THE final big bash of the season is just around the corner.

Taking a trip to the salon can get you looking and feeling party-ready for New Year’s Eve.

Glam up on a budget with these cost-effective hacks

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Glam up on a budget with these cost-effective hacksCredit: Getty

But it won’t be cheap.

Try these ideas to glam up on a budget instead . . . 

MAKE-UP: Finesse your finishing touches like a pro with help from the experts.

Mac offers free 30 or 60-minute one-to-one virtual appointments with a skilled make-up artist.

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You can get tips on a specific look or ask for inspiration, as well as a full tutorial on how to do you make-up at home.

See maccosmetics.co.uk/ mac.com.

Boots has free No7 in-store beauty consultations where you can get a tutorial tailored to you.

Book online at boots.com.

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And John Lewis also offers free 30-minute virtual beauty consultations which you can book through its site.

ACCESSORISE: Instead of splashing out on a new outfit, give old clothes a new spin with a statement necklace, belt or pair of earrings.

Uncover a gem at a local charity shop or, at this time of year, pick up a bargain in the sales.

A pair of crystal diamante earrings at New Look are down from £12.99 to £4.50 in the sale.

HAIR STYLING: Take advantage of trainee hairdressers who are often looking for models, to get a free blow dry and style.

You will need to ask local salons if they need any help, but you could easily strike gold.

Or search out social media groups in your area.

For example, anyone within reach of London should look at a group for Aveda salon models at facebook.com/appointmentsavailable, where you can find trainees appealing for help.

PARTY FEET: If you have got a pair of glam shoes that are uncomfortable, don’t just throw them out.

Try adding some gel cushions which can relieve the pressure.

Prices start from £2.99 at Superdrug, where there is a three-for-two offer on selected styles.

  • All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.

Deal of the day

This dressing table is down from £129 to £90.30 at Dunelm

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This dressing table is down from £129 to £90.30 at Dunelm

THIS stylish one-drawer dressing table is down from £129 to £90.30 at Dunelm.

SAVE: £38.70

Cheap treat

Look party perfect with this Rimmel glitter top coat nail polish just £3.99

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Look party perfect with this Rimmel glitter top coat nail polish just £3.99

GET nails looking party perfect with this Rimmel glitter top coat nail polish in Disco Diva, £3.99 from Boots.

What’s new?

STAY warm on winter walks with this brushed-finish scarf, new in at H&M for £12.99

Top swap

Neal’s Yard aromatic foaming bath containing lavender essential oil is £17.50 from M&S

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Neal’s Yard aromatic foaming bath containing lavender essential oil is £17.50 from M&S
Baylis & Harding lavender and bergamot bath soak is £5 from Morrisons

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Baylis & Harding lavender and bergamot bath soak is £5 from Morrisons

UNWIND in the tub with the help of Neal’s Yard aromatic foaming bath containing lavender essential oil, for £17.50 from M&S.

Or try the Baylis & Harding lavender and bergamot bath soak, £5 from Morrisons.

SAVE: £12.50

Leah’s little helper

HOPING to eat better in 2024?

The Works has selected healthy eating books on sale, such as Eat Well For Less Every Day, down from £7 to £3.50.

Shop & save

This cami short pyjama set is down from £42 to £20 at bouxavenue.com

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This cami short pyjama set is down from £42 to £20 at bouxavenue.com

UPGRADE your tired nightie to this cami short pyjama set, down from £42 to £20 at bouxavenue.com.

SAVE: £22

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Offer includes 38 chicken dippers, down from £2.63 to £1.32.

PLAY NOW TO WIN £200

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