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Simplifying your back to school style
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When it comes to school day fashion and beauty, it's either simple or simply not happening. Here are a few of my favorite ways to keep looking great as effortless as possible.
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Bed head
There is many a school morning when you just can't manage to shower and wash your hair. Let me introduce you to your mane's new BFF, Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo. Simply spray it on your roots in sections, work it in a bit with your fingers, and you're ready to style. I love the whole NYM line and it's sold exclusively at CVS, so it's easy on the debit card.
$5.99, CVS
Watch your tone
Another one of my favorite drugstore beauty secrets is Salma Hayak's Nuance line. I particularly love the Detoxifying Cleansing and Toning Towelettes-they quickly clean and tone your skin and ready it for the day ahead. They're also great to keep in the car for a midday freshen-up, and it's perfect for travel.
$7.99, CVS
