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New Mom Beauty: Easy Ways to Look Pretty in Minutes

Have little to no time for your beauty routine? Try these quick hairstyles and makeup tips

July 29, 2010 | by Anna Jimenez | 12 COMMENTS

Hairstyle: Low, layered bun If you do have time to shower in the morning, Tuzzo's no-fuss go-to hairstyle (seen here on new mom Amy Poehler) is one that doesn't need a lot of blow drying time.

After hopping out of the shower, simply blot hair dry (don't rub or you'll create frizz). Apply a lightweight smoothing serum like Aveda Light Elements Smoothing Fluid, $24 and let hair air dry (and avoid touching it) as you go about your morning duties. Then less than 10 minutes before you need to walk out the door (your hair should be mostly-dried by then), use a hair dryer and large round brush to quickly smooth out the layers of hair around your face. Leave the blown out sections loose and pull the rest of your hair back into a low, simple bun. Finish by misting with a flexible-hold hairspray for a simple, elegant look.

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A smokey eye doesnt seem all that practical when you have a new baby, blending would be quite difficult holding a baby. Bold lipstick is a good idea though.

by kimihavens Monday, December 31, 2012 at 10:50AM Report as inappropriate

Everything in this article is great but I feel like they would be extremely hard to do especially when you have a newborn to worry about...I thought the story would help shorten these tips somehow..

by Lamexicana1 Friday, December 14, 2012 at 11:57AM Report as inappropriate

I'm not a mom but I think these are great tips for anyone with a chaotic schedule

by sportimonki13 Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 03:49PM Report as inappropriate

Loe the wipes expecially working all day, going to a baseball or soccer game to come home to cook, laundry and off to bed. They save So much time.

by Only1KimmieD Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 12:29PM Report as inappropriate

These tips are great for any busy woman.

by alictasia Monday, June 20, 2011 at 06:39PM Report as inappropriate

Makeup wipes are a must have as is a "one coat wonder" mascara.

by BellezzaBeauty Monday, June 20, 2011 at 04:39PM Report as inappropriate

makeup wipes are the best.

by eatinglipstick Monday, June 20, 2011 at 03:56PM Report as inappropriate

I think these are tips that not only moms could benefit from, but busy working women as well. Sometimes our lives are so buys we need to have tips like these to freshen up our look.

by gaej19 Monday, June 20, 2011 at 01:04PM Report as inappropriate

ok, i think the facial wipes are great

by AmandaAmanda Monday, June 20, 2011 at 12:37PM Report as inappropriate

thanks mom

by LittleBunny Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 04:01PM Report as inappropriate

I would simply perish without my clean & clear oil absorbing sheets! Good article with quick make up ideas.

by pynkNymphette Monday, January 24, 2011 at 08:47PM Report as inappropriate

this is so adorable! great quick and easy tips!

by kenya Monday, December 27, 2010 at 02:44PM Report as inappropriate

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