There are plenty of reasons to stop wearing make up.

It’s expensive, it’s a time-waster, during the hotter months it consistently drips down your face, you may not be super talented at applying it…we could go on.

Also, natural (ish) beauty reigns.

The following treatments mean a bit of time in the salon, but will save you heaps of time in the morning, meaning lots more beauty sleep.

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5. LVL Lashes

There is much hype surrounding LVL lashes, a treatment which straightens your natural lashes at the root, giving the effect of longer lashes, no mascara necessary, and will last for six weeks.

For someone like me who goes to work in the morning looking relatively normal and comes home in the evening with full-on panda eyes, this sounded ideal.

Tips & Toes (available at all branches, I went to the JBR one) is the one spa that I keep going back to, because no matter which branch you visit, they’re all super cosy and you’ll come out feeling rested and rejuvenated. The treatment itself took 40 minutes and four weeks later I still see the effect. It’s not an in-your-face noticeable change (like you’d get with extensions) but the treatment means no mascara for me during the day when you do slick some on you’ll notice a real pop.

Where? Tips & Toes

How much? AED315

4. Laser hair removal

Unsightly facial hairs not only hinder make up application, but the removal of your upper lip ‘tache  will remove the shadow you never knew you had.

And if you’re sick of tweezing, plucking or snipping, it’s an option worth considering. The number of sessions you need totally varies on your hair, but most patients will lose all hair between three and seven sessions. And then it’s gone… FOREVER!

Where? Silkor Cosmetic Surgery, Jumeirah Beach Road

How much? Price varies

3. A blow dry package or keratin treatment

Different treatments will suit different hair types and style, depending what you’re looking for but a quick consult with a stylist will send you in the right direction.

So whether you plan a weekly blowout in advance to keep your locks looking flawless daily, or a keratin straightening treatment which will have your give you basic hair perfection for months is your call, either way it means less time trying to tame your locks into a presentable state in the AM.

Where?

Keratin treatment: Headkase DXB. Price on consultation

Blow day package: Be Bar | Blow Dry Bar. Price see here for packages

2. Microblading

Having a strong brow game makes a huge difference to your face and the options are plenty. You can tint and thread every four weeks, choose the more defined and longer lasting HD Brows or go all out with the in vogue microblading treatment.

Microblading is a lengthy procedure but when you’re in the right hands, it is LIFE. A qualified technician will figure the shape to suit you, and uses needles to create the effect of very fine realistic brush strokes on your face. It’s semi-permanent and will last 12 months before you need a top up.

Where? Browz, at The Mall, Jumeirah Beach Rd

How much? AED3,500 plus VAT, and this includes a consultation and two treatment sessions.

1. Botox

You can spend aallllllllll the money on day creams, night creams, serums and everything in between, but botox is the real MVP. It will give you youthful looking skin with the jab of a needle, but fair warning; go to a trusted doctor.

Dr. Rory McGoldrick at the Euromed Clinic Centre has come tried and tested, so rest assured you’re in good hands with this British doctor.

Where? Euromed Clinic Centre , Jumeirah Road

How much? Price varies