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21 Grooming Hacks For People Who Are Lazy AF

If you're as lazy as I am, you're always looking for shortcuts. But when it comes to grooming — things like shaving, tweezing, and trimming — it's hard to find quick fixes. However, there are some grooming hacks for lazy people that allow you to take care of business without giving up your laziness. And if you're someone who prefers to groom, they are almost as easy as not doing it at all!

Now, the internet is filled to the brim with hacks. If you search for iPhone speaker hacks alone, you'd probably get about 300 answers (that all don't work, btw). But these grooming hacks will definitely save you time and make your personal chores a little more manageable.

Whether you want an easier way to remove hair or wish you could just chew on a stick instead of brush your teeth, these tools are your answer. Oh, and the chewing on the stick thing is real. It's a specific product though, so don't go out into your yard to find a new toothbrush.

My grooming habits will always be on the lazy side, but these products make it so easy there's really no reason not to take care of yourself.

by Amber Petty

1. Get Smoother Feet Fast With An Electric Callus Remover

Electric Callus Remover and Shaver by Naturalico, $21, Amazon

It's not too fun when you go get a pedicure, only to realize that your calluses managed to survive completely intact. Instead of waiting to have someone take care of that for you, try this electric callus remover. This thing spins 40 times a second to remove all the dead skin. Try to move a foot file 40 times a second. Your wrist will fall off and you'll still have callused feet. This shaver is painless and has two speeds for your skin removal needs. Honestly, you'll feel so much smoother in about a minute, so even the laziest person can have callus free feet.

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2. For The Laziest Facial Hair Remover, Try Something That Multitasks

Panasonic ER-GN25VP Precision Facial Hair Trimmer, $17, Amazon

Okay, it's totally normal if you don't feel like plucking your nose hairs. That's not a fun time for anyone. But, if you have facial hairs you want to remove, you can get it all over with at once with this electric facial hair trimmer. This'll trim your eyebrows, nose hair, or mustache. Any little hairs you don't want on your face, this trimmer takes care of it. It's designed to cut without pulling, so you can even use it on your bikini line. Going from face to bikini is some legit multi-tasking.

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3. Try A Paint-On Cuticle Oil For Easy Application

CND Essentials Nail & Cuticle Oil, $9, Amazon

If I get a manicure, the nail artist always shakes her head in dismay at the sight of my cuticles. I never remember to take care of them, but this brush on cuticle oil makes it easy. Just keep it with your nail polish and put it on before your do your nails. Paint the oil onto your skin to give your cuticles an instant dose of jojoba and sweet almond oil and vitamin E to encourage strong, flexible nails. Your cuticles will feel softer, your nails stronger, and it only takes about 30 seconds. Works for me!

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4. Get Soft Heels With No Effort With Moisturizing Socks

NatraCure Intensive Moisturizing Gel Heel Sleeves, $10, Amazon

Your feet and hands are so far apart. It makes applying lotion your own feet a big pain and if you're lazy — it's practically impossible! Instead, use these moisturizing socks. You put them on, go to sleep, and wake up with smooth feet. The socks are enriched with shea butter, aloe vera, and vitamin E to give you the softest skin possible. Hey, I'm willing to spend 10 seconds a foot for softer feet. Count me in!

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5. Start Waxing At Home With A Wax Warmer

Makartt Wax Warmer, $28, Amazon

There's many reasons to not want to go get waxed. One of them is that you have to pay a stranger to forcibly rip your hair out. Avoid those hassles and wax at home with this wax warmer. It works with most wax types and has an adjustable temperature so the wax doesn't get too hot or cold. You can remove hair any time you want instead of waiting for an appointment to open up.

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6. For The Easiest Tooth Whitener, Chew On This Stick

Miswak Club Natural Teeth Whitening Kit, $20, Amazon

I promised you a stick you can chew on and here it is! This Miswak whitening kit is just a stick from an Arak tree that has natural teeth cleaning power. You don't need water or toothpaste and this is one of the few ways you can whiten your teeth without any chemicals. Before you grab a branch off your nearest tree, know that it's only miswak sticks that have this ancient cleaning power. Gnawing on some birch will just leave you with tongue splinters.

