Top seven … ways of toothbrush usage

Yesterday I had another spring-cleaning session of my ‘nest’. Unlike conventional cleaning, I exploited more then myself – my already worn toothbrush. Edges, sealant, small holes … all of them surrender to this unmerciful, multifunctional tool.

I look forward to a toothbrush replacement (recommended every 3 months) with mixed feelings. I know I have done something good for my oral hygiene … but something less good for the environment. This is why I have thoroughly improved a list of tasks for worn-out toothbrushes, which include all sorts of cleaning ventures (including, e.g. deodorant stain removal on clothes) and the following beauty tricks:

You can use a toothbrush for painting your nails.

Polishes chapped lips. Apply lip balm on your lips. Wet the brush with warm water (or lemon juice) and gently remove the dried skin off the lips. Then reapply a good lip balm.
Smoothens fuzzy hair. Spray the brush with hairspray, then gently comb your fuzzy roots or stringy ends. This trick is often used by hairdressers on fashion shoots.
Combs affixed eyelashes. If your mascara is too wet, or you applied ten layers, you can comb your congealed lashes with your worn-out and clean toothbrush.
Removes fragments of eyeshadow, mascara and glitter that get on your face during make-up applying. Using a toothbrush, it’s easier than with a make-up brush and better then with a tissue, to remove ‘fragments’ off your skin, as it doesn’t ruin or remove your foundation layers.
Heals love bites. Brushing with a soft toothbrush accelerates bruises fading.
Strengthens the eyebrows. Coat it with a transparent lip balm or hair-gel and comb your stubborn hair.
Cleans nails. Nail-cleaning brushes can be normally found in XXL sizes, therefore a toothbrush is more convenient. You can dedicate your attention to each and every nail separately.