The summer holidays are almost over, the shops are already full of pencil cases, and somewhere in the back of your mind you know September is coming whether you’re ready or not. Before the school run chaos kicks back in, it’s worth getting your hair and beauty routine sorted, both for you and the kids, so mornings don’t turn into a fight against the clock.
Here in Radstock, Midsomer Norton and the wider BA3 area, we see the same rush every August, everyone trying to squeeze in an appointment before term starts. Here’s how to actually plan ahead instead of leaving it to the last week.
Sorting The Kids First
A fresh haircut before the first day back does more for a child’s confidence than you’d think, and it’s one less thing to worry about on that first morning. For younger kids especially, going a touch shorter than usual buys you a few extra weeks before you’re back in for a tidy up mid term.
If mornings are already chaotic in your house, this is also worth thinking about for styles that are actually manageable at 7am, not just ones that look great fresh out of the salon chair.
Low Maintenance Doesn’t Mean Boring
You don’t have to choose between a style you love and one you can actually manage on a Tuesday morning with two kids shouting about missing PE kits. A good cut and the right colour technique can genuinely cut down your morning routine without cutting down on how put together you look.
If your current colour needs constant root touch ups to look right, it might be worth talking through lower maintenance colour options before term starts, rather than booking yourself in every four weeks once the school run is back on.
Nails And Brows: Quick Wins That Actually Last
BIAB and builder gel are worth considering if chipped polish by Wednesday is a familiar frustration, since they’re built to handle busy hands without needing a redo every few days. A brow wax and tidy before term starts is another small thing that makes a surprisingly big difference to how put together you feel, even on the mornings where nothing else has gone to plan.
Book Before The Rush Hits
Every August, the same thing happens, everyone waits until the last week of the holidays and then can’t get the appointment slot they actually want. Booking a couple of weeks ahead means you get first pick of times, rather than squeezing in whatever’s left the weekend before term starts.
Your Back To School Beauty Checklist
- Kids’ haircuts booked before the final week of the holidays
- A colour appointment booked if roots need sorting before term
- BIAB or builder gel nails if chipped polish is a regular frustration
- Brow wax and tidy for a quick, low effort confidence boost
- Appointments booked early, not left to the last minute rush
FAQs
Q: How far in advance should I book before term starts?
At least two to three weeks ahead if you can, since the last week of the school holidays fills up fast across Radstock and Midsomer Norton.
Q: Do you do haircuts for kids as well as adults?
Yes, our stylists cut hair for all ages, and can talk through styles that are actually easy to manage on busy school mornings.
Q: What’s a good low maintenance option if I don’t have time for regular salon visits during term time?
BIAB or builder gel nails and a lower maintenance colour technique are both worth asking about, they’re designed to look good for longer between appointments.
Book Your Back To School Appointment
Whether it’s a haircut for the kids, a colour refresh for you, or nails that can survive the school run, get booked in at Luxe Hair and Beauty Lounge before the September rush hits. We’re right here in Radstock, serving Midsomer Norton, Bath and the surrounding BA3 area.