Do you need to get picture perfect but don’t have time to run to the store or spend time (or money) to go to a salon? Here are 50+ beauty hacks you can do at home with what you already have. Some say that it hurts to be beautiful. Well, it doesn’t have to be. Not if you know the right hacks.
You’ll be amazed by how many things you already have that you never even realized could help you create the perfect image. Your beauty routine can be pretty painless. While also making you look absolutely perfect. From hair to makeup, these tips will astonish you.
You’ll wonder how you completed your beauty routine without them. We’ll show you how to properly use tools and the right way to apply.
Here Are 50+ Hair And Makeup Hacks Every Woman Should Know:
1. Can’t afford fancy nail brightening products?
Use toothpaste instead! You can easily bring life to your nails using a simple home product – toothpaste! Just apply a thin layer of whitening toothpaste to your nails and wash it off after 10 minutes to diminish yellow tones.
2. Run out of lip gloss getting ready in the morning?
Use toothpaste for this too! Toothpaste has many uses besides just teeth. Using toothpaste on your lips for a minute before washing it off leaves them soft and less chapped. That said, I would not recommend this one for any lip biters out there! Ouch!
3. Re-use banana peels for teeth whitening!
While it’s a bit unconventional, did you know you can use banana peels to whiten your teeth? It’s much cheaper than dental visits and whitening toothpaste, with bananas being affordable pretty much everywhere, and won’t harm your teeth in any way either! Rub the inside of a banana peel, the pale-yellow stringy bit, on your teeth once a day for a week. Make sure your bananas aren’t overripe, or there won’t be any results.
4. Makeshift color corrector
Last but not least, you can use red lipstick underneath your eyes to cover eye bags! If you don’t have a color corrector, this works perfectly especially considering red lipstick is a very common item in most makeup drawers. For its full potential, use it underneath your eyes, blend it, and then cover it with concealer for a well-rested face.
5. Soft, shiny hair complimentary of your local bar
If your hair is feeling more dull or dry than usual, try a beer! While its primarily a drink you partake in at barbecues or parties, it’s also good for hair health – without drinking it. Rinse with any brand you fancy to help condition your hair; it also helps with shine and softness!
6. Use a silicone bra insert as beauty blender
Have you seen those brand-new silicone gel makeup pads for foundation? If you can’t find them in your area, they’re practically the same as a silicone bra insert! Buy a brand new one and use it to apply foundation without wasting any product that would be absorbed into the sponges you would probably use otherwise and save yourself from wasting expensive foundation unintentionally.
7. Bye-bye falsies!
For a less intense version of false eyelashes, use powder. Beauty gurus are coming up with more and more things as time goes on and we can’t say this one isn’t clever. For more subtle volume on your lashes, curl them and add a layer of mascara. After that, coat them very lightly in baby powder with a Q-tip, and use a layer of mascara to finish off.
8. Lighten dark armpits with potatoes
Ever wondered how you could lighten dark armpits without bleach? Try potatoes! Shred a raw potato and rub it on your armpit and leave it on for about 30 minutes before rinsing it off with water.
9. Literal smoky eye
This is an age-old trick that many of you have probably heard of or done yourself! If your pencil eyeliner is hard and dry instead of smooth and even, then you should try heating it up. Use a lighter or match and hover your pencil eyeliner above the flame for a few seconds (but not enough to melt it) for that beautiful result of smooth and easy to apply eyeliner.
10. Keep your shoes fresh
To avoid any smelly shoes from the summer heat, add a tea bag to each shoe. Keep them in a dry room-temperature or cold place in your house for effectiveness. Make sure to take them out in the morning unless you’d like to walk around with a shredded tea bag in your shoes!
11. Laundromat hair-do
If you’re having issues with fly-away hair, try dryer sheets! Just rub a sheet over the problem areas and with a few swipes, you’ll be back to silky smooth. No more carrying hundreds of products with you!
12. Flashback fringe
Many people, especially from the Myspace era, will recognize this tip on shaving your fringe with a razor. It was very popular among girls in the early 2000s and is still in use today! Using a razor instead of scissors for a fringe gives it a nice fluffy texture and is much cheaper than any salon.
