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Chelsea Hamlet’s 2/3 Rule for Getting Ready

Her second example pairs an outfit with finished hair.

Use Chelsea Hamlet’s two-out-of-three approach to simplify getting your hair, makeup and clothes ready.

4 steps · 1 min read

Based on Chelsea Hamlet’s videoWatch the original tutorial ↗

What you’ll need

  1. 1.Tangle Teezer Ultimate Detangler (Target) ↗
  2. 2.Goody Ouchless hair elastics ↗
  3. 3.Maybelline Fit Me Concealer (Maybelline) ↗
  4. 4.Fenty Cheeks Out cream blush (Fenty Beauty) ↗
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1. Choose your two priorities

Look at your hair, makeup, and outfit. Pick the two you want to spend time on today. If you are deciding how to look put together quickly, start with whatever is already closest to ready. Set a short timer if you tend to keep adding tasks.

Woman checking her reflection before choosing her priorities
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2. Option A: do hair and makeup

Brush your hair into a style you already know, such as a neat ponytail or bun. Keep your quick everyday makeup to familiar steps; for example, a little concealer and blush. Wear a simple, comfortable outfit. Chelsea gives slicked-back hair plus finished makeup as her first example.

Woman brushing her hair in front of a mirror
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3. Option B: do hair and outfit

Choose an outfit you know works, then arrange your hair. Leave makeup minimal or skip it. Chelsea gives this as her second example. For an easier morning getting ready routine, lay out the clothes before doing your hair so you can check the neckline and overall shape together.

Woman choosing a blouse from her wardrobe
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4. Stop when your chosen two are ready

Check for small practical fixes, such as lint or a loose hair tie, then go. You do not need to complete both options above. Choose one pairing. The rule is a time-saving preference, not a standard you have to meet every day.

Woman finishing her simple makeup at a mirror
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Source & notes

Original TikTok downloaded and its captions checked. Chelsea’s account is identified in the video metadata as chelseahamlet; the source link retains the earlier handle used in the published link. The step photos illustrate the routine; they are not stills of Chelsea.

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