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I went to the tanning salon yesterday for the first time. I went into a low pressure bed for 20 minutes and I got a little burned. Not to the point where I don't want to go back again. I'm planning on going back tomorrow but how long should I only stay in for? And I wasn't using lotion or anything. What do you suggest for someone who got kind of burned?

hey. my best advice would be to use a light sunscreen- like 8 to 10- and stay in for about 15 minutes. that way you can still get sun but you wont get anymore burnt. it can never hurt to spend like a week just making your way up. Monday: 10 minutes Tuesday: 15 minutes Thursday: 20 minutes Friday: 25 minutes. that way your body can soak up some rays without getting burnt. hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

is it pronounced JIH-necologist of GUY-nicologist (im talking about a gynecologist)

hey. it is GUY-necologist. ♥ ♥ ♥

What are some symptoms of being bipolar?

hey. here are some sites that you can check out:

http://www.nmha.org/bipolar/public/signs.cfm

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/bipolar_disorder_symptoms_treatment.htm

http://bipolar.about.com/cs/mania/a/red_flags1.htm

http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/Depression/nimh/bipolar_screening_test.asp

hope these helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

hey

what do you do when you like this girl and you dont know if she likes you or not. I dont know if I wana tell her because ive been haveing really bad lucky latly with girls. i tell them i like them and its liek they stop talking to me.

what do u think i should do X?

tyvm

hey. my advice would not be scared to go up and ask her if she likes you. if you tell her that you like her, she will pay more attention to you. give her compliments and make her feel good and they will respect you. you can start talking to her more, about stuff that she likes. girls love it when they find out that guys like them!! :) you can also ask her friends to see if she has said anything about you. but my best advice would again to go up and ask her. be honest!! hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

hey everyone! :]

Im 14 years old and i wiegh 117 pounds : /
im not really fat but i have HUGE love handles how do i get rid of them and how long do u think it will take.

Ill rate 5's for anything!
thanks

hey. if you are worried about your love handles i would check out some of these sites to see how to loose them:

http://www.musclesurf.com/get-rid-of-love-handles.html

http://www.building-muscle101.com/how-to-get-rid-of-love-handles.html

http://www.pageantrymagazine.com/magazine/features/2003/d03/d03fitnesswebed.html

i think that the special k diet would work! good luck! hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

Is it possible to gain 2 lbs in two days?

yeah. this would be possible

Ok, so i like this guy whom i think likes me too. but, the only problem is, i'm taller than him! and i think that is really getting to him and he's not acting himself b/c whenever we walk down the hallway he always has to look up to see me and i can tell he really doesn't like it. but it's not a big height difference, i'm 5'2 and he's like 5 foot. what should i do?

hey. i think that this shouldnt be a problem. if you like him and you have a good time with him then you shouldnt worry about the height difference. two inches isnt that big of a difference. i think that the best thing to do would to talk to him and see how he feels about this. say that you really like him and make sure he likes you. you guys should talk about the height difference. you could say... "yeah i really would like to go out with you, although there is a slight height difference, i think that we could make this work. i mean, if you are okay with it." dont be shy. hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

My alarm wakes me up every morning at 6:00; but I usually hit the snooze button until like 6:40. How can I make myself wakeup and kick the urge to press snooze and go back to bed?

hey. i have this problem too, what i find that works is if i turn up my radio really loud in the morning so i am more awake when i get up. also, i kick off all the sheets, cause then i am cold, and i just lay there until i wake up. you can also leave your blinds open at night. that way in the morning it is brighter in your room. you can also go to bed earlier. even a half hour can help. hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

can you somehow find out who'ss added you as a favorite? thanks

go to your favorite columnists on the side and click that. hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

i need some help. I want some help with hairstyles. I have medium brown straight hair and brown eyes. i can do a lot with my hair but im not great at it. i usually just wear my hair down. any ideas on some new hairstyles that are pretty easy?

hey. you can do a lot with your hair. some different hair styles are: low pigtails, half ponytail, up in a messy bun, french braids (braids). i also scrunch (curl) my hair. i use garnier fructis curl construct gel and mousse. you can get it at a place like Kmart, CVS, Wallgreens, etc. you also have to have a diffuser on your hair dryer. if you are interested in this this, here is how you do it: when you take a shower, towel dry your hair and let it air dry until it is damp. then use the mousee and rub it between your hands and apply to your hair. gather your hair in a scrunching motion. then diffuse it all over for about 1 minute, then use the gel, diffuse, then gel again. continue this until you have your hair as curly as you want it. then you can also spray with hair spray. hope these styles work. hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

