Do Less, Look Better

1. Shampoo just your scalp.Save time in the shower by skipping the supersuds routine, says Louise O'Connor, owner of OC61 Salon in New York City. Just apply a dime-size amount of shampoo to your scalp, quickly massage, then rinse. The water will pull the shampoo through the rest of your hair and remove any grime.

2. Leave in a little conditioner.If your hair is frizzy or dry, don't bother rinsing out every last bit of your conditioner or mask. Leaving in a light coat will weigh down the cuticle, so you can skip strand-smoothing styling products later.