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How to Heal a Hickey Fast (with Expert Healing Tips)
Plus, discover how long it takes for a hickey to go away We’re sharing the best ways to get rid of a hickey at home, with tips from a natural health care professional and makeup and skincare experts. We’ll also share...
Getting Rid of Painful Pimples inside the Ear: 12 Expert-Approved Ways
The best medical and natural treatments for ear acneWaking up with a sensitive pimple is frustrating, especially when it’s inside your ear! The skin of the ear is just like the skin on any other part of your body. When...
How to Get Rid of Lip Line Pimples Fast (And Prevent More of Them)
Plus, how lip pimples form and when to see your dermatologistNothing makes you feel as insecure about your smile as a pimple on your lip line. These pesky pimples can look like small whiteheads or inflamed red bumps and ...
How to Cover a Bruise (With Makeup & Without Makeup)
A complete guide to color-correcting & concealing bruises Bruises in visible places like the face, arms, and legs may make you feel a bit self-conscious. Whether they’re from an accident or a cosmetic procedure, bruise...
How to
Shave Your Legs
There are as many reasons for leg shaving as there are ways and means to do it. Maybe you just like your legs to be smooth. Or maybe you're a competitive cyclist looking for every aerodynamic edge. No matter what the rea...
Female Facial Hair Removal Treatment Options
Short- and long-term methods for removing female facial hair It’s totally normal to have facial hair as a female, and how much you have depends on hormones and genetics. Although it’s natural, you might prefer to rem...
10+ Proven Tips to Make Epilating Less Painful
Epilators are a great alternative to tweezing or waxing—but man, using one can be uncomfortable! If you’ve tried epilating before and are considering giving up because of the pain, there are a few things you can do t...
The Best Ways to Make Your Eyebrows Grow Quickly
Licensed esthetician Alicia Ramos & wikiHow staff share simple tips to get naturally bushy browsThick brows are bold and fierce, but unfortunately, they don’t just appear overnight. Achieving that bushy look may seem i...
How to
Use an Epilator
An epilator is an electrical hair removal device that works by pulling the unwanted hair out directly from the roots. Using an epilator can be a little daunting the first time because tweezing the hair out this way sting...
How to
Shave Your Legs (Men)
Whether you're an athlete or just enjoy the feel of having smooth skin, shaving your legs is a fairly simple process. All you need is some patience and concentration, especially the first time you do it. But the more you...
How to
Get Smooth Legs
Dry, chalky skin and razor bumps are no fun, whether you’re gearing up for summer or winter weather. Don’t worry—smooth, soft legs are much closer than you think! We’ve put together plenty of tips, tricks, and id...
How to
Get Rid of a Pimple Using Toothpaste
Say you have an event coming up, and a pimple decided to erupt on your face. You need to get rid of it, and fast. Popping pimples typically makes things worse, and there is only a small chance you can make it vanish comp...
How to
Deal with Thick Leg Hair
For some people, constant leg hair can be super annoying. Especially when it grows thick naturally! Fortunately, there are plenty of options available for dealing with thick leg hair, from shaving to waxing. We'll walk t...
The Best Way to Epilate Your Legs
Want to remove body hair, but don’t want to deal with the hassle of waxing or shaving? Using an epilator is an easy way to remove hair at home (plus, it leaves your legs silky smooth for weeks at a time). An epilator p...
How to
Make Avocado Oil
Avocado oil is made by extracting the oil from ripe avocados, and has a number of uses, ranging from cooking and frying to use in hair and skin treatments. Because store-bought avocado oil is often quite expensive, it’...
How to
Get Rid of Body Hair
Looking for soft, silky skin free of those pesky body hairs? You've come to the right place! We've got the best expert advice on hair-removal remedies from creams and shaving to waxing, epilating, and even getting laser ...
How to Get Rid of Strawberry Arms
Do you have bumpy red spots on your upper arms? If so, you might have “strawberry skin,” also known as keratosis pilaris. This condition is usually caused by clogged pores full of oil, bacteria, or dead skin. Fortuna...
How to
Make Eyelashes Longer with Vaseline
If you want long, lush lashes, you might want to reach for the Vaseline in your medicine cabinet before dropping money on more expensive products. While Vaseline might not make your lashes grow longer, it can hydrate the...
How to
Grow Back Your Eyelashes After They Fall Out
Eyelash loss can happen for several reasons, some perfectly normal and some a sign of serious health problems. It is normal for one or two lashes to fall out per day because your hair is constantly renewing, but they sho...
How to
Prevent Skin Irritation After Shaving
Razor burn and itchy skin from shaving aren’t fun, but the good news is they’re totally preventable. With the right products and techniques, you can have smooth, irritation-free skin every time you shave, and we’ll...
