27 Clever Life Hacks for Women (28 Photos)

Here are some handy life hacks—simple tricks to make your everyday routine just a little bit easier. While these tips are mainly geared toward women, guys can definitely put a few of them to good use, too. Consider this your go-to stash of practical shortcuts for everyday life.







How to break in tight shoes: 1. Put on thick socks, then slip on your shoes. 2. Blow-dry the tight spots for a few minutes. 3. Keep your socks on while your feet cool down. 4. Test the fit and repeat the process if you need a little more room.





Coat the inside of costume rings with clear nail polish to prevent green stains on your fingers.



Use a pumice stone to gently remove fuzz and pilling from your sweaters.



Hang your handbags on shower curtain hooks for easy closet storage.



Opt for loose ponytails to keep your hair healthy. Tying your hair back too tightly—and too often—strains the strands and causes breakage. Try changing up the placement of your ponytail so you aren't stressing the same spot every day.



White wine neutralizes red wine stains. Yes, you read that right! If you accidentally spill red wine on a white blouse at a party, pour a little white wine over the spot immediately. It helps dilute and neutralize the color, making it much easier to wash out later.



Keep your everyday makeup organized by mounting it on a magnetic board.



You can easily tuck loose-fitting jeans into boots using this simple fold-and-roll trick!



Banish white deodorant marks instantly using dryer sheets or a pair of regular pantyhose!



Paint the tops of your keys with different shades of nail polish so you can instantly spot the right one.



Chill white wine with frozen grapes. They keep your glass ice-cold without watering down the flavor.



When packing your suitcase, slip your shoes inside a shower cap to keep dirty soles away from your clean clothes.



Mount a magnetic strip inside your cabinet to keep tweezers, bobby pins, and clippers neatly organized.



Turn all the hangers in your closet in one direction. Whenever you wear an item, turn its hanger the opposite way. After a few months, you’ll see exactly what you never wear—making decluttering a breeze!



Thread delicate necklaces through a drinking straw to keep them from tangling. It might look a bit odd, but it saves tons of time and frustration.



Store your hot hair styling tools neatly in a organizer like this.



Cutlery trays make fantastic organizers for costume jewelry.



Cut pool noodles into sections and slide them into tall boots to keep them standing upright. Rolled-up newspapers or magazines work great, too.



A sock filled with uncooked rice makes a great DIY heating pad for sore muscles.



Tie scarves and tights onto clothes hangers for easy, wrinkle-free storage.



Use the two-finger rule to check your bra fit: if you can't slide two fingers under the band, it's too tight; if you can easily fit your entire fist, it's too loose.



Sprinkle baking soda inside your shoes to eliminate unwanted odors.



Glue leftover wine corks inside a picture frame to create your own stylish memo board.



Use a hair straightener to quickly iron hard-to-reach seams and collars.



Hang lightweight shoes using repurposed wire clothes hangers.



Run your mascara wand under warm water for smoother application. Pro tip: NEVER pump the wand in and out of the tube—instead, gently swirl it inside before pulling it out to keep the formula from drying out.



Use ice cubes to remove chewing gum stuck in hair. The cold hardens the gum, making it easy to slide right out. This trick works wonders on the soles of your shoes, too!