While they might feel like a big deal at the time, the vast majority of beauty mistakes thankfully fade faster than yesterday’s headlines. Unfortunately, though, some beauty mishaps do have a habit of haunting you for a little longer.

Whether you’re stuck in a cycle of topping up a look you no longer love,  or can’t rid yourself of the lasting appearance that a beauty mistake has left you with, these mistakes can quickly become crippling and can stop you from ever truly boosting your confidence.

Luckily, nothing lasts forever, and we’re going to prove it by considering how you can finally put even those lingering beauty ghosts to bed!  

# 1 – Overplucked Brows

Any woman who came of age in the noughties has probably overplucked their brows at some stage. In most cases, those hairs grow back without problem, but if you were in a regular heavy plucking habit back then, you may be stuck with some eyebrow gaps you simply can’t fill.

Obviously, eyebrow pencils can help a little with this, but they’re not permanent solutions. Luckily, even the biggest brow gaps are no match for longer-lasting products, such as the growth enhancers offered by companies like Wunderbrow. Instead of simply covering the problem, these alternatives can thicken and strengthen even the patchiest of brows with lasting effect, and they’re well worth trying if you’re struggling.

# 2 – Regrettable Hair Dye

They say that you can never go back once you dye your hair, and many women know that to be true. This is especially the case if you started dying your hair early, as you’ll have no clue about the state of your greys, which could look more drastic if you suddenly stop.  

Yet, the ongoing maintenance of hair dying is enough reason to want to scrap this habit. Many women also reach an age where they simply want to check up on their natural locks. But how can you possibly stop this habit of a lifetime?

This isn’t an easy goal, but it is one you can achieve with patience. Half-and-half hair growouts are now luckily becoming a look in themselves thanks to recent ombre trends, so you could just take the leap. Alternatively, dying to a more natural color for you, and then growing that out, can be effective.

# 3 – Shaving Where You Shouldn’t

Many women also make the mistake of shaving where they shouldn’t, such as on their arms. Unfortunately, this is the hardest beauty haunting to overcome, as there will always be an awkward period of stubby regrowth. But there are things you can do to lessen that period.

Regularly applying moisturizer is a must for avoiding discomfort during this process. In terms of appearances, you may also prefer to stop shaving during the winter months, when you can easily hide your regrowth under long sleeves, before revealing ready-to-go arms (or other areas) for the summer months.

We don’t always get beauty right, but no mistake can keep on haunting you with the help of these tips!