In case you were wondering what your next beauty purchase should be, save your money—there’s an undiscovered hair, makeup and manicure tool sitting on your bathroom counter: Your toothbrush. From smoothing flyaways to keeping your nails in tip-top shape, it’s a triple threat. Here, 7 toothbrush hacks we consider the perfect addition to your get-pretty routine. Who knew such a beauty wonder had been sitting right under your nose this whole time?
Your Beauty Routine Just Got So Much Better
Touchable Hairspray
$24
Amika
1. Settle Flyaways
Spritz some flexible-hold hairspray on your toothbrush and run it across unruly strands. This is perfect for settling stray hairs without rocking the slicked-back look.
Cuticle Oil
$20
Deborah Lippmann
2. Keep Nails Clean
Let your fingers soak in a bowl of warm water and soap, then use your toothbrush to scrub under and around your nails. Lastly, apply a cuticle oil to moisturize.
Mister Scrub Lip Smoothing Exfoliator
$31
Givenchy
3. Revive Flaky Lips
The next time your lips get dry and flaky, apply an exfoliator on your pout, then scrub lips gently with a toothbrush in a circular motion to slough off dead skin.
Toothbrush
$6
Marvis
4. Give Hair Texture
Use your bristles like a tiny teasing brush to give braids, twists and ponytails subtle-yet-believable lived-in texture.
Legendary Lashes Mascara
$32
Charlotte Tilbury
5. Get A Clump-Free Flutter
To give your lashes natural-looking definition, dab some mascara onto your toothbrush to gently coat them, without making them clumpy.
Tinted Lip Whip
$16
Kari Gran
6. Tame Unruly Brows
If you're in a pinch, a toothbrush and lip balm are all you need to comb and keep your brows in place all day. Dip the bristles into your favorite balm and comb.
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
$1
Target
7. Fix Tanning Faux Pas
Create a paste by mixing baking soda and lemon juice and apply it to splotchy areas. Use your toothbrush to scrub away all traces of excess tanner.
