If there's one thing you can trust the Shop TODAY team to know about, it's useful products that solve problems and make your day-to-day a little bit easier.
Just in time for the busy season ahead, we're putting our years of shopping expertise to good use and rounding up the bestselling hacks that both customers and editors love. From multitasking finds to kitchen shortcuts that will make your routine easier, Shop TODAY contributor Chassie Post stopped by Studio 1A to share some of our favorite practical products on Amazon. Whether your shoes could use a little TLC or you're struggling with thinning hair, there's a smart solution for everyone on our list.
Below, we've rounded up the most useful Amazon products to make life easier.
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Boldify Hair Fibers Thinning Cover-Up
Post says this bestseller is super easy to use — simply shake the hair thickening powder over the problem area and pat gently to set it in place. The brand says it instantly makes thinning and fine hair look fuller, covering any patchiness thanks to follicle-mimicking cotton fibers that cling to your real hair in just 60 seconds. It comes in 14 hair colors, so you're bound to find one that works for you, and it washes out easily with shampoo.
Electric Makeup Brush Cleaner Machine
Your makeup brushes should be cleaned more often than you think. We're all guilty of skipping the step, but this electric brush cleaner does all the hard work for you. Simply add your favorite brush cleaner (or just soap and water), turn the machine on and press your makeup brush into the textured cup to work away any buildup. No batteries needed!
Crep Protect Shoe Protector Spray
Consider this your new secret weapon for protecting your favorite shoes from moisture, dirt, oils and grime. Post says the shoe protector and water-repellant spray takes two coats, waiting ten minutes in between rounds, to create a protective barrier that lasts weeks before you need to spray it again. Not only does it work on sneakers, but it's safe to use on canvas, suede and even leather, according to the brand.
Sneaker Wash & Dry Net Bag
Finally, you can wash and dry your sneakers without making a huge racket. This washer and dryer netted bag attaches to the machine door via velcro straps to keep your shoes in place and protect them from damage or getting tangled in your clothes. As a great laundry hack, Post says you can even use the bags to wash your smaller items, like delicates.
Trudeau Toss and Chop Salad Tongs
Salads require loads of chopping and prep, but this is an easy shortcut to toss and chop everything at once. Post says it can cut up everything from herbs and cucumbers to chicken and boiled eggs, plus it tosses the salad at the same time. They're also dishwasher-safe, eliminating a ton of prep steps and dirty dishes.
Click & Carry Grocery Bag Carrier
We always seem to be running around during the fall, but multiple bags don't have to be such a pain to schlep from place to place with this neat gadget. It's designed to hold the handles of plastic grocery bags, gym bags, totes and more to allow you to carry more bags at once without hurting your fingers, Post explains. The padded tool fits comfortably in your hand but can also sit over your shoulder to keep you hands-free.
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6-in-1 Kitchen Tool
This space-saving kitchen gadget does the job of six utensils in one: It can act as a grater, masher, spoon, whisk, colander and egg separator. Even better? The do-it-all tool is dishwasher-safe.
Clipa2 The Instant Bag Hanger
No hooks to hang your bag when you sit down at the restaurant or bar? No problem — when you have this bag hanger handy, that is. The gadget hinges open to reveal a flat edge that clips onto the edge of your table or bar surface, creating a sturdy hook on the other end. You can even use it in bathroom stalls, airports, movie theaters and more, so you can keep your bag off the floor and close by.
Vanicream Vitamin C Serum
Want brighter, smoother skin? A good vitamin C serum might help. According to the brand, this one was specifically designed with sensitive skin in mind, and contains a potent but gentle vitamin C derivative in addition to ceramides.
Tovolo Microwave Splatter Cover
Add these to your cart to skip the microwave mess clean-up in the future. The pack of three collapsible splatter covers fit over most sizes of bowls and plates to reduce mess while you microwave.
Color Wow Root Cover Up
Roots growing back in? Nobody needs to know. This bestselling root cover up powder brushes onto your part to cover up gray hairs and regrowth. It comes in a range of shades to complement most hair colors and has over 18,000 ratings on Amazon.
The Original MicroStitch Tagging Gun
Goodbye, double stick tape and pesky safety pins! This tagging gun can place a tiny stitch precisely where you need it to quickly alter hems, repair curtains, tailor garments and more. The kit includes over 1,000 fasteners, so you'll be good to go for the long haul.
Honey-Can-Do Shoe Tree Organizer
Tidy up that pile of shoes in your entryway, closet or laundry room with this space-saving vertical organizer. The shoe tree fixture is available in chrome and bronze finishes and both 3-tier and 4-tier options.
Bed Scrunchie Sheet Holder
Is your fitted sheet always slipping off the bed? This "bed scrunchie" is surprisingly easy to install and promises to solve the problem once and for all. Simply attach it to your fitted sheet, put your fitted sheet on the bed as normal and pull the cord to tighten for wrinkle-free bedding that won't budge.
Shark HT202 SmoothStyle Heated Comb + Blow Dryer Brush
For a salon-quality blowout without the time investment, this speedy, under-$100 blow dryer brush is our top pick. After all, the tool just won in our Shop TODAY Beauty Awards for most innovative blow dry brush in the hair care category.
Shark IX141 Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum
No matter where you need to clean, this cordless stick vacuum can probably tackle it. It's low-profile enough to fit under furniture, has a hand vacuum function and the nozzle can even be detached to use like a wand to clean high up, hard-to-reach areas.
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Meet the expert
- Chassie Post is a Shop TODAY contributor, TV host and lifestyle editor. Whether she’s talking fashion and beauty or home and entertaining, Post is known nationwide for covering the latest trends with her keen eye. To date, her style advice has been featured in numerous publications such as The New York Times, Marie Claire, House Beautiful, Domino Magazine and more.
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