Fix Beauty Emergencies on the Go

Surprising beauty tips to help you fix a broken nail, an oily t-zone and more beauty emergencies

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When you break a nail ...

Find a matchbox.

It's the tenth frame, and you're down by 7 pins. But thanks to your sweaty palm, an early release of the ball causes you to lose the game and a nail. Whether you're bowling with friends or out and about and find yourself with a broken nail with no clipper as far as the eye can see, snag a matchbox. You can use its rough striking surface as a makeshift nail file.

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great advice!

by tanje_zammiello Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 11:37AM Report as inappropriate

i love how these are free and fun

by olkrav319 Sunday, April 8, 2012 at 09:17PM Report as inappropriate

quirky but effective fixes!!

by princessmarta1 Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 08:07PM Report as inappropriate

Ooo! Hand sanitizer also works in place of the wet wipes trick, and it lightly scents hair too!

by sonatina Friday, January 20, 2012 at 11:06PM Report as inappropriate

These are great tips. But I find the credit card and toilet paper kind of gross.

by vampirehunter Friday, January 20, 2012 at 08:38AM Report as inappropriate

Some really good tips! I really like the matchbox one. I would have never thought of that!

by bayoukris Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 06:56PM Report as inappropriate

Great tips!

by selma Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 01:41PM Report as inappropriate

Haven't heard of these before. Great tips I know I'll use!

by LittleBunny Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 10:35AM Report as inappropriate

These are pretty cool! I never would have thought of most of these.

by sportimonki13 Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 04:06PM Report as inappropriate

Some of these tips are great! I wouldn't necessary do the toilet paper or credit card ones. Those don't sound too sanitary.

by MissXu Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 08:29PM Report as inappropriate

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