When bathroom space is limited, it's important to make the most of every nook and cranny. That's not always easy with personal care products. With hair tools and sprays, night creams and lotions, and nail care products, bathroom clutter can quickly pile up. Try our favorite tips for organizing hair and beauty supplies to make the most of a bathroom with limited counter and storage space.

Built-In Compartments

Scott Little

Storing hot hair tools, such as curling irons and straighteners, can be tricky due to their heat and odd shapes. Maximize bathroom storage by installing heat-safe canisters within a built-in drawer. These convenient compartments keep your tools secure, and the drawer's depth can fit even larger items. Just remember to measure your drawer before buying a storage unit to make sure that it fits perfectly.

Bonus: Keep cords on hair dryers, straighteners, and curling irons under control with claw hair clips.

Take the Heat

Adam Albright

If drawer space in your bathroom is limited, consider using a decorative heat-safe tray for storing curling irons and other hot hair tools. These helpful trays are both functional and stylish, perfect for keeping on a countertop or placing on a shelf.

Just Add Hooks

Ann VanderWiel Wilde

Don’t overlook the inside of a vanity door as a smart storage solution. You can use self-adhesive hooks to hang a wire shelf and create a convenient hair-styling station. You can also repurpose a kitchen spice rack in order to organize your beauty products in one place.

Glassware Galore

Cameron Sadeghpour

Glassware provides a clear and organized storage solution, allowing you to easily see and access your most-used items. Place glass containers on a vanity shelf or countertop to neatly store hairpins, ties, clips, and other small hair accessories that you frequently use.

Concealed Drawers

Christina Wedge

When it comes to smaller bathrooms, you should get creative with storage solutions like turning a dividing wall into hidden drawer space. These convenient drawers provide multiple levels of discreet and accessible storage for hair products you'd like to keep out of sight—an ideal choice when renovating your bathroom or powder room.

Stackable Storage Bins

Ann VanderWiel Wilde

Stackable storage bins are perfect for organizing various hair products in your bathroom. Make sure to select bins in different sizes and colors, then sort and label each bin by product type for quick and easy access.

Over-the-Door Options

Jacob Fox

An over-the-door hair dryer holder is a clever way to maximize vanity space. It secures your dryer and prevents the cord from tangling inside a drawer, saving you both time and effort when you're getting ready in the morning.

Repurposed Planters

Adam Albright

Effortlessly transform garden planters into stylish hanging storage for hair tools and accessories. Hang them on a ladder shelf for easy access to all of your styling essentials. If they lack hooks, then you can simply place them on a shelf or in a linen closet.

Shelving on a Roll

Cameron Sadeghpour

It's easy to repurpose old chip containers as budget-friendly storage for brushes and combs. Decorate them with colorful paper to match your bathroom décor for a fun, personalized touch.

Mirror Shelving

Cameron Sadeghpour

Optimize your medicine cabinet by using both the door and shelves effectively. Keep frequently used products on a lower shelf for quick and easy access, and place items for special occasions on risers on a higher shelf. You can also use a magnetic basket or bin inside the door to organize small hair ties and clips.

Hanging Hair Dryer

In a small bathroom, creativity is key for storage. Try using a suctioned hair dryer holder on a tiled backsplash, making sure that it's positioned away from water for safety.

Personalized Drawers

Jay Wilde

For vanities without drawers, get creative with a set of drawers that fit underneath your sink. Use stacked trays or office desktop organizers as substitute drawers. Instantly improve organization with drawer dividers to neatly store smaller items. They come in different configurations, ensuring each item has its own space.

Carry It in a Caddy

Jay Wilde

Kitchen utensil caddies are ideal for items you frequently move around or for organizing personal care kits. Though designed for nail supplies, their compartments can also store items like hair ties, clips, and sprays.

Put It on a Pedastal

Jay Wilde

Use stylish kitchen items like decorative platters, cups, and cake stands for clever bathroom storage solutions. Pedestal pieces are great for layered storage of smaller items like jewelry and hair clips. Use your favorite mugs for makeup brushes, egg crates for organizing small earrings, and tiny bowls for storing hairpins and Q-tips.