Again, self-care is a must. Even if it's a normal day or you're gearing up for an event, treating yourself to a day of pampering not only enhances your appearance, but also rejuvenates your soul as well.

Kicking off from my previous column about self-care are different brands that evoke such — and just in time for the holiday season where everyone wears their best outfits to usher in the festive vibe.

Complete your holiday OOTD with a glam makeup look that includes eyelash extensions, brow lamination, and nail art at Tokyo Glam. The salon recently opened its doors at the new Mitsukoshi Mall at Bonifacio Global City.

Michelle Ann Takijama, founder of Tokyo Glam, saw the need for legitimate Japanese nail and lash artistry in the Philippines. Thus, the birth of Tokyo Glam.

The nail, brows, and lash salon offers different kinds of lash extensions procedures: the Keratin Lash Lift lengthens, nourishes, strengthens, and curls the natural lashes; the Volume Lash uses an advanced technique that gives volume yet maintains a natural look and lightweight feel; and the Glam Lash, a two-in-one procedure where lash extensions are placed above and below the existing lashes to create a fuller and thicker set that is natural-looking yet light as a feather and lasts longer.

This writer was able to try the Glam Lash which accentuated my eye shape and saved me time from doing my makeup because of not needing to curl my lashes and use mascara anymore.

The Brow Lamination procedure lifts the brow hairs are lifted and shaped to properly frame the face and give a feathery, natural look. This is also the next service that I'll be trying.

When it comes to nail services, there's Japanese Gel Nails which is quality nail art that lasts longer than usual.

It also has three kinds: Beautiful Art where the aesthetician adds minimal stones or basic hand-painted designs; Gorgeous Art where customers can choose which nails will be designed or whether they want a mix of stones and hand-painted art; and Tokyo GLAM Art where the brand lets their patrons' inner imagination shine.

Check out its website tokyoglamph.com to peruse its services.

Meanwhile, this writer also had the opportunity of being present at the Alabang branch of Luminisce Holistic Skin Innovations as it introduces the Luminisce Body EmSynergy, its newest offering in the market that consists of body-shaping technologies EmSculpt Neo Edge and EmTone.

EmSculpt Neo Edge claims to give the same effects as doing 20,000 crunches in the gym through HIFEM (High Intensity Focused Electro Magnetic) which induces supramaximal contractions that build muscle and burn fat at the same time.

Meanwhile, EmTone focuses on toning — tightening any loose skin and visibly reducing the appearance of cellulite through a combination of Thermal Monopolar Radio Frequency and Targeted Pressure Energy resulting in increased skin elasticity, remodeled collagen, and diminished fat.

I have yet to try the machines but that would be worth another column that would include other procedures they treated me to, as well as more about the holistic care of Luminisce's Dr. Kaycee Reyes.

Schedule a consultation with one of the Luminisce dermatologists at 0977-804-4601, visit luminisce.com, or email operations@luminisce.com.