These beauty tips are what you need if you want to stay in bed longer in the morning

This morning it was that time again: the alarm went off and I had to snooze at least five times. I'm just not a morning person, especially not on Monday mornings. I really prefer to stay in bed for that extra half hour, so I've taught myself how to get ready as quickly as possible. Sounds good, right? I'm sharing my five best tips with you.

1. Gel styling stick
If you don't have time to wash your greasy hair, chances are you'll just wear it in a tight ponytail or bun. To make your hairstyle just a bit neater, a gel stick is the perfect solution: you apply it to your hair and then brush it through. There's a good chance you won't have to deal with those annoying bumps.

Bed Head B for Men Wax Stick, €14.95 Hair products

2. Tanning drops
My skin isn't always at its best, so when I put on foundation, I need to take some time to cover all the spots nicely. Unfortunately, I don't always have that time, so I prefer to mix my day cream with some tanning drops. Ideal for when you're in a hurry but still want a bit of color on your face. Saves you another five minutes.

D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops, €38,- Douglas

3. Dry wash spray
Personally, I think this is truly the invention of the century: the Robijn Dry Wash Spray. You spray it on your clothes and it feels like they just came out of the wash. Ideal for when you really want to wear that one unwashed pair of trousers for another day at work. It's also great for a blazer that can't always be washed. One tip: spray it outside on your clothing, because I've already slipped at least five times on a slippery floor.

Robijn Dry Wash Spray Original 200ml, €10.95 Jumbo

4. Microfiber towel
Suppose you're quickly washing your hair in the morning but have little time to let it dry: use a microfiber towel instead of a regular towel. Besides the fact that it's simply better for your hair, it also absorbs much faster. Saves you some time when blow-drying, because that can sometimes take me so long.

Microfiber hair towel, €6.99 H&M

5. Blow-dry brush
Speaking of blow-drying: take this as a sign to get a blow-dry brush. With my long, thick hair, I spend at least half an hour styling it. Previously, I had to blow-dry it and then go over it with a curling or straightening iron, but now I'm done in twenty minutes and don't have to use heat twice in a row. My hair is very happy about that, I can tell you.

Max Pro Multi Airstyler S2 – 1200W, €79.95 Max Pro

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