OK, you looked in the mirror on New Year's Day and saw OMG staring back at you?!

Well I certainly did, and it had less to do with the night before and more to do with several months of general self neglect. As usual, the demands of day to day life have left little time for TLC when it comes to you.

So to counteract all those deprivational resolutions that will undoubtedly fail anyway, how about resolving to treat yourself every now and then? And if you do actually succeed at giving up drinking/smoking/eating/lying in bed until lunchtime on your day off (is that one just me?!), then clearly you need a reward!

Throughout January 2012, you can enjoy an hour's make-up consultation and lesson for just £30 with Carrie Newman - stylist to the stars. The normal price is £50 so a £20 saving is not to be sniffed at. Or how about a change of style with half head highlights and a new cut for just £45, a saving of £10, valid throughout January only. Carrie Newman is one of the North of England's leading mobile hair and beauty providers and will pamper you in the comfort of your own home while you relax with a glass of wine (unless of course, it's on your New Year deprivation list!)

If you prefer to make an outing of it without breaking the bank, Decadent Hairdressing in Macclesfield has a range of long term special offers that are guaranteed to brighten up your day without hitting your pocket, including Colour and Blow Dry for just £39.50; full Set of Acrylic Nail Extensions for only £25.00 or a free Hair Conditioning Treatment with Every Hair Cut and Blow dry. With a relaxed friendly amosphere, Decadent Hairdressing welcomes men, women and children and promises a professional service without the scary price tag.

Mawson Hairdressing on Chestergate in Macclesfield has been awarded the coveted 5 star rating by the Good Salon Guide. This unisex salon can offer professional and experienced hair cuts, colours, hair extensions and styling treatments from their stylish salon. As well as regular special offers, if you fancy a funky, cutting edge new hairstyle at an affordable price you could enjoy discount rates as a hair model. Mawsons' stylists are looking for hair models to sit on Wednesdays and for more details invite you to call into their Chestergate salon.

Contacts and details for all these great local services can be found on thebestof Macclesfield's Business Directory... go on, treat yourself!