It’s difficult for new moms to cut down their beauty routine without compromising a great look. That said, Polly Blitzer, beauty industry expert and new mom of twins, has put together some tips and tricks for staying beautiful while being a full time mom.

  1. Switch to longer-lasting treatments and you’ll save yourself tons of money and time on beauty. Ask your colorist for soft balayage instead of full highlights. They grow out more gracefully and give you a couple extra weeks between appointments. Instead of weekly manicures, give bare nails a high-shine gloss with a nail buffing chamois. You can also swap a salon waxing or daily shaving with a razor for an at-home hair epilator tool like Philips Satin Perfect, which keeps skin smooth and stubble-free for up to four weeks. More