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15 Must Have Beauty Hacks

Beauty cheats every girl should know

15 Must Have Beauty Hacks
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Being a girl is hard. We have many expenses and not everyone has the time for long beauty hacks. Here are some beauty cheats that are as east as one, two, three!

1. Little Hair Go Away

Most ponytails tend to be imperfect because of of those pesky little hairs that refuse to stay put. This problem can easily be solved with just a toothbrush and some hairspray. All you need to do is spray the hairspray on the toothbrush and comb the title hairs back into place.


2. Brush And Sniff

Instead of wasting all your perfume by spraying it all over your hair, spray it on your hairbrush. It will save you perfume and evenly distribute the scent as you brush your hair!


3. Tape + Nails

Painting your nails can sometimes be messy, but instead of going out and buying liquid nail tape for an easier clean just use Elmer's Glue. With a small paintbrush coat the borders of your nail, let it dry, paint and peel away. No more messy nails!


4. Rapid Nails

Don't waste your time waiting for your wet nails to dry, cut the time in half by just dipping them in cold water. Let your nails dry for two minutes and then dip them in a bowl of ice water for three minutes. The cold temperature will set the polish onto your nail and will harden it.


5. Eyeshadow To Nail Polish

We all have a certain eyeshadow color we don't use because it's a little too risqué. Instead of throwing it away, turn your eyeshadow into nail polish. Scrape out the eyeshadow and mix it with clear polish and viola! You have a new bottle of nail polish.


6. Sweat Be Gone

You don't need to sweat about sweat stains anymore. A little water and lemon will do the trick! All you need is equal parts lemon juice ad water, then apply the solution to the affected area.


7. One,Two,Three,Teeth Clean

Give your wallet a break for whiter teeth and grab some lemon juice and baking soda. You're going to need a few teaspoons of baking soda and lemon juice, the mixture should come out as a paste. Apply the paste to your teeth with a toothbrush and let it sit for one to two minutes and rinse.


8. Easy Stain Remover

Do you have foundation stains on your shirt? Clean it up with some shaving cream! Dab a little bit of shaving cream on the stain with a wash cloth and watch your stain disappear.


9. Last Minute Eyeliner

Run out of eyeliner? Don't freak out, just use mascara as an impromptu gel eyeliner!


10. Bye-Bye Lipstick Marks

Say goodbye to lipstick marks on your teeth with just one thing, your finger! After applying the lipstick make an "O" shape with your mouth, place your finger in your mouth, press down with your lips and pull away. This action should leave the excess lipstick from your inner lips onto your finger, preventing any lipstick smudges.


11. Perfect Wing

Having a hard time creating that perfect wing with your eyeliner? Just grab a spoon, problem solved!


12. DIY Lip Color

If you're feeling a little daring but only have basic lip colors, don't go running to the store, just grab some eyeshadow and petroleum jelly. All you will need is 1 tablespoon of petroleum jelly and about 1 teaspoon of eyeshadow powder. Add the mixture into a microwave safe bowl, heat until it is runny and mix it all together. Add the to an empty chapstick or lipstick container, let it cool and harden and apply!


13. DIY Matte Lips

Matte lipstick has become a popular trend in the makeup world, which has caused a increase in its prices. Instead of spending a ridiculous amount of money on buying a whole new variety of lipstick, put that money back in your wallet and follow these simple steps. You will need a tissue, translucent powder and a powder brush. First, apply your normal lipstick or gloss of your choosing. Then, tear a piece of tissue about the size of your mouth, peel away one layer until you have a see through piece and place it over your lips. Lastly, take your powder brush and lightly dust the powder onto the tissue paper, then peel away the tissue and enjoy!


14. Lip Pump

Want an easy, pain free way to achieving plumper lips? Add two drops of peppermint oil to your favorite gloss and apply!


15. DIY Makeup Remover

Makeup removers tend to be pricey and some don't even take off all your makeup. Instead of using expensive removers, switch them out for coconut oil. Not only with the oil take off all your makeup it also smells delicious, is cheaper and moisturizes your skin after applying it!


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