Ready for work in 10 minutes? Here's how to do it without morning stress

• August 25 2025
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Vacation’s over, the alarm’s back on and... what was your morning routine again? The switch from sleeping in to “help, I have to be at the office by 8:30” always takes some adjusting. And especially: how do you look like you’ve got it all under control in no time?

Spoiler: it really doesn’t have to be with a strict schedule or 100 steps. With a little preparation, you’ll be fresh and ready for work in no time. Even if you secretly hit snooze three times already.

 

1. Starting the night before is key

Morning stress often starts the night before. So if you know you have little time (or just don’t feel like rushing), handle it smartly:

• Washing hair? Do it in the evening. That way you avoid wet-hair drama in the morning and you can also create an overnight hair look.
• No time or energy to wash? Then spray some dry shampoo in your hair at night. While you sleep, the dry shampoo does its job and you wake up feeling fresh. No white residue, no hassle in the morning.
• Extra glow? Use a little self-tanner for your face. This way you wake up with a fresh, sun-kissed tint! Foundation? You don’t need it!
• Choosing an outfit in the morning = chaos. Lay out your outfit in advance. Including accessories, shoes, and bag. Trust me: the next morning you’ll be so grateful to yourself.

 

2. Wake up & make-up in a few minutes

Don’t feel like (or have time for) a long makeup routine in the morning? 

With this mini routine, you look awake and polished, without that long makeup routine:

• Start with a little concealer under your eyes and on any red spots.
• Then apply some blush or bronzer on for a bit of color in your face.
• And finally some mascara.

That way you’ll have a fresh, natural makeup look in no time, so you can slay at work without spending long in front of the mirror.

Tip: Want to be even faster? Put these basics in a separate toiletry bag. 

 

3. Sleep = style (without heat!)

No time to curl or style in the morning? Let your hair do the work while you sleep:

• Sleep with braids for beachy waves. Perfect if you like that loose summer wave.
• Use a heatless curls set – gives curl and volume without heat. Super easy
• Satin pillowcase = wake up frizz-free. Definitely recommended if you struggle with brittle or dry hair. Tip: this can also be combined with the heatless curls set for beautiful curls without heat and without frizz (you can also use a bonnet use).

 

Ready to rock your day

With a little preparation and smart shortcuts, you can turn your morning routine into a mini moment of calm. So: start the night before, lay out your stuff, and style your hair while you sleep. You got this!