How to Look Beautiful in 10 Minutes

We all have those days. You wake up, the sun shines through your window, and you have already started to plan your morning. Roll over and realize it is 7:00? You set the alarm for 6, right? You've got a huge meeting at 8 and morning traffic has already started! What's a girl to do? By remaining calm, using common sense, and following this guide you'll be on your way to looking beautiful and refreshed within 10-15 minutes.

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Remain calm. If you only have 10 minutes, you are more than likely running late. Some girls only give themselves 10 minutes in the morning to get ready. Whatever the case, take a deep breath and get ready.

2

Start off the morning with a splash of cold water in your face. This only takes a few short seconds and goes a long way towards waking you up. Even if you didn't just wake up, you can still splash some water in your face.

3

Prioritize. Make a list in your mind from your #1 priority to your #10 priority (or however many things you do in the morning). Maybe having perfect hair is a big deal, but makeup isn't. Can you eat breakfast in the car or on the bus? You may not have time for everything to be perfect, but you can still look great.

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Drink a glass of water and eat something healthy. A whole-grain bagel with cream cheese and some coffee is a good way to start the day. Not enough time? Grab any piece of fruit (more caffeine then coffee!) and wash it down with some water.

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If you have dry skin/oily skin/lots of acne wash your face. If you have a pimple here and there, or maybe some shine across your nose, your face won't explode. Ignore it and move on! But if your face is dry/oily/with lots of acne spend a minute or two washing it with whatever you use, water, moisturizers, acne gel, etc.

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Your outfit should be simple and easy. If you are going to school, a simple t-shirt, jeans, and converse work together great. Work is different. You may need a uniform or to dress a certain way. Keep your outfit simple and don't worry about all the accessories. If you must, throw them in your purse and put them on at work.

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Hygiene is a must. Showering is out of the question. If your hair is greasy, you smell bad, and you feel dirty all over, there are some quick fixes for this.

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Oily hair and frizzy hair can be fixed. Using small amounts of baby powder can help oily hair, along with skin blotting paper. Don't put product in your hair, this will make it worse. Wear your hair up & away from your face, pulling your bangs back into a cute 'poof' or simply using bobby pins to keep them away from your face. For frizzy hair, use an anti-frizz serum or some kind of straightening cream. Your hair obviously needs to be brushed, but keep it to a minimum. Pull your hair back as well, or use a stylish headband.

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Work with your natural hairs texture. Time is of essence, and the straightener, blow dryer, curling iron, and hot rollers aren't your best friend. If you hair is straight, wavy, curly, frizzy, oily, or flat, you'll need to find a way to manage it without heat. Pony tails and headbands are a girls perfect match. Messy buns, sleek ponytails, you name it. Pony tails are fast, easy, and stylish.

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If you are set on straightening or curling your hair, you may have a challenge. As soon as you open your eyes, plug it in and turn it on whatever heat preference you like. Brush your teeth, eat breakfast, and get dressed. By this time your straightener or curling iron should be hot. Work fast. You may not have time to section your hair, so keep the straightener / curling iron hot and work in bigger sections than usual, only focusing on where you really need it (ex: if your bangs are naturally straight, don't straighten them!).

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Always apply deodorant and body spray. Two or three spritz goes a long way. Apply it at your wrists, your ankles, and the sides of your neck. Throw both in your bag to apply again later.

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Brush your teeth! You don't have to spend four or five minutes doing this, but devote at least 30 seconds to this, and then keep your breathe fresh with some minty gum throughout the day.

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Pick the three makeup products you need most, and throw the rest in your bag to apply at work or school. Maybe it's powder, mascara, and lip balm. Putting three products on will keep you looking polished, and as soon as you get to work, sprint to the ladies room!

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People don't notice the little things. Don't stand there and debate the black thong and the gray thong forever! And DEFINITELY don't waste time painting/filing/touching up nails.

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As time is running out, check yourself out in the mirror. Smile, grab your purse, throw whatever you need to fix yourself with in it, be confident you look great, and head out the door.