Slacker Beauty: Speedy Shortcuts
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Soft waves and a statement lip only appear to be high-maintenance — in reality, this look is a snap to throw together.

Like all of the hairstyles in our slacker beauty guide, this look works best on second-day, unwashed hair. Start by sectioning off the crown of your hair.

Separate this hair into four to six smaller pieces, depending on the thickness and length of your hair. Using a one-inch curling iron, wrap each section loosely around the curling iron, directing the hair away from your face.

Curl each section of hair until all of that top layer of your hair is curled.

Use your fingers to shake out and separate the curls. Spritz on some texturizing spray, like Bumble and bumble Surf Spray, to bring out the texture and really enhance your natural wave. Bonus: If your hair is greasy, the Surf Spray will help suck up some of the oil and mattify your roots.

Before you start brushing your teeth, use your dry toothbrush to exfoliate your lips and remove any dead skin. Apply a dab of lip balm to your lips, then blot it off with a tissue to remove excess — this will hydrate your pout and ensure the lipstick doesn't wipe off after you apply.

Use a lip brush to paint on a dramatic lip color, like Tom Ford Lip & Cheek Stain Color (new for fall. Our hearts stopped when this landed on our desk — it's that pretty). "A lip brush gives you a better shape, especially with bold colors," says Lake.

Because you're only curling the top half of your hair — the part that is visible — and leaving the bottom naturally textured, you cut down your styling time by tons. And when you're wearing a bold enough lip, you don't need any other makeup to look put-together. Stunning!

Who says a braid can't be speedy? Williams was inspired by a recent photo of Diane Kruger on the red carpet, for this chic updo. For the makeup, Lake focused in on the eyes, creating a smoked-out look that's seriously stunning and beyond easy to replicate.

While you can do any kind of part, Williams says this look is best with a deep side-part.

Grab a small section of hair a few inches away from the hairline and begin creating a tiny, three-strand braid. Williams says you want the braid away from the hairline so that you can see some movement at the front of the hair — it makes the braid act more like an accessory. Use a small elastic to secure at the end.

Gather all of your hair to the side of your head opposite of your part.

Pin hair in place to create a loose, messy chignon. Since Taylor's hair is short, she simply twisted it into the shape she wanted and used tons of pins to keep it in place. For girls with longer hair, Williams says you will have to pull it up in a ponytail first, then twist it in order to secure. Spray some hairspray on the back to keep everything where you want it and use pins to tuck any pieces that fall out.

Hands down the easiest way to fake a wide-awake look is to curl your lashes because, as Lake says, it visually opens up your eye.

Once your eyes are properly perked up, apply an eye primer (to prevent creasing), then take a creamy liner (Lake likes Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes) and line your eyes right along the lash line. For this look, we used a deep purple, but navy, mink brown, charcoal, and emerald would all work as well. Just stay away from black, as it can look too heavy and is very unforgiving if you make a mistake. Use your pinkie or ring finger to gently smudge the color for a soft and hazy effect.

To finish off this look, apply one coat of a volumizing mascara, like Korres Volcanic Minerals Volumizing Mascara, to top lashes only. This will enhance that open and bright-eyed effect.

Seduction in seconds — this sultry look only took a few minutes, but it gives the impression that you spent a lot more time on it. A word to the wise: Updos, as long as they are moderately polished (that means no half-assed top knots ladies), almost always make you look presentable, and they pull double-duty by hiding greasy "I overslept and didn't have time to shower" hair.