When i go out and ive got cool clothes on, ive taken time on my hair and a bit extra makeup on, i usually get tons of attention from guys and i feel so happy, but then the next day i go to school - school uniform on, messy hair and a little less makeup and i get called a munter!
It confuses me, but also i get so annoyed cos i feel that i cant prove to the guys at school that boys do like me and i can look hot.
Is there any way of looking cool and sexy in my school uniform?
And being able to make my hair and makeup glam in 10 minutes?

hey. hair staighters work really well. take a shower at night and then straighten your hair. when you wake up your hair will be nice and straight and you can have more time to work on your make up. i like to focus on one part of my face when putting on make up, especially my eyes. i dont know how much make up you are allowed to wear at your school, my my daily routine is a good bronzer, a tad bit of eyeliner and mascara. this should work for you too. if you dont have enough time then you can always wake up at least 10 minutes earlier, even that much can help. hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

Is making out with another guy cheating?????????

hey. yeah it is most likely considered cheating. but the question is... did you enjoy it? if you did then you should rethink your relationship! hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

My period hasnt come yet. (I did not have sex) It was supposed to happen 2 weeks ago, and Im not sure if thats a natural thing to skip every once in a while, or if its a real problem. Is it abnormal or normal?

hey. you have nothing to worry about. periods are a little irregular, especially when you are a teenater. hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

Is there any way to hide the smell of whiskey? I've been eating these cookies my dad made. He put some whiskey and some other stuff in it and I have school in a few hours...

hey. i think that the best thing to do is to brush your teeth, then use mouthwash, floss, and then use a breath mint. also, 90% of bad breath comes from the back of your tongue, so be sure to clean that. you can scrape it with a spoon. you can also chew gum to help get rid of the smell. here is a site that you can look at:

http://www.free-beauty-tips.com/badbreath.html

hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

my eighth grade graduation is coming up in about a month, and i got a dress, but idk if im completely happy with it. i love the colors and how it looks on me, but im just afraid its too short and not formal enough (even though graduation isnt really formal) the thing is, the graduation ceremony or whatever is before the dance, on the same night. so i go straight from the ceremony to the dance (pretty pathetic) so i'm afraid my dress is too party-ish looking like for the ceremony. here's a picture: http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/2091/10055544fq.jpg

do you think thats too short? im really self-conscious so maybe its just me. plus i'm not used to wearing dresses and shorts and stuff. ahh please help before i freak out because graduation is in a month!!!!!! thankss =)

hey. this dress is so cute! it is a tad bit short, but not shorter than what othet ppl wear. im sure it will be fine, concidering that it is starting to get warmer out. if you are worried about it being too party-ish then you can always find a cute shrug of sweater that you can put over it for graduation and then take if off for the dance. it will get hot when you dance. i think that you will be fine. you can also ask your parents and friends to see what they think and see what other kids are wearing. it is a pretty dress and it does look good on you! just remember that if you dont fell comfortable wearing it, then dont wear it. hope this helps and have fun!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

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I think that shirt is soo cute, does anyone know what store it's from?

hey. it says that the person has cancelled their membership or their account has been deleted. sorry hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

Thanks and how much is abercrombie kids shipping? Sorry for bothering you if I did.

hey. dont worry, you are no bother whatsoever. :) here is a site that can help you:

http://www.abercrombiekids.com/kids/onlinestore/html/help_home.html

hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

Is it true that when you lose weight, whether its dieting, exercising, or even become bulemic or anorexic that the first place you lose weight is in your face?

hey. i dont know where you heard this from, but it is wrong. its just that the face may seem to have the most drastic change because people notice it more. hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

How much is American Eagle's shipping if you order it online?

hey. here is a site that you can check out:

http://www.ae.com/web/help/help_shipping.htm

hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

I'm 16. My mom always tells me when to do my laundry, when to put it up, and when to clean my room, and quite frankly, I'm sick of it. She always says to me, "You're 16! You should know better than that!" and, "You're 16, you need to get a job!" Basically she uses my being 16 as a reason for me to grow up. Well I can't grow up when my mom won't stop yelling at me to put up my clean clothes when I can do it later. How is clean clothes in a basket in my room going to bother her, or anyone else for that matter?

Anyways, do you agree with me? What do I do?

hey. i have the same problem with my mom. she always wants me to clean my room. and i say "hey whats the point. its MY room and she doesnt even go in there!" i think that your mom just wants you to be responsible and learn how to pick up after yourself and learn how to take care of yourself. she thinks that 16 is a good age to start doing that stuff at. do you argue a lot with her and refuse to do it? maybe that is why she yells at you so much because she has to remind you several times and it annoys her. the best thing to do is to talk to her and ask her why she is so on your case about doing these chores. she may lay off a bit and understand and see where you are coming from. hope this helps!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥

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