30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

As much as some people would want it, there isn’t one universal beauty routine that would make everyone feel and look great. But each person usually finds something that works for them, be it a seven-step skincare routine or splashing water on their face.

Some beauty hacks can get rather unconventional, though. If you’re looking for examples, just check out the comments under this TikToker’s video, who asked netizens to share their “most unhinged beauty hacks.” Covering everything from cucumbers and lime to cutting men out of their lives, the netizens delivered, so scroll down to find their two cents on the list below and see if there’s anything that might work for you, too.

#1

I stopped caring about my appearance and ive never felt more free

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: Heyyy, Jubéo Hernandez/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#2

I’m a nurse and I’ve asked some of the best looking 90-100 year old women I’ve met and they all haven’t had kids, no husband and loreal or ponds cold cream.

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: Jessica Jackson, Benjamin Brunner/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#3

Don’t get married don’t have babies

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: Miiraaay227, Mesut çiçen/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#4

People hate to hear it, but fruits and veggies are quite literally the fountain of youth!

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: the0racleReads, Jacopo Maiarelli/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#5

drinking lots of water and not smoking/vaping.

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: user4997334113301, Daniele La Rosa Messina/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#6

Go-to-bed-early

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: mmc, Andrej Lišakov/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#7

my grandma says she take prenatal vitamins to boost her hair and skin. people often mistake her for my mom, so i’m taking her word for it

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: alex jay, Image-Source/Envato (not the actual photo)

#8

I invested in a $2000 mattress because beauty sleep is real

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: Thalía Diaz, Slaapwijsheid.nl/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#9

Don’t use whitening toothpaste – it weakens your enamel. Instead use an enamel protective toothpaste- it strengthens the enamel and your teeth won’t stain as easily

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: crochetcroshea, Roman Marchenko/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#10

i eat an absolute obscene amount of cucumbers with lime

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: user8539353658042, Klara Kulikova/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#11

No men = no stress. And oil of Olay. And sunscreen. Got it

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: Dey, Faruk Tokluoğlu/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#12

Wash your pillow cases every week…especially if you struggle with acne

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: Frenchie_Bell, Blake Cheek/Unsplash (Not the actual photo)

#13

Sunscreen. No boyfriend. Cutt people off when they start stressing you out. Water. No alcohol.

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: Gi, Leandro Crespi/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#14

My advice- stay single and don’t let anyone’s undiagnosed son waste your time. Believe me…should see what I looked like with that last one I’m said no one called a intervention

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: _maia, Yoad Shejtman/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#15

I eat fiber like I must really enjoy pooping. But I swear, my skin has never been better.

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: np.michelle

#16

My mom is in her 70’s and looks 20 years younger than she is. Her beauty routine: wesr sunscreen, don’t drink alcohol, and divorce men that stress you out.

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: Teddy, Nickolas Nikolic/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#17

you probably don’t want to hear this, but drink water! it helps very much

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: user5441166723340, Lia Bekyan/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#18

Mascara hack —Run hot water from the sink over the tube for a minute or two before applying. The heat softens the formula, making it smoother, easier to apply, and clump-free—giving you perfectly separated, luscious lashes 👏 every 👏 time

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: sugarmeggnolia, Aleks/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#19

if I have stress and anxiety at job I quit. if can’t sleep quit. if I’m sad at job I quit if I have physical pain during job. I quit

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: Melissa, Getty Images/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#20

Lowkey narcissistic of me but I’ve started to aggressively ask myself why I’m so pretty every time I look in the mirror. It hypes me up before stepping out of the house

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: chunkygirlie, Kateryna Hliznitsova/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#21

Dissociating constantly has made me age beautifully. No grey hair or wrinkles. But u never know what’s going on (great!). Autopilot until I get home

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: K, George Dagerotip/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#22

I stay out of the sun, I don’t drink alcohol, I moisturize and use spf everyday! People always think I’m younger than I am by like 10 years. I think the sun is the biggest one though

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: pamela, Unsplash+ Community/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#23

Celibacy and an occasional good cry gives you a beautiful clean glow

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: kriste, Getty Images/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#24

prenatal gummies. plastic surgeon told me this. has every vitamin u need so u don’t need to buy multiple supplements

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: Thalia, Elsa Olofsson/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#25

I started using Nivea Firm and toning gel ($15) on my face and neck area and noticed how taught and sculpted my face got. I had spent so much previously on $$$ skincare

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: Kristina, Karolina Grabowska/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#26

I mix body wash and coffee grounds together to make a body scrub. every time it instantly makes my skin look smoother and tighter

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: sam, Karolina Grabowska/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#27

I put baking soda on top of my toothpaste 3 times a week since I was a kid. People always compliment how white my teeth are.

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: Gwood85, Faruk Tokluoğlu/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#28

In summary: water, fiber, sunscreen, oil of olay, stay single and sleep more. I’m 1 for 6! Explains a lot.

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: ms_zwaal, Ivana Cajina/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#29

I use straight cornstarch as dry shampoo it works better

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: blink18443, wang kenan/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

#30

Avoid getting in a relationship.

30 Unhinged Beauty Hacks That Might Actually Work (Even If They Sound Ridiculous)

Image source: Ressa, n Hinrichsen/Unsplash (not the actual photo)