To cut down on blow drying time, follow these steps courtesy of Patrick Jagaille, hairstylist from the Serge Normant Los Angeles Salon:

Step 1: Squeeze excess water out of your hair after showering.
Step 2: Apply the styling products you normally use.
Step 3: Part your hair the way you want to wear it then comb through your strands.
Step 4: Let hair air dry while you do your makeup, drink coffee, dress the kids, etc.
Step 5: Now blow dry -- it should take about half the time.

Save a step by using foundation that contains sunscreen or other skin-benefiting ingredients (try Shiseido The Makeup Lifting Foundation SPF 16, $42.50). Apply it with your fingers (make sure they're clean) to blend it in quickly. Bonus tip: "If you can't blend [foundation or concealer] into your skin quickly, it's not the right color," Babaian says.

Blow dryer:
"If you need speed, you should have a professional dryer. It doesn't matter what brand it is or the size," Jagaille says. He also recommends using the nozzle to focus the heat and power of the dryer.

Flat iron and curling iron:
"More money spent will save time," says Babaian about the importance of buying professional-grade irons. She claims that higher end tools are better made and get hotter, which equals less time spent styling.

Think about the things that concern you most -- do you have blonde lashes that look non-existent without mascara? Or do your barely-there brows make you look unpolished? When you're tight on time, pick one issue to address and spend time on that. You'll be good to go in 30 seconds or less. -- Babaian

When your hair is freshly washed and damp, twist it into a bun and secure with chopsticks, pencils or a couple of very large hairpins. Wear this style for a few hours or all day and then let out the bun for a gorgeous wavy style (great for a night out or for the next day). The key to making sure your waves look uniform is to twist your hair really well before securing it into the bun. -- Jagaille