20 Beauty Hacks That Will Change Your Life

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Invest in some silk pillowcases to help your hair. It may seem extravagant, but cotton pillowcases can result in frizz and breakage; you won't have these problems with silk.

1/20 Invest in some silk pillowcases to help your hair. It may seem extravagant, but cotton pillowcases can result in frizz and breakage; you won't have these problems with silk.

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2/20 Wash your makeup brushes at least every two weeks to avoid bacteria build-up! There is more dirt on these than you think...

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If you're too short of money to buy a new lip shade, how about making your own? Rose petals, beetroots and blackberries are all great for mixing with a clear lip balm to create a gorgeous new hue.

3/20 If you're too short of money to buy a new lip shade, how about making your own? Rose petals, beetroots and blackberries are all great for mixing with a clear lip balm to create a gorgeous new hue.

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4/20 If you want super soft feet, lather a moisturiser over your foot and put on a pair of socks. Go to bed, wake up and feel that baby soft skin.

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5/20 Baby powder can help to accentuate your eyelashes! Simply apply the powder before your mascara to get longer lashes in minutes.

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You may have heard this one before, but it's still an excellent beauty hack to remember. If you have issues with knotty, difficult hair, comb through your locks while it's still wet with conditioner. Tangles, be gone!

6/20 You may have heard this one before, but it's still an excellent beauty hack to remember. If you have issues with knotty, difficult hair, comb through your locks while it's still wet with conditioner. Tangles, be gone!

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If you have problems making your manicure last, try applying some distilled vinegar to nails prior to nail polish. It sounds odd, but is effective in helping your colour last longer, we promise.

7/20 If you have problems making your manicure last, try applying some distilled vinegar to nails prior to nail polish. It sounds odd, but is effective in helping your colour last longer, we promise.

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If you want to contour in a matter of minutes and don't have time to faff around with multiple products and brushes, just take a shade darker foundation and write the number three starting from your temple, crossing your cheekbone, and swiping down to the inner hollow of your cheeks. It's the rough guide to flawless bone structure.

8/20 If you want to contour in a matter of minutes and don't have time to faff around with multiple products and brushes, just take a shade darker foundation and write the number three starting from your temple, crossing your cheekbone, and swiping down to the inner hollow of your cheeks. It's the rough guide to flawless bone structure.

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Hair grips that slide out of place can be a nightmare, so save yourself the hassle and spray them with a little hairspray prior to use. This way, they will stay put all day (and night, if needs be) long.

9/20 Hair grips that slide out of place can be a nightmare, so save yourself the hassle and spray them with a little hairspray prior to use. This way, they will stay put all day (and night, if needs be) long.

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10/20 Ultra hot showers can be damaging to hair (and skin, too), so it's best to wash hair in tepid water.

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To keep your lipstick in place, take a tissue after application, place it over your lips and using a brush, dust translucent powder over it. This will set it and you up for a night on the town.

11/20 To keep your lipstick in place, take a tissue after application, place it over your lips and using a brush, dust translucent powder over it. This will set it and you up for a night on the town.

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12/20 Fed up with your hair going static? Run a tumble dryer sheet over it. It will de-static your 'do and make your locks smell FRESH.

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Baking soda is a seriously cheap, seriously effective teeth whitener. Squeeze your toothpaste onto your brush and dip it in a little baking soda, following with your usual oral hygiene routine. You'll see results instantly. Plus, try putting some of it in a bath - it cleans, clears and soothes dry skin. Or, if you run out of dry shampoo, let it soak up that grease.

13/20 Baking soda is a seriously cheap, seriously effective teeth whitener. Squeeze your toothpaste onto your brush and dip it in a little baking soda, following with your usual oral hygiene routine. You'll see results instantly. Plus, try putting some of it in a bath - it cleans, clears and soothes dry skin. Or, if you run out of dry shampoo, let it soak up that grease.

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14/20 Feel the need for speed when it comes to drying your mani? Run your fingers under cold water for a quick-dry solution.

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Highlighter isn't just for strobing, ladies. It's also great for dabbing on the centre of your lips and cupid's bow to make your lipstick look bolder and your pout fuller.

15/20 Highlighter isn't just for strobing, ladies. It's also great for dabbing on the centre of your lips and cupid's bow to make your lipstick look bolder and your pout fuller.

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If you're a curl-a-holic, try only curling your hair with tongs from the middle of your locks, rather than the ends. This will help to keep your style in place for much longer.

16/20 If you're a curl-a-holic, try only curling your hair with tongs from the middle of your locks, rather than the ends. This will help to keep your style in place for much longer.

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This tip is clever, and a real time saver. Before using eyelash curlers, apply eyeliner to the topside of the curler before pressing down on your lash line. You'll be left with perfectly curled lashes and lined lids.

17/20 This tip is clever, and a real time saver. Before using eyelash curlers, apply eyeliner to the topside of the curler before pressing down on your lash line. You'll be left with perfectly curled lashes and lined lids.

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A slanted eyeshadow brush is great for cleaning up a manicure mishap. Simply dip a clean brush into nail polish remover and clean up your excess polish.

18/20 A slanted eyeshadow brush is great for cleaning up a manicure mishap. Simply dip a clean brush into nail polish remover and clean up your excess polish.

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Perfect bed-head hair actually takes work! To get it right, try applying a little dry shampoo to your roots before bedtime. While you sleep (and roll around), the product will be distributed all over your hair for the perfect fuss-free style in the morning.

19/20 Perfect bed-head hair actually takes work! To get it right, try applying a little dry shampoo to your roots before bedtime. While you sleep (and roll around), the product will be distributed all over your hair for the perfect fuss-free style in the morning.

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20/20 Make your perfume last longer by applying a little petroleum jelly to your wrists and neck before spraying your favourite scent.

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