Nothing can make your day like finding a life hack that can keep your bobby pins sorted and your boots upright. It's amazing how the internet has made our lives so much easier by providing smart tips and tricks that make everything manageable. This is particularly true for women!
On the downside, some life hacks are too complicated, which is why we mostly end up dismissing these ideas. Luckily, we had the time to dig up the best life hacks perfect for ladies on the go – or if you just want to simplify things, this list is for you. Fair warning, though, you might end up sharing these tricks with your entire family!
Rubber Bands Make French Manicures Effortless
Some people say that the French tip is one of the most difficult manicure styles to achieve despite its simplicity. Imagine how meticulous one needs to be to get that clean line. Well, worry no more – it turns out all you need is one old rubber band!
Position one wide rubber band just above your nail, making sure to leave just a bit of bare space where you can apply nail polish. The band will act as a guide for you to keep everything inside the lines – that's how one gets flawless nails instantly.
Never Lose Another Bobby Pin Again With the Help of Magnetic Strips
At some point in every girl’s life, she’s bound to lose bobby pins. What’s amusing about it is they tend to reappear in the most random places - be it under your bed, the couch, or on the car floor. They are just everywhere when un-needed but never around when you really need one.
One nifty trick to keep all pins in one place is to use magnetic strips! Stick a piece or two of these strips on your bathroom wall, bedroom bureau, or near a favorite mirror. That way, there is no chance the pesky pins will hide from you ever again.
Color Coding Through Nail Polish
Have you ever tried rushing to open the front door, but it takes you forever to do so because of so many keys? Try doing that under a poorly lit area, and it becomes ten times worse! But don’t worry, there’s a solution to this problem – nail polish.
Color code each key by painting them with your various shades of nail polish. You can get creative and add embellishments to your liking. Or better yet, just a single-color coat will do. The design possibilities are endless! So, the next time it happens, you will never confuse one key from the other – just don’t forget the assigned colors for each door.
Iced Water Perfection
Who doesn't love iced water? It's one of the best ways to cool down on a hot summer day. Most of us prefer to have a couple of iced cubes handy, but some opt to fill their water bottles to the brim and freeze it. Too bad this makes it even more challenging to drink; it will only leave one frustrated.
Here's the secret to perfect iced water: don't fill water all the way. Instead, fill the container at least a quarter and tilt it. This allows the other half to stay frozen while you can still add more water.
Chill Wine Using Frozen Grapes Instead of Ice
At parties, guests tend to request for ice in case they prefer chilled wine. That shouldn't be a problem; however, ice melts and will most likely water down your favorite chardonnay or rosé. In short, expect a bland-tasting drink in your hand in less than 10 minutes.
Don't let this ice blunder ruin the party by freezing white grapes! Once frozen, pop a few of these in a crystal glass and pour that wine. Not only does it keep the wine flavor, but it enhances them too. Guests will appreciate this lifehack and follow suit very soon.
Add Color to Hair Accessories With Nail Polish
A woman's hair is her crowning glory. As such, we take significant measures to make it look awesome 24/7. Some enjoy coloring their hair, while others stick to hair accessories. One accessory is so versatile that it can be used on any occasion – bobby pins.
Sadly, using the same black bobby pin day-by-day can get boring, so why not amp up your look and color it with the help of nail polish. Painting bobby pins is relatively easy too! Add a dash of glitter for a hint of sparkle that's perfect for a night time look.
Hair Straighteners Can Clean Up Shirts Too
Ever had one of those days when you need to iron a shirt, but the iron is either broken, or you just don't have one at all? Good news – hair straighteners do the same thing. It might not cover as many areas as a regular iron, but it works wonders in small areas like the collar or those narrow spaces between buttons.
Be very careful, though, since it can still cause unwanted burn marks/stains. Don't be in a hurry and use a gentler hand, especially if one is ironing a white shirt.
Blow Dryers Can Break-In Shoes in an Instant
One of the cardinal rules for anyone who just bought new shoes is to break them in before wearing them out. Otherwise, one will end up with cuts in the feet, or worse, blisters. We can all agree this is just not acceptable, so here's a life hack for these painful situations.
Grab your hairdryer and a pair of socks. Put them on before placing the feet inside the new shoes, then once ready, blast some warm air to your feet for two minutes. This can expand the shoes and will make it much more comfortable to wear!
Silverware Trays Are the New Age Trinket Organizers
Who doesn't love a little bling on a regular day to stand out of the crowd? But let's face it, it's a hassle to detangle those long chains during rush hours, and sometimes it takes forever to find matching earrings! Worry no more, because this DIY will save your life!
Take a few utensil trays, new or old, along with some mini hooks and say hello to your mini jewelry platter that fits on your dressing table like a missing jigsaw puzzle. If you find something with additional space at the bottom horizontally, you can keep rings, bracelets, or even a couple of nail paint pots.
