As hair and beauty technology continues to improve, every step of your routine is rapidly becoming, well, more rapid, not to mention easier. These days, you can even color your hair at home in a mere 10 minutes -- something that would have been unthinkable in decades gone by.

That said, 10 minutes is kind of the perfect unit -- when you think about it, there are just so many things you can accomplish in that relatively short amount of time. Depending on your mood, that might mean 10 minutes of "me time." There are so many choices for how to make the best of your time -- so, read on for seven of your best options.

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Most days, we all could do with an at-home mani pick-me-up. Painting your nails can accessorize your look, and the process itself is quite soothing as well. Are you going to go for classic slightly translucent seashell pink, or some statement-making sparkly navy blue? Who knows, maybe you'll even attempt some fancy nail art.

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Sheet masks are basically the perfect way to pass the time -- they're super relaxing and soothing, and they'll leave your skin feeling bouncy, moisturized, and dewy. They're basically a fast, fool-proof home spa treatment, and your skin will majorly thank you when you're done.

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You know that book that's been sitting on your nightstand for weeks on end? Pick it up. Ten minutes is more than enough time to plow through a chapter or two. Heck, if you keep up the habit, you'll be well on your way to bookworm status.

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Journaling is pretty popular right now, and it's not hard to see why: It's a great way to clear the mind. Plus, all the adorable notebooks out there don't hurt. It can be tough to find the time on the reg, but you can definitely free-write a few pages in the 10 minutes it takes for your hair color to set.

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