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How much does it cost to wax legs? When does the hair grow back?

Every salon has different prices but getting your legs waxed usually costs around $30.00 if you go to a salon but if you do it at home, then it will cost around $10.00 for the wax at stores. The hair usually grows back in a week or two, depending on your hair.

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Im 14, female, and i have this really great bf that goes to my school i eat lunch with and is in one of my classes. on the other hand we've been going out for 5 months and i feel like we do the same thing all the time and like hes getting bored or sumthing. Then i have a really good other guy friend that i havent known for that long, which i met through my bf, and i think i like him, and i know he likes me, please help im so lost and confused~

If you think about it, 5 months is a long time because relationships where I live don't even last a month. If you like your guy friend and if he likes you, then break up with your boyfriend and go out with. You can always just talk to your boyfriend and tell him that your relationship is breaking apart, since you always do the same things. Why don't you do something different? I would just stay with your boyfriend and try to fix this relationship with him because if you dump him and go out with your guy friend, it may be a mistake.

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I wanna lose 5 lbs soon im 14/f 5'5 and 115!

PLZ HELP!

First of all, you are below the average weight at your age and height so you really don't need to lose 5 pounds. But if you do, then I'll tell you.

You need to start eating healthy, watching how much you eat, and exercise daily. If you go on a low carb diet, you will lose around 10 pounds in a few weeks. Start eating salads, fruits, vegetables, and anything that isn't unhealthy for you.

You can run or jog on a treadmill or around your neighborhood for a mile. You can run in place and jump rope to pump up your heart before you actually exercise. If you need to lose weight in a certain area, then do certain exercises that target those areas. If you mentioned what parts of your body you need to tone or lose weight, I would have gave you some exercises. But go to http://www.toneteen.com and you'll find exercises.

Once you lose 5 pounds, watch out because you can easily gain it back.

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14/f
I hate my legs. They are freckled and ugly. And to make things worse, they are hairy. I hate shaving; it takes too long, I cut myself, I get bored, and hair grows so fast you have to do it every 2 days or more! At my school, and lots of places, it is "gross" for girls to have hairy legs. It's so unfair! How can I rid my legs of hair without shaving? (Not Nair because I'm allergic.) Please help.

Your only option to remove the hair on your legs without shaving and using Nair is to wax your legs.

Also, since your legs are freckled, you can take some real lemon juice, put some on a cotton ball and just rub it all over your freckles and that will fade them.

Shaving is something that most girls hate when they start but if you just try and make an effort of shaving, you will get used to it, trust me. It's normal for your leg hair to grow very fast but it's natural and there is nothing you can do to stop that.

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Can anyone give me any tips on doing french manicrues at home with white nail polish?
Anything would be appreaciated like how to get it straight and stuff and anything else to do with french manicures.

I rate high if the advice is DECENT even if I don't use it if it's decent and not like a one word post then I rate high :)

When you are doing a french manicure and your tips are messed up and they aren't straight, take a q-tip or a thin brush, dip it in nail polish remover and you can shape your tips, making them straight while removing the extra nail polish. That's what I do when I mess up and it works. You don't always have to make your tips the same size as your real tips.

While you are doing a french manicure, turn your nail so that it's facing you and that will be easier and you can make your tips even straighter that way.

These are just some tips that I know when doing a french manicures.

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how can i delete my account??

To delete your account, you need to log in and then click this link: http://www.advicenators.com/deletec.php. Please make sure that you are sure than you want to ban yourself and basically get rid of your account before you submit everything that page.

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ok im thinkin of having my boyfriend and 2 other friends who are also a couple, come over to watch a movie or 2 tomorrow. i think we wanna do a comedy and then romance. any ideas? 14/f

For comedy movies, you can watch White Chicks, Napolean Dynamite, Anchorman, the American Pie movies, Old School, and basically any movie that has Will Ferrel in it. For romantic movies, I only know of one good one that recently came out on DVD and that's The Notebook. It's the greatest movie ever and it's definitely romantic. I know so many other romantic movies but when I think of more, I'll add them.

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i have this boifriend that lives in different part of missouri!!well my cusion lives out there and i see him every weekend!!but he REALLY hot and all these gurls like him!!well he was over his friends house and my boifrinds brother was there and his brother called me and said that my boifrind was askin for lapdances,kissen on all these gurls's neck,and grabbi their boobs!!but my cusion said that i shouldnt trust my boifriends brother cuz hes jealous of me and his relationship and only wants me and him broke up!!should i trust my boifriend and these gurls??even my boifriends mom said i shouldnt trust his brother!!im so0o0o confused!!

xOx cOnFus3d!!
13/f/mo

If you love your boyfriend and if he loves you too, then you should trust him that he won't do anything with these girls. I wouldn't believe his brother though, since his own mother told you that you shouldn't trust him and that he is trying to break up your relationship between you and his brother, your boyfriend.

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i think that he likes another girl and i asked him and he said he dosent but i still think he does what should i do?

If he told you that he doesn't like another girl, then you should believe and trust him because guys usually don't tend to lie about things like that. If you can't believe him, then ask a close friend of his and you'll find out if it's true or not.

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Does anyone know of any fairly cheap but really great smelling perfumes I could buy????? Also tell me where to buy it please!!! Thanks

There is a perfume that's named "xoxoxo" that you can get at Filene's and it smells so great. It costs around $40.00 but it comes in a huge bottle and it's definitely worth the price. Hollister also has a perfume for girls and it smells great. It's around $12.00 for a bottle.