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7. To Get Perfect Nails, Try This Latex Barrier

Peel Off Nail Polish Barrier, $14, Amazon

My self-done manicures always look like I painted my nails in an earthquake. To get a way cleaner finish, I need to try this latex barrier. You paint it on your fingers wherever you don't want nail polish. Then, you can pile on the polish as messily as you want because the latex will peel away to reveal a perfect manicure. The latex dries fast and is easy to apply, making lazy manicures look gorgeous.

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8. Use These Clips For Successful At-Home Haircuts

Healthcom Haircutting Salon Tools, $10 (2 Pack), Amazon

Cutting your hair at home is tough, no matter how many Youtube tutorials you've watched. But these clips make a DIY haircut possible. You get a small and large clip for your various hair needs. Then, section off your hair, secure the clip, use the handy level to make sure you've got a straight line, and cut. Instead of going to the salon for a bangs trim or to take off some split ends, do at home — on your own time, probably wearing pajamas.

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9. These Gold Collagen Hand Masks For Smooth Hands

Gold Collagen Hand Mask, $13 (4 Pack), Amazon

Slip on these golden gloves and you'll have smooth, nourished hands — they're infused with collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, grape seed, and Vitamin E. Honestly, I'd wear these out, no problem. You can start a new fashion statement while your hands are bathed in hydration. And best of all, you can use these more than once.

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10. Trim Eyebrows And Exfoliate Skin With These Razors

Tinkle Brow Razor, $5 (3 Pack), Amazon

Plucking your eyebrows is slow work. I mean, you're removing one hair at a time, it's going to take awhile. If you want to trim your brows and spend less time doing it, you might try these brow razors. These razors are insanely popular because you can use them to groom your brows in a flash or remove peach fuzz from the rest of your face. Over 1000 people sing the praises of the Tinkle on Amazon, so your plucking days might be over.

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11. The Fastest Way To Get Rid Of Hair In The Bikini Area

Philips Bikini Trimmer with Shaving Head and Comb, $15, Amazon

This bikini trimmer is a way to take care of any downstairs grooming in the fastest way possible. There's two heads, so you can groom at different lengths, and it comes with an attachment to trim if that's what you prefer. Whether you'd like to get rid of a lot or a little hair in the bikini area, this shaver is definitely the easiest and most painless way to do it.

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12. The Easy After-Shave Powder That Moisturizes

Coochy After Shave Skin Protection Powder, $9, Amazon

You'll see a lot of recommendations online to thoroughly exfoliate your bikini line to avoid bumps or skin problems. But let's be real, I'm not doing that. It's too much time spent on a part of my body that's almost never seen. But I will happily use this shave protection powder. You dab it on after shaving and that's it. It moisturizes and keeps the skin free of irritation. The powder is all natural with mineral protection and it won't rub off and stain your clothes. So, half an hour spent scrubbing down south? Nope. One minute putting on a soothing powder? Even I can manage that.

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13. Get Rid Of Ingrown Hairs With These Tweezers

TweezerGuru for Ingrown Hair, $8, Amazon

When it comes to ingrown hairs, you have to take care of them and the sooner the better. Being lazy is great, but infected ingrown hairs are not worth it. Instead of grabbing your old blunt tweezers, get the job done with these stainless steel pointed tweezers. The fine points gets right into the heart of the problem and your ingrown hair is taken care of in the blink of an eye. Actually, it gets a little addicting getting rid of blackheads and ingrown hairs so easily. You might look up from your tweezing adventure to find an hour's gone by, but your skin will be flawless.