Thick/Dry Mascara? Fix It With Hot Water
We've all heard many health benefits of consuming hot water, but trust us when we say it can save your makeup as well! Just the right amount of mascara can make your eyes look prettier, but it gets everywhere if it's clumped, and you may end up looking like a panda.
Here's a quick trick. When mascara gets dry or thick with time, run your brush under the miraculous hot water, which will un-clump it right away. No more frustration or last-minute running to the stores to buy a new one. Isn't that cool?
Get Rid of Stubborn Red Wine Stains With the White
Are you a cleanliness freak like the famous Monica Geller from 'Friends' who obsesses over cleaning hacks? If yes, then you are in for a treat! Say goodbye to those red wine stains that spoiled your favorite bedcovers or an expensive dress.
What you need is another bottle of wine, but pick the white one this time. It has enzymes that can make the stains disappear like they were never even there in the first place. Pour white wine on the spot, use a clean damp cloth and blot it. Wash and dry the apparel after the stain fades away, and it'll be as good as new.
Dryer/Static Sheets Are Great for Your Hair
Static sheets are a great invention for your gorgeous tresses. It gets the static out of your hair without making them feel oily or greasy. It's because dryer or static sheets have fabric softener which helps you tame the frizz within seconds, leaving your hair cleansed and smelling fresh. Isn't that the coolest trick ever, especially if you have curly or wavy locks?
So, say bye to silicon-based products or dry shampoos that take forever to work or leave a cosmetic build-up, which further clogs your hair follicles.
Pool Noodles Will Help You Keep Your Boots Upright
Please don't throw away your pool noodles in the winter; instead, use them to keep your boots upright. Yes, we are not kidding, try it! Put the pool noodles inside your boots to keep them in shape.
Boots are usually pretty expensive, and if you don't take care of them, you'll have to buy a new pair every season. So, do this hassle-free, effortless trick and give your boots a longer life. If you prefer, you may also trim the ends that are sticking out of your fancy boots. It's that simple!
A Simple Magnetic Board Can Help You De-Clutter Your Dressing Area
How to not lose those expensive 'MAC' lipsticks and 'Tarte' palettes? Take a magnetic board, and that's it! Yes, it's that easy and quick. It helps you organize makeup neatly as there's ample space, and it's inexpensive as well. Now you can save more and spend more on new makeup!
Make sure you choose a good quality magnet board. The bigger, the better, but you can also have multiple small boards to segregate different types of products, giving you more efficiency and neatness. Simply hang it on a wall, in your cupboard, or place it in front of the mirror and work as you please!
Loose Hair-Ties Can Save You From Balding
We all like experimenting and trying on different hairstyles. But are you aware that if you often tie your hair tightly, you are doing more harm than good? It prevents them from growing properly by straining the hair follicles, leading to balding spots, medically known as alopecia. No one wants to depend on wigs or medicines, right? It's an extremely costly affair!
Don't be so harsh on your scalp, choose appropriate accessories, and keep changing the spot you usually tie your hair. By the way, open hair also doesn't look so bad either. Let your hair down, girl!
The Battle With Earphones
We have all been there— trying to unravel the tangled morass of the earphone wires. It takes a good 15 minutes to get it untangled, and not all of us can afford wireless tech. That is why we think this hack is a total lifesaver.
All you have to do is disentangle your earphones for the last time, grab a clothe-pin and wrap the long wire around and secure it with the clip, except for the part where it divides into two buds. Now you can listen to music without having to battle with earphone wires, and this way, it fits in your pocket easily as well.
Lazy Susan to the Rescue!
The moment somebody mentions Lazy Susan, you are bound to think of a sewing-room, but you see, the thing ain't that lazy because she can multi-task and serve various purposes. But for this hack, you will have to put one in your refrigerator!
This should help you get exactly what you want from the fridge, because how many times do we go to the fridge wanting to get something to satisfy a craving and end up pulling out everything from bell peppers, herbs, and some parsley? That is all in the past if you would do yourself a favor and get the appliance!
Hairdryers Can Serve Multiple Purposes!
No matter how many coasters you offer your guests to help them hold their drinks, they don't. So you end up with stains on the table and even on furniture, and this can be a real blow! (pun intended)
So that is why we think this hack would be your favorite. Instead of giving up on your favorite wooden desk because it is stained, grab the hairdryer, turn on the heat, and blow out the blotch. You will see it magically disappear, and to seal the deal, just grab some olive oil and apply it onto the surface!
No More Green Fingers!
Don't you just hate it when you buy a beautiful ring, wear it for awhile, and when you finally decide to give the finger some time to breathe and remove the band, you have a green finger! Say goodbye to them colored fingers using this simple trick!
All you got to do next time you buy a slightly undersized ring is to get some clear nail polish and coat the inner circumference with it. Try that, and you will have no trouble sliding the ring on and off; neither will you have a green splotch around your finger!
