It's not unheard of for the pranked hairdryers to burst into flames

Putting baby powder in a hairdryer is a very common prank

Playing pranks on their wives has got many men in big trouble.

But pity this poor man who was probably sent to live in the doghouse permanently after almost setting his wife's hair on fire.

A video shows the unsuspecting woman about to blow dry her hair for a big night out.

Prank gone wrong! The woman turns on her hairdryer only to see a stream of baby powder flying out

Up in flames! Her husband's laughter turns to horror after the hairdryer bursts into flames

She turns on the hair dryer and tosses her hair to one side - but shrieks when baby powder blows out.

But that seems the least of her worries when the powder ignites, causing her and her husband to cry out in shock.

Someone's in trouble! The woman screams as the flames wrap around her face

Putting flour in a hairdryer is a very common prank.