13. Missing pore strips?
Intead of toothpaste, this one all about floss. There are two options for this; the first one is to wrap your finger in dental floss and then rub it over your nose to remove any blackheads. Another method is to get two dental floss sticks and squeeze them together, and then wash your nose with a warm washcloth.
14. Sweet and easy lip stain
You can use Kool-Aid both as a lip stain and a drink to stave off the summer heat. To use it as a lip stain, simply wet your lips and apply dry Kool-Aid powder evenly over your lips. Smooth it over with a Q-tip afterward to be rid of any clumps. Cherry gives you a nice hot red, pink lemonade gives you an amazing hot pink, orange gives you a nice shade of orange, and the list goes on. Try funky colors too like blue and purple or just stay with the classics!
15. Free face blotter
As gross as it sounds, toilet seat covers work wonderfully for oil blotting. As long as the one you use is brand new, you can swipe it over your face to be rid of any oil in a hurry. It works better than tissues as they just move oils and makeup around instead of properly picking them up. If you would like a more standard alternative, wax paper baking sheets work too without the visual image of a toilet in your head.
16. No more dry gel liner
Have you ever gone through the struggle of dried out gel liner or eyebrow gel? Then this tip is for you! Simply add a drop of face oil to your pot, mix it around with a brush, and then use it!
17. No more expensive treatments for blemishes
Ever get a pimple the night before a big event? We sure have! An easy solution is to crush an aspirin with a spoon, mix it with distilled water, and then finally mix it into a paste. Once you’re done, apply it for five minutes and then wash it off gently with water and a washcloth. It should remove inflammation and redness from your trouble spot then and there.
18. Hydrate your mascara
If your mascaras is becoming clumpier and less smooth than usual, then add eye drops. As eyedrops are meant for eyes, they won’t damage your eyes like oils would. Add a drop or two and mix it with the wand.
However, make sure to remember that all makeup, and especially mascara, has an expiration date and if your tubes are getting dry after months of owning that’s a sign you should retire the bottle and buy a new fresh one. Trust me, your eyes will thank you.
19. All-day perfume
If you want your perfume to last longer, rub vaseline on your wrists and then spray your perfume. This causes the perfume to sink into the Vaseline making it last much longer! Just make sure you don’t rub your wrists on anything expensive!
20. Soft but slightly smelly hair
For really soft hair, a good recommendation is an apple cider vinegar rinse. Although apple cider vinegar isn’t exactly known for the best smell, it does work wonders. After you shampoo your hair, rinse it with one-part apple cider vinegar and two parts water instead of conditioner. It will smell quite strong but the smell does go away after the wash and it’s worth it for how soft and smooth your hair will turn out.
21. Make a beautiful cat eye
Ever wanted an even cat eye but no matter how hard you try they’re still crooked? Then this tip is for you! Simply grab a clean tablespoon and use the handle of the spoon to draw the line, use the spoon’s curve to create the angle, and then fill it in.
22. Boho waves
For simple, loose, and beautiful curls try braiding your hair and flat ironing it! For this tip, simply braid your hair into six sections before laying them flat, iron them with your flat iron of choice, and then take them out and style your hair however you choose. Make sure to not iron over your hair tie to avoid damaging it or your hair.
23. Add some pep to your ponytail
If you would like some extra volume to your ponytail, use a butterfly clip! Put your hair into a high ponytail and separate it into two parts, top and bottom, and add your butterfly clip to the middle of the bottom part and drop the top for instant volume. Make sure your clips are hidden and not easy to spot by anyone standing behind you.
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24. Easy tweezing
We all know how painful tweezing can be, especially considering how many of those little hairs you have to pull up, so people are always trying to find new methods to get gorgeous brows without the pain, and this is one of the methods! Get an ice cube and swipe it over your brow and start to pluck. If you are too sensitive for the coldness on your brows, use an ice cube immediately after plucking instead on the area to numb the pain. Sure it will still be cold, but you won’t care once the relief comes.
