Skin MaskHere's a recipe for a face mask.
Make Your Own Hair ConditionerUse like a shampoo, then rinse out and shampoo as usual. The mayo/egg will pull out all loose hairs and add great shine.
Mark Make-Up With Fluorescent Colored DotsBeing nearsighted, I have troubles in my bathroom while trying to find the right makeup. I recently had the bright idea of putting the fluorescent colored dot stickers on my favorite makeup items so I can pick them up immediately without having to go thru each and every colored eyeliner to find the correct one. Hope this helps someone else.
By Terri H.
Less Fragrance in LotionI like the more expensive fragrance body lotions. They usually have a pretty strong scent so I use half of the lotion and half of an unscented low priced brand. The scent still lasts all day.
Cheap Strips for French ManicuresIf you don't want to buy strips made for French manicures, just use Scotch tape. Place tape exactly where you want the nail polish line to be. If you mess up and have to get it straight, you still have plenty of tape.
By Jacqui
Keep Nail Polish Caps from StickingTo keep nail polish caps from sticking, put a dab of petroleum jelly on the threads.
By Peggy
15 Cent PedicureHello Frugal Friends. Tis the season to be happy, healthy and jolly. Tell that to my dry, cracked feet. Need a cheap way to acheive the results of a pedicure without the excessive price? Fill a bowl or tub with warm to hot water so that it will cover your tootsies. Then add a half cup of Epsom salts. You can pick up a giant container for REAL cheap. Soak for as long as you like or at least ten minutes. Then use a pumice stone (lava rock) to sloph off dead skin. Rub in lotion and you just got yourself a $25 dollar pedicure for about 15 cents.
By Suzanne S.
Keeping Brushes and Combs Static FreeThis tip is especially apropos with winter's cold weather approaching. Keep your comb and hairbrush lying on a fabric softener sheet in your vanity drawer, it discourages static electricity. If you need a little extra help while combing or brushing just wipe the comb or brush against the sheet. This also makes your drawer smell really fresh.
By Kathy
Quick Tip for a Chipped Nail - Matchbook Nail FileWhen you are out at a party and chip a nail, use the striking edge of a matchbook to create a temporary smooth edge.
By Linda
Make-Up Recycling TipSince the powder in compacts seems to fall apart or you use the middle and have the sides left here's a way to "recycle" it! Take the pressed powder from the compact or compacts and crush or break up the remaining pieces. Add a small amount of rubbing alcohol and mix it into a paste.
Inexpensive Shampoo for Color Treated HairInstead of buying expensive shampoo to protect your dyed hair, buy a 20 oz. bottle of WalMart's "Parent's Choice" baby shampoo for less than $1.35. The label states it is mild enough to use on colored or permed hair.
By Katie A.
Dusting Powder TipIf you use dusting powder after you shower, dry off in the shower and apply the powder there - eliminates powder residue on your floor.
For A Frugal Face RoutineWash face with soap of choice then with a cotton ball use rubbing alcohol to cleanse the other areas prone to blackheads etc., follow this with a good lotion, then apply makeup if starting the day or if it's before bed add vaseline to the wrinkle areas:)
Stretching MoisturizerI need to use quite a bit of facial moisturizer just to have enough to spread over my entire face. I have found that if I wet my hands or face first, I can use a very small amount, as it will thin out and spread easily.
Dry Hair From Blow DryingIf you blow dry your hair or color it, it tends to get dry. Put a small amount of lotion in your hair and you will see an improvement after a first time.
By Ann Cup
Dry Feet TipMoisturize your feet and put socks on overnight. As you sleep and your pores open you will absorb the moisture and retain it.
The next day your feet will feel very soft.
By Mari
Do You Get Chapped Hands In Winter?Here is a remedy that works!
Process 1 cup of uncooked, old fashioned (not instant) rolled oats in a blender until you have very fine powder. Place it in a large bowl, then rub your hands in the powder gently, removing dry skin. Rinse with cold water and lavish on hand cream (any kind) Wait 2 min. and apply more cream. This treatment will remove the top layer of dead skin cells. Hey it's cheaper then the expensive hand cream and works well!
By Karah B
Setting Nail PolishIf you want to set your nail polish, soak your nails in a large bowl of ice water for about 30 seconds. It will help keep your polish fresh longer and it will help it not to chip.
By Robin
Tea Bags as a RemedyTea bags can soothe canker sores, tired eyes, bleeding gums, sunburned skin and even pimples. Just place a wet tea bag on the area.
By imaqt1962
Hair Tangle SprayI put 3 Tbsp. of cream rinse in a spray bottle when brushing my granddaughter's hair. If I come upon a tangle, I spray on for no more tangles!
By bjarni
Buff Your NailsLemon peel makes a great buffing agent for your nails.