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14. Exfoliate Skin Easily With A Dry Brush

All Natural Boar Bristle Body Brush, $18, Amazon

It's easy to keep your face clean and exfoliated, but what about the rest of your body? I know I'm not going to apply some mask treatment from ankle to neck, but I can definitely bust out this body brush. Dry brushing is sweeping the nation and the best part about it is you can do it dry. You don't have to wait till you're in the shower to exfoliate, just get out the brush while you're watching TV. The all natural bristles help to get rid of dead skin and acne and increase circulation for your entire body. Plus, it feels like a little massage, so how can you say no to that?

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15. Soften Hair With This Fur Oil

Fur All Natural Fur Oil, $48, Amazon

Fur oil sounds a little strange, but it works wonders on your pubes. Okay, that also sounds pretty strange, but we take care of our head hair, so why not give our pubic hair a little attention? This oil is designed to moisturize the hair and skin of your pubic region to make it nice and soft. It also helps eliminate ingrown hairs and irritation. Made with Vitamins A and E and dry touch jojoba and grape seed oils, Fur is all natural and paraben free.

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16. Get Soft Lips The Easy Way With A Lip Polish

French Girl Organics Rose Lip Polish, $19, Amazon

"Roses are red, violets are blue. My lips are so dry, they feel like dog poo." That's a little poem I wrote about the state of my lips, but thankfully, there's this rose lip polish to finally rid me of my chapped state. This natural polish is paraben and sulfate free and uses rose geranium and peppermint to keep your lips soft. It's also called French Girl and since French people tend to do everything better than we do, this is a definite winner.

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17. Try Pre-Made Wax Strips Made From Plants

Hair Removal Wax Strips, $12 (24 Count), Amazon

I'll get one spot on my legs that magically grows hair faster than any place on my body. Instead of getting out the razor again, I can use these plant based wax strips. The strips are totally ready to go, so you just put them on and rip them off. It's great for touch ups, or small areas that don't warrant a trip to the waxing salon — and it's gentle enough to use on the face. And, you can swear as loud and as creatively as you want when you're waxing at home, so that's a big plus.

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18. Wash With An Easy Sponge To Exfoliate The Face

Konjac Sponge Activated Bamboo Charcoal, $12 (3 Pack), Amazon

Get all your facial needs in one place with this konjac sponge. It's completely natural with no added chemicals or cleansers. With just a bit of water, the bamboo charcoal naturally exfoliates the skin. Use it with a little of your favorite cleanser (or nothing at all) and you'll be super clean. It's great for sensitive skin, saves you money on cleanser, and it's kind of fun and weird to rub a soft, black sponge all over your face. Hey, I'll take grooming fun wherever I can get it.

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19. A Nail Cream That Makes It Simple To Cut Tough Nails

Miracle of Aloe Toenail Soft, $13, Amazon

Toenails are not always easy to trim. Why toenails like to get thicker and thinner at random, I'll never know, but at least those thick nails can be taken care of with this softening cream. The gel is made with 60 percent aloe and softening agents to tackle the toughest of toes. Put this on before bed and by the morning you'll have soft, easily trimmable nails — which is extra helpful with ingrown hairs.

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20. Scrub Away Dead Skin With Coconut And Honey

Aria Starr Coconut Milk Body Scrub, $16, Amazon

I think it's pretty clear by now, but I'm real lazy. So, if I have to wash, exfoliate, and moisturize my skin, at least one of those things isn't going to happen. The good news is this coconut milk body scrub cleans, exfoliates, and moisturizes all at once. With six essential oils and natural coconut milk, it doesn't leave any residue and leaves your skin incredibly soft. The scrub mostly absorbed into the skin, leaving a small layer to protect the skin. The company claims it can help with skin issues and lightly blocks UV rays.

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21. The Epilator That Makes Hair Removal Less Frequent

Remington Total Coverage Hair Removal System, $28, Amazon

I like having shaved legs, but I hate the actual shaving part. Though nobody needs to shave, if you feel like it, you can use this epilator to lengthen the time between hair removal sessions. Instead of shaving, it plucks the hairs out, so you get a similar effect to waxing. Now, this isn't pain free, but you don't have to do it very often, so there's your trade off. One user wrote: "This product is fabulous! Yes - uncomfortable at first; but the results are great."

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