I just found myself in the deep rabbit hole of supposedly ‘cool girly hacks’ for summer. And I have thoughts. Like, do people really think putting a spoon in the fridge is going to save their melting makeup? (Because apparently, it’s a hack.) You’re supposed to press a cold spoon under your eyes to reduce puffiness, exfoliate with coffee grounds because… caffeine? The logistics of carrying ice-cold cutlery everywhere seem sketchy at best.
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Now, don’t get me started on the nails. So, they say you can use tape for French tips. (Apparently, it’s foolproof.) What they don’t mention is how those tiny strips of tape are essentially paper mache for your nail beds. Or maybe it’s just me not having the dexterity of a seasoned professional after two coladas. And that sandpaper-like feeling because you forgot the base coat—no thanks.
Oh, and that one where you’re supposed to use your lip gloss as eye shadow? Bold move. Bold, yet sticky. A walk in the summer sun could end up as a cut-crease disaster when your eyelids turn into a disco ball (best case: sparkly, worst case: gummy).
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Anyone in the mood for some DIY face mist—because, of course, it’s a ‘must-do’? It goes: witch hazel, water, and some essential oil. Shake it up, spritz everywhere. Sounds simple enough, right? Until you smell like a perfume shop accident. Got some serious crazy scents going on, trust me.
My point is, some of these ‘hacks’ seem more like someone’s inside joke that blew up. Just waiting for the day when they tell us wearing socks over sandals is the next big thing. But I guess, to each their own. Maybe someone’s out there, drenched in mismatched glitter, living their best life. My eyes still hurt. I need coffee. Ugh.