Who knew hair spray could be one of the most versatile things you own? The spray helps stiffen materials for certain tasks and is safe enough to use around clothes or skin. Whether you need a last-minute lint roller or help threading a needle, there are several ways this bathroom staple can make your life easier.
For best results, use an aerosol-based hair spray when doing these hacks. The can more evenly distributes the product than a squirt bottle, so you don’t get stuck with excess residue. Toss a sample-size can of hair spray into your luggage or junk drawer, so you always have easy access to these hacks.
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Remove lint
No lint roller on hand? Create a makeshift one by spraying a rag with hair spray. Rub the rag across your clothes to pull off lint in a snap. You’ll never look disheveled again on a work trip or before a big event.
No lint roller on hand? Create a makeshift one by spraying a rag with hair spray. Rub the rag across your clothes to pull off lint in a snap. You’ll never look disheveled again on a work trip or before a big event.
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Reduce static cling
Dry air and cooler temperatures can turn clothes into a static cling nightmare. For a quick fix, sweep hair spray across your clothes before heading out. Hold the can 1 to 2 feet away and spray lightly, so the product doesn’t build up on your clothes.
Dry air and cooler temperatures can turn clothes into a static cling nightmare. For a quick fix, sweep hair spray across your clothes before heading out. Hold the can 1 to 2 feet away and spray lightly, so the product doesn’t build up on your clothes.
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More easily thread a needle
When there’s no needle threader in sight, reach for a can of hair spray. Spray the end of the thread, then pinch it with your fingertips to compress stray strands and prevent fraying. The hair spray will also stiffen the thread, so that it’s easier to pass through the eye of a needle.
When there’s no needle threader in sight, reach for a can of hair spray. Spray the end of the thread, then pinch it with your fingertips to compress stray strands and prevent fraying. The hair spray will also stiffen the thread, so that it’s easier to pass through the eye of a needle.
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Speed up nail drying time
You’ve just finished painting your nails and need to fly out the door. To speed up the drying time, spray some hair spray over your tips, then dunk them into cold water. The hair spray won’t dry them completely, but enough so you'll avoid ruining your new manicure. The water helps remove some of the product's residue.
You’ve just finished painting your nails and need to fly out the door. To speed up the drying time, spray some hair spray over your tips, then dunk them into cold water. The hair spray won’t dry them completely, but enough so you'll avoid ruining your new manicure. The water helps remove some of the product's residue.
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Protect recipe cards from food stains
Don’t let food stains ruin your grandmother’s prize-winning cookie recipe. Cover recipe cards in a few coats of hairspray before using them. The hairspray works like lightweight shellac, enabling you to wipe off any splattered ingredients with ease.
Don’t let food stains ruin your grandmother’s prize-winning cookie recipe. Cover recipe cards in a few coats of hairspray before using them. The hairspray works like lightweight shellac, enabling you to wipe off any splattered ingredients with ease.
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