7 Beauty Appointments You Should Always Book in Winter

With appointments lasting 15 minutes to two hours per session — depending on the client's hair removal needs — a tiny, sterile probe with electricity or a solution of sodium hydroxide is introduced to the base of the hair follicle. It destroys the root of the hair. Electrolysis takes an average of 18 months with regular treatments — so, warm months are unavoidable, but going through two winters is better than two Summers.

"Electrolysis opens hair follicles, making them more susceptible to dirt, sweat and breakouts," says Emily Limoges, CEO and founder of Limoges Beauty in NYC. "The skin can heal quicker in cold weather because it helps close the pores after treatment."

Saving precious time in the morning by foregoing eyebrow makeup is made possible by microblading. The appointment consists of numbing cream application, and a custom hue (from high-quality pigments with FDA certified ingredients) being delicately scratched into the skin strand by strand, using a specially made tool. Dye is then applied into the brow design.

"Microblading is best done in the Winter to avoid excessive sweating and perspiration that can affect results over the first 24-48 hours," says Ramon Padilla, the founder of EverTrue Microblading Salon in New York City. "Any minor swelling or redness is also greatly reduced in cooler temperatures, ensuring a seamless, perfect result."

“During the Winter, we are usually inside with our heat on to make us comfortable," says Daniel Carter,Keratin Complex Education Manager. While we may feel warm and cosy, this can be hard on our hair, causing it to become dull, dry and brittle. A Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatment can help resolve those issues by restoring moisture, shine, and manageability to the hair."

To restore hair's more youthful, healthy appearance, a pre-treatment removing surface build up, a cuticle penetrating Keratin application, and assistance from conditioning agents for nourishments are par for the course. Lastly, heat in the form of a blow dryer and then a flatiron, solidifies the appointment, shielding against frizz.

In anticipation for shorts, tight clothing, and bare arms, there's a treatment that uses heat and radio waves to push collagen fibres together and trigger collagen production to melt fat and improve cellulite in problem areas.

"The Burn is my radio frequency treatment for the body that improves cellulite in problem areas by increasing collagen production and melting fat cells," says Joanna Vargas, whose self-titled business is in New York City.

"It uses heat and radio waves to push collagen fibres back together and trigger collagen production for increased elasticity over time. It delivers instant results in one treatment and it’s great for thighs, butt, tummy, love handles, upper arms, above the knee. This treatment is great to do in the Winter to get you ready for the Summer!"

Each session lasts one hour, and eight are recommended for full results.

Dermalinfusion is non-invasive and involves exfoliation with a recessed diamond tip to remove dry and damaged skin cells. Vacuum pressure extracts bacteria, dirt, and debris. One of four serums (customised to the skin's needs), are infused into the layers of skin at the exact point of exfoliation and extraction. The process typically requires 25-30 minutes per session and six to eight treatments every four to six weeks is preferred for maintenance.

"This treatment is especially great to do during winter months to treat Melasma and pigmentation with the Lumixyl serum. It works wonders in brightening and lightening pigmentation caused by the sun, as well as hormonal pigmentation," says Cynthia Rivas, Medical Aesthetician at Envy Medical.

"While it can be done year round when used with proper sunscreen, we prefer the Winter months because the sun is not as strong as it is in the Spring and Summer time. We take advantage of this time to use ingredients that make your skin more sensitive to the sun but work amazingly to clear up pigmentation."