Sometimes, you really do
want to get your hair, makeup, and nails into tip-top shape, but the
thought of getting out of bed and spending 45 minutes getting ready
seems unbearable. That's why we've rounded up these 10 tips to help you
fake your way to effortlessly pulled-together — they work even when
you're feeling oh-so lazy.
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1. Hide a grown-out mani with glitter.
Disguise a grown-out manicure by creating an ombre glitter fade at the bottom of your nail. Trust us — no one will know your secret.
2. Chipped mani? Add a glitter tip.
Chipped
nails happen to the best of us, but all you need to do to cover up
less-than-perfect ends is use a thin brush to paint on a glittery French
tip. The texture of the polish will hide the chip's ridges underneath.
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3. Make the most out of your beauty sleep.
If there's one thing us lazy gals love, it's our beds. Make sure you're getting the most out of those zzzs by following these nighttime beauty tips.
4. Hide roots with a new side part.
Master
the art of a good "hair flip," and your life will be forever changed.
The recipe? Spray plenty of dry shampoo into your roots to give them
height and hold, and lightly tease them
to give yourself a little extra volume. Then, flip your hair over your
head, so it's parted in on the side of your head opposite from where you
usually part it. Et voila! Roots? What roots?
[post_ads_2]5. Fake thicker hair with zero effort.
If you want to fake fuller locks,
the first place to start is your part. Hide any sparse spots by dusting
on a little eyeshadow (just make sure it matches the color of your
strands).
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5. Invest in multi-tasking makeup
If the idea of a 10-step beauty routine fills you with dread, opt for smarter products that go a little further. Take Estée Edit's Skin Glowing Balm, $32,
for example: Its skin-perfecting tint provides natural, dewy coverage,
but the fun doesn't stop there. The formula also contains hydrating and
conditioning ingredients, including Shea Butter, Evening Primrose Oil,
and Muru Muru Seed Butter. All three are mega-moisturizing, which means
you can probably afford to skip the day cream. Read: You can spend more
time snoozing, and less time getting ready.
6. Let mascara double as eyeliner.
You've
run out of eyeliner but the thought of running out to grab more sure
seems like it would take a lot of effort. We feel you. Try this instead:
Take a small eyeliner brush and sweep it over your mascara wand to take off any excess.
Then, simply use it to draw on the perfect flick. Easy-peasy.
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7. Solve split ends without making a trip to the salon.
If you've gone a little too long
in between salon trips and now your hair is littered with split ends,
we have a neat trick to help you hide the damage. Simply grab a bottle
of your favorite hair oil, and work a few drops through the ends. Not
only will it give your hair a shot of shine, but the added nourishment
will instantly help disguise those pesky damaged ends.
8. Easily tailor your foundation to match your tan.
A little time spent outside left your skin glowing, but now that foundation sitting in your makeup bag is way
too pasty. If you can't bring yourself to run out for a new shade,
simply squeeze a blob out on the back of your hand, and then scrap off a
little bronzing powder and mix the two together. It's a genius (and quick!) way to adjust your foundation a couple of shades.
9. Master the easiest smoky eye ever.
If
the thought of blending multiple eyeshadows into some kind of smoky eye
makes you feel tired, try this instead: Simply use a thicker eye crayon
like The Estée Edit Edgiest Kohl Shadow Stick, $21,
and draw on a couple of criss-cross lines over the outer corner of your
eyes. Then simply grab a shadow brush and blend it out. Easiest eye makeup ever.
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10. Go for a bold lip.
If you're just not feeling up to doing your makeup today, swipe on a bright lippie — it'll detract all attention and leave your whole face looking brighter and more awake.
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