Beat-the-clock beauty: DIY beauty from head to toe

Let's face it -- lack of time is one of the biggest burdens in every woman's life, especially when it hinders your grooming routine. Think about how much time it can take to get polished: 30-minute pedicure, hourlong facial, 40-minute blowout and viola! You've already lost more than two hours.

It's about time (pun intended) to rethink your beauty regimen and go sans salon. The right at-home products can give you the results you want -- while dodging the investment of time and money in salon trips.

Check out these beautifying at-home shortcuts to help you look and feel your best, with a lot less effort:

__DIY beach waves__

Who doesn't love beach hair? Just because everyday isn't a vacation doesn't mean you can't have fresh-from-the-beach hair at home. Making sea salt spray in your kitchen is easy and provides that amazing look in no time. Combine hot water (not scalding), sea salt, your favorite hair oil (such as coconut or argan), leave-in conditioner and some water-based gel. Apply generously to towel-dried hair, braid loosely and let it dry. Make this mixture and save it in an old shampoo bottle so you can use it whenever you're in to mood for a fast, easy and fabulous hairstyle.

__Pamper your feet with an at-home pedi__

At-home pedicures are a great way to pamper yourself -- without having to devote time to visiting the salon. The experience can be more than just polishing your nails, however. Smooth and renew the rough skin on your heels and toes with an electronic foot smoother. These hand-held devices makes it easy to buff away dry, rough skin, leaving feet looking and feeling smoother.

__Give yourself a fresh, glowing face__

Facials can take up to an hour and can be costly. If you're looking for a simple way to get glowing skin without spending a hefty amount of time and money, try an at-home facial. Start with a gentle, natural exfoliator, such as salt or oatmeal. Next, soak a washcloth in warm tap water, wring it out, drape it over your face and let it sit for a few minutes. This helps open pores. Remove the washcloth and apply your favorite mask, following the manufacturer's directions for application, duration and removal. After removing the mask, apply a light moisturizer. You will feel fresh, revitalized and your wallet will thank you!

__Body exfoliator__

Exfoliating your skin removes dead skin cells from the skin's surface, leaving a healthy and glowing look. Lack of exfoliation can lead to dull and dry skin. You don't need to go to an expert or even buy an expensive product to exfoliate your body. Combine one part olive oil, five parts sea salt and a lemon together to make the perfect at-home body scrub in seconds. Keep extra portions of the scrub in a mason jar in your bathroom and use on dry skin before rinsing off in the shower. You will feel refreshed and glowing when you step out!

Try these at-home beauty routine timesavers next time you're in a pinch or are in need of a little extra relaxation. You deserve it!