By Jill O'Donoghue from Killarney Toning and Beauty Studio

The all too familiar last minute rush for Christmas doesn't have to mean forgetting to book a little treat for yourself.

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Once Christmas Eve comes we will all be settling into Christmas movies and boxes of sweets. Be sure to get the nails done, brows shaped and legs waxed. On your next day off, or while out shopping local, book in and look after yourself, you deserve it. If you're in a good mood everything will go to plan and even if there is a last-minute rush after forgetting something, you will handle it like a professional, with ease and calm.

This time of year, ear candling and Indian head massage are both very popular. It takes an hour in total so not too much time out of your day and the benefits last. It's is so relaxing and therapeutic you will feel so grounded and calm, ready to face any challenge. If you suffer from headaches, sinuses, neck or shoulder pains, strain on your eyes from working on computers, tension in the head, are not sleeping then this really is an ideal treatment to get you grounded. It starts with ear candling both ears, followed by releasing tension and lymphatic flow with the gentle, but firm, head massage.

Then you can follow up with a deluxe warm paraffin manicure or Gelish three-week manicure. It's a must have over the festive season, something you will see every day and make you smile and feel a little good about looking after yourself. We often get put to the bottom of the pile. Yes, it is a time for giving and all about the kids, but taking an hour for yourself isn't a crime. The lavender infused warm paraffin is so deeply moisturising for your hands and lower arm and so relaxing. It also helps to ease away arthritis pains and an anti-ageing treatment for the hands. Only those who have experienced a warm paraffin treatment can describe its sheer decadence. Its simply luxurious, dipping our hands into a warm scented paraffin bath and enjoying a few moments of relaxation as the warm wax consumes our sore tired muscles and joints and softens our skin. The paraffin soothes, protects and rejuvenates the hands. To book an appointment or to find out more information, call Jill on 064 6632966.