The average woman reportedly spends two and a half years getting ready

A viral claim suggests that the average woman spends around two and a half years of her life getting ready.

Once you add together all the time spent doing skincare, applying makeup, styling hair and trying to decide what to wear, those everyday routines apparently become a significant chunk of our lives.

 

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The exact figure should be taken lightly because it is based on lifestyle surveys rather than one definitive scientific study. Previous surveys have produced estimates ranging from around 22 minutes to almost an hour each day.

However, many people argue that getting ready should not automatically be considered wasted time. For some, it is an important form of self-care, relaxation and confidence building.

Suddenly, saying “I’ll be ready in five minutes” feels much more serious.