Arts Fest Ready? 5 Steps to Prep Your Skin and Lashes 🎨✨
OMG, babe, can you even believe it?! Arts Fest is finally here! 🎡✨
If you live in State College, you know the vibe. From Wednesday, July 8, to Sunday, July 12, 2026, our sleepy little town turns into a vibrant, colorful, art-filled masterpiece. We’re talking major street food, incredible local artists, and, let’s be real, the best people-watching of the year. 💅
But let’s talk facts: July in Happy Valley is HOT. ☀️ We’re talking humidity that wants to kill your lashes and sun that wants to melt your makeup. You want to look like a literal work of art while you're strolling down Allen Street, right? Of course you do!
Don't panic! Your besties at Let’s Glow Girls PSU have the ultimate blueprint to make sure you are looking luminous and flawless from Children’s Day through the very last performance. 💖
Grab your iced coffee, and let’s dive into your 5-Step Arts Fest Prep Guide! 👇
Step 1: The Pre-Fest Canvas (Skincare & Exfoliation) 🧼✨
Before we can paint the masterpiece, we need a perfect canvas. If you want that "clean girl energy" while you're browsing the sidewalk sale, it all starts with the base.
The Ritual:
Start your prep about 3–4 days before the festival begins. You need to slough off all that dead skin to let your natural radiance shine through.
Why?
🚫 The Problem: Dull, dry skin makes makeup look cakey and spray tans look patchy.
✨ The Reason: Freshly exfoliated skin absorbs moisture better and provides a smooth surface for any glow-up treatments you have planned.
How to do it like a pro:
- Use a gentle chemical exfoliant or a soft mitt.
- Focus on the "rough" zones, elbows, knees, and ankles.
- BIG NO: Don't use oil-based scrubs if you're planning on a spray tan! Oil is the enemy of a flawless tan, babe. 🙅♀️
For the ultimate reset, book one of our skincare treatments to get that deep-down glow.
Step 2: The Lash Refresh (Eyes That Pop!) 👁️💖
Listen to me: Mascara at Arts Fest is a trap. 🚫 It's 90 degrees, you're walking miles, and by 2 PM, you’ve got raccoon eyes. Not the vibe.
The Ritual:
Book your lash refresh or a full set 2–3 days before Wednesday. Whether you want a natural "I woke up like this" look or mega-volume drama, we’ve got you covered.
Why?
✨ The Reason: Lash extensions mean you can literally roll out of bed, throw on some SPF and lip gloss, and look ridiculously put together. Plus, they handle the State College humidity like absolute champs.
Pro-Tip for Glow Girls:
If you aren't a fan of extensions, a Lash Lift and Tint is your secret weapon. It’s low maintenance and gives you that "chef’s kiss" curled look without the upkeep.
Check out our lash services to see which vibe fits your festival style!
Step 3: Brow Blueprint (Define That Face) ✍️✨
If lashes are the stars of the show, brows are the supporting cast that makes everything work. You want your brows to be defined, tidy, and fierce.
The Ritual:
Get your brow tidy-up (waxing, threading, or tinting) done at the same time as your lashes.
The Solution:
A fresh brow tint is a game changer for Arts Fest. It gives you a filled-in look that won't sweat off while you're dancing at the stage on South Allen. Trust me, you need this.
Quick Checklist for Brow Bliss:
- Clean up those stray hairs.
- Add a tint for extra definition.
- Use a clear brow gel on the day-of to keep them in place.
Step 4: The Golden Rule (Mastering the Spray Tan) ☀️🍍
You want to look like you just got back from the Hamptons, not like you’ve been studying in the library all semester. A customized spray tan is the ultimate Arts Fest accessory.
The Ritual:
TIMING IS EVERYTHING. Book your spray tan for Monday or Tuesday evening (July 6th or 7th). This gives the color time to fully develop and settle before the festival officially kicks off on Wednesday.
Why?
✨ The Reason: Our customized sunless tans at Let’s Glow Girls PSU are designed to match your specific skin tone. No orange vibes here, only pure, golden goddess energy.
The "Do's and Don'ts" of Your Festival Tan:
- ✅ DO: Wear loose, dark clothes to your appointment.
- ✅ DO: Moisturize every single day after your first shower.
- ❌ DON'T: Use harsh soaps or loofahs during the festival.
- ❌ DON'T: Forget your SPF! A spray tan doesn't protect you from the actual sun, queen! 🚫☀️
Ready to glow? Book your custom tan now!
Step 5: Day-Of Survival Kit (Touch-Up Tips) 🎒💄
The morning of Arts Fest has arrived! You’ve got the tan, the lashes, and the brows. Now, how do we keep it looking flawless all day?
The Ritual:
Pack a small "Glow Bag" in your festival tote.
Your Survival Kit Must-Haves:
- Blotting Papers: To kill the shine without ruining your makeup.
- Hydrating Face Mist: A quick spray will keep your skin looking dewy, not sweaty.
- SPF (Obviously!): We love a brush-on powder SPF for easy reapplication over makeup.
- Lash Wand: Give those extensions a quick brush if they get a little wild in the wind.
- Water Bottle: Stay hydrated from the inside out, babe! 💧
The Glow-Up Move:
Wear your hair in a cute claw clip or braids. It keeps the hair off your neck (hello, cooling!) and shows off those gorgeous lashes and brows we just perfected.
Let’s Make it a Masterpiece! 🎨💖
Arts Fest is all about celebrating creativity, community, and: most importantly: YOU.
At Let’s Glow Girls PSU, we aren't just a salon; we are your ultimate hype squad. We want you to walk down College Ave feeling like the most confident version of yourself. Whether you’re grabbing a Grilled Stickie or buying a new piece of pottery, do it with that signature Glow Girl radiance! ✨
Don't wait until the last minute! Our schedule for Arts Fest week fills up ridiculously fast.
👉 CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR GLOW-UP 👈
See you at the studio, babe! Let’s make this the most luminous Arts Fest ever! 💅🎨✨
