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?
Almost everyone recommends the cold spoon. Make that an ice cold spoon. Placing it on the offending mark is claimed to reduce the spread of the hickey. Some though claim that it only makes it worse. Perhaps it's a matter of personal physiology. You'd have to experiment on yourself to know. Maybe better to experiment when there's not anything important or pressing on tap for the day. (Hey, you could even get the hickey on purpose, just so as to experiment!)
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.
Here's another option, useful for when the hickey is a bit older. If it is at least 48 hours old, and it's only now you need to get rid of it, warm compresses can be effective. This is a good one, but also a tricky one. Your hickey really does have to be minimum 48 hours old! (You do know when you got it, right? This wasn't another of those three day benders of yours?) If you use this method too early, it is very likely to make your hickey a whole lot worse. Don't play with fire, here.
And of course knowing how to get rid of hickeys fast doesn't preclude a little cheating. I mean, is it really about getting rid of the amorous evidence on your neck or just being presentable for an occasion? If the latter, the fastest way to get rid of it is to hide it. Of course the turtle neck sweater is a classic for a good reason. If you can pull off scarves, that's another solid standby. If these options are weather-inappropriate or too conspicuous a departure from your usual style, there's always make-up.
A little green, powered over the hickey, will neutralize the red. Then you can cover it with a flesh tone that matches your own for an excellent camouflage method.
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?
Almost everyone recommends the cold spoon. Make that an ice cold spoon. Placing it on the offending mark is claimed to reduce the spread of the hickey. Some though claim that it only makes it worse. Perhaps it's a matter of personal physiology. You'd have to experiment on yourself to know. Maybe better to experiment when there's not anything important or pressing on tap for the day. (Hey, you could even get the hickey on purpose, just so as to experiment!)
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.
Here's another option, useful for when the hickey is a bit older. If it is at least 48 hours old, and it's only now you need to get rid of it, warm compresses can be effective. This is a good one, but also a tricky one. Your hickey really does have to be minimum 48 hours old! (You do know when you got it, right? This wasn't another of those three day benders of yours?) If you use this method too early, it is very likely to make your hickey a whole lot worse. Don't play with fire, here.
And of course knowing how to get rid of hickeys fast doesn't preclude a little cheating. I mean, is it really about getting rid of the amorous evidence on your neck or just being presentable for an occasion? If the latter, the fastest way to get rid of it is to hide it. Of course the turtle neck sweater is a classic for a good reason. If you can pull off scarves, that's another solid standby. If these options are weather-inappropriate or too conspicuous a departure from your usual style, there's always make-up.
A little green, powered over the hickey, will neutralize the red. Then you can cover it with a flesh tone that matches your own for an excellent camouflage method.
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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