How To Fix A Broken Lipstick Repair Guide

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Step 1

              How To Fix a Broken Lipstick

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).

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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Step 2

Twist the base so that the lipstick is fully visible.

Twist the base so that the lipstick is fully visible.

Step 3

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

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

Step 4

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.

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.

Step 5

Press the ends of the broken pieces back together.

Press the ends of the broken pieces back together.

Step 6

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.

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

Step 7

Using a toothpick, smooth out the attachment site.

Using a toothpick, smooth out the attachment site.

Step 8

Wait 1 hour for lipstick to set before application.

Wait 1 hour for lipstick to set before application.

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

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