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Hey,

I have naturally tight curly hair its like in ringlets, also it is frizzy. I hate it soo much. PLUS it is REAllY thick its like when my hair is down it comes out like 5 inches off my head well I dont exactly measure.. anyway. Yes, people always take the mikky out of my hair and its just so big, curly and frizzy... I try straightening it but it takes 4 hours and its not completly straight and its still big and frizzy even when i use "Hot straight". I use strong mouse, 'Deffine & No frizz", "Just for me lotion", and all kinds of things on my hair but its till frizzy,big and curly! How can i make my hair look sleek, shiney, straight, thing and no frizz!! People say getting it layered helps but i tried that and my hair looks even worse and its thicker! Please, please, please, PLEASE help!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Charleigh xx

Getting your hair Japanese straightened (it's called a Japanese Straight Perm or something along those lines) and your hair will stay straight, smooth, and frizz free until your hair starts to grow and you can see your roots. It doesn't cost that much to get it done and it's recommended for girls who have big, curly, and frizzy hair.

If you don't want to do that and you just want to stick with products, then I suggest that you switch over to using Pantene Pro-V's "Smooth and Sleek" shampoos and conditioners. It works really well and it will make your hair smooth and straighter. John Freida and Paul Mitchell have some products for your hair type.

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i can't decide which one to do should i do dolphins or puppies? thanks i rate high.

You didn't mention what you are doing that you can't decide with either of these animals but you should do dolphins, in my opinion. In a way, they're very different and interesting from puppies. Just choose which animal you like best and would be better to do.

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I don't know what to do because my friend and I have been friends for the whole school year and we have been talking a lot. I'm not sure if I like him...but lately I have been feeling like I do...you know..one of those things where it's on and off...what do I do?

If you think and feel that you like him, then you like him. You never know, he may like you too and is just hiding his feelings. You can tell him that you like him but if you're afraid that he may stop talking to you, then don't tell him and just tell him when you are ready.

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Hey all! I have this really weird fetish. For some reaaon I really love to tickle people and I love to be tickled. Do this make me a freak or gay or anything? Im afraid to tell my friends because I dont want them to think im weird. Should I tell them? Thanks!

No, this doesn't make you a freak or gay. Everyone has different fetishes and like you said, your's is weird. I wouldn't tell your friends because they may think you are weird but everyone would react that way if you told someone that you love to tickle people and love to be tickled. If you think your friends won't care if you do tell them, then tell them. It's up to you, if you think you should tell them, then tell them.

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OK I HAVE ONE HUGE PIMPLE ON MY CHIN. IT REALLY BIG!!Does any one have a way to treat it, its just one, thnaks!

Since it's only one pimple, then it will be easy to treat it. First, you need to pop it if it's a whitehead and if it's red, then put a little bit of toothpaste over it. This will reduce the size and redness of it and it will also dry it up. Once you get out of the shower, wash your face, and when your face is dried but still warm, take some rubbing alcohol, put it on a cotton ball, and rub it over the pimple. This will sting but it will help get rid of it. You can do this before you put some toothpaste over it so it won't be red. If you still have this pimple tomorrow, then just put some concealer over it and then some foundation or cover up. Try not to touch your chin because this pimple will just get worse. What I've mentioned should help treat the pimple on your chin.

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Hey I am like a really big fan of the OC, and i have to do a project on it for school and I need to know the name of Marissa's little sister (if u watched the first season) thank u soo much!

Marissa's sister's name is Caitlin or Katelyn, depending on how they spell it.

I love The OC and I'm also a big fan :)

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Is there any home remedies to get clear skin and get rid of pimples? I have a few and I want to get rid of them before tomorrow night at 7:00 (the school dance) So I have about 27 hours ..I heard toothpaste helps? What exactly does it do and how long do you keep it on and atuff? =) Any ideas?

Yes, toothpaste helps when wanting to get rid of a few pimples. When you put toothpaste over your pimples, it reduces the size and redness of them, and it dries them up. You just put them over the pimples, not your whole face. You can keep the toothpaste over your pimples the whole night or just for a few minutes, depending on the pimple. You can also wash your face with a regular face wash and you can rub an astrigent over your pimples. I suggest Seabreeze Astrigent if you want to do that. Try not to touch your face with your hands and fingers because that will just make your pimples worse. What I've mentioned should help get rid of your pimples by tomorrow night.

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I was wondering if there's anyway to get rid of a real tan? I went to the lake this past weekend and got wayyyy too tan becasue we were out all of the 3 days. It makes me look so fake and gross.

There is no way to get rid of a real tan, unless you want to stay in a shaded place so that your tan will fade but that can take a while. The only thing you can do is wait until your tan fades away.

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well tomrrow night im going to this concert thing and im really not sure what to wear. I have a white tank top with flames on the bottom of it but what can I do to cover it up like a jacket?

You should probably wear a jacket, like you've mentioned, or a hoodie that matches the flames on the tank top that you'll be wearing.

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does anyone else get daosearch.com with a search for "chat" when you click on the chat room link on this website?

I don't get that when I check to see who is in the chat or when I just click on the chat room link. You probably have spyware or adware on your computer and if you have noticed certain words, especially nouns, that are underlined and make a link, that means you have that.

Try downloading Ad-Aware (you can find it by searching on http://www.download.com) and that will help get rid of that link that you've mentioned. Or you can download the Yahoo! Companion Toolbar that comes with a pop up blocker and and an Anti-Spy that will help protect your computer.

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