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    20 Brilliant Prison-Inspired Beauty Hacks

    Taking a crafty cue from the law-breaking ladies like those in Netflix's Orange is The New Black, here are 20 clever beauty tips straight outta state that felons and the free can both enjoy- for next to nothing!

    1. Melted colored pencils as eyeliner

    2. Garlic to zap zits

    3. Carrots and strawberries as teeth whiteners

    4. Cherries & beets as lip stains

    5. Go to sleep with wet, french braided hair for beachy waves the next morning

    6. Lemon as a scar fader

    7. Rubber bands or dental floss for eyebrow threading

    8. Crushed hot peppers & cocoa butter for anti-aging moisturizer

    9. Ground up coffee as eyeshadow/ contouring

    10. Spray deodorant as nail polish remover

    11. Preparation H for puffy morning eyes

    12. Vaseline and Kool-Aid for lip gloss

    13. Sandpaper as nail file

    14. Kitchen sponge as a makeup sponge

    15. Glitter from cards as cosmetic glitter

    16. Mashed bananas, egg yolks and sugar for a face mask

    17. Tampons as hair curlers

    18. Baby oil on razors for closer shave & longer lasting blade

    19. Lemon juice for lightening your locks

    20. Maxi pad and rubber band for a sleep mask