What could be more ideal, you had that smoking date with that someone very special last evening. And today you're cranked up for a big interview for a thrilling new job possibility. Or perhaps not. Possibly it's a high school reunion or an annual family event that can't be missed. Or it could just be plans with a bunch of pals who you know will never stop the teasing and interrogation. Whatever the case, you jump out of your skin when you realize it: last night's lingering love bit!
Yes, that's right, that's a hickey! No, not you? I'm afraid so. You better come to terms with it in a hurry, because the big question now is, what are you doing about it? We know there are naysayers out there who say there's nothing you can do. We're not riding that Debbie-downer ship off into the sunset. Still, it isn't obvious what to do. There are all kinds of theories. Which is the best strategy for you?
To start, there is the ever popular cold spoon. And when we say cold, we don't mean your mama's cold, we mean ice cold. Many swear that applying the ice cold spoon to you hickey is the best way to reduce its spread. In fairness, though, we better warn you that others claim you'll only make matters worse: the hickey will spread. I suspect this is one of those personal physiology things. You won't know how it works on you until you try it. Maybe experiment though when there's not so much at stake.
Then there are the people who don't seem to know their neck from their teeth. There are all kinds of advice with teeth hygiene resources. Try scrubbing the spot with a tooth brush. This is thought to break up the clotting of the blood and get it circulating better. Another suggestion for getting the blood flowing is to apply mint flavored toothpaste. It's the mint that does the trick, but if you're going to be brushing your neck anyway? And if that doesn't work, maybe try flagellating the darn thing with some dental floss!
Of course another, less theatrical way to get the blood flowing is to simply massage the area. No magic formula here, but it should offer some relief. And then there's the coin method. This one is a bit out there, but apparently works really well. You use the finger and thumb of one hand to stretch out the area with the hickey then in the other hand use the edge of a coin to actually scrape away at the offending love bite. The idea is to disperse the blood, so be sure to scrape from the center of the hickey, out toward the edges. When you're done there will be a red mark from the scraping, but, if you did it right (of course, don't actually scrape off your skin!), that should clear up in a few minutes. And there should be a marked improvement in your hickey.
If the hickey is not from the night before, but as least 48 hours earlier then when you want to get rid of it, warm compresses can be quite effective, too. This one is tricky, though. It definitely has to be at least 48 hours since you got the hickey! (You do know when you got the hickey, right? This hasn't been like a three day bender, I trust?) If you use the warm compress method too soon, it will definitely make the hickey worse.
However, when all is said and done, the fastest way to get rid of hickeys is not actually to get rid of them at all, but just get rid of the sight of them. The turtle neck sweater is an old school classic for a very good reason; it works! If you can get away with scarves, that's another reliable classic. If the weather, though, will make such choices a tad too suspicious or uncomfortable, there's always make-up.
I can't say I've tried this one, but my color coordinator assures me that powering a little green over the hickey, neutralizes its red. Once neutralized, the hickey can be covered with a flesh tone compatible with your own. This is supposed to make for excellent camouflage.
There are indeed plenty of options. Which one you go for will be a personal choice, possibly based as much on timing needs and pain tolerance as good taste. Though, good taste should never be underrated.
They say, once bitten, twice shy. I don't know if that applies to you, but probably better to avoid dating the vampires. If you just can't help yourself, you know we always have you covered, here at How to Get Rid of Hickeys Fast.
Yes, that's right, that's a hickey! No, not you? I'm afraid so. You better come to terms with it in a hurry, because the big question now is, what are you doing about it? We know there are naysayers out there who say there's nothing you can do. We're not riding that Debbie-downer ship off into the sunset. Still, it isn't obvious what to do. There are all kinds of theories. Which is the best strategy for you?
To start, there is the ever popular cold spoon. And when we say cold, we don't mean your mama's cold, we mean ice cold. Many swear that applying the ice cold spoon to you hickey is the best way to reduce its spread. In fairness, though, we better warn you that others claim you'll only make matters worse: the hickey will spread. I suspect this is one of those personal physiology things. You won't know how it works on you until you try it. Maybe experiment though when there's not so much at stake.
Then there are the people who don't seem to know their neck from their teeth. There are all kinds of advice with teeth hygiene resources. Try scrubbing the spot with a tooth brush. This is thought to break up the clotting of the blood and get it circulating better. Another suggestion for getting the blood flowing is to apply mint flavored toothpaste. It's the mint that does the trick, but if you're going to be brushing your neck anyway? And if that doesn't work, maybe try flagellating the darn thing with some dental floss!
Of course another, less theatrical way to get the blood flowing is to simply massage the area. No magic formula here, but it should offer some relief. And then there's the coin method. This one is a bit out there, but apparently works really well. You use the finger and thumb of one hand to stretch out the area with the hickey then in the other hand use the edge of a coin to actually scrape away at the offending love bite. The idea is to disperse the blood, so be sure to scrape from the center of the hickey, out toward the edges. When you're done there will be a red mark from the scraping, but, if you did it right (of course, don't actually scrape off your skin!), that should clear up in a few minutes. And there should be a marked improvement in your hickey.
If the hickey is not from the night before, but as least 48 hours earlier then when you want to get rid of it, warm compresses can be quite effective, too. This one is tricky, though. It definitely has to be at least 48 hours since you got the hickey! (You do know when you got the hickey, right? This hasn't been like a three day bender, I trust?) If you use the warm compress method too soon, it will definitely make the hickey worse.
However, when all is said and done, the fastest way to get rid of hickeys is not actually to get rid of them at all, but just get rid of the sight of them. The turtle neck sweater is an old school classic for a very good reason; it works! If you can get away with scarves, that's another reliable classic. If the weather, though, will make such choices a tad too suspicious or uncomfortable, there's always make-up.
I can't say I've tried this one, but my color coordinator assures me that powering a little green over the hickey, neutralizes its red. Once neutralized, the hickey can be covered with a flesh tone compatible with your own. This is supposed to make for excellent camouflage.
There are indeed plenty of options. Which one you go for will be a personal choice, possibly based as much on timing needs and pain tolerance as good taste. Though, good taste should never be underrated.
They say, once bitten, twice shy. I don't know if that applies to you, but probably better to avoid dating the vampires. If you just can't help yourself, you know we always have you covered, here at How to Get Rid of Hickeys Fast.
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