The '80s gave hairspray a bad name, but it's a truly fantastic tool for styling. It comes in a variety of strengths, and newer formulations often include heat protection, shine, and/or UV filters to protect hair color. If hairstyling isn't enough, the polymers and solvents in hairspray make it a very versatile product. Don't throw away that can you bought for your last special event! From cleaning to crafting, there are a ton of uses for this wonder product. Click through the slideshow for 7 truly interesting, super practical uses for hairspray - beyond hair
1. Sidewalk Chalk Sealant
When your kids create a masterpiece or hopscotch board, help it last longer and prevent smudging with a coat of hairspray. This also works for chalk lines used during home improvement.
2. Index Card Protector
Are all of your recipes covered in grease and sauce stains? Give index cards a couple coats of hairspray to make them spill proof. This is a great solution for recipe cards.
3. Cut Flower Life Extender
I'm not sure I'd dare try this, but I'm told that adding a light coat to the underside of cut flowers help them to last longer by sealing in moisture.
4. Rub On Transfer Creator
Follow this tutorial to make your own rub-on transfers using hairspray. You can use the rub-on transfers for scrapbooking, cards, crafts, or for creating a cool design on your nails. Learn more here http://www.rubberstampingfun.com/rnapage.html
5. Run Stopper
We all know the clear nail polish trick for pantyhose runs, but hairspray will also do the trick. In fact, you can pre-treat pantyhose with a light coat of hairspray to strengthen fibers and prevent runs in the first place.
6. Zipper Stiffener
Have a zipper that keeps falling down? Spray it with hairspray to harden the teeth and prevent wardrobe malfunctions. This trick also works on loose screw and hinges.
7. Glitterizer
Yes, I just made that word up, but hairspray is a great way to coat your craft items with glitter! Coat the item with spray, sprinkle on glitter, shake off excess, and then seal with another coat of hairspray.
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