So you got too close in the heat of the moment, and now you’ve got a big hickey that you can’t seem to cover… well, hickeys can take a while to heal, because they are caused by the blood vessels close to the skin breaking, and the blood escaping to cause a bright red mark. Fear not, though! Here are my top ten ways to get rid of a hickey!
1. Ice!
This works best if you do it as soon as the hickey has been made, but will work up to a few hours later. The ice will freeze the blood vessels, preventing blood from rushing into your hickey, and minimizing the mark.
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Rubbing the hickey with tooth paste is one that works as well. ;)
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Hey Maria,
Yep been there done that :p
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tea bag and concealer work magic. I would rather stay away from tuna. Does it really work well?
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Hey Fatima,
Lol. I have no idea if the tuna works and I do not wanna find out. I’d rather get caught with a hickie :p
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This is a GREAT post!! I think i will use this the most ;)
The frozen spoon thing and the hot rag works the best!
I’m a cheerleader and i have to put my hair up A LOT! So i have to have these quicky solutions otherwise my coach will suspend me for a game!! And the principles are RIGHT next to the cheerleaders during all the basketball games.
So thanks for the extra tips :D
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Hey Rose,
Lollll! That made me laugh. I imagine your principles will ot be very happy if they happen to notice a hickie on your neck :p
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I always reach for ice cubes. :D
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wow thanks! I never knew about these before.
I usually get a bandaid or a scarf for cover haha
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Hey Amy,
Well I usually use ice cubes, frozen spoons, toothpaste and a concealer. And for added protection, I throw on a scarf as well. Doesn’t the bandaid get you extra attention?
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