10 DIY beauty hacks every working woman needs

If you're a beauty-conscious career woman who is always on the go, these 10 DIY beauty hacks will surely come in handy.

1.) DIY Gel Eyeliner

Whether you're meeting with clients or doing business on the go, every working woman needs to keep her eyeliner game strong. If you've forgotten your own pot of gel eyeliner at home or simply misplaced it, here's a simple DIY that can save you time and money: emulate gel eyeliner from eyeliner pencils!

According to The Beauty Department, eyeliners can be used to intensify that cat eye. You'll only need two materials, a kohl pencil liner you already have and a flame source or lighter. Hold the tip of the pencil in the flame for a few seconds and let it cool. Once it's cooled down, immediately apply to desired area for a much more intense color and smudge.

2.) Coffee grinds body scrub

For the mornings of working girls, coffee is the boon of existence. If you're a working girl but not into coffee, this DIY hack can still work for you. Seventeen recommends using coffee grinds as a body scrub. It not only helps exfoliate the skin, the caffeine will also make the skin shine too!

3.) Make lipsticks last

A busy day schedule can sometimes get in the way of beauty breaks. This DIY lipstick hack from Lauren Conrad is sure to make lip colors last longer.

After putting on lipstick, grab a tissue and lightly put in on your lips and dust it with a bit of translucent power. It will make the lipstick last longer.

4.) DIY dry shampoo

If you have woken up late but need to wash your hair because it's greasy and dull, use a dry shampoo instead. Store bought dry shampoos can contain harsh chemicals and if you want to keep it natural, make your own out of cornstarch and essential oils.

According to ModCloth, get 1/4 cup of cornstarch and add in a few drops of your preferred essential oil. You can put the mixture inside a salt shaker or any container that allows you to apply it to the roots of your hair. Remember to dust it sparingly and thoroughly comb through the hair to shake off any excess.

If you have dark hair, replace the cornstarch with cocoa powder instead.

5.) Restore broken pressed powder/eye shadows

If you've carelessly dropped an eye shadow palette or your compact powder and you have messy chunks of powder and color everywhere, worry not! This hack from Body and Soul is simple, effective and inexpensive.

Gather the broken clumps of make up inside its container and add a few drops of alcohol. Smooth it out as best as you can and let it dry. Once it has dried, clean the edges up and your make up will be as good as new!

6.) DIY ombre nails

The answer to ombre nails is simple: makeup sponges! According to this video by Miss Jen FABULOUS, create the perfect ombre manicure by painting three lines of your preferred manicure and make sure that it creates an ombre effect because it transitions from the darkest to the lightest color. Press the sponge in the color and transfer it to your nails and bam! ombre nails in an instant.

7.) Use business cards to apply mascara

Every girl knows the struggle of not letting the wand touch the eyelids. To remedy this, hold a business card behind the lash to not only protect the lids from getting mascara but to reach the root and tip of the eyelash. This tip comes from Home Remedy Hacks.

8.) Coconut oil makeup remover

If you're against putting too much chemicals on your face and or find make up removers to be too expensive, coconut oil is a cheap and great alternative. According to Beauty Editor, coconut oil can help break make up effectively. It can also be used as a body moisturizer.

9.) Get beach waves with a flat iron

Suppose you're on a business trip away from home and you forgot your curling iron but want beach waves to compliment your look for the day. You can replicate the waves with a regular flat iron and a pony tail.

According to My Body Skin Care, twist your hair into a ponytail and hold it and then take the flat iron and clamp it down from the root to the bottom. Make sure to part your hair in sections first.

10.) Tame brows with lip balm

If you have run out of brow gel, you can substitute it with lip balm, according to Byrdie. Gather some lip balm with your finger and smoother over the brows, use a spooly to set the stray hairs in place.