The timing rule for pre-holiday treatments
The same principle as any event: stronger treatments well ahead, gentle treatments just before. A treatment that might cause redness, swelling or peeling is the last thing you want right before a flight and beach photos. So the pre-holiday window is for no-downtime, refreshing treatments — saving anything stronger for at least a couple of weeks earlier. Predictable and gentle wins.
No-downtime treatments to consider before travel Gentle options that refresh without
disrupting your trip: A hydrating glow facial for immediate radiance and hydration A gentle brightening treatment (e.g.
- Hollywood Laser Peel)— only if already part of your routine Skin boosters for hydration (with sensible lead time) A neat-up of laser hair removal ahead of beach time (planned in its own timeline)
- Confirm timing with your clinician— "no downtime" still benefits from a small buffer.
Plan stronger treatments earlier
If you want to address an actual concern (pigmentation, texture, lines) before a holiday, plan it well in advance — these often need a course and some have downtime. Squeezing a strong treatment in just before travel risks the opposite of what you want. Think weeks ahead, not days. A appointment early on lets a clinician sequence everything around your travel date.
Don't forget sun protection for the trip
Wherever you're going (and certainly if it's sunny), pack and use high broad-spectrum SPF — protecting your skin on holiday protects your results and prevents pigmentation, especially after any treatment. If you've had a recent treatment, sun protection on your trip is essential. (See our sunscreen guide.) A little sun discipline keeps your holiday glow from becoming sun damage.
A quick pre-holiday checklist
Before you fly: ✔ no new or aggressive treatments right before ✔ stronger treatments done weeks ahead ✔ a gentle, no-downtime glow treatment a few days before ✔ laser hair removal planned on its own timeline ✔ high SPF packed and used ✔ realistic expectations — refreshed, not transformed. Want a plan around your trip? A quick appointment sorts the timing. Individual results vary.