Bare legs combined with a nice summer dress or skirt always look good! Sometimes temperatures drop too low and walking around bare-legged becomes very uncomfortable. The solution is to put on a pair of tights, but they are as frustrating as they are beautiful. Just about every woman has experienced snoozing one time too many in the morning, rushing to get up and running only to find a big run down the leg. Is there a way to avoid runs in hosiery and prevent small snags from turning into bigger runs? Here are some tips and tricks.
How to prevent snags in tights
#1 Prevent snags by using your freezer
As silly as it may sound, putting your tights in the freezer the night before you plan on wearing them actually helps. The cold contributes to strengthening the fibers in your tights leading to fewer runs. Those dreaded snags will have no chance! How does it work? Run your new tights under water, wring out the excess and then seal them in a plastic bag before putting them in the freezer. Take them out before you want to wear them. Let them defrost and dry for a while and your tights are snag-proof!
#2 Prevent snags by using hairspray
Every girl needs a hairspray to control frizzy locks. Did you know you can use your favourite hairspray to control snags as well? Hairspray helps to strengthen the fibers against snags and runs. Spray on the thinnest layer as possible, as you don’t want sticky tights. Please note that hairspray will wash away, so keep water away from your tights.
#3 Prevent snags by wearing gloves or moisturizing your hands
If you have nails that are too long with sharp or jagged edges, cut or file them down to a smooth curve. Moisturize your legs and feet too to prevent cracked or peeling skin from catching on tights. Once your nails or skin catch on, your tights will get snagged. You can wear silk gloves instead of moisturizing your hands when putting on tights.
#4 Prevent snags by buying a size up
You’re more likely to get runs when your tights are too tight. When buying tights, opt for a pair in a size up from what you normally wear. It may be a bit confronting, but a large run down your leg is worse than the size of your hosiery. Wearing a size (or two) up will prevent your tights from snagging.
#5 Prevent snags by washing by hand
As convenient as your washing machine is, your tights don’t like as much as you do. Your washing machine causes tiny snags in your tights and eventually you’ll end up with a big run. Washing by hand is more time-consuming, but less risky than using your machine. If you insist on using your washing machine, just launder your hosiery separately from your other garments. Avoid your dryer, harsh detergents or fabric softener, because these can wear out the fibers of your tights. Just lay your tights flat to dry.
#6 Prevent snags by wearing knickers over your tights
A lifehack every woman should know: wear your briefs over (and under) your tights. This will reduce the risk of getting runs and you’ll never have the feeling the crotch is on your ankles again.
#7 Wait to put on jewellery
Jewellery is the perfect accessory to complete your outfit, but your tights beg to differ. The clasps and hooks on your jewellery and watch easily catch on the delicate material of your tights. It’s not necessary to avoid all jewellery when wearing tights. Just be careful when putting on your rings, bracelets and watch after you’re done pulling up your tights.
How to fix a snag in tights
You’ve done everything to avoid getting snags, but you end up with a large run down your leg. It could happen to anyone, but it’s not necessary to throw your tights in the bin. With this tip, you will easily repair the run.
#8 How to fix a snag in tights
You probably have clear nail varnish or hairspray in your toiletry bag. Dabbing the snag with clear nail varnish won’t repair the run, but it will stop it from getting bigger. For added snag prevention you can spray it with hair spray, This will harden the tights in the area surrounding the whole.
Last tip: always keep a spare pair of tights in your handbag. Nothing is worse than having to walk around in snagged tights all day.
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