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Some girls wear makeup, while others don’t, but every girl likes to feel comfortable in her own skin. Beauty tips aren’t just for glamazons. There are some tips and tricks every girl can use when she is on the go, at school, or at home. We’re not going to tell you how you “should” look, that is SO not Gurl, but we’ve compiled some practical beauty secrets that can solve problems that many of us run into every once and while.
Get Glossy
This is always super annoying. There's lip gloss left in the tube but you just can't get the rest out. (This can totally work for mascara or anything else that's gel-like!) Boil a cup of water for 5 minutes in the microwave. Drop your tube in for a couple of minutes. The heat will loosen up the product that's stuck to the tube or bottle so that you can scoop it out. ShutterStock.comWet Nails?
Coating your nails in cooking spray will help them dry crazy quick. Just don't use any garlic flavored ones--unless you're into that sort of thing. ShutterStock.comIce Ice Baby
If you don't have cooking spray, sliding your nails into a bowl of ice water will leave your nails COMPLETELY dry and any of those messy mistakes on your skin will have fallen off! ShutterStock.comWorse Than A Headache
If you're breaking out an aspirin mask will help shrink and heal your zits in a few minutes. Grab a couple of aspirin, pour a few teaspoons of water onto them and they'll begin to dissolve. Rub the paste on your face and let it sit for 10 minutes. Wash off and bask in the results! ShutterStock.comZit Attack
Toothpaste can be a great spot treatment for acne, just steer clear of the gel ones. Arm & Hammer tends to make the bests toothpastes for zits. ShutterStock.comTame The Frizz
If you've skipped a wash or your hair is super frizzy, rubbing a dryer sheet over those wild strands will tame them and make your hair smell AWESOME! AmazoncomOil Slick
This is pretty invaluable. Instead of over-washing your hair, if you rub baking soda or baby powder onto your scalp it will absorb all the oil. ShutterStock.comExfoli-Tape
If your lips are super flaky, scotch tape is your friend. Just put a few pieces on your lips and pull off the dead skin. Your glosses, stains and lipsticks will go on super smooth. ShutterStock.comBad Breath
Eat a banana or yogurt. Both help to reduce odor-causing compounds in the mouth like hydrogen sulfide and ketone. ShutterStock.comFlintsone Feet
Instead of dropping dollars on a pedicure, if you coat your feet with Vaseline before bed. (Wear socks to skip the mess!) Your feet will be smooth as a baby's butt. ShutterStock.comGet Funky
Sprinkle baby powder into your shoes. It will deodorize and absorb any sweat from your feet. ShutterStock.comGirl, You Shinin'
Everyone's face gets a little oily by the end of the day. If you don't have oil blotting papers a sheet of toilet paper will do the trick. Trust us, it will be transparent after blotting your T-Zone. ShutterStock.comGreen Thumbs
I love costume jewelry but green fingers can be a little weird. Paint all your fakes with clear nail polish and they'll stay silver forever. ShutterStock.comNot Just For Salads
Olive oil is awesome for removing makeup, especially stubborn makeup like waterproof mascara or long lasting lipsticks. Put some on a cotton ball and gently wipe off the day. Plus, olive oil is rich in vitamin E and vitamin K which is awesome for the skin. Just be sure to cleanse your face after as usual. ShutterStock.comNails On Fire
If you don't have a nail file on hand the black strip on a book of matches is a great makeshift file. ShutterStock.comGet Those Natural Curls
No curling iron or rollers? You can easily roll your hair in strips of paper bag. You're hair doesn't have to be wet and there's no heat necessary. Check out this awesome tutorial. ShutterStock.comWrinkles Be Gone
I've never owned an iron, but that doesn't mean my clothes don't get wrinkled! Boil some water in a tea kettle and use it the same way you would use an electric iron. ShutterStock.comPants Don't Fit?
Winter is coming and if you're like 99% of the population you may be inclined to put on a few extra pounds. That's totally normal (cold weather makes us crave fats, mmm!), but there's no need to shell out cash for new jeans. Put a rubberband through the buttonhole and hook the other end onto the button. Just wear a long shirt so no one can see your MacGuyver work. ShutterStock.comWhat other helpful beauty tips and tricks would you like to see on Gurl? Let us know in the comments!
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wow, i just tried the aspirin thing and it totally brought down the worst parts of my breakout. i dont think it works for all types of acne breakouts, but for those red inflamed pimples it totally works!
Loved the article!
also another great tip for exfoliating the lips: brush your lips
just find an old toothbrush (but not old as in dirty and disgusting. buy a cheap one if you have to).
then wet it and brush in CIRCULAR MOTIONS on your lips.
that will FOR SURE help get all the dry, dead skin off of your lips. i do it every morning and sometimes before i go to bed. trust me, it works.
and also, make sure the toothbrush has soft bristles, you don’t want to irritate your lips even more with a rough toothbrush.
Trying the ice thing out imediately!
AMAZING!!! ALL WORKS!!!
This is a REALLY good post. I’m def. going to try a lot of these out.
*posts to Pinterest*
Will the aspirin mask REALLY work? Because if it does, you guys are my saviors. We have A LOT of aspirin in the house all the time, and my face likes to break out during important events. Thanks for the tips!
It works