Did you know you could use your flat iron to not only straighten hair but curl it? You can even use it to iron small clothing pieces. Do you know what to do if you run out of shaving cream and need to shave your legs? What about how to keep cheap rings from turning your finger green? How to tame those fly aways in your hair?
There are dozens of essential tricks women should know to get through their days. Some we learned from our mothers, sisters, or friends, and some slip by us without us ever realizing it. Make sure you aren’t missing out and check out these eleven essential daily tricks that every woman should know.
1. Flat Iron Ironing
Flat irons are actually great for ironing cuffs, collars, and hems.
2. Bra Strap Hack
With just a little sewing you can easily keep your bra strap under any shirt at all times.
3. Anti-Green Fingers
Painting the inside of your silver/gold-plated rings with clear nail polish will keep them from turning your finger green. Also, it helps eliminate irritation if you are sensitive to the metals.
4. Clean Shoe Packing
To avoid getting your clothes dirty or having to wash the soles of your shoes when you pack, wrap your shoes in shower caps.
5. Unstick Nail Polish
If you can’t get the top of your nail polish, a rubber band can provide extra grip.
6. Flat Iron Curling
Yes, flat irons can also curl your hair. In fact, it’s often easier to get a curl with them (and have it hold longer) than with a curling iron. Find out the technique here.
7. Boot Tuck
You were just washing jeans inside out and ready to put them on when you see they just won’t fit in those new boots. You don’t need skinny jeans to get that cute over-the-jean boot look. Use this trick to tuck any jean cc dumps style into boots.
8. Fly-aways Be Gone
If you think about what dryer are sheets are for (eliminating static) and what causes fly-aways (static), this trick makes perfect sense.
9. Secure Buttons
A clear coat of nail polish can give extra hold to your sewn on buttons.
10. No Shaving Cream Shaving
Hair conditioner can actually be used as a shaving cream substitute. Baby oil also works just as well (or better) than shaving cream.
11. Easy Key Ring Additions
This trick is great for women and men alike. Check out more great car-related tricks here and car carpet cleaning recipes here.
(h/t:diply)
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