21 Life Hacks Every Woman Needs To Know

1. Use your flat iron as an… iron

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Your flat iron is perfect for quick jobs or when you’re in a pinch.

2. Upgrade your old heels with fabric

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3. Avoid runs in your tights by spraying hair spray on them

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4. Clear-coat your rings

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Is your skin sensitive to cheap rings? Avoid turning your fingers green by applying a clear coat of polish to the inside of your rings.

5. Smart packing

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Pack your shoes in a shower cap to keep the clothes in your suitcase clean while you travel.

6. Nail polish bottles stuck?

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Wrap a rubber band around the lid for extra grip.

7. Stinky jeans? Try this:

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Leave your jeans in the freezer overnight. It’ll “shock” the bacteria and make your jeans smell much better, without any washing.

8. Curl your hair with a flat iron

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Twist the iron rather than running it straight through your hair. The result? Fabulous, natural-looking curls!

9. Keep your buttons from falling off

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Apply a coat of clear nail polish to keep your buttons from popping off.

10. Give your bobby pins an upgrade with nail polish

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Say goodbye to boring brown.

11. De-fuzz your sweater with a pumice stone

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A disposable razor also works to remove fuzzies and pills. Just remember to use a lint roller afterwards!

12. Dry your hair with a t-shirt instead of a towel

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Rubbing hair with a towel can rough up the cuticle, causing frizz and breakage. Instead, opt for a super-soft tee.

13. Transport your bobby pins in a DIY case

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14. Stop your bra from showing

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Sew in a bra strap clasp to your favorite shirt to avoid visible bra straps.

15. Tuck non-skinny jeans into boots

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Master the art of folding and using boot socks to fit even the widest flares into boots.

16. Tame fly-aways with dryer sheets

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Dryer sheets are a fantastic way to combat static hair, and they don’t leave your hair greasy either.

17. Easily add keys to your key ring

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Don’t wreck your manicure, just use a staple remover to slide your new keys on your ring.

18. Ran out of shaving cream?

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Hair conditioner works just as well, and maybe even better! Baby oil also works.

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