Holiday parties, family photos and New Year’s Eve all land in the same six weeks. Add Albuquerque’s dry high-desert air, which leaves hair staticky and color looking dull by December, and it pays to plan ahead. Here’s how our stylists at Mark Pardo Salon•Skin in Albuquerque, NM get guests holiday-ready.
Your Holiday Hair Timeline
Spacing your appointments gives your hair time to settle so everything looks finished on the big night:
- 3 weeks out: Color. Fresh color has time to soften, and there’s room for a quick adjustment if you want it.
- 1 to 2 weeks out: Haircut. Ends are clean and the shape has grown in slightly so it doesn’t look just-cut.
- The week of your event: A conditioning treatment to replace moisture lost to dry winter air.
- Day of: Blowout, updo or special occasion style.
December fills up fast at both our Coors Bypass and Winrock locations, so schedule your holiday appointments now.
Holiday Hair Services at Mark Pardo Salon•Skin
Custom Color with Aveda
Our colorists mix every formula by hand using Aveda Full Spectrum™ hair color, made with plant-derived ingredients. For the holidays, guests usually ask for one of three things:
- Richer brunettes and reds that read well in candlelit and indoor photos
- Brightened blonde to cover summer brass before the holidays
- Gray blending so you don’t need a touch-up mid-season
Blowouts, Updos and Special Occasion Styling
Our style services are built for events, and each one includes a consultation so you get a style that suits your hair and your outfit:
- Shampoo Blowout: A wash and round-brush blow-dry for smooth volume that lasts through a long party.
- Updo: Pinned and set styles from a low chignon to a polished twist.
- Special Occasion: Curls, waves or half-up styles for weddings, galas and holiday dinners.
- Texture Styling: Styling that works with your natural curl or coil pattern.
Brazilian Blowout® Smoothing
If frizz is your holiday problem, a Brazilian Blowout® is a smoothing solution brushed through the hair and sealed with a flat iron. It cuts styling time and keeps hair smooth through the entire holiday season, with results that typically last up to 12 weeks. Appointments run 90 to 150 minutes depending on length.
Treatments for High-Desert Hair
Albuquerque sits more than 5,000 feet above sea level, and winter air here pulls moisture out of hair quickly. These treatments put it back:
- Botanical Treatment Add-on (15 minutes): A quick strengthening treatment added to any hair service.
- Aveda Nutriplenish™ Treatment (1 hour): A deep hydration service for dry, brittle or coarse hair.
- Professional Scalp Treatment (75 minutes): Exfoliates and hydrates a dry, flaky winter scalp.
Keep the Look Going at Home
Ask your stylist which of these to take home:
- Aveda Nutriplenish™ Leave-In Conditioner to fight static
- Aveda Smooth Infusion™ styling products to control frizz
- Aveda Tousle Texture Dry Texture Spray to hold updos and curls
- Aveda Botanical Repair™ for color-treated hair that needs strength
To stretch a party blowout, sleep on a silk pillowcase, skip washing for two days and pin curls up loosely at night. Your stylist can show you how to refresh the style in five minutes with a round brush and a little hair spray.
Choose the Right Stylist Level
Mark Pardo Salon•Skin prices hair services by the hour based on stylist level. Studio Stylists are a great value for blowouts and simple styles. Senior Stylists handle more advanced cuts and color. Master Stylists take on the most complex color corrections and bridal-level updos. Not sure who to see? Call us.
Skin and Nails at Coors Bypass
Finishing the look with a facial, lashes or nails? Our skin and nail services are offered exclusively at our Coors Bypass location, so you can pair them with your hair appointment there.
Ready for the holidays? Schedule your appointment online give us a call.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I schedule holiday hair appointments at Mark Pardo Salon•Skin?
Schedule color about three weeks before your event and a haircut one to two weeks before. December fills quickly at both Mark Pardo Salon•Skin locations in Albuquerque, NM, so reserve early.
Does Mark Pardo Salon•Skin offer holiday updos in Albuquerque?
Yes. Mark Pardo Salon•Skin in Albuquerque, NM offers updos, shampoo blowouts, special occasion styling and texture styling at its Coors Bypass and Winrock locations.
Which Mark Pardo Salon•Skin location offers facials and nails?
Skin and nail services, including facials and lashes, are offered exclusively at the Coors Bypass location of Mark Pardo Salon•Skin in Albuquerque, NM.