14 of the best beauty cheats

As beauty editors, we have access to industry insiders and an endless supply of products - but even we aren’t immune to stuffing up our lipstick or running out of shaving cream. That being said, we’ve mastered beauty hacks to get us out of all manner of ‘emergencies’ - and no one ever knows. And it’s only fair that we share our tricks with you! Here are 14 of the best beauty shortcuts, money-saving cheats and ingenious ways to solve your #firstworldbeautyproblems. MacGyver, eat your heart out.
1. Get more volume
Fake instant fullness by doing a double pony. Here's how: split your hair into two sections, top and bottom. Then create two ponytails, one on top of the other. If you’re worried about it looking too segregated, take a one-inch section of hair from the bottom ponytail and wrap it around both elastics. We love experimenting with the good old ponytail, and you should too!
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2. Control that frizz
Use too much hairspray, and you run the risk of ending up with crunchy tresses. To combat this issue, try spritzing your hairspray on a toothbrush, then run it over your hair to brush out the flyaways and add shine. Just remember to keep it far away from your actual toothbrush - you wouldn’t want want to get these two mixed up!
bh tip: Don’t know which hairspray to use? Find the frizz fighter that’s best for you here.
3. DIY dry shampoo
Handy with a home beauty remedy? Well, this one is a godsend on days when you just don’t have the luxury (or patience) to wash that mane (but badly need to). Get back to beautiful hair by mixing ¼ cup cornstarch with a few drops of essential oils, then apply to the roots and comb through. If you’re a dark-haired dame, add ¼ cup cocoa powder.
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What other beauty hacks do you use? Have you tried any of the above?
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This are healthy cheats.
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Love that DIY dry shampoo idea might give it a go and see if it does the job
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Volume is my main hack!
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It's funny how many of these I used to do while experimenting. Now they are hacks lol
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I'm not a fan of dry shampoo. Then again I wash my hair every day so I don't really need it.
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I can never find one that doesn't leave a cast on my hair. Even the ones design for brunettes look grey
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Where did the other 11 hacks go! Haha I can never find anything
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You can ask me for hacks hun xx
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I think they’re having formatting problems with articles. There was a sticky about it on the forum.
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Thanks for letting me know!
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My go to for haircare is spritzing witch hazel through damp hair followed by a dab of hyaluronic acid serum.
My go to for skincare is: glycerine with added botanical extracts that are beneficial for various skin issues.
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I never thought about using a hyaluronic acid serum on my hair! Do you use one specifically for hair?
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My frizz is untameable!
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I know the struggle I'm not looking forward to going into summer. sometimes I think it's completely pointless straightening my hair
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The double ponytail has never worked for me
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Neither I think I'm too old to pull it off
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I think dry shampoo may clump your hair if you use too much though!
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I think it does too. My hair seems harder to brush when I use a lot of it
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Dry shampoo is great but I don't think I'd be down to make my own. Purchasing is so much easier and less mess.
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Absolutely, it's not expensive.
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Dry shampoo, amazing! Love the double pony tail idea, i haven't done that in a while
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Wow have never thought of the double pony tail hack. Hopefully I remember to try it tomorrow.
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the double pony thing only works if you have thick hair to start with
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