Quick Fix Beauty Solutions for Lazy Girls

You know, most people have it wrong about us lazy girls. Contrary to popular belief, we’re all for looking good, it’s just that we’re advocates for maximum returns from minimal input. Is that too much to ask?

Well lazy girl, it’s time to show them who’s boss. If you favour speed and simplicity over primping and preening, you’ll feel us with these five smart shortcut solutions. Because yes, it is possible to look like a stone-cold fox with minimal effort.

LGs, your beauty cheat sheet awaits!

DRY SHAMPOO FOR LIFE

Washing your hair is not conducive to sleeping in. And in winter? Noooo thank you! Dry shampoo is the easiest way to get another day between washes, and if you’re really savvy, spritz it in your locks at night before bed. Because those extra seven seconds in the morning matter.

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bh recommends: A’kin Dry Shampoo, De Lorenzo Essential Treatments Absorb Dry Shampoo, Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo, Batiste Marrakech Dry Shampoo, Cedel Retro Dry Shampoo for Light Hair (or Dark Hair).

SKIN CARE ROUTINE = WIPE AND GO

Cleanse, tone and moisturise? That sounds loooong. Cut that time in half and reap the same rewards with cleansing wipes. They’re handy for space-saving travellers, too.

bh recommends: The Body Shop Vitamin E Facial Cleansing Wipes, Johnson's ® Daily Essentials Night Pampering Facial Cleansing Wipes, Swisspers Facial Cleansing Wipes, LACURA ® Cleansing Wipes, QV Face Cleansing Wipes

CURLS GO IN THE TOO-HARD BASKET

The result is just a few waves in the front and we’re over it. The arm ache is just not worth it. Natural hair for the win! Jazz it up just a little with a sea salt or texturising spray if you’re feelin’ fancy. That’s the LG motto.

bh recommends: John Frieda Beach Blonde Ocean Waves Sea-Salt Spray, Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancing Hair Spray, Kevin Murphy DOO.OVER, Beach muk Sea Salt Spray

BROW GROOMING? PLEASE…

They’re so overgrown that those around you assume you’re growing them out. But you’re not. Who cares, bushy brows are in, right?

bh recommends: Benefit Gimme Brow, M.A.C Brows Are It - Big Brow Pencil, jane iredale PureBrow Gels, Mary Kay ® Brow Definer Pencil

MAKE-UP IS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Going through the pain of this every day is just too much for one woman to handle. You need a quick go-to routine for work, plus when you do put in the time and effort, the transformation is so much more rewarding.

bh recommends: Lush It Started with a Kiss Tinted Lip Balm, Kiehl's Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream, Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

Can you relate to any of these lazy girl cheats?

215 Member Comments

Wn0873 1 Jun 2019 12:38 PM

Batiste is the best dry shampoo range I've tried (including much more expensive brands).

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Shop A Everyday 25 Feb 2019 12:17 AM

The De Lorenzo Dry shampoo is very nice, and I love BB creams

onlyoni 24 Feb 2019 10:16 PM

I've recently had eye surgery and couldn't wash my hair in the shower for three weeks. So out came that can of dry shampoo I had stashed away. At the end of weeks 1 and 2 I had my hair washed at the hairdressers and in a few days I'll be back to normal.

skincare junkie 30 Jan 2019 7:38 AM

Started to use dry shampoo every second day instead of washing my hair.

I dont really use wipes. No matter how lazy I always do a full wash of my face in the evening. I only use wipes when I need to change my makeup in the office which is once every few years!

the_girl_who_loves_cosmetics 7 Jan 2019 4:18 PM

BB Cream is life changing haha.

jillian206 7 Jan 2019 1:55 PM

My current favourtie facial wipes are from Sweepers.

darasparkle 6 Jan 2019 9:50 PM

All about the dry shampoo!! Face wipes I only use on trips when I am trying to limit how many liquids I take. Much rather other methods.

Ellelily 6 Jan 2019 9:05 PM

I use BB cream and occasionally dry shampoo

Elunia 6 Jan 2019 5:55 PM

I don't think that not washing your hair is being lazy. My hair is so delicate and I don't dye it or hear style it and I treat it with oil. I only wash it every second day and I am sure that it is still too much and I want to push it back to every third day to help but I cannot do that without dry shampoo as my scalp is so oily.

Using face wipes is being lazy and I find that it leaves a film on my face which feels uncomfortable.

Jess R 6 Jan 2019 4:58 PM

Dry shampoo is the best! I would love to try the bb cream.

Peony Pearl 5 Jan 2019 7:33 PM

One of my favourite multi-taskers is a lip colour with SPF. I love Face of Australia Lip Quench lipstick and Nivea Strawberry Shine balm.

Okatko 5 Jan 2019 3:12 PM

I still haven’t tried dry shampoo but I am finding with the hair products I picked up in the latest reward room have really helped prolong the time between washes

Arlise 5 Jan 2019 11:30 AM

Yes Dry Shampoo!!! I need to seriously stock up on some.

IndieAna 4 Jan 2019 4:20 PM

Well, lately it's been too hot for me to wear much makeup, and my hair just gets thrown back in a pony. I can't get much simpler than that, lol

Tee631 4 Jan 2019 3:56 PM

These are all essentials

clearcrystalwater 4 Jan 2019 10:39 AM

Woops I meant Brow Zings! by benefit - but brow wow is alright too.

clearcrystalwater 4 Jan 2019 10:31 AM

I love Brow Wow by benefit - so easy to get it right.

bettina44 4 Jan 2019 12:28 AM

BB cream ftw!

Sparkle 77 3 Jan 2019 9:26 PM

I've had to use dry shampoo a couple of times over Christmas because I just didn't make it to the shower early enough and I wake up with a frizz ball if I got to bed with it wet.

onlyoni 3 Jan 2019 7:58 PM

I can't remember the last time I used dry shampoo. I use a BB cream nearly every day plus mascara - the two staples I wouldn't be without.

I no longer use wipes in my daily skincare routine but I always carry a packet with me when travelling because they are so handy (especially while flying).

Peach perfect 4 Jan 2019 10:20 AM

I have never ever used dry shampoo but with the toddler tantrums on rise, I might just need one soon.

Tee631 3 Jan 2019 6:34 PM

this is a must try

cityglenda 3 Jan 2019 5:29 PM

I love makeup wipes when travelling or for when I'm feeling lazy.

Luna19 3 Jan 2019 4:31 PM

Love my brow gels, my go-to for daily use - especially work

katrina176 3 Jan 2019 1:45 PM

I use baby powder instead of dry shampoo. Works a treat. And wipes are great for those tired evenings when you couldn't be bothered.

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