Got your zipper stuck? Rub a small amount of shampoo along its teeth and it will slide with ease.
Get the perfect french mani at home using an elastic band to section off the free edge.
Glitter polish is killer to remove. Avoid the mess: Use white glue as base coat. When you’re ready for a change, simply peel it off.
Out of shaving cream? Use conditioner instead. It works by softening hair and providing a protective barrier between the blade & your skin.
Out of cleanser? Apply a generous amount of face lotion and wipe away with a wash cloth to reveal a clean complexion.
Got makeup on your shirt? Apply shaving cream and wipe away with a damp cloth. Works great and it won’t harm clothing.
Forgot your hair tie? Never mind that damaging rubber band. Twist hair into a bun and secure with a smooth pen or pencil.
Can’t wait for your mani to dry? Use cooking spray on nails to set polish and create a barrier that keeps scuffs away.
Humidity got you down? Fight fly-aways by rubbing lotion on your hands and ever so lightly run hands over your hair.
Use your lotion on leather belts, shoes and purses to remove stains. Rub it in, then use a dry cloth to wipe it off.
Smooth on the tiniest bit of lip balm to keep unruly eyebrows in line. Finish by combing hairs in place.
Dying your own hair? Run a little lip balm along your hairline to prevent colour from staining. Vaseline works too.
Got a run in your stocking? Use hairspray to stop the sucker in its tracks, or spray a new pair to prevent runs from the start.
Avoid steamy mirrors: spread shaving cream over it & wipe away with a dry cloth. Enjoy fog-free showers for up to 3 weeks.
Who hasn’t lost the back to an earring? At school or the office? Use a small piece of eraser in its place.
Got hot shoes that leave you in pain? Avoid blisters by applying deodorant to ankles, toes or wherever shoes rub.
Got a killer bug bite? Rubbing on a little deodorant can stop the itch.
Polish jewelry by scrubbing on toothpaste with an old toothbrush, then scrubbing it off with water. Dry thoroughly.
Liquid liner dried up or run out? Use product from the flat part of your mascara wand. Apply to your lid with an angle brush.
Use lipstick on lips AND cheeks especially when you’re in a hurry or stuck on a desert island without your makeup bag.
Mix the grounds from your morning cup of coffee with olive oil and gently massage all over to stimulate circulation.
Out and about without powder or blotting paper? Use a toilet seat cover to absorb excess oil. It works the same way.
Achieve the look of false lashes: Apply 1 coat mascara, add a little baby powder to lashes, apply 2nd coat of mascara.
Use a Band-Aid for quick nail art. Ensure base colour is perfectly dry 1st! Paint overtop with a contrasting colour.
Look sun-kissed without the sun: make a bronze powder. Mix 1 tbsp cinnamon, 1 tsp cocoa, 1 tsp nutmeg and 2 tsp cornstarch.
Blemish got you down? Use Visine on a cotton ball, put in the freezer for 10 minutes and apply to breakout. Reduces redness & swelling.
Use red food colouring (and a steady hand) as a Bordeaux lip stain. Perfectly on trend & lasts all night.
Make shattered powder good as new. Add rubbing alcohol & mix into a paste. Pat down with a spoon and let sit overnight.
Spot treat breakouts naturally with 100% Greek yogurt. The lactic acid helps clear it up and probiotics fight bacteria.
Run a dryer sheet over your hair to instantly get rid of static flyaways.
Dry your hair with a t-shirt instead of a towel. Towels can be rough, causing frizz.
Is your mascara dry & flakey? Add 3-5 drops of saline solution & it’ll be good as new.
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