Step 1: make appointments

When booking your salon and spa appointments, be sure to keep your session date in mind. Many treatments are time-sensitive. (Example: waxing your brows shouldn’t be booked too close to your shoot to avoid redness). Don’t forget to wax legs and underarms if necessary.

Step 2: Drink more water and get plenty of sleep

We all know water is important, yet we still forget to drink enough. Start now. Start a nightly routine to get into a good sleep pattern to avoid those dark under eye circles!

Step 3: avoid the sun, self-tanning & Botox

Sunburns and tan lines are session ruiners. Use sunscreen and stay in the shade. If you usually spray tan or use self tanning lotion, take a hiatus until after your shoot. Avoid anything that isn’t part of your usual beauty routine. Also avoid facials, fillers, or botox within one week of your scheduled shoot.

Step 4: refresh your hair color & get a Trim

If you dye your hair, touching up your regrowth three days before your photo shoot is ideal. Keep in mind this is not the time for drastic changes. Neat, healthy hair is youthful and vibrant. If it’s been a while since your last haircut, go for a subtle trim. Likewise, your salon can do a conditioning or gloss treatment, or use your favorite deep conditioner at home to make those locks shine. The evening before (or, ideally, the morning of) your shoot, blow dry your hair to smooth, voluminous perfection. Tell your stylist to use minimal product, avoid using hot tools (such as curling or straightening irons), and skip the hairspray.

Step 5: get a manicure & pedicure

Soft, neutral colors work best. While you’re at it, toss in the pedicure (go for the same color on your toes).

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