For those mornings when you just want an extra ten minutes in bed.
With thanks to
Virgin Media, Ireland’s fastest broadband network, here are seven rapid beauty hacks for the next time you're in a rush to get out the door in the morning.
1. The under-eye triangle
Didn't get enough shut-eye? Instead of covering the dark circles under your eyes, draw triangles with your concealer instead. This will brighten your eyes and instantly make you look more awake. Boom!
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2. The ponytail-curling trick
Put your hair in a high ponytail, split it into two to three sections, curl each section, and voila, take it out of the pony and you'll have perfect loose curls. That's a good half an hour saved on curling. You're welcome.
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3. The overnight plaits
This requires some forward planning, but if you're looking to nab an extra few minutes in bed, this is a life saver. Work some texturising cream into your hair, pop your hair in plaits, and you'll wake up the next morning with gorgeous beachy waves.
4. The magical white eyeliner
If you've woken up late and didn't get enough beauty sleep, white eyeliner is a life-saver. Popping on some a light eyeliner will instantly give the illusion of bigger eyes and make you look awake in the morning even if you have not another scrap of make-up on your face.
5. The T-shirt drying method
Not only is drying and wrapping your hair in a T-shirt instead of a towel a much speedier approach, it also prevents split ends and calms curls and flyaway strands, without the need for expensive styling products. What's not to love?
6. The organisation factor
Shaving minutes off your daily beauty routine is totally doable, and being organised will go a long way towards making it happen. Rummaging in different bags and boxes is a waste of time. Spend a block of time organising your space and suddenly you'll become a whole lot speedier in front of the mirror.
7. The vibrant red lip
If you've only got a couple of minutes to spend on make-up before you absolutely have to rush out the door, reach for your best red lipstick. A gorgeous red lip gives the illusion that you're wearing a full face of make-up. Magic!
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