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Is the mad dash from one soiree to the next feeling all too familiar lately? Sure, there are a couple of tried-and-true ways to go from office mode to party-ready: a swipe of vibrant red gloss, say, or a tinsel-like dusting of Pat McGrath’s gilded Metalmorphosis 005. But the holidays’ frantic nature doesn’t mean your beauty routine has to take the backseat (in an Uber, that is). A new crop of speed-oriented services, ranging from a glow-boosting facial to an expert hair touchup, lend pro-level polish without the time commitment. Here, five must-try treatments to upgrade your look in a New York minute.
Blushington
1195 Lexington Avenue
Blushington Glycolic Peel Treatment, $50
If all you have is 15 minutes, this gentle exfoliation treatment refreshes a winter-worn complexion with no downtime, imparting an instant glow.
Tenoverten
132 West Houston Street
Quickie, $15
Faster than a manicure but a step above a polish change, this service includes a light shaping; a coat of polish chosen from brands like Chanel, RGB, and NARS; and—just as important—a moment of serenity.
Rouge Makeup Salon
130 Thompson Street
Touch Up, $25
When you don’t need a full-face makeup application but crave something more festive than what’s possible to create beneath the ghoulish lights of the office bathroom, this service will finish you off with an expertly applied flick of liner or a bold lip.
Heyday
92 Reade Street
30-Minute Facial, $60
Feeling dull? Think of this mini-facial as a reset button for your skin—exfoliation, massage, and a natural glow included.
DreamDry
35 West 21st Street
Express Styling, $40
You may be surprised what a quick shake of dry shampoo and a curling iron can do for your strands—especially when you let a professional take over.
