it, some of the spas offering eyebrow services also offer waxing and laser hair removal if you want to get rid of any unwanted hair (though we happily become a bear come winter!). 

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☑ Get A New Hair Do If Change Is What You’re After

A woman’s power move is getting a new hair cut (and by new, we mean bangs). While it might be a bit of risky business experimenting with something new, refreshing your highlights, trimming split ends or booking a hair spa for a scalp treatment all make you feel like a million bucks.

Check out our guide to hair spas in Hong Kong (including the viral Korean one!). 

☑ Build A Holiday Makeup Capsule

Much like building a capsule wardrobe, selecting your essentials can save you a ton of energy as well as money. With retailers busting out promos and sales everywhere, it can be tempting to get a new lippie just because – mindfully curate your must-haves and understand which products work for your style and which don’t. Deep cherry shades are currently trending, if you’re looking to stay festive.

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☑ We Can Never Forget The Nails!

Who doesn’t love getting their nails done? Even if you’re not going for gel nails, getting a mani-pedi to rid of dead skin and get a fresh buff is enough! But with so many gorgeous nail designs to choose from for the holiday season, we sense a gel mani calling! If you’re overwhelmed by choices, go for the classic French manicure that’s timeless.

Here are our favourite nail salons in Hong Kong.

☑ Own At Least One Sequin Item

Tis the season to go all-out with sequins and sparkles! Complete your glam look with a dash of glitter – be it a halter top, midi skirt or even a sequin headband, it can tie your whole look together and screams ‘I’m ready to party!’

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☑ Declutter!

You’re not alone if you’ve bought one too many things in the past and have barely worn clothes still laying around. Take a full day (at least) to work through all your drawers to really decide if you need the item or not. Decluttering helps you stay more organised and also serves as a mental reset, start fresh in 2025! Feeling glam on the inside counts too.

You can then give away your items to a chosen charity near you – see where to donate here.

☑ Journal To Show Gratitude To Yourself & Those Around

Speaking of feeling good on the inside, pause for a moment and look back at 2024, both the highs and lows. We take so much of life for granted (not to sound too deep!), put pen to paper to thank yourself for all that happened. And if you’re one to set intentions, jot down some goals for the new year.

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