Multi-tasking beauty products are key when it comes to speeding up your beauty routine in the morning. When you're using one product for multiple areas, the whole process goes a lot faster. So fill your makeup bag with multi-taskers like a cheek stain that doubles as a lipcolor or a two-in-one gloss and lipstick.
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Don't Wash Your Hair
If you don't have time to wash your hair in the morning, it's no big deal. We know it sounds gross, but don't worry -- we're not suggesting you go all day with oily hair. Instead, use a dry shampoo. This stuff is genius. Just shake the can, and then hold it 6 to 8 inches from your hair. Lift sections of your hair, spraying at the scalp and roots. Wait a couple minutes, then brush through. You'll look like you have clean, freshly washed hair.
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Go for a Side Braid
Styling your hair tends to be the biggest time suck when it comes to getting ready in the morning. When you want to get out the door fast, steer clear of time consuming stuff like waving your hair with a curling iron. Instead, go for a quick and easy look like a side braid. Just create a side part, pull your hair over to one side, and braid all the way down to your ends. Secure with an elastic, and you're done.
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Wear a Bold Lip Color
When you have a statement lip, you don't need much else in the way of makeup. You can skip eyeshadow and go very light on blush. Really, all you need to complete your look is a swipe of mascara and you're good to go. Choose a fresh lipstick shade like cherry red or bright pink. If you want, add a layer of clear lipgloss for extra shine.
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Make a Morning Music Playlist
Make a "Morning Playlist" to listen to while you get ready, and make sure the songs add up to about 10 minutes. Listening to music is better than turning on the TV, which can be distracting. The playlist will get your blood pumping and makes you move faster. Plus, it's a great way to gauge time. You can plan on one song for your makeup, one for your hair, etc.
Even if you have the best intentions to wake up early, make a huge breakfast, and get the day started right, if you're anything like us, chances are you'll end up hitting the snooze button. Let's be real here...typically the most rushed part of your day is the morning. And when you're really in a time crunch, usually the first thing that gets sacrificed is your beauty routine. When you feel like a zombie in the morning, we're guessing you'll choose coffee over putting on eyeliner any day.
But instead of skipping your beauty routine altogether, we've simplified things and come up with six awesome shortcuts that will make your morning so much easier. Getting glamorous doesn't have to take all morning. Follow our tips and tricks, and get a perfectly pretty look in under 10 minutes.
