WITH the countdown to Christmas well under way – just six weeks to go – it's time to make sure you're looking your best for the festive celebrations.
Christmas party fever has already arrived and nights out with family, friends and colleagues are on the way.
So make sure you look your sparkling best and get any hair or beauty treatments booked right away.
Hair salons are at their busiest in the run-up to Christmas so, if a cut or colour is required, get it booked.
You may also fancy making an appointment to have an updo or wash and blow dry for a special occasion. It's the only way to ensure you'll be the belle of the ball.
Pampering yourself to look your best for Christmas does not have to put a dent in your budget for presents.
Shopping around to find the best deals on hair, skin and nail care often pays dividends and you could find that you save money and find a hair stylist or beautician that really understands your needs.
Health and beauty is a long-term commitment and so saving a few pounds whenever you have your hair cut or your nails done could save you hundreds of pounds over the years.
As a woman, there should be no question of having to go without life's necessary luxuries.
In the run up to the party season, it is essential to get your health and beauty regime prepared early.
Just as the best party venues get booked up early for Christmas, so do the best hair stylists, nail technicians and beauty therapists.
It not only pays to shop around but also to do so as early as possible because hunting round for appointments is the last thing you need when there are presents to buy and food to prepare.
And, naturally, allowing yourself time to be pampered is good for you.
Visiting a hair or beauty salon is very therapeutic and will put you in a better frame of mind to cope with all the stresses and strains the festive season can throw at you.
What's more, organising gifts and food for people is hard work and you deserve a break from the pre-Christmas frenzy.
Derby and Derbyshire as a whole are blessed with a wide variety of talented health and beauty professionals so, whether you want a manicure, pedicure, massage, facial, hair cut, colour or more sophisticated treatments, you will be able to find someone to suit you.
And the healthier your skin, hair, nails and body, the better you will look and feel when the Christmas rush starts in earnest.
Check out the adverts on this page to discover some of the places keen to meet your beauty needs.
Times may be tough but everyone deserves a pre-Christmas treat.