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Accidents happendon’t let it ruin your outfit. Step One: Blot The Stain Blot up any excess liquid on the garment. Use a paper towel. Photo:Alps Rabbit/Getty Images Don’t rub the stain. Try using as high a water pressure as possible to help with mechanical action in removing the dye. If you have a stain pre-treater, use it. Then rinse before putting it into the washing machine. On the other hand, if you only have detergent, you might work with that as well....

Accidents happenhere’s how to reverse them. No matter the cause,ink stainscan be tricky to remove. As with most stains, you’ll have the best chance of successful removal if you catch it early. Photo:Jeffrey Coolidge/Getty Images So, follow our steps below to treat ink stains as soon as possible. Years ago, when every can of aerosol hairspray had a high alcohol content, it worked pretty well. However, today’s hairsprays contain lots of emollients and conditioners and much less alcohol....

Try this tip to fix lumpy gravy and learn how to prevent clumping from happening in the first place. Whisk It Your first defense against a lumpy pot of gravy is a simple whisk. Give It a Whirl in a Food Processor Here’s a high-tech lumpy gravy fix. Try an Immersion Blender This lumpy gravy method truly couldn’t be easier. The high speed ensures a well-distributed gravy with no lumps in sight....

From foundation smudges to lipstick stains, we’ve got you covered. Halyna Romaniv/Getty Images The same formulas that help create along-lasting makeuplook can also lead to some pesky clothing stains. Below, we’ll walk you through everything you oughta know to get makeup out of clothes. Photo:Halyna Romaniv/Getty Images The following steps work well for all washable fabrics. If the makeup ends up on a dry-clean-only garment, you’ll need to follow slightly different steps....

The chic hue flatters any skin tone. What Are Milky White Nails? Milky nails are not too far from the glazed donut nail trend. Photo:Yuliya Ufimtseva/Getty Images Nail polish lovers have even added intricate designs like flowers and pastels to create novel looks. Here’s what you’ll need to do. Also, buff the nails to smooth their surface. For a creamy marshmallow look, opt for a soft white polish and a creamier white color....

This fabulous fringe is the it look of the season. @dimitrishair/Instagram A timeless classic with countless iterations, bangs are certainly nothing new in the world of hairstyles. Curtain bangs, microbangs, blunt bangs… you get the picture. Photo:@dimitrishair/Instagram But theres one kind thats has continued to grow in popularity over the decades. Were talking about Birkin bangs, which make for an effortlessly cool girl effectand are surprisingly versatile. What Are Birkin bangs?...

Yes, it’s possible. Rubbing pushes the stain deeper into the fibers and can make it spread. If any color is transferred to the swab, using acetone will change the color of the clothes. Photo:Getty Images Try rubbing alcohol instead, or head to a professional cleaner. Work slowly until all traces of the polish are gone. To avoid getting acetone everywhere, use an eye dropper to apply small amounts to the stain....

Book lovers, your dream design trend has arrived! But keep in mind: The bookshelf wealth trend is more about authenticity than actually following something trendy. So how do you achieve bookshelf wealth? Photo:Getty Images Closed-back shelves may be ideal for keeping your stacks from slipping out the back. (IKEA’s classic Billy bookshelvesare a great budget option.) The secret to bookshelf wealth is showcasing the books you actually read and treasure....

Getting paint out of a carpet doesn’t have to be difficult. But you do want to clean it ASAP. Water-based paints are easier to remove from carpets thanoil-based paints. Try calling a professional carpet cleaner to help if cleaning with the methods described doesn’t work. Treat a paint spill immediately to avoid stains that will be harder to remove later. After getting the paint out of the carpet or rug, then remove any paint from your clothes....

store your mattress from your pet or toddler’s accidents with these cleaning steps. Jacob Fox, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali Accidents happen. Whether you have pets or potty-training toddlers in the house, you may end up with a pee-stained mattress. Photo:Jacob Fox, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali While this mess can be pretty unpleasant to deal with, don’t fret. Dip a soft-bristled scrub brush in the mixture. Working from the outside of the stain toward the center, gently scrub the mattress....

We all know that accidents happen. Luckily, there are plenty of greatcarpet stain removersfor quick spot treating that will also treat pet odors. For new stains, immediately blot (not rub!) Brie Goldman, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali the urine stain with clean paper towels, then set down new paper towels with a weight on top. While the rest of the urine absorbs, test a small, inconspicuous spot with your cleaning solution....

Softly arched eyebrows can make you look awake and youthful. Conversely, poorly drawn eyebrows, unkempt brows, or overly plucked brows can detract from your appearance. you might also fudge the high pointslightly(but not too much) for a perkier eye. Photo:Carlos David/Getty Images Most people have a natural arch or high point to each brow. Repeat this on each side. This will give you a place to start on the front of each brow, says Holmes....

Including an easy, five-minute makeup routine. But between work, kids, and everything life throws at us, that just isnt always possible. You just need a new strategy. Photo:Maskot/Getty Images Here are five tips to help you get ready faster in the morning, according to makeup artists. Declutter Your Makeup Stash Its faster to get ready if you know where everything is. So start by decluttering your makeup collection. Get rid of anymakeup that’s expiredor that you dont wear....