25. Creaseless eye-shadow
The pain of finishing your eye-shadow just for it to crease is a very common and very annoying issue, but it can be solved! If your eye-shadow is creasing, dust over it with translucent powder to set it. It helps to get rid of moisture on your eyelid causing annoying creasing and will make your eye-shadow last much longer.
26. No shaving cream?
No shaving cream? Use conditioner! It will both make your skin smoother and help for a smooth shaving experience. It’s not recommended for every day as conditioner is often more expensive than shaving cream, but it will definitely work in an emergency.
27. Use olive oil as a makeup remover
Waterproof eyeliner and matte lipstick can be pretty hard to remove, even with wipes, but oils can break them down without having to struggle with wipes. Olive oil can remove eyeliner and lipstick in a single swipe! Just make sure you don’t get any in your eyes and wipe off the oil afterward to avoid breakouts.
28. Berry nice
Having issues with stains on your teeth? Use strawberries. The acid in them breaks down any stains and is a natural whitener. Wash a strawberry and then rub it on your teeth before brushing them.
29. No space in your makeup bag?
Are you running out of space in your makeup bag? If you need to bring your makeup with you for touch-ups, there’s no need to take the whole pot. If you need your blush with you to touch up, simply grab a small piece of tracing paper and rub it across your blush. Put it in your bag instead of the pot and if you need to touch up, apply the blush by swiping the paper across your cheeks.
30. Minimize hair frizz
Does your hair get frizzy after a shower? Use a t-shirt instead of a towel for drying. It won’t cause friction and is much less harsh on your hair. Make sure to use an old one you aren’t afraid of damaging.
31. Foundation not matching?
We all know the struggle of losing your summer tan in the winter and being three shades lighter than your foundation, or vice versa with getting tan in the summer and your foundation making you look like a ghost. To avoid this, just keep two extra bottles of foundation, one lighter, and one darker, so when your foundation doesn’t match anymore, you can just mix them for an instant match. Make sure they’re the same brand to avoid formula mixing.
32. Perfect summer glow
If you would like to shimmer like a Greek god, this tip is for you! Buy a cheap highlighter and mix it with your body lotion for an all over glow. Use a blue or purple highlighter for that shimmery mermaid effect.
33. Avoid thigh chafing
Especially in summer, a lot of people have the problem of thigh chafing when wearing shorts, skirts, or dresses. This can be solved by using deodorant. Just rub it on your inner thighs where you usually chafe and say goodbye to the pain and hello to flowy dresses. This can only apply for stick and roll on deodorant and isn’t advised with spray as its less effective and harder to apply.
34. No makeup remover?
If you’ve run out of makeup remover, use a moisturizer instead. It’ll help keep your skin soft and remove any makeup you are wearing without the difficulty of cleaning the makeup off with water instead. It especially works with waterproof eyeliners and mascaras.
35. No nail polish remover?
If you don’t have any nail polish remover left, it’s not the end of the world. Just grab a cotton ball and clear nail polish, and you’ll be good to go. Apply a thin layer of clear nail polish over the nail and swipe over it quickly with the cotton ball. Cotton pads also work just as well.
36) Clean A Curling Iron
Is your curling iron full of gunk? Scrub it with steel wool. This will have it looking brand new again.
37) Numb Before You Wax
Everyone loves how smooth they are after they wax. But noone likes how painful it is. Try a topical numbing cream to reduce the pain.
38) Find The Dupe
Luxury makeup brands really can’t be beat. However, you can find items that are similar and look almost like the makeup from your favorite luxury brands. Check out dupethat Instagram account for duplicates for popular brands here.
39) Lazy Makeup Removal
Sometimes taking your makeup off and washing your face is just too much. Like when you’re super tired, drunk, or just being lazy. Place makeup remover wipes next to your bed so you have no excuse but to wipe that make up off.
40) Get Rid Of Nail Polish Stains
Sometimes nail polish will stain your nails even after you remove it. Use baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and hot water to get it off. Get the details here.
41) Get Rid Of Puffy Under Eyes
Do your eyes get puffy? The best way to get rid of this is to store your under-eye cream in the refrigerator. The cold will make the blood vessels in your eyes smaller and shrink the puffiness.
