Matric Ball Beauty Guide 2026: Hair, Makeup & Prep Timeline
Your matric farewell is one of the most photographed evenings of your school career. Sequencing your skincare, brows, lashes, spray tan, nails, hair, and makeup over the weeks leading up to the event ensures glowing skin and zero last-minute stress on the day.
The Ultimate Matric Farewell Prep Timeline
4–6 Weeks Before
- Reserve your Matric Dance Makeup, Special Occasion Hair / Upstyle, and Nail slots early before peak matric season books out.
- If you want clearer skin before the event, book a Dermalogica Pro Clear (R990) or Pro Skin Treatment (R1,098.70) facial early—never try an aggressive peel for the first time during matric week.
1–2 Weeks Before
- Refresh your hair colour, Balayage, Toner, or Hair Botox (from R777.73) so your hair is glossy and frizz-free.
- Complete a gentle hydrating facial such as the QMS Collagen Facial (R799.20) or Dermalogica Pro Skin Treatment (R1,098.70).
2–3 Days Before
- Lashes & Brows: Fit your Classic (R777.73), Hybrid (R888.84) or Volume (R777.73) Lash Extensions, or book a Lash Lift & Tint (R405) and Brow Lamination (R423).
- Waxing: Complete brow, lip, underarm, or leg waxing at least 48–72 hours before any spray tan.
- Nails: Book your Gel Overlay (R466.64), Full Set Acrylic With Tips (R666.63), Full Set Designer Nails (R799.96), and Pedicure (R279, or R666.63 with gel).
- Spray Tan (R599.97): Schedule your spray tan 2 days before the dance so the guide bronzer is rinsed off and the colour settles evenly without transferring onto your dress.
Matric Farewell Day
- Wear a button-down shirt or zip-up top to the salon so you don't pull clothing over your finished hair and makeup.
- Allow 2 to 2.5 hours when combining hair styling and makeup at the salon.
Matric Farewell Services & Menu Prices at Galeo Beauty
- Matric Dance / Evening Make Up: R733.29
- Upstyle: R666.63 (short) | R888.84 (medium) | R1,111.05 (long) | Blow Dry: from R279
- Lash Extensions: Classic R777.73 | Hybrid R888.84 | Volume R777.73
- Lash Lift & Tint: R405
- Gel Overlay: R466.64 | Full Set Acrylic With Tips: R666.63 | Nail Art: R18 per nail
- Spray Tan: R599.97
Book Your Matric Farewell Appointments
Contact Galeo Beauty at Shop 6, Landsmeer Estate, Jan Smuts Road, Hartbeespoort on 012 111 1730 or message us on WhatsApp to coordinate your matric prep schedule.