Fixing all your beauty blunders

For all the beauty blunders we’ve made over the years, you’d think we’d know better when it comes to overcoating our lashes or asking for an “extra dark” tan in the middle of winter. But hey, s%$t happens.
Here's what to do when...
… You’ve used too much fake tan, and now you’re orange
Most - if not all - of us beauty fiends have resembled an oompa loompa at some stage, so when your tan starts to take a turn for the worse, reach for a men’s shaving cream. It’s brilliant at improving stained skin. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe it off. And if that doesn’t work, move on to Plan B. Grab a foundation brush and blend it over your problem areas. Fake tan tends to stick around joints like knuckles, elbows and knees (especially in the dry winter months), so if the tan won’t budge, invest in body make-up to conceal the boo-boo.
bh loves: MAC face and body foundation
bh recommends: Avoid the issue altogether by getting your self-tan right from the start. Number 8 for the win!
...You’ve been enjoying your summer holiday sooo much, all the sun and swimming has turned your hair green
Swimming in chlorinated water and spending a lot of time in the sun can spell disaster for blondes - namely, an unwanted colour change. But never fear, there is a cure, and it comes in the form of a condiment. Tomato sauce, the theory goes, works to neutralise that icky green tone. How so, you ask? Well, the red perfectly counteracts the green tint, kind of like putting a green-tinted concealer on an angry red blemish. Massage the sauce into your hair and leave it for around half an hour before washing out with cool water. And just for the record, we’re aware we sound a little nuts.
bh loves: Heinz, because it tastes better. Or the John Frieda Colour Refreshing Toner if you’re allergic to tomatoes.
bh recommends: More beauty kitchen remedies, right here, right now.
… You’ve applied too much mascara and now you’re past the point of no return
There’s a fine line between perfectly coated lashes and clumpy ones, and the latter just looks messy. The only way to get rid of clumpiness is to remove the mascara, and start again. Never try to comb it out, as you’ll most likely end up breaking your precious lashes, especially if the mascara is waterproof.
bh loves: Bourjois Beauty’full Volume Mascara, MAC Haute & Naughty Lash
bh recommends: Tried, tested and totally terrific - these mascaras are cult buys for a reason.
… You’ve used too much dry shampoo and now you look 87
Hands up if you’ve fallen victim to a case of the ‘too much dry shampoo’ crime? Yeah, me too. If you’ve gone overboard with product, giving your scalp a massage to gently blend it in. Brush your locks, then keep repeating the process until the residue disappears. Another trick to to use an oil or pomade to get rid of the excess white stuff.
bh loves: Marc Anthony Clear Dry Shampoo (extra emphasis on ‘clear’), bhave Sleek Pomade, R+Co Continental Glossing Wax
bh recommends: Reading this. The proof is in the pudding.
Do you have a quick-fix solution for a beauty blunder?
Have you tried any of the products mentioned above?
Review them now to earn points that you can swap for free beauty products in RewardsRoom.
186 Member Comments
My biggest disaster was bleaching my hair - oh the horror ....
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Fortunately I haven't had any of these disasters.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Eeeewwwwww @ tomato sauce! That’s gross! I can’t stand the smell of it, so I can’t see myself putting it in my hair anytime soon. LOL
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Falsies or extensions might solve the mascara problem...
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Tomato ketchup for hair? I never would’ve thought it...
I assume it has to do with the acidity?
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Thankfully, I’ve experienced none of these but I seldom wear mascara!
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
My big problem is getting watery eyes after applying eye make up and slowly turning into a racoon...wish there was something to shade light on that
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
This hapoens to me all the time.
I get itchy red eyes depending on formulation too...
Now I just skip the eye makeup!
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Yes, red eyes looking like I got no sleep - and almost feeling like that too. But I love wearing an eyeliner. So keep trying different ones hoping that someday I'll find one that doesn't bother my eyes and yet make them look bigger ;)
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
I put to much mascara on, and then smudge it all! It’s a hassle to get of after you’ve already done all of your base.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
I have recently participated in a BH hair colour trial. The shade was completely "wrong" (not what i expected) but I embraced it and really like it!
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Great tip, yes I’ve used way too much tanning spray in the past, if only I knew to grab my husbands aftershave cream for a quick fix!
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Too much dry shampoo lol, I think we have all been there
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
When i first started using dry shampoo i have to admit i sprayed with gusto and resembled my Nanna! Now i'm not so liberal with it and go it under control
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Thanks so much, great tips!
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
I invested in a brunette dry shampoo and I've never looked back. Every time I use white dry shampoo it leaves residue. I just can't get it right.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Thank goodness I don't wear mascara :)
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Some great tips for me.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Such a sucker for using too much dry shampoo :-(
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Oh when my mascara clumps...
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
The mascara episode, lol....
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Super annoying!
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
panda eyes for me is my biggie
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0