Life Hack: 14 things you can do with hairspray, from cleaning hacks to beauty shortcuts
An There Of Alternative Hairspray Uses Is For Array
Hairspray is a hard-working product many of us own, but did you know it can be used for more than keeping your ‘do in place?
From speeding up manicures to speeding up dusting, there is an array of alternative uses for it and hairspray brand Silvikrin has highlighted 14 that they swear by.
You can use hairspray to add grip to your hair accessories. Spray flat pins with hairspray before putting them in your hair and you’ll notice that they stay put when in place.
Hair static is another issue solved by hairspray. Spray hairspray on a hairbrush and run it through your locks to remove any static.
Freshly painted your nails but have to be out the door quickly? Spray hairspray over your manicure to help the nail polish dry faster.
Coming into autumn, tights will be worn a lot more. However, if you spray a new pair of tights with hairspray it works to prevent tears and ladders forming. If you spot a run developing, spray some hairspray on it to halt it.
A floaty dress or skirt can cling to your legs due to a build-up of static. Spray a little bit of hairspray onto your hands and rub your skirt (or tights) to reduce the static causing the issue without damaging the fabric.
A well-known dancers’ trick, spraying the bottom of your new shoes with hairspray will add grip to them, preventing slips and falls. Similarly, you can stop your feet from easily sliding out of shoes with a spritz of hairspray. Spray it on the insole of your shoes to prevent sliding.
You can preserve children's artwork made with coloured pencils, crayons and markers by spraying some hairspray over them to set them. It will also preserve chalk art on footpaths or patio slabs.
Struggling to get thread through the eye of a needle? Simply spray the tip of the thread with hairspray and it will be easier to run it through a needle.
Lilies are beautiful but their pollen can get everywhere — and be tricky to clean. A spritz of hairspray onto the stamen of these and similar flowers will prevent orange stains on carpets and fabrics.
Speaking of flowers, you can extend the life of cut flowers with hairspray. A quick spray should focus on the undersides of the leaves and petals.
You can also preserve a Christmas wreath and make it last longer. Spritz the hairspray all over it as soon as you get a fresh wreath home to trap the moisture in the needles.
If stubborn dust is bothering you, spray some hairspray onto a clean towel. It will be much easier to remove lint and pet hair from clothes, furniture or carpets.
Sticky labels can be very difficult to remove entirely, but if you let it sit in hairspray for 10 minutes and wipe away with a wet cloth you should see an immediate improvement.
Use hairspray to remove lipstick from fabric. Apply the hairspray to the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Wipe the hair spray away and the stain should be removed too. Wash the item as usual.