30+ Clever Uses for Vaseline We Never Thought Of

Vaseline is a common household item that many of us have sitting around in a cupboard or medicine cabinet. However, it’s a tool that holds a lot more promise than you might have expected. From beauty hacks to household chores, Vaseline has you covered. Keep scrolling to read about the clever uses for Vaseline you may have never thought of before.

After you wear shoes around a lot, the shine they had when you purchased them might start to fade as they get dirty or even just more worn down. Shining your shoes is a great way to get this luster back. Instead of polish, you could always take an easier route by scooping out a dab of Vaseline and gently rubbing it on the shoes. The best part? You only need a thin layer!

If you have brows that are hard to handle, you can tame them easier than you might think. All you need is a little Vaseline to whip them into shape. To do this, just dab a little bit of Vaseline on a cotton swab or brow brush, and work it into your brows. Much like split ends, this will help hold your brows in place throughout the day.

Split ends can be a hassle, especially if you can’t go get a haircut right away. That doesn’t mean that you have to deal with their appearance until your next trip to the salon. You can change the appearance of your split ends by putting a bit of Vaseline on your fingers and working it into the ends of your hair. This simple hack will help your hair stick to itself, giving it the appearance of united strands.

When you paint your nails, it’s often a challenge — especially when you’re painting your dominant hand. Even the most skilled among us sometimes gets nail polish outside of the lines. Luckily, you can use a little Vaseline to help keep nail polish in its place. By applying Vaseline on the skin around your nails, you won’t have to worry about any polish sticking in places you don't want. Simply add a touch of the petroleum jelly around your nail and paint away!