30+ Clever Uses for Vaseline We Never Thought Of

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!

Over time, leather tends to look old and worn just like anything else. This means that your favorite leather bag might look a little worse for wear as time goes on. You can use a little Vaseline to make sure that your leather goods look as good as new. Just rub on a layer of Vaseline and massage it into the material. After you're done, remove any excess with a towel. Afterward, your leather goods will look years younger!

Lip stain is one of the best pieces of makeup to have in your collection. It can help add a natural pigment to your look and it's designed to stay on all day. Yet, beauty supplies can come at quite the cost. That's why DIY makeup has become so popular throughout the years. That being said, you can replace an expensive product with one simple hack - Vaseline mixed with Kool-Aid mix! This will give you a simple and easy lip stain that will last throughout the day.

Itchiness is never any fun. Whether it's from bug bites, hives, or another source entirely, it can leave you feeling uncomfortable. Rather than scratching your skin raw, try putting a little Vaseline on the spot that's bothering you. It will help moisturize your skin and lessen the unbearable sensation of being itchy. This is a much better solution than scratching annoying spots to the point of pain. Plus, moisturizing is never a bad thing!

Using jewelry to accessorize can go a long way in amplifying a look and making it more dynamic. That being said, you probably don't want to keep a ring on forever. Even if you love a ring, it can get damaged if you wear it while washing the dishes or showering, so it's best to take it off beforehand. It's easy to get a ring stuck on your finger, though. You can use Vaseline to help lubricate it and get it off.