42) Don’t Spill The Polish
If you make one false move while you’re applying nail polish, you can make a huge mess. Use a bottle ring holder to prevent this. It will keep the bottle steady and help you apply with precision.
43) Foundation For The Seasons
Don’t buy a different foundation for each season. Instead use a foundation mixer. This one will run you between $6 and $10.
44) Use Eyeliner To Shape Your Eye
You can give your eyes different shapes by applying your eyeliner in different ways. You can make your eye look rounded, almond-shaped, or elongated. Get the details here.
45) Toss It Out
Using makeup past it’s expiration date can be dangerous. It can give you a bacterial infection. You can find expiration dates for all your makeup here.
46) Know Where To Look
If you don’t see what you’re looking for on that list, don’t worry. You can find a jar symbol on your product packaging that hads a number and an “M” which indicates the number of months it can be used for.
47) Mark Your Makeup
It’s not likely that you’ll remember when you opened your makeup after its open. So it’s best to mark it with the date you opened it. That way you’ll know for sure when it’s time to toss.
48) DIY Oil Blotting Sheets
Need an oil blotting sheet in a pinch? Use a toilet seat cover. They work the same way.
49) Get A Free Makeup Class
YouTube videos are great for learning how to do makeup. But sometimes you need someone to show you so that you really get it. Sign up for a free class at your local Sephora.
50) Dry Upside Down
You can mess up your makeup brushes if you don’t dry them right. Dry them upside down to prevent damage to the handles. You can use a cutting board and rubber bands to dry them in the right position.
51) DIY Brush Cleaner
The best way to clean your brush is with a mat. But you can make one instead of pay for one with a glue gun and paper plate. Get the details here.
52) Fix A Liquid Eyeliner Pen
Is the tip on your eyeliner pen dried out or bent? Try pulling the tip out and flipping it over. Get the details here.
53) The Key To Glitter Nail Polish
Glitter nail polish is great and really pretty. But it’s a pain to take off. Use a peel-off base coat. Use an orange stick to gently peel it off when you’re ready for a new color.
54) The Right Way To Match Foundation
Testing foundation on your arm will give you a false match. Try matching it to your neck instead. You can also try taking a picture with the flash on to see how it looks in photos.
55) Don’t Diss The Drugstore
You can buy some pretty good product at the drug store. Shopping at the drug store also lets you try products out. If you don’t like the products you buy, you have 30 days to get a full refund if you bring your receipt.
56) DIY Gel Eyeliner
Turn your pencil eyeliner into gel eyeliner in seconds. Just hold the tip under a flame for about a second. Let it cool for 15 seconds and use to get a more intense smudged look.
57) White Base Coat
Use a coat of white nail polish as your base. This will make your color coat pop. It will also protect your nails from being stained by colored polishes.
58) Check In A Bright Light
It’s happened to all of us. We do our makeup in an ill-lit room and when we get into the light we realize out uneven our makeup is. Check your makeup outside or in a bright light to make sure its even and you didn’t miss and spots.
59) Make Your Eyes Look Bigger Wider
A simple brush stroke can totally change the look of your eye. Sweep your mascara toward your nose, instead of upwards. This will make your eyes look a lot bigger.
60) Balance With Green And Orange Concealer.
Using a green concealer will tone down redness. Using green and orange can help you correct unevent skin tone. Get the details on how to do this properly here.
61) How To Apply Perfume
Spraying yourself down with perfume is NOT the way to apply perfume. Apply it at your pulse points. This will make the scent last longer.
62) Use All Of Your Makeup
Knowing that there is more makeup left in your tube but you just can’t get it out is so annoying. Cut them open and scoop your makeup out. Place it in an empty plastic pot.
63) Apply Foundation At The Center
You can look like your wearing a mask if you apply your foundation wrong. Place the foundation at the center of your face and blend outward. This will give you a more natural look.
64) Use All Of The Minerals
Is your mineral powder done? Disloge the bottom part of your mineral powder container with a penny. You’ll find more in the bottom.
65) Bronzer Shape
Bronzer shouldn’t be applied hapazardly. And especially not all over your face. Apply it in the shape of a three over your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline.