By Robin
Using Elmer's Glue To Make Hair Spikes?I'm going to try elmers glue to put my hair in spikes... does it come out easy!?
mohawk chick
Brown Sugar ScrubMake your own sugar scrub with brown sugar and baby oil. These household items are almost always around!
Instead of Disposable Face ClothsInstead of using expensive disposable face cloths, I use diaper wipes with aloe. It does the same job if not better and costs a lot less than the fancy name brands.
Soap and Shampoo for Those Who are Sensitive To ChemicalsFor those out there, like myself, who suffer from chemical causing irritants: One of the most difficult situations for these people is doing things like washing hair, washing dishes, etc. Hands coming into contact with dishwashing detergents, shampoos, etc. suffer from the chemicals in these products.
Baby Wash as Body WashUse Baby Wash as a substitute for regular body wash and shampoo products. It's obviously safe for sensitive skin, inexpensive, and long-lasting.
Baby Wipe Make Up RemoversBest way to remove any sort of make up is good old cheap baby wipes. They are a lot cheaper than those expensive removers.
Baby Oil for ShavingIn cold weather when my skin is especially dry, I shave my legs and underarms using baby oil instead of soap or shaving cream. It makes my razor last forever, and my skin is super soft.
Apple Juice For The SkinDrink fresh apple juice daily in morning. It will keep your skin fresh and growing.
Cheap Nail Polish Works WellI have found that the cheap nail polish (usually $1-$2) works way better than the bottles that cost $5 or more. It seems to last longer for me!
Dealing with Loose Face PowderI have found an easy way to deal with loose facial powder. I put it in a clean saltshaker, and that way I can sprinkle it onto a powder puff and apply to my face with little waste.
Make Your Own Easy Bath And Body TreatsThis easy mask is good for all skin types. It clarifies and moisturizes the skin leaving it cleansed and silken. Egg yolks contain anti-oxidants which are very beneficial to our skin.
Tips for Softer HandsTips and ideas for making your hands softer and keeping them from drying out. Post your ideas.
Younger Looking Skin With HoneyTo get rid of feeling that your face looks older than your age, try indulging yourself by applying honey to your face. Let it stand for an hour and then wash with unscented facial soap.
Mach 3 Razors For WomenMen's Mach 3 razors last forever and ever. Over time it's less expensive than disposables and they don't cut you up!
Brush Your Hair Before WashingYou should always brush your hair before you wash it. If you don't, it will be almost impossible to get the tangles out and it will also cause lots of breakage. You can also remember this tip when it comes to bathing long and medium haired dogs and cats.
Add Salt To ShampooAdd a little salt to your shampoo before washing your hair. It cleans and shines your hair.
Skin Care Home RemediesNatural homemade recipes for your skin are simple to make and cost-effective. What you put on your skin is just as important as what you eat.
Electric Razor Reviews?Can anyone recommend a good electric shaver? One that shaves closely and doesn't break?
Thanks,
Gene
Why does my husband's head stink by the end of the day?Why does my husband's head stink by the end of the day? He uses soap on his hair and washes it everyday.
Repairing Bar SoapHave some bar soap that has split? Wet the soap and put in a plastic baggie and microwave it for a few seconds, then gently press it into shape.
Mohawk Color Advice?I have a mohawk but i can't decide what color to make it. Does anyone have an idea for a nice color?
Saving Money on BlushTips for saving money on blush. Post your ideas.
Spending Less on Hair Coloring?Well, I did get my hair colored several months ago - it cost me $120! - I showed him a recent picture of Sandra Bullock's hair and he colored it with 4-dimensional colors that were shades of light brown to strips of champagne blonde. I LOVED IT! He made my hair look just like the picture!
Mixing ShampoosThere is always just a small amount of shampoo in the bottom of the bottle. I mixed Suave strawberry and coconut together. It is a wonderful scent and really makes the bathroom smell nice...
Baby Oil After a Shower?After taking a shower use a little baby oil (the cheapest is still the best!) and then pat yourself dry. You'll be amazed at how much faster your skin will become moist and soft. Also, to prevent any falls, always rinse the tub after your done to rid any excess oil that might be there on the bottom of the tub.
Self Tanners?I am a pale red head and want to know what self tanner's are good. I don't want to be streaky and orange. I've tried a few but they are so expensive so I don't want to keep trying everything on the market. I don't want to be really brown I just don't want to glow anymore.
Coloring Your Own Hair?Now that I've gotten, um... "older", my hair, which used to be an awful mousey brown color has turned a silvery blonde color. I remember that all my aunts on my mom's side had hair this color. It must be our Swedish/Danish heritage. My aunts used to refer to it as Nordic Blonde.
Solution for Dry HairFor dry hair, a solution is as close as your refrigerator. Get that jar of mayonnaise and spread it over your hair until thoroughly saturated. Wrap a towel around your head and leave mayonnaise on for 1/2 hour. Wash until all signs of the mayo are gone. Your hair will be clean and shiny.
