You're busy. Really busy. And booking a week, weekend or full-day of beauty just isn't in the cards right now. Avoid the worry lines, and try one of the luxe treatments done in less than an hour, yet packed with enough oomph to last well beyond the session. Here are just a few of the many beauty and wellness options around. It's time to bliss out!
GLOW
Get glowing at the all-new Dream Glow Bar at DREAM SPA in Greenwich. No appointment is necessary for the new beauty express service, IS Clinical Fire & Ice Peel ($50) with Dallas Port, the former lead esthetician at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. She has helped celebrity clients get Red Carpet ready and has been a beauty expert on TV and in national magazines. Now in Fairfield County, she specializes in anti-aging and problematic acne, and uses the latest technology and skin-care products; she also serves as a consultant for Innovative Skincare. 1220 Post Rd. E., Westport; 151 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich; dreamdayspa.com
MAKEOVER
Let a professional enhance your natural beauty ($60) or teach you how to do it yourself ($75) at FACES BEAUTIFUL, a local studio owned by makeup artist and product creator Gail Sagel. In your lesson, you will cover the basics or professional-level techniques (depending on your interest and expertise), as well as determine which products and colors work best for you. There's nothing like watching a pro bring out your most beautiful features—except, of course, being able to do it yourself for your next big night out. For flawless-looking skin, ask about the new Brush-On Liquid Mineral Makeup. 139 Post Rd. E., Westport; facesbeautiful.com
MANICURE
Daily life can leave your hands feeling like you've been working the docks. The forty-five-minute Deluxe Manicure ($30)—exfoliation treatment, massage with hot stone, cuticle care and polish—at KATE BURTON SPA fixes that with indulgence overload. 21 Bridge Sq., Westport; kateburtonspa.com
HAIR
For a confidence boost, treat yourself to a blow out at BLOW DRY SOUTHPORT/WESTPORT ($38+). To stay in the comfort of your own home, get a “blow on the go”—the stylist comes to you (request price). 76 Church Ln., Westport; 3397 Post Rd., Southport; blowdrysouthport.com
FACE FRAMING
Eyebrows are a key feature—get customized color, fullness and shape at this new full-service hair salon: Salon de Beauté. 24 Taylor Pl., Westport, 203-227-5200