It’s no more difficult to throw on a pair of jeans before you go to your exam, and it will make a huge difference in how you feel during the test. Try it for yourself – I think you’ll be surprised at the results.

Exam week hair & makeup tips:

The best tip I can give you for doing your hair and makeup during exam week is keep it simple. There are few times in your college career that are more stressful than exam weeks, and the easier you can make it on yourself, the better.

Here are a few tips on how to look cute while still spending little or no time on hair & makeup during exam week.

Makeup

Here are my makeup essentials – this is all the makeup that I usually wear on busy days.

Note: I have bad skin so foundation is a must for me to feel confident, but this is just what I do. If you don’t feel you need this much makeup, or you want to wear more than this, do what makes you feel best!

• Foundation – It Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation is great for quick application. If I have an extra minute or two I instead apply my Holy Grail foundation, Revlon Colorstay.
• Under eye concealer – I love Tarte Shape Tape
• NARS Laguna bronzer
• Fill in my brows with NYX micro brow pencil
• At least one coat of mascara – my current fave is L’Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise
• I might do a swipe of basic lip balm on my way

My advice is to skip the eyeshadow, eyeliner, lipstick, and complex makeup when you’re going to an exam! The goal is to look presentable without spending more than 5 minutes doing your face. Keep the complicated makeup for another time – after all, you have last minute studying to do!

Hair

Your hair should be out of your face so when you’re working on your exam it doesn’t get in your way – I hate when I’m constantly trying to pull my hair back during a test! Again, skip complicated styles and go with something basic, like one of these easy hairstyles for college. You’ll be ready in a flash and won’t be fixing a complicated hairstyle all day.