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• To step
• Method 1 of 5: Cover the hickey
• Method 2 of 5: Hide the hickey with makeup
• Method 3 of 5: Hide the hickey with a toothbrush
• Method 4 of 5: Hide the hickey with ice
• Method 5 of 5: Hide the hickey with a massage
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities
• The covering method
• The make-up method
• The toothbrush method
• The ice method
• The massage method

Sucking kisses, or bites of love, can be both a rite of passage and an annoyance. Maybe you liked the fact that you got the hickey, but chances are you will regret it the next day - or maybe even sooner. If you're looking for a way to hide your hickey from your friends, colleagues, parents, and whoever, you've come to the right place.

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Method 1 of 5: Cover the hickey

1. Hide the hickey with the right clothes. A shirt or sweater can be the easiest way to hide your hickey. Whether you're male or female, here are some things you can try:
   • A turtleneck.
   • A shirt with a turtleneck.
   • A jacket or sweater with a collar that covers your neck. Just make sure you wear these kinds of clothes in everyday life as well. If not, your friends are guaranteed to smell danger.
   • Don't wear a turtleneck in the summer. Doing so will only draw attention to your neck. Girls can still choose to wear a camisole with a high collar, as they are still trendy.
   • Wear a top that will draw attention away from your neck. Try a shirt with a funny logo, stripes, or an unusual zipper. The busier your top is, the less likely people will look at your neck.
2. Hide the hickey with the right accessories. The right accessories can also help you cover the hickey. Here are some accessories you can try:
   • Usually a scarf is used for this. Just make sure that the season warrants a scarf, and that when you get in, you won't be looked at as weird. If you normally never wear a scarf, you probably don't want to do that now.
   • If you are really studenty, you can put a sweater around your shoulders. However, only do this if you do this more often.
   • If you are near despair, you can also choose to put a patch over the hickey. Make up a story. As a boy you can say that you scratched open a mosquito bite; as a girl you can say that you burned yourself on the curling iron / straightener. If you have a cat you can say it has scratched you. Just be aware that such excuses will draw more attention to you.
   • If you are a girl or a boy with long hair, you can of course also choose to cover the hickey with your hair. Just make sure your hair is in shape.
   • Don't wear jewelry that draws attention to your neck. Ladies, opt for rings and bracelets instead of a necklace or earrings. Gentlemen, take off your necklace and dog tags, and rather wear a watch.

Method 2 of 5: Hide the hickey with makeup

1. Gather the supplies. If you're a girl who has a lot of makeup or a guy who needs the help of a girl, it's important to get the right supplies. To get the job done you will need the following items:
   • Green corrector.
   • Yellow corrector.
   • Concealer.
   • A make-up brush.
   • Foundation (optional).
2. Apply the yellow corrector to the inside of the hickey. The trick is to apply the color to the opposite color from the color spectrum. That way you neutralize the color of the hickey. The inside of the hickey will be purplish and the outside a bit redder. So you need the yellow corrector to color the inside of the hickey.
   • Gently apply the yellow corrector to the inside of the hickey using a thin brush.
3. Apply the green corrector to the rest of the hickey. Clean your brush and use it to apply the green corrector to the remaining red part of the hickey.
4. Apply concealer on the hickey. Find a concealer that matches your skin tone and apply it to the hickey with your brush. If you're not sure which color is best, try the concealer on the other side of your neck first. This way you can find out whether the color blends well with your own skin tone.
   • If you've applied the concealer with your brush, you can use your fingers to rub it into the skin.
   • Take the makeup with you so you can reapply it if it gets blotchy or smudged.
5. Apply foundation. If you want some extra coverage, you can apply a layer of foundation to hide the hickey.
   • Apply the foundation with a brush and use a sponge to rub it out.

Method 3 of 5: Hide the hickey with a toothbrush

1. Use a stiff toothbrush to brush the hickey and surrounding area. Do this gently and lightly to increase circulation around the area. Pressing too hard will only make the hickey worse.
   • Use a brand new toothbrush for this.
2. Wait 15-20 minutes. The redness and swelling will spread, but will subside if you wait.
3. Apply a cold compress to the hickey. Let it sit there for another 15-20 minutes.
4. Repeat if necessary. If you notice that the hickey has become less visible, try the method again. If you see that it has gotten worse because you brushed too hard, stick ice against it. Wait for it to disappear.

Method 4 of 5: Hide the hickey with ice

1. Apply ice to the area. Applying ice or cold to the hickey will reduce the swelling. Here are some things you can try:
   • A cold compress.
   • Ice in a plastic bag.
   • A cloth that you dip in ice water.
   • A cold spoon. Make a spoonful with water and put it in the fridge for five minutes.
   • If you have nothing to do, you can take any frozen product from the freezer and hold it against your hickey.
2. Hold the ice against your hickey for about 20 minutes. Let it sit for a while, then take a break, and then reapply the ice. If it hurts you too much, put the ice aside for a while.
   • Do not hold the ice directly against the skin. Make sure there is a cloth, kitchen paper, or a plastic bag in between.
   • If you are using a spoon, you should put it in the freezer every five minutes to keep it cold. Or you can already put a few cold spoons in the freezer, so you don't have to wait.

Method 5 of 5: Hide the hickey with a massage

1. Apply heat to the hickey. Apply a warm cloth, a warm compress or a heat pad to the hickey. Leave it on until the area is warm. Just be careful not to burn yourself. If you are heating a heat pad in the microwave, make sure you stick to the instructions. Also give the heat pad some time to cool down.
   • Apply the heat until your neck is warm enough.
   • Do not apply the heat directly to the hickey. Wait at least 48 hours after receiving the hickey. If you just got your hickey, apply ice to it and start massaging the area.
2. Massage the area from the inside out. When your neck is warm enough, you can use your fingers to rub from the inside out in a circular motion.
   • This will break up blood clots - this will promote blood flow in the area.
3. Apply pressure to the core of the hickey. Move your fingers from the center to the edges of the hickey.
   • Remember to be careful. If you apply too much pressure, you will only make the hickey worse.
4. Repeat this process a few times a day. Take a break, and try to massage the hickey again in a few hours.

Tips

• Don't wear clothes that you would otherwise never wear. This only draws attention to your hickey.
• When using the make-up method, make sure you don't wear clothes or accessories that could smear the make-up.
• Whichever method you use, applying ice to the area right after the hickey will reduce the swelling.
• Immediately after receiving the hickey, try to apply ice or massage the hickey. This will prevent the swelling from increasing.
• Medicines can also limit hickey swelling. This makes it easier to hide it. Take aspirin, or apply vitamin K or aloe vera to the area.

Warnings

• Do not apply the ice directly to the skin.
• Wait at least 48 hours before applying heat to the hickey.

Necessities

The covering method

• A turtleneck or a shirt with a high collar

The make-up method

• Green corrector
• Yellow corrector
• Concealer
• A makeup brush
• Foundation (optional)

The toothbrush method

• A toothbrush

The ice method

• Ice, a cold compress, or a cold spoon

The massage method

• A heat pad