Braun Shaver Clean & Charge Cartridges?Does anyone know a recipe for the alcohol based cleaning fluid in the Braun Clean & Charge Refills?
Mousepad for ManicuresA mousepad with gel wrist rest is perfect to support your hand while doing nails. Just don't do it near the keyboard!
Using Knox for Your Hair?I have a mohawk, around 8", and my hair is stubborn about staying up with glue and hair spray. I have have heard that knox works wonders, but I'm not sure how much or what to mix it with and so forth, any help is much appreciated.
Make Your Own Conditioner?I was wondering if anyone knows how to make thier own conditioner?
Dry Cuticles and Dry Lips From Wearing Disposable Gloves and Masks?I work in a dentist office and use non-powdered gloves and disposable face masks. My cuticles are very dry and itchy and are coming up off the nail bed and my lips are also itchy and dry and peeling. Both my nails and lips are painful. I've tried vaseline, chapstick, aveeno lip moisturizer, bendryl allergy cream, triple antibiotic on both my lips and nails.
Getting the Most Out of Face PowderFor all of us who use loose powder this is a good one. Store your powder in a salt shaker to make it last longer...
Using Up Face PowderTo be able to use up solid face powder when just a little is left in the compact and it's too expensive to throw out, do the following outdoors or where you won't mind a little powder blowing about when you open the blender...
Product that Reuses Remnants of Soap?Does anyone know of a product that re-uses remnants of soap. When it's ready to be thrown away, there is a device to put the slivers into, and suds up with water. I had seen one about 15 years ago when recycling was unheard of.
Using Tint Makeup?Has anyone ever used a "stain or tint" make-up. I have a bottle (looks just like a nail polish bottle) however I can't read any of the words on it anymore. I think it came from the Color Institute however I can't find anything about it on the web site.
Citrus Hair SprayChop one lemon (or orange for dry hair). Place in pot with 2 cups water and boil until only half of the original amount remains. Cool, strain, and place in a spray bottle.
Colored Contacts?Where can I find colored contacts?
Frugal Hair and Body Care Tips?I'd like to know of frugal hair and body care tips.
Removing Beeswax Hair Remover From Skin?How can I remove leftover beeswax hair remover from skin?
Tired of Shaving My Legs?When do women stop shaving their legs. I have shaved every day for the last 40+ years and I am sick of it. Do you just quit or do you shave every few days?
Homemade Frownies?Does anyone have a homemade version of the Frownies product?
Sweaty Soles and Smelly ShoesTry this tip with each pair of shoes to get rid of athlete's foot fungus. Place the shoes inside a freezer bag and put the bag in the freezer for 24 hours...
Hair Has No Body After Coloring?I have been coloring my hair since I started getting gray. For about a week or two after coloring, my hair seems to have no body, is way too soft, and won't hold a style or even hold a rubber band for a pony tail. I don't like this flippy-floppy texture when my hair is thick with a nice wave without hair coloring.
Make Your Own Bath OilsHere's a cool link with some recipes for making your own bath oils:...
Who Should Wear Bangs?Do bangs make women look younger and who should wear them?
Giving Yourself an Instant Facelift?Any ideas or recipes on how to give yourself an instant facelift?
Opinions About Mineral Makeup?I have seen a lot about mineral makeup. Have any of you tried it? It sounds great, but I would like to know other's experience before I buy some. It is quite pricey.
Spiking My Hair?We're trying to spike our hair up and we don't know where to start! Any advice? We have long hair and some G2B freeze spray.
Easy To Open Nail Polish BottleAfter opening a nail polish bottle for the first time, rub some petroleum jelly on the threads on the bottle before putting the lid back on. The cap will be less likely to become stuck.
Beeswax DeodorantHere's a recipe for Beeswax Deodorant.
A Treat for Your HandsOver a wash basin, Put half a teaspoon of salt into the palm of one hand, then add a teaspoon of sweet almond oil. . .
Coffee ExfoliateUse as a scrub on face and/or body to remove dead skin cells.
Hair and Skin Questions?I have a bunch of questions and I was wondering if anyone could help me with them. My hair always gets frizzy after I take a shower and it's horrible because my hairs already is really thick. I don't always have time to straighten my hair and that damages my hair too.
The Cosmetic Uses of Herbs for Beauty and HealthComfrey is an herb that used to be known as a cure all for many ailments. Commonly known as knit-bone, because in medieval times the root would be moistened and applied to broken bones to set a plaster for healing.
Homemade Eyeliner?I really need a recipe for a homemade eyeliner for a project. Does such a thing exist? Please write if you have ideas!
