The first holiday invitations have started to roll in. Which is awesome. But you’re always flummoxed by how to transition from your ordinary carpool mom persona to your adult- without-kids alter ego in about the same time as Clark Kent turns into Superman but without a phone booth and with at least one kid hanging off your leg. We’ve asked a few of Bergen County’s Beauty Bosses to weigh in with their suggestions on how you can add a little extra sparkle in no time flat this holiday season.
Supreen: Say it with your eyes. Head to Supreen and give the windows to your soul a little extra glamour with your choice of lash lifts, lash extensions or brow styling. Low maintenance lash lifts last for two months and give you lashes a little extra curl (buh-bye lash curler). Pair the treatment with a tint because it’s the holidays and you deserve it. Or, go for the wow effect with lash extensions. They take a little more work and maintenance but they’re ah-maz-ing! And as well all well know by now, the brows frame the face, so well there's that. Mention BergenMama or book online for exclusive offers. $89 for a Full Lash Set, $125 for a Lash Lift & Tint, available through December 31st. (63 Vervalen St, Closter NJ, 201-899-4960)
EstheticaMD: Nothing says ready to party like skin that is fresh and dewy. EstheticaMD offers cutting edge skin treatments that will give you that glow. Don’t have much time? Book a microderm session or see master injector, Dr. Rabkin for lip fillers just in case you find yourself underneath the mistletoe this season. Plus, right now, EstheticaMD is offering a $499 lip filler special. On "Exfoliate" Thursdays they offer Dermaplane or Microdermabrasion treatment for $99. So book now and thank us later. (12 East Palisade Ave, Englewood, 201-816-8106)
Alt Beauty by Alexa Rae: Alexa Rae didn’t hesitate for one second when asked how to amp up the glam this holiday season. “A red lip” was her immediate answer. Why? Because it can be worn every day but then also completes the look for night as well. Plus, the red lip is essential to pop against all the cream and black we wear on those special nights when we have to keep our bras on. Snag a Makeup and Blowout for $125 through December 8th (15 Sheridan Ave, Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-713-6938)
Bisous Beauty Bar: According to Whitney Vass, owner of Bisous Beauty Bar, there is one hair style that is versatile enough to go with any outfit you choose this holiday season. A mid-length cut, somewhere around the collar bone or just slightly longer can be styled to look super chic either through a blow out or through styling it in a tousled, beach-y look that is more lived-in than perfectly styled. And listen who among us can’t rocked the lived-in, less than perfect look? Mention Bergen Mama when booking your styling appointment and receive a package of 10 blowouts for $250, a $100 savings! (35 S Van Brunt St, Englewood, 201-408-5799)
Eric Alt : But what to do with your hair? Katie Hunziker, colorist extraordinaire at Alt House of Blonde, suggests a clear glaze to add shine and rich tone to your existing color. Hair that shines not quite enough for ya? If you’re a blond, add a golden tone for winter/holiday. And for brunettes, chocolate or red tones are all the rage this season. Visit for color this holiday season and receive a $25 gift card for your second service when you mention Bergen Mama ( Alt House of Blonde, 67B East Allendale Road, Saddle River, 201.251.2222)
Omni Aesthetics – Our love affair with Omni started when Dina Manzo of RHONJ told us Dr. Song was her go to (nuf said) and since then we’ve only found more to love. For skin that glows this holiday season, Dr. Song suggests indulging in a vampire face lift. An expert instructor of the procedure, Dr. Song injects fillers, then uses your own blood that has been spun to build collagen and elastin to help optimize and “fertilize” the fillers. Downtime is minimal and the results are breathtaking. Omni Aesthetics is offering a one-per-person, complementary HydraFacial ($199 value) for those who mention BergenMama when scheduling a Vampire® FaceLift (starting at $1800) or Vampire® Facial ($899) by January 31, 2019. (169 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland, 201-396-3800)
Aydin Plastic Surgery : Know what’s better than one quick fix? Two quick fixes. So first, if you want to to plump your skin and target signs of aging before your next holiday event, Dr. Aydin suggests you get the Rejuvenate Oxygen Facial three days before you’ve got to get all glam. Or, treat yourself to a liquid face lift. The liquid face lift uses dermal fillers and neurotoxin to take 10 years off your age in just 45 minutes. We’re sold! Mention Bergen Mama when you book and receive the Oxygen Facial for $135 (Value is $195) or, if you’re going the Liquid Face Lift route, buy 2 syringes of filler at regular price and get one area of neurotoxin for free. (140 North Rt 17, Suite 200, Paramus)
Glow + Co.: Ugh. You’ve got a case of the pasty and pales but you don’t have time to go for a spray tan. Good news! The spray tan will come to you! And it’s organic! But it gets better. Glow + Co. can help you make the most of your limited time with their express tan. You’ll get a fab glow and still be able to shower 2 or 3 hours after your appointment and in plenty of time to make it out for cocktails. Mention Bergen Mama when you book and receive $15 off the cost of your in-home tan. 914-907-3289
