The Most Useful Thing You Can Do With An Old T-Shirt

A quick fix for zippers that won’t stay zipped, why facial waxing isn’t for everyone, and more. September 9, 2021 [View Online]( Good morning! Of the many ways you could upcycle an old t-shirt, turning it into a headscarf—which is the subject of Today’s Good Thing—has to be among the most useful. I've got a few ways to use t-shirt headscarfs to share here, but trust that if you make it, the inspiration will come. (It's a classic Field of Dreams scenario.) And if you’ve ever known the deep frustration of wearing pants whose zipper is determined to fall down at every turn, you’re in luck. Today’s Why Didn’t I Think Of That is about a quick fix for that troublesome zipper that’s simple yet brilliant, much like zippers themselves when they’re functioning correctly. Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING The Most Useful Thing You Can Do With An Old T-Shirt [Photos of OGT Production Manager Brittany putting on a t-shirt headscarf.]( Making a headscarf out of an old t-shirt couldn’t be easier, and they’re surprisingly useful too. For as many reasons there are for a person to wrap their hair up or cover their head, there are as many different types of head coverings they can use to do it. But here I want to focus on one form of headscarf in particular, which is one you can make yourself out of a soft t-shirt. To turn a t-shirt into a headscarf—and pay attention here, because it’s highly complex stuff—use a pair of scissors to cut a straight line from armpit to armpit. The bottom half is your headscarf, and you can set aside the top half to use for another project. Here are just a few of the ways you can put your t-shirt headscarf to good use: 1. To Cover Your Head. This idea originally came to me by way of a reader named Elise, who used her t-shirt headscarf to cover her head while undergoing chemotherapy. Many chemo patients find that t-shirts make for softer, less irritating headscarves than other types of materials. 2. To Keep Your Hair Dry. I like to use one of these t-shirt headscarves to keep my hair dry in the shower when I don’t want to get my hair wet. Regular shower caps always make my head sweaty, so I much prefer the breathable t-shirt material (even if it is less waterproof). 3. To Dry Curly Hair. For those with curly hair, wrapping it up in a t-shirt after showering can help absorb excess water without removing as much moisture as a traditional towel. Fans of this method say their curls are softer, smoother, and less frizzy once it dries. When it comes to actually putting one of these headscarves on your head, there are two different options worth learning. Get all the details on those (along with helpful visual aids of how it’s done) by clicking the button below. [2 Ways To Wear A T-Shirt Headscarf]( [2 Ways To Wear A T-Shirt Headscarf]( Related • [This Could Be The Best Decision You Ever Make For Your Hair]( • [11 Easy Ways To Take Better Care Of Your Aging Hair]( ⚡️QUICK TIPS⚡️ • Do your hard floors look hazy and feel more sticky than smooth? Mine did too, but I finally found a solution that worked. [Read more ➜]( • If your heels are in rough shape, grab a lemon and a clean pair of socks and try this quick fix for dry heels. [Read more ➜]( • Make the most of your grocery budget and minimize waste with these 13 simple money-saving food tips. [Read more ➜]( WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT? Use A Keyring To Keep Your Zipper Up [A photo of a keyring holding up a zipper.]( If the zipper on your favorite pants won’t stay up, this clever hack can make them wearable again. A zipper that won’t stay up can be a real nuisance. Instead of relying on friends or loved ones to alert you to the status of your zipper with an "XYZ" ("Examine your zipper!"), there's a quick fix you can use to prevent it from sliding down—at least until you intend for it to do so. Grab a small keyring—any metal keyring will do—and thread it into the hole the end of your zipper. Then put the pants on, zip them up, and hook the keyring over the button of your pants. The button isn't going anywhere, which means the zipper will stay closed until you unhook the keyring from the button. How easy is that? SWAP THAT 🔄 FOR THIS Waxing Unwanted Facial Hair Isn’t For Everyone [Photos of facial waxing and shaving.]( There are plenty of reasons to stop waxing unwanted facial hair and start shaving instead. There are plenty of ways to remove unwanted hair from your face, and waxing is one of the most popular options. While the results do last a bit longer since the hair is being removed from the root, there are downsides to waxing that are worth taking into consideration. For me, the biggest disadvantage of facial waxing is that it hurts. I have sensitive skin that prefers to be treated gently, and there's nothing at all gentle about getting hair and wax ripped off of your face. But even if that part doesn’t phase you, there can be pain after the fact if your skin gets injured or infected. There are also plenty of people who shouldn’t have their faces waxed. This includes people who have had recent skin procedures, are taking acne medications or antibiotics, or use topical retinol products. And for those who either can’t get waxed or don’t want to, shaving makes an easy, affordable, and low-risk alternative. To learn how to shave your unwanted facial hair, the various benefits you can experience from doing so, or to learn more about [my favorite facial razor]( to use, read my blog post on the topic by clicking the button below. [Learn More About Shaving Your Face]( [Learn More About Shaving Your Face]( JILLEE'S PICK This Is The Only Sports Bra I’ll Wear Now [Photos of the Brandi Underwire Sport Bra from Wacoal.]( As I’ve gotten older, I’ve had to come to terms with the fact that if I want to stay physically fit, I actually have to put in the effort. (Regrettable, but fair.) But once I finally found a workout I don’t actually hate doing—low-impact [resistance training]( only hurdle left was to find a sports bra I didn’t hate wearing. But I’m happy to report I did find a bra that fulfilled that requirement: the [Brandi Sport Underwire Bra]( from Wacoal. It manages to offer both maximum support and maximum comfort, and the soft fabric helps keep me feeling cool and dry while I’m exercising. Unlike most sports bras, this one has adjustable straps that you can wear as-is or reconfigure to work with different styles of athletic tops. And last but not least, my favorite feature: it clasps in the back. That means no wrestling to get it on and off over my head, which I very much appreciate. The best praise I can give this bra is that it makes exercise less of a chore. I no longer dread putting on and wearing a problematic sports bra while I exercise, because this style is the perfect solution. [See the Brandi Sport Underwire Bra on Wacoal here](. YOUR ONE GOOD THING A Correction Regarding Honey After writing in a recent newsletter about reviving crystallized honey in your dishwasher, I received a number of replies from readers who were worried this method might negatively affect the honey. So I did some research, and it turned out they were right, particularly where raw honey is concerned. Heating raw honey too much can destroy its pollen, antioxidants, and enzymes, and if it gets really hot, the sugars can caramelize and turn the honey into something else entirely. And since crystals in honey are only a cosmetic concern anyway, I now realize that the dishwasher method was overkill. It’s a bit like using a flamethrower to start a campfire—yes it'll work, but it probably shouldn’t be the first thing you try. So now that I have my facts straight, I’m taking a mulligan and sharing a new, gentler way to re-liquify crystallized honey: Scoop the amount of honey you need into a glass container with a lid. Set the container into a larger bowl, then pour warm water (about 100°F, so a bit less hot than the hottest water from your tap) around the container until the water level is above the honey but below the lid. Then just wait until the warm water melts the crystals. (P.S. Thank you to all the readers who wrote in! 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