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Ballerina buns are actually really easy.

And in the same vein, turn off Slack and email notifications when your hours are done. It becomes too tempting to just "answer one more email," which makes the separation between work and leisure time even more impossible.

Plus, this hack is applicable for any task — whether it's for allotting screen time or reminding yourself that the laundry needs to be folded.

Promising review: "These have been my go-to pants since I received them! They look quite chic and tasteful. Love." —Vignesh n.

Get them from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and in seven colors).

Promising reviews: "I bought these ballet flats on a whim about one to two days before leaving for a two-week trip to Europe. I walked about 6–10 miles PER DAY in these shoes for my entire trip and never got a single blister or had that dreaded 'heel slip' that you often experience wearing ballet flats. They were so comfortable and held up in excellent condition (which was surprising given the affordable price). I love how versatile and easy to style they are — perfect with dresses, denim, etc. So happy I found these! Will likely be buying another pair in a second color!" —Natasha Overin

Get them from Amazon for $28.04+ (available in sizes 6–10 and 13 colors and patterns).

To learn more, check out "9 Stylish Ways To Organize Your Bookshelf."

Pro tip: Apply just a bit of product, brush it out, and repeat. Putting too much product at once may lead to a sheen of white residue.

Promising review: "I was looking for a dry shampoo that would be easy to use on the go for a trip I was taking. I had no issues taking this through TSA, and it was so easy to use on the go. You literally just pat the poof on your scalp and then rub the powder in. I do have black hair, so dry shampoo is usually very visible in my hair, but I didn't have any harder time than usual rubbing this powder in. It did a really good job of soaking up all the oil and giving my hair volume. I'm not a fan of the price for the amount that you get, but it is lasting longer than I thought it would. I would definitely recommend and will purchase again." —Teresa

Get it from Amazon for $17.60 (available in five shades and refills).

Promising review: "I travel frequently for work and keep this in my suitcase. Works great, I no longer carry a lint roller." —Liza Przekop

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four colors and in multipacks). 

Promising review: "This product is so amazing, I bought one for all the people in my family! You clip the soft roll onto the top of your head and then continue to wrap strands of damp hair in a spiral formation, wrapping away from your face. Secure the bottoms with soft scrunchies and you'll have gorgeous curls for days, LITERALLY. Takes a whopping five minutes if you have thick hair like mine. Sleep with it overnight (not uncomfortable at all), and your curls will actually last for days. So simple, so awesome, so much time saved. Can't recommend enough!" —Kaitlin

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "This thing is absolutely perfect. I highly recommend for those of you working from home. I needed a whiteboard but really didn’t have the space, nor did I think a stand-up board would be functional for me. This is the perfect solution. I have it set out right below my extra monitor, and it is at my fingertips whenever I need to jot down an action item for myself. It has significantly helped to reduce my number of sticky notes. Helps to make my desk space cleaner and more efficient looking, which helps me to work better." —Shannon

Get it from Amazon for $26.10+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "I love this dress! This dress is so easy to throw on and go. It’s been a summer of extreme heat in Texas, and the material of this dress makes it bearable. So simple to throw on to run to the store or any errands. Much more comfortable than shorts. Plus, you’ll look more put together." —ME

Get it from Amazon for $30.29+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and in 29 colors).

To learn more, check out "9 Quick Total-Body Workouts, No Equipment Needed."

And don't panic! This tool is super gentle, so you don't have to worry about accidental nicks and scrapes.

Promising review: "This is a 100% painless and incredibly easy alternative to waxing or plucking. A few quick swipes gets rid of peach fuzz and I never have to worry about breaking out because of it. Also, it doesn't make hair grow back coarser or darker." —Ellen R.

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $5.94 (also available in a nine-pack).

Promising review: "I'm a nursing student and have to wear my hair in a bun every day. I've tried all the bun makers, watched YouTube videos, and spent way too much time on getting my hair into a bun. I was able to make a pretty bun that was secure in under 30 seconds. I thought it was a fluke, so I did it again, and then again. I just ordered two more packs because I know if I lose one of these, I'd have to tear the house down looking for it. I have hair to my mid-back, and three of these worked perfectly for me. If I can get my hair in a bun in under 30 seconds, trust me...anyone can." —Tina

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $7.50 (available in two colors packs).

