Prom night: 30 days of beauty preparation

With just one more month before prom night, your beauty mission is to take care of yourself. Here’s a program to ensure you don’t forget anything.

30 days before

Pamper your skin

  1. In anticipation of the big night, add a gentle exfoliator to your beauty routine to smooth and purify your complexion. Choose a scrub to polish the surface of the skin, or a peel, which chemically dissolves dead cells. Apply the product once or twice a week, depending on your skin's sensitivity. Be careful! As the exfoliation has an abrasive action, it can alter the hydrolipidic film - the thin layer of water and natural oil that protects the epidermis from aggressions. To allow this protective layer to regenerate, it is essential to use a nourishing facial mask adapted to your skin type after each treatment.
  2. Treat dark circles under your eyes in the morning and evening with a specially made cream. Apply it by patting the cream on gently with your fingertips, without rubbing.
  3. Deeply moisturize your skin. When you get out of the shower, apply a rich, nourishing moisturizer, paying special attention to rougher areas like elbows and knees.

Nourish your hair

  1. Use a shampoo and conditioner that suit your hair type (short, long, coloured, oily, curly, etc.). Rinse thoroughly with cool water to enhance your hair’s shine.
  2. Treat dull, damaged, oily or hard-to-manage hair with a targeted hair care product such as a cream rinse or mask.
  3. Boost your hair’s natural shine with a specialized treatment. A light, rinse-free formula will give you soft, supple hair with intense shine.
Hydrating Coconut Oil & Shea Butter Detangling Leave-in Spray, 250 ml
Marc Anthony

Hydrating Coconut Oil & Shea Butter Detangling Leave-in Spray, 250 ml

This light-weight detangling mist transforms dry, damaged hair into soft, smooth, healthy-looking hair.

15 days before

Take on more colour

To get an idea of how your tan will look on prom night, test a few areas of your skin. For a natural-looking tan that lasts five to seven days, try a classic self-tanner in cream, gel or spray form. For a subtle tan that can be washed away with water, choose a powder that gives the face, neckline and legs a tanned look.

Moisturizing Self-Tanner Silky Gel, 100 ml
Avène

Moisturizing Self-Tanner Silky Gel, 100 ml

7 days before

Test your makeup

Book an appointment with your Jean Coutu cosmetician. She will help you select the best makeup products to enhance your natural beauty. Then, try them at home to create your makeup look.

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If you’re not comfortable doing your own makeup, set up an appointment with your Jean Coutu cosmetician to have your makeup done on the day of the prom.

Freshen up your hairstyle

  1. See your hairdresser for a cut and to refresh your hair colour. Note: now is not the time to experiment with a new look you might regret!
  2. At home, try out your prom hairstyle and the styling products you’ll be using that night.

2 days before

  1. Pluck your eyebrows to properly define them and frame your look. By doing this in advance, you’ll avoid redness on the big day.
  2. Remove hair with wax, making sure to moisturize your skin when you’re done. If the skin is irritated, apply a soothing aloe-based lotion or argan oil. Avoid sunlight and scrubs for 48 hours so as not to irritate your skin further. If needed, touch-ups can be done with a razor on the day of the prom.

The day before

Do your nails

Treat yourself to an at-home manicure and pedicure. Once you have strengthened and hydrated your nails with nourishing products, it's time to dress them up with colourful nail polish. Choose a gel formula for salon-worthy results. This product combines the functions of a base coat and a polish: it protects the nail while ensuring a long-lasting hold and vibrant colour. Can be used with or without a UV lamp, it adapts to all tastes and all budgets.

Miracle Gel Nail Polish, 14.7 ml
Sally Hansen

Miracle Gel Nail Polish, 14.7 ml

Miracle Gel™ nail colour, 2 step gel-like system, no UV lamp needed, up to 8 day wear

Salon Pro Gel Starter Kit Shell We Dance?
Sally Hansen

Salon Pro Gel Starter Kit Shell We Dance?

Easy 2 step gel manicure in a strip with no dry time that removes easily with acetone polish remover.

The day of the prom

Be well prepared!

Remember to bring a small beauty kit with you including tissues, a small mirror, pressed powder, lipstick, mini-deodorant, nail glue and file, bandages and chewing gum.

Have a great time!

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Prom night: 30 days of beauty preparation

With just one more month before prom night, your beauty mission is to take care of yourself. Here’s a program to ensure you don’t forget anything.
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