Counting down to your next getaway? Before you start packing, it's worth thinking about your beauty routine - because a little prep goes a long way toward feeling holiday-ready the moment you step off the plane. Two of the quickest, most effective treatments to tick off your list are brows and lashes.
At Luminis Beauty Spa, we see a real spike in bookings for brows and lashes in the weeks before summer travel - and it makes sense. Well-groomed brows and fuller lashes frame the whole face, cut down on daily makeup time, and photograph beautifully, whether you're poolside or exploring a new city. Here's everything to know about prepping brows and lashes before you jet off, plus answers to the questions we hear most often this time of year.
How to Prep Your Body for a Holiday
Getting holiday-ready isn't just about your suitcase - it's about giving your skin, hair and body a bit of TLC in advance. A good starting point includes:
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Booking a facial or exfoliating treatment to refresh dull skin
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Staying hydrated and easing up on alcohol in the run-up to travel
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Fitting in a wax or hair removal appointment (ideally a few days before, not the night before)
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Treating brows and lashes so your face looks polished with minimal daily effort
Small, well-timed treatments like these mean you spend less time on maintenance while away and more time actually enjoying your holiday.
What Needs to Be Done Before Going on Holiday
If you're working through a pre-holiday checklist, beauty treatments are worth scheduling early rather than leaving until the last minute. As a general rule:
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1-2 weeks before: book any waxing, brow shaping, lash lifts or tints, and facials
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A few days before: fit in a manicure or pedicure so nothing needs touching up mid-trip
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The night before: keep it simple - hydrate, moisturise and pack your travel-size skincare
Brow and lash treatments are especially good candidates for early booking because the results last for weeks, meaning you won't need to think about them again until well into your trip.
How to Glow Up Before a Holiday
A "glow up" before a holiday doesn't have to mean a dramatic transformation - often it's a handful of small, high-impact treatments that make you look and feel your best in photos and in person. Brows and lashes are two of the most effective places to start, because they instantly lift and define the face without needing daily makeup. Pair that with a spray tan, facial or manicure, and you've got a simple, effective glow-up routine that holds up through long flights, beach days and warm evenings out.
What to Do 2 Weeks Before a Holiday
Two weeks out is the sweet spot for booking treatments that need a little time to settle or that last several weeks, including:
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Brow shaping, tinting or lamination
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Lash lifts, tints or extensions
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Waxing
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Any patch tests required for tinting or lash treatments
Booking two weeks ahead also gives you a buffer in case any adjustments are needed, so you arrive at the airport looking exactly how you want.
Brow and Lash Treatments at Luminis Beauty Spa
Whether you want fuller-looking lashes with zero mascara or brows that stay defined by the pool, our expert therapists offer a full range of brow and lash treatments designed to keep you looking effortlessly put-together on holiday.
Brow treatments include shaping, tinting and brow lamination for a fuller, more defined look that lasts for weeks.
Lash treatments include lash lifts, tints and extensions for longer-looking, more voluminous lashes without the need for daily mascara - ideal for swimming, sweating in the heat, or simply not having to think about your makeup while you're away.
For anyone wanting a simple way to cover the essentials before travelling, our Essential Maintenance Pass bundles key brow, lash and grooming treatments together, so you can tick everything off in one visit rather than booking multiple appointments separately.
The Essentials Monthly Maintenance Pass
If you love feeling groomed and polished year-round - not just before a holiday - our Essentials Monthly Maintenance Pass is designed exactly for that. It's a simple, consistent way to build self-care into your everyday routine, with three essential treatments included every month for just £91, saving you 25% compared to booking individually.
Each month, your pass includes:
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1x Brow shaping
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1x Gel polish application
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1x 30-minute massage
It's a great option for anyone who wants to make self-care a regular part of their routine, with three key treatments taken care of every month at a saving, rather than booked and paid for individually. The pass requires a 6-month minimum sign-up, and full terms and conditions apply - just ask your local Luminis team for details or find out more online.
Brows and Lashes Near You
Luminis Beauty Spa offers expert brow and lash treatments at five convenient London-area locations:
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Brows and Lashes in Chiswick
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Brows and Lashes in Canary Wharf
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Brows and Lashes in Chislehurst
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Brows and Lashes in Reigate
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Brows and Lashes in Blackheath
Every salon follows the same high standards of skill, hygiene and care, so wherever you're based, you can book with confidence knowing you'll get consistently excellent results.
Ready for Take-Off?
A little pre-holiday prep goes a long way. Booking your brow and lash treatments ahead of time means one less thing to think about while you're packing - and one more reason to feel confident from the moment your holiday begins.
Book your brow and lash appointment at your nearest Luminis Beauty Spa in Chiswick, Canary Wharf, Chislehurst, Reigate or Blackheath today, and ask about our Essential Maintenance Pass to cover all your pre-holiday essentials in one visit.