Spaghetti Can Do More Than Giving You Too Many calories!
We women love to burn a candle when we feel like we need some time to chill and focus on ourselves. The good scent of a burning candle could make you feel super fresh and change your mood and the room's vibe completely.
But then, don't you just hate it when the candle has burned quite well, and the wick is too low for you to light it and you have to throw it away? Say less because we got you covered with this hack— grab an uncooked spaghetti strand, light one end, and use it to ignite your candle. Easy!
Tic Tac Containers Can Help You Stay Organized!
Bobby pins are a must-have for a good hairstyle, but finding one is a real struggle. If you are anything like us, the last you will see a bunch of bobby pins together would be the day you bought them. That is why we think this hack is a lifesaver!
Next time you enjoy some tic tac, don't throw the container away. Use it to store your bobby pins, and you wouldn' have to spend hours looking for one under your bed! Also, the compact case makes it easier to carry around so you can have a touchup whenever you want!
Use Wine Corks to Make A Pinterest-Worthy Home Deco!
Do you also have many wine corks lying around in your kitchen and don't know what to do with them? Well, here's an idea to make the interior of your room look super cute and even Pinterest-worthy while recycling some corks.
Get yourself a wooden board or frame a piece of cardboard with wood, and arrange the poppers in a neat pattern. Then hot glue them on to whichever surface you chose or just go for the classic square shape and fill it in with the corks. Now you have a super cute and vintage piece of decor to hang on the wall!
Find Your Best Time to Exercise and Stick to It
It's beneficial to exercise when your body is at its peak, usually between five and six in the evening. When your conditions are tip-top, there is a reduced risk of injury to your body or muscles. Besides, your improved coordination and rhythm will positively impact the exercise regime, which will leave you feeling great!
The key is working up a routine and forming a pattern. Your body will adjust its biological clock, and sooner than later, you will be looking forward to the gym sessions rather than getting discouraged. If you want to develop an exercising habit, consistency is key!
Hangers Are the Perfect Home for Your Scarves
You will never go back to putting your scarves in a bin or drawer with this hack. Hangers can come in handy beyond handing coats and shirts. They can serve as the perfect scarf holders!
It's pretty simple, tie up the scarf in a knot and push it to the end. You can get as many scarves as possible on the hanger, and besides looking neat, it will be easy to pick out your favorite accessory since you can see them all. Avoid the unnecessary scarf entanglements when you store them together with other clothes and grab that hanger!
Rubber Bands for a Bit of Extra Strength
Everyone has struggled at least once with opening a bottle, say, of nail polish, or a pickle jar, which may sometimes feel like a Herculean task, especially when no one is around to help out. Well, save yourself the hassle and some sore fingers by using rubber bands. It is as easy as ABC!
Wrap the rubber band around the cap or the neck of the nail polish bottle, and then try opening it. Sometimes, a bit of friction is all that is needed, and rubber bands ensure just that. For a powerful grip, you now know what to do!
Twist and Curl Your Hair With a Flat Iron
Do you long for lustrous curly locks in place of your straight hair? Look no further, here is the best way to go about it - a flat iron! To achieve that desirable curl, use your flat iron under moderate heat, and twist your hair instead of moving up and down.
There are a few points to note before you try this hack. Make sure your flat iron is not excessively hot as very high temperatures (above 350F or 180°C) can irritate your hair cuticles and cause damage to your scalp. Remember to comb that hair before going for the curls!
Toothpaste, the Perfect Remedy for Damaged Nails
It turns out toothpaste is not only useful for cleaning teeth, but it can also be helpful for your nails! For stronger and shiny nails, some toothpaste will work wonders. To make your nails billboard-ready in minutes, lay some paste on your nails and let it stay there for about eight to ten minutes. Next, scrub off the nails in warm water to get rid of the paste.
Finally, dry your nails and dab some lemon juice on them. Lemons contain natural bleaching agents, and with a few sessions of this routine, you will see your results - clear, glossy, and beautiful nails!
Hooks for Your Purses
Purses are the ultimate accessories since they are inexpensive and readily available. It's common to have many purses, which might become a headache when it comes to organizing your closet. Besides, some purses made of delicate material can get damaged owing to improper storage. You can overcome this by using shower curtain hooks.
The hooks, which can be found cheaply in almost every store, can hold the weight of a purse, thus, making them the ideal choice. With the shower hooks, your purse straps will never get tangled while your closet will end up looking neat and organized.
Save Your Nails From the Key Ring
Adding your keys to a key-holder ring is one of those little tasks we can't escape. We all know that doing so can wreak havoc on your nails with unsightly scratches, dents, or even broken fingernails. However, with this common house item, a staple remover, troubles with key rings will be a thing of the past.
Instead of using your nails to open the rings, use the staple remover to do that. It works like clockwork, fully opening the ring, thus ensuring that the key goes in seamlessly. Give it a try next time, and your nails will thank you for it!