I love finding helpful uses and hacks for things you can find around the home. It kind of feels satisfying when I realize I don’t need to throw out my favorite top just because it has a stain. Or I don’t have to spend as long in the kitchen washing dishes. There are just so many helpful tips and tricks that’ll make life easier.
And below are some surprisingly really helpful uses for hairspray that I honestly didn’t expect. You’ll find creative ideas like making your flowers last longer or getting rid of clothing static.
So if you have a bottle of hairspray just hanging out in your bathroom drawer right now, check out the hairspray uses below and see how they can simplify your life this week!
1. Make Your Flowers Last Longer With Hairspray
Keep that bouquet of blooms around longer by using hairspray on the underside of the petals to prevent them from wilting. It’s such a simple way to make your favorite flowers stay alive and enjoy them for a few extra days.
Update: Tutorial on ehow no longer exists.
Strengthen Tights and Stockings
You might already know about the clear nail polish trick, but if you don’t have time to wait for it to dry, hairspray will stop that run in it’s tracks! Or you could spray the toes of your brand-new stockings and tights before a run even happens, up to you!
Smooth Away Flyaway Hairs With Hairspray
Thanks to its ability to both hold things in place, you can now tame those stubborn flyaways. Just spritz some hairspray into a makeup brush and apply it to your hair. Such a simple hairspray hack!
Dry Nails Faster
Running out of time to dry those newly polished nails? Use some hairspray to get things drying faster. Such a simple idea if you need to head out the door in a rush… or you just don’t feel like waiting.
Use Hairspray to Easily Thread a Needle
I honestly hate it when a needle is hard to thread. And if you need a bit of help when this happens to you too, then just spray it with a bit of hairspray. It’s as simple as that!
Extend the Life of Shoe Polish
After going through all of that work to polish your shoes, you want it to last as long as possible right? So spray a light coating onto your shoes after polishing to set the color and help it last longer.
Remove Lint & Hair from Your Clothes
If you have a pet or your clothes somehow always seem to get lint on them, then just spray hairspray on a clean towel and wipe down your clothing. It’s an easy trick if you don’t have a lint roller.
Stop Static Cling With Hairspray
If you hate static cling, then this hairspray hack is for you. Just spray it on your clothing and you’re all set to go!
Keep Curtains Looking Beautiful
Take care of those beautiful curtains by spraying them down with hairspray to keep them looking new and staying dust-free. I honestly would never have expected something like this!
Tame Your Eyebrows With Hairspray
Hairspray can also works wonders for your eyebrows! Simply spray a mascara wand (or toothbrush) with hairspray, and apply it to your unruly brows so they stay in place.
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.