Use an Elastic Band for the Perfect French Manicure

The French manicure is a popular way of making your nails look super stylish. It’s a classic look that’s best for short and medium-length nails. Your manicurist applies white polish on the nail tips and a beige or sheer pink coat over the rest of your nail bed. But what if you could mimic that to perfection at home? We're pleased to tell you that you can, and all you need is a rubber band and your nail polish.

Just make a knot in the band to make a small loop. Then, apply your base coat, and when dry, put the loop around the nail, creating a stencil. Finally, paint a white tip as per the image seen here.

Add Period Hygiene Products to Your Emergency First Aid Kit

If you’re the kind of organized person that carries a small first aid kit with you or has one in the car when you travel, this hack is for you. First, add sanitary pads to your kit. Not only are they a go-to for when your period comes early, but because they're so absorbent, if there’s ever an emergency where you need to dress wounds, you’ll be glad you have them.

Aside from those benefits, sanitary pads also come in handy when treating someone who has a latex allergy, which can be activated by contact with gloves and, of course, bandages.

Use Ice Cubes in the Dryer to Keep Wrinkles Away

How many of us enjoy ironing our clothes? No one? Exactly what we thought. It’s super boring, and it takes forever. So, why not put the ice in your freezer to good use by adding it along with the crumpled item you want to wear in your tumble dryer? This time-saving hack is perfect if you’re in a rush to go out and either can’t be bothered or haven’t the time to get the iron out.

Instead of hanging your wrinkly clothes in the bathroom when you shower, the combination of dryer heat and moisture from your melting ice cubes is all you need to flatten clothes in minutes.

Avoid Rust Rings From Metal Cans in Your Bathroom With Nail Polish

Other than making our nails look pretty, clear (or colored) nail varnish has many practical uses. This particular hack is excellent if you keep all your toiletries in the bathroom, including spray deodorant cans, hair mousse, or cleaning products that are in metal containers. If you do, you’ll know that they can create annoying rust rings on your bath or shower when they come into regular contact with moisture. These can be tough to remove.

To prevent that from happening, paint some clear nail polish on the bottom of each metal product. Then allow enough time to dry before returning them to the bathroom. As for those stains? Try white vinegar.

Keep Spare Toiletries and Makeup in Your Car Glove Box for Last Minute Plans

We’ve all been caught short. Of course, we’re talking about those occasions when you’re running late after work and have no time to go home and freshen up before a special date or night out with friends. So why not think ahead, grab a few travel miniatures, and put them in a small toiletry bag? It can sit in your glove box or car boot for those social emergencies, so you’re always looking your best.

Aside from a few first aid bits like band-aids, think lip balm, travel deodorant, mini toothpaste, small tubs of moisturizer and body lotion, and maybe even a spare mascara and lipstick?

Keep Your Pantyhose From Snagging and Ripping With Hairspray

This hack is a bit of an old classic but still worth adding to this listing. Pantyhose can be expensive to replace when you’ve just snagged it on your desk at work or when traveling to the office. Then, having to wear them all day and feeling self-conscious because you don’t look your sparkling best can be annoying. However, you can avoid that by spraying your pantyhose with hairspray before you put them on.

The spray acts as a protective layer so that your pantyhose are less likely to rip and snag when you get them caught on a fingernail, for example. Alternatively, carry a spare pair in your bag!

Keep Emergency Cash in the Space Between Your Phone and Its Case

Sometimes the last thing we’re thinking about on a night out is whether we have enough cash on us to pay for a cab ride home. But, you can avoid that stressful and potentially unsafe situation by adding a few dollars in the space between your phone and its case. The rest of the time, you can just forget it’s there. Just reserve it to use in emergencies. Of course, this hack is also ideal in other scenarios.

For example, if you’re ever unlucky enough to have your purse stolen but have your phone in your hand, or you don’t want to carry cash in your back pocket.