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10 Super Strange Beauty Hacks That Actually Work
They might be weird...but you'll wonder how you lived without them!
Cheryl Knight
07.30.18

There’s no reason to spend a lot of money on high-priced beauty products. Instead, you can try these 10 beauty hacks at home with just a little time and a few dollars. In fact, you’ve probably got most of these beauty hack ingredients in your house right now.

From getting rid of dark circles under your eyes to making your hair super shiny and soft, to whitening your teeth, you’ll be amazed at how easy these hacks are to do at home today.

Use Banana Peels to Whiten Your Teeth

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Teeth whitening strips are way too expensive, and whitening toothpaste isn’t always as effective as you’d hope. But did you know you can actually use banana peels to whiten your teeth? Rub the inside of the peel on your teeth once per day for a week and check out the difference. Note: Don’t use peels from overripe bananas because it won’t work.

Try Toothpaste to Brighten Nails

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Are you tired of having yellowish, lackluster nails? Then try applying a thin layer of toothpaste to your nails, wait 10 minutes, and then wash it off. The toothpaste’s bleaching properties will help brighten up your nails and eliminate the yellowish color.

Wash Your Hair With Beer

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There is more to beer than it just being good as a celebratory beverage. It also helps condition hair. Rinsing your hair with beer helps repair split ends. Plus, it makes it look shiny and feel soft.

Hide Dark Circles With Red Lipstick

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Dealing with dark circles underneath your eyes can be a pain. But there is one method to keep them in check that you won’t believe. To dramatically minimize the appearance of dark circles, apply red lipstick under your eyes and cover it with a concealer. It’s that easy, and the results are amazing!

Apply Powder for Fuller Lashes

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Beauty bloggers have come up with a new beauty hack to make your eyelashes fuller. And it doesn’t involve putting on false lashes. All you need is baby powder and mascara. Begin by curling your lashes. Then apply a coat of mascara. Next, apply some baby powder. Finally, add one more coat of mascara.

Use a Potato to Lighten Dark Armpits

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Have you thought about lightening your armpits but are not sure about how to do it? One natural way to do so involves shredding a potato and then rubbing it on your armpit. Potatoes have natural lightening properties thanks to an enzyme called catecholase. Leave the potato on for 30 minutes before rinsing it off.

Apply Foundation Using a Silicon Bra Insert

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This hack may be a bit unusual, but it reportedly works well. Just take a silicon bra insert and use it to apply your foundation. It absorbs less of the foundation and is easy to clean.

Heat Up Your Eyeliner

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Hard, dry eyeliner is so difficult to apply. It barely goes on and takes a Herculean effort to get it looking good. Instead, try heating up your eyeliner for a few seconds. Then you can apply it smoothly and evenly with minimal effort.

Eliminate Stinky Shoe Smells Using a Tea Bag

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Worried about your shoes smelling stinky? Worry no more! Just put one tea bag in each shoe overnight, and any smells should be absorbed by morning.

Use a Dryer Sheet to Secure Flyaway Hairs

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If you’re frustrated with constant flyaway hair, just grab a dryer sheet. Rub the sheet over your hair, and it should straighten up with a wipe or two. Say goodbye to flyaways with this beauty hack!

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