Blow dryer:
"If you need speed, you should have a professional dryer. It doesn't matter what brand it is or the size," Jagaille says. He also recommends using the nozzle to focus the heat and power of the dryer.

Flat iron and curling iron:
"More money spent will save time," says Babaian about the importance of buying professional-grade irons. She claims that higher end tools are better made and get hotter, which equals less time spent styling.

Think about the things that concern you most -- do you have blonde lashes that look non-existent without mascara? Or do your barely-there brows make you look unpolished? When you're tight on time, pick one issue to address and spend time on that. You'll be good to go in 30 seconds or less. -- Babaian

When your hair is freshly washed and damp, twist it into a bun and secure with chopsticks, pencils or a couple of very large hairpins. Wear this style for a few hours or all day and then let out the bun for a gorgeous wavy style (great for a night out or for the next day). The key to making sure your waves look uniform is to twist your hair really well before securing it into the bun. -- Jagaille

Instead of using a variety of separate products when you're in a rush, have a go-to palette that contains eye, lip and cheek products (try Pixi Petite Palette, $16 or Lorac Greatest Hits Palette CD, $48. It takes the thought out of which products to apply and it will likely fit into your purse or even your back pocket for easy on-the-go touch ups. -- Strand

"Hot rollers are amazing, they make you look like you spent hours on your hair in five minutes," Babaian says. She recommends using large rollers and only using four to six of them for a more modern look (try Conair Instant Heat Compact Hot Rollers, $15.99). Apply mousse or styling spray (try Vavoom by Matrix Volumizing Foam, $15 or Bumble and bumble Spray de Mode, $25) onto each section before rolling hair up for long-lasting hold.