The Right Way to Cover Up a Hickey — So You Can Get Back to Business

The first step in covering up a hickey is doing some damage control. You could put a cold spoon on it to reduce inflammation, but after one too many hickeys gone wrong, I've discovered that the best treatment starts with a soft-bristle toothbrush. Just clean the brush and then gently sweep the bristles across the mark for about five minutes to get the blood flowing. After that, ice the area for 15 minutes.