Homemade Face Cleaning Towelettes?Does anyone have a recipe for making the wet facial cleaning towelettes? I just saw a recipe for making baby wipes, so there must be a way to make these!
Save Money by Making Your Own Hair ProductsEverybody's noticed the wide variety of hair styling products sold commercially in the stores. They range in price, and some are quite expensive. You can make your own hair products for a lot less, and they are better for your hair because they don't contain alcohol or other chemicals which can dry hair.
Customizable Hair AccessoriesNow that so many nice faux ponytails, and hair scrunchies and so on are available, you can customize them and have them better match your hair by highlighting them with colored hair spray or use the hair crayons, streaking mascara-like pens. . .
Cosmetic Surgery Advice?Hey any other baby boomers. I am thinking about cosmetic surgery - my waist, hips, and rear end need work! Any suggestions or hints?
Tips for Styling Long Hair?I have long brown hair (to my bra in the back) and I don't want to cut it but I need some new styles. I'd like some ideas for some fun "do's". It's straight and has never had anything done to it. I'm a little scared I won't like what ever is done. So I thought maybe I could get some new ideas. If you could send them ASAP, i'd like to try them for a big thing that is coming up.
Freshen-up Shampoo for Dyed Hair?I dye my hair about every 6 weeks or so. I use Clairol 35G and 30 Developer - two ounces of each. I also add 20 drops of Gray Magic. My questions is a mid-dye freshen up with shampoo. I am thinking I could mix 1/4 ounce of the dye, and 1/4 ounce of the developer and shampoo it in. Does anyone have any thoughts or advice on this subject?
Sunless Tanning Lotion Reviews?I am looking for a good sunless tanning lotion that has a natural color and that gives you color very quickly, I have been using coppertone endless summer but would like to try a new one. I would appreciate any suggestions.
Bath Powder Recipe?I am looking for a "make your own" recipe for scented bath powder. What are the ingredients in baby powder to make your own?
Removing Hair From Legs and Arms?I want to now what is the best way to remove hair from legs and arms. I have tried wax, shaving and hair removal cream. The problem is hair comes back within 2 weeks, it won't last a month.
Creating the Base of My Mohawk?When styling a hair into a mohawk, how wide should the base be? My hair is down to my shoulders, and I've always had a problem with my base width, not to mention trying to keep it up. but I've got the glue thing down now, but the base always looks awkward.
Vinegar and Baking Soda for Dandruff?Vinegar and Baking Soda for Dandruff. Has anyone ever tried scrubbing your scalp with baking soda followed with a vinegar rinse for dandruff? Would the chemical reaction harm your scalp?
Red Splotches on My Legs From a Rash?I have very red, bumpy splotches on my legs from a severe skin rash. I scratched so much they had opened and oozed. It's no longer itchy, but how can I get rid of, or fade, these ugly red splotches? I can't show my legs like this.
Inexpensive Hair ColorInexpensive Hair Color. I tint my own hair with success using regular peroxide on dirty hair for copper highlights and then using combined red/blonde colored shampoo/conditioners, etc. However, I have a grey/blonde patch on my right temple that is resistant...
Hard Water and Hair DyeI just read a magazine article about hair. It indicated frizzies and hair dye that does not last can be attributed to hard water. Their solution was to suggest that you install a water softener showerhead.
Removing Glitter From Hair?Does anyone know how to remove glitter from a small child's hair?
Shea Butter Hand CreamRecipe for making Shea Butter Hand Cream. Using a double boiler, melt together 1 Tbs. beeswax, 1 Tbs. shea butter.
Homemade Pimple Treatment?How do I make a homemade pimple remover? My mom says that I'm too young to buy proactiv and other products that I think are great, but I need help! I need a fast, simple, easy way to get rid of my pimples before school starts.
Red Bumps After Waxing?I just recently waxed my face and it resulted in a few red bumps and wounds/scars. Then i put some azulene oil to help reduce the redness. My question is, is it ok to apply lemon juice on my wounds/scars?
Where do you buy cyanoacrylic nail glue remover?Where do you buy cyanoacrylic nail glue remover?
Getting Rid of a Tan?I have had a tan for many years now. I have tried everything to get rid of it. Should I use lemon juice?
Buying High End Cosmetics for Cheap PricesI just got some color shampoo at the dollar store (which would cost $8/bottle) - and face cream (another $7/8 a tube). . .
"Just For Men" Not Working For Me?"Just For Men" Not Working For Me. I have used the product 'Just for Men' hair color. The color hasn't taken and my grey hair remains. . .
How do you remove oil from your face during the day?How do you remove oil from your face during the day? I wear makeup and my face gets oily around the nose and forehead about noontime.
Bio Oil Substitute?I recently bought a product here in Australia called Bio Oil. It is supposed to help reduce the appearance of scars, reduce the possibility of stretch marks, uneven skin tone and aging skin.
