Just like when you start a diet and everyone around you suddenly
becomes a weight-loss expert, when you need a beauty fix, bizarre advice
is surely on its way. Amidst all the suggestions, the ones that don't
require spending a lot of money are always the weirdest and always the
most alluring. Here are my favorites.
Hair
Dry hair
There's a bunch of different products that claim to combat dry hair, but look no further than the confines of your kitchen. Coating your roots in olive oil can drastically hydrate your hair and give it an incredible shine. Mayonnaise too contains helpful oils to tame even the driest hair. Keep it on for at least 30 minutes and wear a shower cap to keep from making a complete mess.
Dull Hair
To restore shine and clarify hair, grab a bottle of beer. If you choose to go the non-alcoholic route, opt for vinegar instead. Don't worry the smell will wash out when you shampoo.
Highlights
Skip the salon or even box dyes at the supermarket. You can lighten your hair with a little homemade concoction of chamomile tea and lemon juice. Apply, then sit out in the sun for a while to achieve highlighted perfection.
Dry Shampoo
There are inexpensive dry shampoos everywhere now, but if you happen to have baby powder at home, why spend your precious money? Baby powder absorbs oil making your hair look refreshed while also adding volume. A common complaint of baby powder is that it doesn't entirely disappear on brunettes. Cocoa powder is your answer to white powdery roots.
Skin Care
Shaving Cream
Shaving Gel is cheap, but so unnecessary. Olive oil works as a great shaving gel and lotion, but if that's not your thing, hair conditioner does the trick even better.
Blemishes
So apparently Pepto Bismol contains acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid, which bothered me at first, but then I got over it and figured if rubbing bright pink anti-diarrheal medication on my face prevents breakouts, then what the hell do I care?
We've all heard of the toothpaste trick; use it as a spot treatment before you go to bed and wake up zit-free in the morning. I've never had complete success with this, but toothpaste does do an extraordinary job of making angry pimples calm and more manageable.
If you love Biore strips, then quit buying them and instead use Elmer's glue to get rid of those blackheads. Apply a thing layer over you t-zone and peel off after it's completely dry.
This tip shouldn't be used all the time, but trust me, it's a good one. Glide a deodorant stick over your face, covering any areas where you might perspire and remain shine-free all day long.
Makeup and Nails
Lashes
Before you curl your lashes, use a blow dryer to heat it up. The heat will help set the lashes and give you a more defined curl. To make them appear thicker, pat them down with powder before applying your mascara.
Brows
A little hairspray can go a long way, which is especially true if you use it on your eyebrow. Spray a clean mascara wand and brush your brows into place. It will dry and keep every hair in place until you decide otherwise.
Primer
Dimethicone is the ingredient used in most pore-minimizing face primers, but you can also find this in Monistat's Anti-Chafing Powder Gel. This works like any other department store brand primer I've used and is a fraction of the price.
Nails
Wipe your nails with acetone before applying nail polish to remove dirt and oil. Your manicure will last twice as long and won't chip as easily. Adding a base coat before color will keep you from getting yellow stained nails.
Hair
Dry hair
There's a bunch of different products that claim to combat dry hair, but look no further than the confines of your kitchen. Coating your roots in olive oil can drastically hydrate your hair and give it an incredible shine. Mayonnaise too contains helpful oils to tame even the driest hair. Keep it on for at least 30 minutes and wear a shower cap to keep from making a complete mess.
Dull Hair
To restore shine and clarify hair, grab a bottle of beer. If you choose to go the non-alcoholic route, opt for vinegar instead. Don't worry the smell will wash out when you shampoo.
Highlights
Skip the salon or even box dyes at the supermarket. You can lighten your hair with a little homemade concoction of chamomile tea and lemon juice. Apply, then sit out in the sun for a while to achieve highlighted perfection.
Dry Shampoo
There are inexpensive dry shampoos everywhere now, but if you happen to have baby powder at home, why spend your precious money? Baby powder absorbs oil making your hair look refreshed while also adding volume. A common complaint of baby powder is that it doesn't entirely disappear on brunettes. Cocoa powder is your answer to white powdery roots.
Skin Care
Shaving Cream
Shaving Gel is cheap, but so unnecessary. Olive oil works as a great shaving gel and lotion, but if that's not your thing, hair conditioner does the trick even better.
Blemishes
So apparently Pepto Bismol contains acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid, which bothered me at first, but then I got over it and figured if rubbing bright pink anti-diarrheal medication on my face prevents breakouts, then what the hell do I care?
We've all heard of the toothpaste trick; use it as a spot treatment before you go to bed and wake up zit-free in the morning. I've never had complete success with this, but toothpaste does do an extraordinary job of making angry pimples calm and more manageable.
If you love Biore strips, then quit buying them and instead use Elmer's glue to get rid of those blackheads. Apply a thing layer over you t-zone and peel off after it's completely dry.
This tip shouldn't be used all the time, but trust me, it's a good one. Glide a deodorant stick over your face, covering any areas where you might perspire and remain shine-free all day long.
Makeup and Nails
Lashes
Before you curl your lashes, use a blow dryer to heat it up. The heat will help set the lashes and give you a more defined curl. To make them appear thicker, pat them down with powder before applying your mascara.
Brows
A little hairspray can go a long way, which is especially true if you use it on your eyebrow. Spray a clean mascara wand and brush your brows into place. It will dry and keep every hair in place until you decide otherwise.
Primer
Dimethicone is the ingredient used in most pore-minimizing face primers, but you can also find this in Monistat's Anti-Chafing Powder Gel. This works like any other department store brand primer I've used and is a fraction of the price.
Nails
Wipe your nails with acetone before applying nail polish to remove dirt and oil. Your manicure will last twice as long and won't chip as easily. Adding a base coat before color will keep you from getting yellow stained nails.
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