Between office parties, family dinners and a few nights out at the Symphony of Lights, December fills up fast in Howard County. The guests who look and feel their best at those events usually have one thing in common: they planned their salon visits a few weeks out. Here’s how we’d map out your holiday hair at Thirty Hair in Columbia, MD.

Start With Color: Book 2–3 Weeks Before Your First Event

Fresh color photographs better and makes hair look healthier under warm indoor lighting. Booking a couple of weeks ahead gives your color time to settle and leaves room for a quick touch-up if needed. Every color service at Thirty Hair uses Aveda professional color, and our stylists have completed Aveda’s Hair Color Magic Series.

Holiday Color Ideas We’re Doing Right Now

  • Root Retouch: Covers regrowth so your color looks even in photos.
  • Partial Balayage or Sun-kissed Foil: Adds brightness around the face without a full commitment.
  • Full Foil or Balayage: A bigger lift for anyone ready for a noticeable change before the new year.
  • Vibrant Refresh: Brings faded reds, coppers and fashion shades back to full intensity.
  • Men’s Grey Blending: Softens grey so it looks natural, not covered.

Every Aveda color service at Thirty Hair includes a custom formula saved in our system, a shampoo, a pH conditioning treatment and a complimentary blow dry. Planning a dramatic change? Fill out our Hair Consultation form first so we can schedule the right amount of time.

Add a Treatment for Winter Hair

Cold Maryland air and indoor heat dry hair out quickly. These add-ons fit right into a color appointment:

  • Intensive Hydrating Refresh powered by Aveda Nutriplenish: Vegan superfood ingredients deliver 5X hydration and up to 2X shine in one visit.
  • Bond-Building Refresh powered by Aveda Botanical Repair: Strengthens hair that feels brittle after lightening.
  • Scalp Refresh powered by Aveda Scalp Solutions: Treats dry, itchy winter scalp.
  • Malibu Add-on: A detox treatment that lifts product and mineral buildup from curls.

Get Your Cut 1–2 Weeks Out

A cut needs about a week to relax into its shape. Book a Short, Medium or Long Cut one to two weeks before your biggest event, or add a cut to your color appointment to save a trip. Our Barbering Cut is a good fit for clean edges before a work party.

Book a Special Occasion Style for the Big Night

For a gala, wedding or New Year’s Eve, our Special Occasion Style covers updos, sleek ponytails and polished curls. If you just want smooth, bouncy hair for a dinner, a Blow Dry & Style does the job in less time. Tuesday through Thursday we’re open until 9 pm, which makes after-work styling before an evening event easy.

Finish With Brows and Makeup

Small details show up in every holiday photo. Our waxing and makeup services include:

  • Brow Wax: Cleans up shape. Book 2–3 days before your event so any redness fades.
  • Brow Tint: Darkens light or sparse brows so they frame your face on camera.
  • Lip or Chin Wax: Quick and easy to pair with any hair service.
  • Special Event Makeup: Camera-ready makeup for parties, photos and bridal events.

Hosting a bridal party or photo shoot? Our team travels throughout the Baltimore–Washington region, including Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Washington, D.C., Frederick and St. Michaels. Email sarah@thirtyhair.com for on-site details.

Give a Thirty Hair Gift Card

Salon gift cards are one of the easiest gifts for anyone on your list in Columbia. Thirty Hair gift cards can be used for any service.

Book Your Holiday Appointments Now

December evenings and Saturdays fill first. Pick your color, cut and style dates now and work backward from your calendar. Book online or call us. 

FAQs:

How far ahead should I book holiday hair color in Columbia, MD?
Book color at Thirty Hair in Columbia, MD two to three weeks before your first event. December evening and Saturday appointments fill quickly, so booking in early November gives you the most options.

Does Thirty Hair offer makeup for holiday parties and events?
Yes. Thirty Hair in Columbia, MD offers Special Event Makeup in the salon and on-site makeup for events across the Baltimore–Washington region. Email sarah@thirtyhair.com for on-site requests.

Can I buy a Thirty Hair gift card online?
Yes. Thirty Hair gift cards are available online in any dollar amount, with free digital delivery, free pickup at the Columbia, MD salon or USPS mailing.