A hickey, a love bite, can both be a ritual and a nuisance. You might enjoy getting a hickey, but you'll regret it the next day-or even the next minute. If you're looking for a way to hide your hickey from your friends, coworkers, parents, or anyone else you'll meet on the street, you've come to the right place.
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Method 1 of 5: Covering the Hickey
Step 1. Cover your hickey with a proper t-shirt
Using a t-shirt or sweater to cover your hickey is the easiest way to protect your love bite from this world. Whether you're a man or a woman, here are a few things you can try:
- High neck sweater.
- Long sleeve shirt with high neck.
- A jacket or sweater with a collar that covers your neck. Make sure you usually wear this type of shirt too, or your friends will see your hickey because they will laugh at the collar that comes out.
- Don't wear high-necked t-shirts in the summer. It will draw more attention to your neck. Girls can try wearing tank tops with high collars as long as it's still trendy.
- Wear a top that distracts from your neck. Try wearing t-shirts with cute logos, stripes, or unusual zippers. The busier your boss is, the fewer people will see your neck.
Step 2. Cover your hickey with the right accessories
The right accessories can also cover your hickey if your t-shirt doesn't help. Here are some accessories that can be used:
- Scraft is the most common item used to cover a hickey. Just make sure you're wearing it at the right season and if you're indoors, you don't look weird wearing it anyway. And you're better off avoiding wearing a scarf if you've never worn one before.
- If you're really preppy, drape the sweater over your shoulders, but only do it if you've tried it before.
- If you're desperate, you can put a bandage on your hickey and make up a story. If you're a man, you can use bug bites as an excuse, and if you're a woman, you can say you're on fire from using a straightener. If you have a cat, you can tell that the cat scratched you. But remember that made-up stories will distract you more.
- If you are a woman or a person with long hair, then definitely cover your hickey with your hair. Just make sure you check your hair is in place.
- Avoid wearing jewelry that draws attention to your neck. Women, instead of wearing necklaces or earrings, wear cool rings or bracelets. Guys, take off your necklace or chain, and put on a watch.
Method 2 of 5: Cover the Hickey with Make Up
Step 1. Gather materials
Whether you are a woman with a lot of makeup, or a man who has to ask a woman for help or is embarrassed to go to the drugstore, it is very important to get all the right ingredients before you start covering your hickey with makeup. Here are the items you will need:
- Green corrector.
- Purple corrector.
- concealer.
- Make-up brushes.
- Foundation (optional).
Step 2. Apply the yellow corrector inside the hickey
The trick is to use the opposite color on the hickey to balance and neutralize the color on the hickey. The inside of your hickey will be purple and the outside of your hickey will be red, so you need to use yellow on the inside of your hickey.
Gently apply the yellow corrector to the inside of the hickey using a thin brush
Step 3. Apply a green corrector to the remaining part of the hickey
Clean your brush and use it to apply a green corrector to the red part of the hickey.
Step 4. Apply concealer to the hickey
Find a concealer that matches your skin tone and apply it all over the hickey with a make-up brush. If you're not sure what color level works best, try applying it to another part of the hickey first to see if it blends in.
- When you have applied it with a brush, you can apply it on your finger to get it into your skin.
- Take your makeup kit with you wherever you go so you can reapply it if it starts to fade.
Step 5. Apply foundation
If you want more protection for your hickey, you can apply a layer of foundation to keep the hickey covered.
Apply foundation using a foundation brush and use a cotton swab to blend it
Method 3 of 5: Cover the Hickey with a Toothbrush
Step 1. Scrub your hickey and the area around it with a stiff-bristled toothbrush
Rub gently and gently to increase circulation to the area. If you press too hard, you can make the hickey worse.
Use a new toothbrush
Step 2. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes
The redness and swelling will separate, but this will go away if you wait.
Step 3. Apply a cold compress to the hickey
Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 4. Repeat if necessary
If you notice that your hickey is less visible, use this method again. If you notice you're making your hickey worse by rubbing too hard, then keep it cool and wait for it to go away.
Method 4 of 5: Cover the Betta with Ice
Step 1. Put ice cubes on the area
Applying an ice cube or other cold object to your hickey will help to reduce swelling. Here are a few things to try:
- A cold compress.
- Ice cubes in a sealed bag.
- Cloth for dipping in cold water.
- A cold spoon. Wet a spoon with water and place it in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
- In an emergency, take a frozen item from the refrigerator and hold it against your betta.
Step 2. Put an ice cube on your hickey for 20 minutes
Let stand for a while, then leave for a while, and put the ice cubes again. If you feel sick, then put the ice cubes somewhere else for a while.
- Do not place ice cubes directly on the hickey. Make sure the ice cubes are covered with a cloth, paper towel, and a sealable bag.
- If you are using a spoon, you should place it in the refrigerator every 5 minutes to keep it cool, or keep a few chilled spoons in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
Method 5 of 5: Cover the Hickey with a Massage
Step 1. Warm up your betta
Place a hot towel or hot pad on your hickey. Leave it on until the area is warm. Just be careful not to burn yourself. If you are heating the pads in the microwave, make sure you follow the directions and allow time to cool.
- Putting hot objects down until your neck gets warm enough
- Do not place hot objects directly on your hickey. You can do it after 48 hours you get your hickey. If you just got your hickey, place an ice cube and start massaging the area.
Step 2. Massage the area from the inside out
Once your neck is warm enough, use your fingers to rub your hickey in circles, from the inside of the hickey to the outside.
This will help remove blood clots and will improve circulation to the area
Step 3. Emphasize the center of your hickey
Pull your finger from the center to the outside of the hickey.
Remember to take it slow. If you put too much pressure on it, you'll make it worse
Step 4. Repeat the process several times a day
Take a break and try to massage it again a few hours later.
Tips
- Don't wear something you wouldn't normally wear to cover your hickey. This will only draw more attention to your love bite.
- It doesn't matter which method you use, place an ice cube on the area as soon as you notice that your hickey is less swollen.
- If you use makeup, make sure you don't wear t-shirts or accessories that smear the area.
- Try placing ice cubes after you get your hickey or massaging it so the hickey won't swell too much and won't be as visible.
- Using medication can also help reduce the swelling of your hickey, which can help you cover it up. Use aspirin or apply vitamin K or aloe vera to the area.
Warning
- Do not place hot objects on the hickey for up to 48 hours.
- Do not place ice cubes directly on the hickey.
