So we’ve heard about bird poop and snail facials but closer to home, there are some seriously strange household things people use or do to look their very best. We did our fair share of digging around and got people to admit to the strangest beauty fixes they’ve tried out yet. Here’s the list…

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For a perfect pout that's devoid of any lipstick-on-your-teeth drama, try this simple trick (the spice in the cinnamon will increase the blood flow to your lips adding some natural colour.) And on days when you're running out the door (with an oily scalp,) keep some baby powder handy.

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For days when you haven’t clocked in your required hours of beauty sleep, a cold spoon, fresh out of the freezer placed on your eyes for a few minutes can do the trick. Lady Gaga swears by this strange makeup removal trick – using scotch tape to get rid of that stubborn makeup. Tried and tested by our executive editor, turns out nails dipped in mashed garlic do come out stronger.

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Now you can eat your mayo and feed your hair some too. The oil base of the mayonnaise works to strengthen and add shine to your hair. The malic acid in strawberry whitens your teeth to give them a natural shine. Run out of lip colour? Rely on trusty slices of beetroot to add some serious colour to your lips. We’ve tried it and we approve!