DIY Beauty Hacks
Lauren Burke
Prevent Mascara from Clumping with Hot Water
Here’s the trick: run your mascara wand under hot water to get rid of clumps on the brush. Dry before using.
Make a Deep Conditioning DIY Hair Mask with Beer + Eggs
Hair feeling dry and lackluster? Whisk flat beer with raw eggs for a DIY hair deep conditioning mask. Massage onto your head, leave in for 20-30 minutes, and wash out for super shiny hair + healthier scalp. Plus, no more wasting flat beer from the night before!
Defog Your Mirror with a Hair Dryer
In a rush to do your makeup after the shower, but can’t see yourself in the mirror? Here’s the fix: instantly defog the bathroom mirror with a hair dryer!
Manicure Tips + Shower Time
Clip or file your nails after the shower when they are moist. Why? Because this will prevent micro-cracks from forming + will give you stronger nails.
Sharpen your Disposable Razors with…. Your Jeans!
Razor getting dull? Legs not feeling as smooth as they used to? Here’s the way to get that razor like new again: run your razor up and down a pair of jeans – this will magically sharpen and realign the blades!
Use Tic Tac Containers to Organize Your Beauty Routine
We have so many small items that are part of our beauty routine – especially bobby pins – which can willy nilly end up all over the place. What to do? Save tic-tac containers to hold bobby pins, makeup sponges, and other small items.
Get Smooth Legs Without Shaving Cream
Want a super smooth shave but you’re out of your favorite shaving gel? Of course you do! Here’s the best trick: use hair conditioner instead of shaving cream if you run out and find yourself in a pinch.
Use Tea Bags to Revive Tired Eyes
Tired eyes. We all get them. Crying? Tired? Here’s how to revive tired eyes: place warm green tea bags below your eyes and get rid of that puffiness or dark circles.
Get Beach-Perfect Hair Without Leaving the House
Want beachy waves but don’t have time to hit the actual beach? You can still look beachy – just mix sea salt in warm water + spray on damp hair—you’ll look like a true surfer girl when it dries.
