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"Quick at-home solutions for beauty ailments are fun to make and use, but often times they seem more like a recipe for kitchen disaster than anything else.\u00A0So we asked you to tell us what you've heard, and we investigated each DIY idea to tell you what's worth whipping up at home and what's better left to the pros. The results may surprise you!\n\nOlive oil as a hair mask: Try\n\n This one's a go, but use the oil extremely sparingly, and look for one that's extra virgin, meaning it's super pure and less acidic. Start by applying only a tablespoon or two to your ends. And when we say ends, we mean the bottom half of your hair\u2014leave your roots out of it unless you're ready for a greasefest. Let it sit on your strands for about 15 minutes and then shampoo and condition. It may take a few washes to get it completely out of your hair, which is why you should just use a tiny bit or you'll have a way harder time getting squeaky clean.\n\nLemon juice to lighten your hair: Buy\n\n It's true that putting lemon juice in your hair can lighten it, but it's also an easy way to seriously dry out your strands. Lemons are incredibly acidic, and squirting them onto your hair can make the strands brittle, especially if you're going to be out in the sun. Try lightening up your locks with a kit designed for just that purpose. They're made with moisturizers and emollients that'll help keep your hair soft and strong. L'Or\u00E9al Paris F\u00E9ria Wild Ombr\u00E9 kit allows you to create a light gradient.\n\nHoney as a facial treatment: Try\n\n If you're feeling like a little DIY spa night, go ahead and experiment with honey. The sweet stuff can be added to rolled oats to create a great mask. Just make sure you use a bottle that's not overly processed, and don't leave it on for too long. It's also a good idea to try a patch of your mixture on your inner arm for about 15 minutes to see how your skin will react before going right for your face.\n\nMayo as a hair conditioner: Buy\n\n Adding this condiment to your strands will put it on the fast track to getting a gunky texture and funky smell. Not worth it! Buy a deep conditioning mask instead to soften your locks. Try the Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Mask. It smells nutty and leaves your hair impossibly smooth.\n\nMilk to reduce under-eye puffiness: Try\n\n Soaking a cotton ball and applying it under your eye can help take down some swelling from puffy bags, but get it cold and make it soy. Yep, soy milk is actually better than plain old one percent because it contains proteins that can help soothe inflammation.\n\nCooking spray to dry your nail polish faster: Buy\n\n It honestly doesn't speed up the process enough to make a noticeable difference, and now your fingers are covered in grease. Sort of gross, no? Instead, opt for a quick dry top coat like Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat. Or if you're looking for a totally free solution, try running your fingers under ice cold water for a few seconds.\n\nArgan oil to hydrate eyelashes: Buy\n\n Argan oil does have hydrating properties, but applying it straight to your eyelashes can cause loose liquid to spill into your eyes, blurring your vision. You could end up with a seriously bad reaction. Luckily, argan aficionado Josie Maran has created a mascara infused with the softening stuff, so it's totally safe to use on your lashes!\n\nBaking soda to beat blemishes: Try\n\n This cooking staple has anti-inflammatory properties, making it ideal for bumping down redness, and it's super grainy, so it can be used as a scrub. Try mixing it with a bit of water to form a paste and then gently rub it over your face before rinsing clean."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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