Beauty hacks are a lifesaver. When you want to look your best but don’t have the products or the tools to achieve the look, you can grab everyday items that will do the job.
There are so many tricks that have become a part of beauty routines. However, there are some bizarre beauty hacks that will make you think twice about trying them but in the end, works wonders on you.
Here are some unusual beauty hacks that actually work.
1. Baby powder for voluminous lashes
Long, full lashes have always been a desirable feature. Whether you’re blessed with naturally long lashes, most people use mascara to enhance their lashes. You can make them look even more voluminous by applying baby powder to your lashes before using mascara. It also helps set the mascara so you won’t have to worry about it running over the course of the day.
2. Lemon as a deodorant
If you run out of deodorant or you just don’t like using deodorant, lemons can help keep your underarms fresh. They contain citric acid which kills bacteria and gets rid of the odour. Additionally, lemons are a natural brightener so if you have discoloration on your armpits, you can try rubbing lemons on the area regularly to improve their appearance.
3. Ice cold water to dry your nail polish
We’ve all been there where we sit idly staring at our wet nails as if it will make them dry faster. Waiting for your nails to dry naturally can take some time. However, you can hasten the process by dipping your nails in ice-cold water. The cool temperature hardens the nail polish faster than usual which saves you time and reduces the chances of messing them up.
4. Whitening toothpaste to clean stained nails
Speaking of nails, they get stained over time especially if you wear dark coloured nail polish. You can boost their appearance by using whitening toothpaste to clean them. Whitening toothpaste contains peroxide which is an excellent stain remover. Put a small amount of toothpaste on your nail brush and scrub your nails until you get rid of the stains.
5. Hairspray to set brows
You shouldn’t try this hack regularly since hairspray contains harsh chemicals that can be harmful to your skin. however, this hack is a lifesaver when you want to have flawless brows but they can’t seem to sit in place. Spray a little hairspray on an earbud then apply on your brows and let it sit. Your brows will stay in place the whole day.
6. Bobby pin for the perfect winged liner
Winged liners are a popular beauty look but they’re quite hard to achieve. It takes a lot of trial and error to perfect the winged liner. If you simply can’t master this skill or don’t have time to learn how to draw a perfect wing, you can use a bobby pin to create the look. Bobby pins are angled which you can use to help you draw a winged liner in a few seconds.
