Make Your Mascara Last for Longer With Hot Water

For many of us, mascara is one of our most essential makeup items. So, keep it going for longer with this helpful hack instead of getting caught short when your mascara runs out. Many of us are guilty of pumping our mascara wand in and out of the tube - but that just makes it clump and dry out faster, with mascara sticking to the sides of the tube where you can’t get to it. But, you can buy yourself some more time.

Tighten the tube lid. Put your mascara into a glass or mug of hot water for a few seconds to loosen the product inside. Then, twirl the mascara wand before using it and apply it to your lashes!

Use Rice and a Sock to Create an Emergency Heat Pack

For most women, period cramps, back pain, and sprains are common occurrences. It goes without saying that a heat pack can be a lifesaver when it comes to pain management. The heat helps to open the blood vessels and can assist the healing process. So, rather than buying a new heat back from the store, making your own is often faster. All you need is rice and an old sock.

Just fill the sock with rice and tie a hair band around the opening and then heat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes and place the sock where the pain is. Genius!

Tame Frizzy Hair Using Everyday Makeup Wipes and Your Hairbrush

A bad hair day is inescapable every now and then, especially in humid weather. Some of us treat ourselves to a trip to the salon to have our hair blow-dried and frizz-free. But there are some days when that simply isn’t an option. But, with some prep, this tip can save you from frizz in the comfort of your home. All you need is a hairbrush and one makeup wipe.

Just push one sheet over your hairbrush and allow the bristles to poke through. Then, give your hair a quick brush whenever you need to reign in the frizz. Simple, right?

No Matches to Light Your Candle? Head to Your Kitchen Cupboard for This Clever Pasta Trick

Here’s a tip you’ll probably wish you had thought of earlier. Have you ever tried to light a deep-set candle with a short match? The result is usually all sizzle and no flame. But, with a little stopover in your pantry, you can make lighting these kinds of candles a breeze. Just grab one strand of uncooked spaghetti. Then, use a match or lighter to ignite one end. Or, light it on your gas hob.

You’ll reach those deep candle wicks with ease. Plus, it’s good to know how easily spaghetti burns if you ever need quick lighting material. For instance, you might want to carry a pack in your car for a camping night.

Get the Most Out of Your Nail Varnish With This Handy Hack

Now,  this is an easy way to save your nail varnish when you can't quite get the last bit out of the bottle. There are two remedies for this problem. First, you could soak the bottle in some hot water for ten minutes. It brings the varnish back to life to enable you to get those pesky last drops out. The second tip is to use a bit of nail varnish remover.

You just need to add a few drops to the varnish. Then, close the bottle and give it a good shake. This will loosen those sticky, thick bits that have gone dry.

Protect Your Skin With Petroleum Jelly Before Dyeing Your Hair

Dyeing our hair can be a messy affair. First, you go through all the trouble of making sure your pick just the right shade. But once the ordeal is over, you find that the dye has also stained your skin. Next comes the waking nightmare of trying to get those stains off. This is where this hack comes into its own. Grab a bit of petroleum jelly before you start, and apply it to any place where the dye might come in contact with your skin.

Think - forehead, behind the ears, and the back of the neck. Once you’ve got a smooth layer all-around, go ahead and dye your hair as usual. The jelly stops the dye from staining. Then, once you’re done, wash the jelly off with a wet flannel.

Tight Shoes? Try Using a Blow Dryer to Break Them In

Who doesn’t love a new pair of shoes? But breaking in a new pair is less joyous. They often pinch and cause blisters which makes wearing them horrible for the first few days. So save pain and time by breaking them in at home. All you need is a hairdryer and a thick pair of socks. Begin by blowing warm air on the shoes to loosen them up. Next, pop on the thick socks and put your feet inside the shoes.

Continue blowing hot air onto the shoes, then walk around a little until they cool. The heat expands the material so your feet can fit comfortably inside. Then, when it cools, your shoes will be in the right shape for your feet.