Women Start Using Glitter As Deterrent From All Kinds Of Men: “Divorce Dust? Glitter Protection?”

When we think of glitter, arts and crafts probably come to mind. But what if I told you that it can be a repellant of unwanted attention from men and even help during criminal investigations? Lately, women online have been discovering the surprising power of glitter.

After one gal shared a video of how she sprays herself with body glitter before going on first dates, others hopped into the discussion and shared their experiences with using body glitter to repel handsy men. Some even pointed out how it can help find assailants in m****r cases. Who said women’s safety measures can’t be fabulous?

Women have found a way to protect themselves against married men and creeps during first dates

Woman holding a fluffy microphone with “Glitter Protection??” text, exploring glitter as a deterrent tactic.

Image credits: monicasopenhouse

One woman just found out how others douse themselves in glitter to leave evidence if sleazy guys touch them

Women using glitter deterrent against men, text discussing "Divorce Dust" concept as protection on dates.

Text reading, "This woman wants to wear body glitter for security purposes.

Woman applying pink glitter on her neck and shoulders as deterrent against men.

Image credits: Darya Sannikova (not the actual image)

Text reads about body glitter remnants, mentioning comments on a mystery solved with glitter.

Text discussing a college student's case solved with body glitter in 2001.

Woman discusses glitter as protection, referencing a 2001 case linkage from hair.

Image credits: monicasopenhouse

Text referencing glitter as deterrent for men, mentioning red glitter from a party and Hot Topic body glitter.

Image credits: monicasopenhouse

The woman’s video went viral, with over 2M people having watched it

@monicasopenhouse Body Glitter? Divorce Dust? Glitter Protection? Who’da Thunk? #monicasopenhouse#FYP#glitter#Divorced#SingleLadies#Dating#Security#WomenSupportingWomen#Glitter#bodyglitter#itgetseverywhere#funnybutnotfunny#Over30#Over40#Over50#GenX♬ original sound – Monica Turner

The original video she was referencing is from Dalia Grande which went viral earlier in March with over 23M views

@damn.it.dalia Just to be safe #glitter#darkhumor#dating#datingtips#marriedmen#girlsgirl♬ Girls Just Want to Have Fun – yourmusic4ever💯

Using body glitter as ‘bad guy repellant’ has been a well-kept secret for many women

A problem some single women today face is not knowing whether the man you’re on a date with is married or not. In a study by Stanford Medicine, 65.3% of Tinder users claimed to be in a relationship or even married. This sent an alarming signal to those who are on there looking for single people to date.

And some women found a way to test if the guy they’re on a date with is actually single or not. In February, TikToker Dalia Grande shared a video of how she douses herself in glitter before a date. “Married men HATE glitter,” she wrote in a caption.

This is the science behind it: the glitter is so hard to get off clothes and skin that it’s good evidence that a man has been cheating. Hence the term “Divorce dust.” Like @monicasopenhouse says in the video, “Nobody can touch me. There will be remnants of me everywhere.” It’s basically the herpes of the crafts world.

Besides these two ladies, other women shared the times they’ve used body glitter to repel unwanted touching. Cass Holland, also known as “That golf cart girl” on TikTok, also put body glitter on in a video, calling it “a hug repellant.” Another commenter pointed out how exotic dancers are not allowed to do this precisely because they would leave “evidence” on their customers.

Woman wearing glitter on her neck and chest as deterrent, with a gold necklace.

Image credits: Amjay Studio (not the actual image)

There have been several cases where cosmetic, arts and crafts glitter or glitter-like material on clothes helped investigators find criminals

Physical harassment is something most ladies are familiar with. In a 2018 survey, 51% of American women said they’ve experienced unwanted touching. Even when a guy thinks he’s just going in for an innocent touch, the woman might interpret it in different way.

However, glitter can be useful for women’s safety. Just like @monicasopenhouse mentions in her video, forensic scientists have found traces of body glitter in crime scenes or on suspects, which, in turn, helped them solve cases of kidnapping, m****r, and so on.

Forensic scientist Susan Gross writes that glitter is a less popular trace evidence compared to fibers, glass, hairs, and paint. Nonetheless, it can be just as useful in various types of cases. “Although glitter cannot be individualized, it can associate a suspect with a victim, associate a suspect with a scene or indicate the seating position in a vehicle crash,” Gross writes.

In 2001, investigators did just that. They used the glitter found on the victim’s jeans and bedspread to tie the suspect to the crime scene. In a similar case in Illinois, an assailant was caught after the police found traces of the glitter from a girl’s shirt on his knife.

Cosmetic glitter is also how the police found the culprit of a Florida car crash. The woman found near the crime scene where a mother and a daughter passed away denied being the driver of the pickup truck that rammed into the victims’ car. However, forensics found traces of her cosmetic glitter on the airbag of the truck, proving that she was indeed the driver.

Woman applying lipstick using a compact mirror, exploring glitter as deterrent from men.

Image credits: Photo By: Kaboompics.com (not the actual image)

Women in the comments confirmed its effectiveness: “works 100%”!”

Comment about using glitter as deterrent, referencing a golf cart girl repelling golfers.

Comment discussing glitter usage with over 23K likes, highlighting women's deterrent methods.

Comment about body glitter's supportive role in a conversation about deterrent use by women, with a heart reaction.

Social media comment discussing body glitter movement with emojis for emphasis.

Comment on using glitter as a deterrent for men, mentioning outlaw fears.

Comment about women using glitter as a deterrent, suggesting it's a secret code.

Comment by TGlas21 reminiscing about using glitter in 2000, with a heart reaction and 1,473 likes.

Comment about women using glitter as a deterrent, mentioning body glitter and humor.

Comment on the use of glitter as evidence with 7,100 likes, discussing its forensic value.

Comment about using glitter as a deterrent, describing its use in a car to reveal infidelity.

Kimberly comments about her daughter using glitter for safety, receiving 389 likes, discussing "glitter protection" use.

Female photographer uses glitter as deterrent from men, claiming effective results in event settings.

Comment humorously linking glitter as a deterrent from men, with 371 likes.

Comment about glitter protection, recounting difficulties removing body glitter after an encounter, with humorous tone.

Comment on using glitter as a deterrent, highlighting unique glitter mixes for protection.

Comment highlights glitter as a deterrent with text: "Glitter is the unsung hero we all finally noticed.

User comment discussing husband banning glitter, mentioning glittered underwear humorously.

Comment about discovering glitter traces after a son's party, related to the concept of "glitter protection.

Comment about body glitter as deterrent with emoji, 69 likes.

Comment about using red lipstick as deterrent, related to women using glitter for protection.

Comment about glitter persistence from 2018, expressing ongoing struggle to clean it up.

Comment about glitter used as deterrent against men.

Comment on glitter as deterrent price spike; user 'Appletini' notes rising body glitter prices with trending emoji.

Comment about glitter use as deterrent, mentioning Bath and Body Works and body glitter in blueberry.

Comment about using glitter as "hug repellent" on a golf course, suggesting women find it effective as a deterrent.

Comment by user Amanda highlighting how glitter can be traced to manufacturers, adding a humorous note on "glitter up" for protection.

Comment by Tiffany Doe on using glitter with 3,861 likes.

Comment comparing glitter to herpes in arts and crafts, with a cheeky emoji.

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