Avoid Nightlife Beauty Disasters With These Quick Fixes

Murphy's Law exists in Vegas, just like everywhere else. But when you're all dolled up and hitting the Strip in your best 'fit, beauty mishaps are completely unwelcome. Luckily, we've found the tips & tricks you need to remember to be armed and ready at the first sign of a beauty-mergency.

Lipstick on Your Teeth
When you're out on the town, odds are you're wearing a pretty bold shade of lipstick or some super-glittery gloss that you have to reign in from getting anywhere else on your face. Keep that color in line with a trick that's turned into a makeup habit that I can't kick (and makes me look absolutely insane for those who don't know what I'm doing). Once you apply that bright red lipstick, stick your index finger in your mouth and lightly close your lips around it. Pull your finger out and you'll swipe away the lipstick that would have ended up on your teeth sooner or later. Others say you can put Vaseline on your teeth, but I'd rather beat the lipstick right off the bat than put on a greasy film of defense.

Frizzy Hair
Dancing all night in the club can do a number on anyone, but especially if your hair is prone to poof and angry little flyaways. Thankfully, most lounges and clubs have a well-stocked ladies room with a full range of cosmetic supplies. Head towards a good ol' bottle of lotion (the good-smelling stuff) and apply on your hands before combing through your frizztastic head of hair. Voila - flyways are tamed and you smell freaking awesome. Do a flirty hair flip for an extra boost of scent when you get back to that guy you were dancing with, if you're feeling ballsy.

Nail Breaks
Now that I'm officially obsessed with my nails, a broken nail can easily dampen my night. If you're not packing a nail file in your holster (or purse, whatever) then head up to the bar or hostess stand to grab a matchbox. The abrasive side you strike a match on can pull double duty as a file if you're in a pinch. I find this doesn't work as well if it's a match booklet, versus a box, but just keep filing. I'm not ashamed to say I've also filed a broken nail on a sidewalk and that it worked surprisingly well.

T-Zone is a Danger Zone
Vegas is hot and sweaty. Your T-Zone can take a serious beating and turn into a nasty-ass oil slick right in the middle of your face. You know what helps? Those otherwise useless toilet seat covers in the bathroom. Rip off a piece and use it as an emergency oil-absorbing sheet. Or, destroy a section of 2-ply toilet paper into 1-ply and proceed the same way.

Food in Your Teeth
Hopefully you haven't been walking around with that mysterious object in your pearly whites for long, but this is a quick fix. The two best sharp items you'll have on you at all times to help dislodge the food is an earring back or business card. Just be gentle and targeted. Or as gentle as you can be after those drinks.

Smoky Bar Scent
No one wants to walk around smelling like a walking ashtray. Whether or not you're the smoker or the bystander, that scent really sticks to your hair. Keep a dryer sheet in your purse since it takes up literally zero room, and wipe that lovely sheet of heavenly odor all over your 'do. Boom. No smoky scent lingering and messing up your game. Now you smell like a domestic goddess emitting "Mountain Fresh" air like it ain't no thang.

Hickey Cover-up
Okay, this is a good one. It basically means your night out in Vegas already was a great success (you vixen, you) and now you have to cover up the clues to your saucy nature.  Hickeys are essentially bruises, so you are in need of a good concealer with greenish/yellow tints to counteract the red color. (I like this simple Maybelline concealer stick) Dab that on with your fingers, though a sponge is ideal, and put some powder on top to dull the effect. If you have some powder with shimmer in it, opt for that product because it will look more natural. Now, back to the dance floor, you sexy minx.

Don't let a beauty disaster bring down your fun spirit when you're out on your Vegas nighttime adventure. Keep a few of the items mentioned above in your clutch and you'll be on the right track for the night of your life with a few fabulous selfies to remember it by.