66) White Eyeliner For Eyeshadow
Use white eyeliner to make your eyeshadow standout. Outline the area you want to shadow with eyeliner and fill it in. Then apply the shadow on top.
67) Spoon For the Perfect Wing
Trying to get the perfect wing eyeliner can get messy. Instead of trying it freehand, use a spoon to guide your strokes. Use the photos for instructions.
68) Cover the Pimple
Dab the pimple with foundation. Then with concealer. Finish off with a setting powder.
69) Save That Brush
I am convinced that a good mascara has nothing to do with the mascara itself. It’s all about the brush. If you find a good brush you like just clean it off and use it with other mascaras.
70) Easy Smoky Eye
Use the hashtag technique. Make a hashtage in the corner of your eye. Blend it for a smoky eye look.
71) The Right Way To Use A Bobby Pin
You’re using bobby pins wrong. Place the wavy side against your head. This will give you a better grip.
72) Prop Up Your Pony
Place two bobby pins on the underside of ponytail. Place it through your elastic. This will prop up your ponytail.
73) How To Glue
You can make a real mess trying to apply eyelash glue to your false eyelashes. Use a bobby pin to apply your glue. It will make it much easier.
74) Thicker Hair Trick
Want your hair to look thicker? Dust eyeshadow the same color as your hair along your hair line. This will make it look a lot fuller.
75) Make Your Lipstick Last
Apply your lipstick. Place a tissue across your lips. Dush with a translucent powder so your lipstick will stay longer.
76) Quick Dry Nails
Fill a bowl with ice water after you paint your nails. Soak them for a few minutes. This will help your nails dry fast.
77) DIY Lipglass From Broken Eyeshadow
Got a broken eyeshadow? Mix it with some petroleum jelly. Now it’s a lipgloss.
78) How To Apply Eye Concealer
Draw a triangle with the base under your eye and the tip pointing toward your cheek. Like your shining a flashlight under your eye. This will bright up your face and eye area.
79) Well Rested Eye
Use highlighter slightly ligher than your kin. Draw three lines in the inner “V,” the middle section of your eyelid, and below the brow bone. This will make you look well-rested when you aren’t
80) Fix Foundation Stains
Did you smudge makeup on your outfit? Wipe a dot of shaving cream on it. This will make sure the stain comes out after you put it in the wash.
81) Extra Curly Lashes
Want lashes that stay curly? Heat up your eyelash curler with a hairdryer. Just don’t burn yourself.
82) Instant Clevage
Want a busty looking busom? Contour your cleavage. Learn how here.
83) How To Underline Your Eye
Sometime when we line our bottom line, it can look jacked up if we do it wrong. Don’t line your inner lid. Use the brown liner on her bottom lid and black on the top.
84) Instant Eye Lift
Use white eyeliner for an instant eye lift. Draw a line above your eyebrowns. Smudge it out with a sponge brush.
85) Protect Hair Before Swimming
Chlorine can do some damage to your hair. Pour tap water on your hair before you go swimming. The water will protect your strands.
Sometimes when we do our makeup in the house and then walk outside, we find out that it’s too harsh, or too light, and it’s already too late to redo it all. Before you leave the house, check your makeup in the lighting of your room and your window to make sure it’s perfect. If you have the time, you can also check it in the car or bus on the way to work or school.
50+ hair, makeup, and beauty hacks that every woman should know
Inno Asuncion
02.14.19
Do you need to get picture perfect but don’t have time to run to the store or spend time (or money) to go to a salon? Here are 50+ beauty hacks you can do at home with what you already have. Some say that it hurts to be beautiful. Well, it doesn’t have to be. Not if you know the right hacks.
You’ll be amazed by how many things you already have that you never even realized could help you create the perfect image. Your beauty routine can be pretty painless. While also making you look absolutely perfect. From hair to makeup, these tips will astonish you.
You’ll wonder how you completed your beauty routine without them. We’ll show you how to properly use tools and the right way to apply.
Here Are 50+ Hair And Makeup Hacks Every Woman Should Know: