Hair and makeup mistakes are a common part of life. However, you might not even realize there are surprisingly easy fixes out there that can help you avoid any tacky blunders. These solutions will give you an instant confidence boost for not a lot of money. In fact, many of these cost less than $15.

Mistake: Wearing Elastic Bands Around Your Wrist

Solution: Hair Elastics That Look Just Like Jewelry

K’lani Hair Tie Bracelets (5-Pack)

Accessorize any look with these hair elastics. With stylish charms, they double as bracelets. Their stretchy material holds your ponytail without pulling your hair. Each pack has five elastics, so you can mix and match — or wear them all at once for a layered look. • Available sizes: Small — Large • Available colors: 10

Mistake: Leaving Deodorant Stain

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