Promising review: "So incredibly happy with this. It's incredibly easy to apply (I have to really wipe my wand first, though, or else it's too thick), and the color blends in SO well with my natural color. It gives my eyebrows JUST the right amount of attention; not too much, not too little. Just killer, natural, beautiful brows!" —Monique French

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in six shades).

Promising review: "This stuff is excellent. It performs as promised, it has a very nice scent, no fumes, and leaves shower clean with no scrubbing actually necessary. It is very easy to apply and rinse off. It is designed very well, with squirting spout separate from the large container and attached by a longish tube, so you don't have to hold the heavy container while applying the product. I've been using it for quite a while now, and I love it. I highly recommend it." —Stephanie Martin

Get it from Amazon for $19.98 (available in two sizes, two scents, plus a two-pack)

These cable ties are also great for when you're NOT traveling! See below.

Promising review: "This is a must for business travelers. I travel a great deal so not only do I have to carry so many electronics and associated accessories, but I need them to be as compact as possible." —JTN

Promising review: "I love this stuff! It was recommended to me in a Facebook group when I asked for a one-and-done face cream for someone who doesn't really wear makeup. I wanted dewy, I wanted some light refraction, I wanted sun protection, and I didn't want heavy color. This is all those things. It works really well in the Florida sun. I'm covered in freckles and it doesn't dull or smudge them, it just brightens everything. I don't wear face makeup, other than the occasional swipe of bronzer, and this works great with that. Love it love it love it." —KristenB

Get it from Amazon for $19+ (available in three sizes/quantities and four shades).

Promising review: "Where has this been all my cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes, but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired 20-pound tabby, and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing — he never stops shedding, no matter what I do. After using this, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care, it's THAT good." —Stephanie

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in four colors, plus a mini size).

Promising review: "I've been needing a container to hold my prepped smoothies in the freezer and this is the perfect solution. I avoid plastic, so this is a great substitution. My fruit doesn't stick to the sides of the pouch and it can hold the perfect amount of fruit for one large smoothie. Happy with this purchase." —Anna Young

Get the Stasher bags from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in multiple colors and sizes).

To learn more, check out "12 Ways To Make Healthy Smoothies."

Promising review: "I am slowly buying all the Dash products. They are the perfect size for a single person in a small apartment. They are good-looking and do the job perfectly." —SeattleReign

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors).

To learn more, check out "I Tested 10 TikTok Fashion Hacks".

To learn more, check out "I Tested 10 TikTok Fashion Hacks".

It'll be so much easier to focus on work when you don't have these annoying to-dos hanging over your head!

To learn more, check out "I Lived By The One-Minute Rule For An Entire Week".

Use this only once a week (for about three minutes at a time) to prevent your hair from turning a slightly lavender shade.

Promising review: "Finally! A purple shampoo that actually does something to my brassy hair! I have silver-white hair that is exceptionally hard to maintain due to how easily my hair gains brassy tones and how stubborn they are to remove. I've tried a ton of other brands, and none of their toning shampoos will do a damn thing to my hair even if I leave them on for an hour. I normally have to dilute violet direct dyes to make a dent in my brass. It's nice to not have to schedule a chunk of time to mix a batch of custom toner, painstakingly apply it, and then sit around for an hour while it does its stuff. This shampoo actually works really well and can cut a lot of time out of my bi-weekly color maintenance." —Audrey

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I have super fine hair with lots of breakage and no matter how I put my hair up, I have bad fly aways. This stuff is great! So easy and it stays better and looks smoother than stiff hair spray." —Jill Stilfield

BUT we want to add that no one should feel pressure to lay their edges, unless they way want to! Check out, "Just A Friendly PSA That You Don't HAVE To Lay Your Edges Down If You Don't Wanna."

Promising review: "Hands-down! The best edge control I have ever used and I have used a lot of them. Stayed all day! No flakes and nongreasy! And this one is not even the strongest in the line. Love this product!" —Mrs.Washington

The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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