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How To Fix a Broken Lipstick

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Time Required: 15 - 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
How To Fix a Broken Lipstick

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When a stick of lipstick is broken, instead of throwing it away and having to buy a new one, you can easily repair it. This guide will teach you how to put two pieces of a broken lipstick back together so it is usable again. This repair will take 20 minutes of work time and an hour of waiting time.

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      • Prepare a clean working space.

      • Use a gloved hand and separate the broken off piece of the lipstick from the rest of the tube (only if it is not a clean break).

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      • Twist the base so that the lipstick is fully visible.

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      • Use the toothpick to clean and level both ends of the broken lipstick.

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      • Hold a flame over both ends of the lipstick for 2 seconds, or until a top layer is melted.

      • Use caution when working with an open flame and always be aware of your surroundings.

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      • Press the ends of the broken pieces back together.

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      • Using a flame, melt the pieces together to form a bond.

      • Use caution when working with an open flame and always be aware of your surroundings.

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      • Using a toothpick, smooth out the attachment site.

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      • Wait 1 hour for lipstick to set before application.

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Conclusion

In order to save time, you can place tube in the fridge for faster results.

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