You can choose from all sorts of hairstyles to wear in the gothic scene. For a feminine look, get your hair cut into a bob of shoulder or chin length. You could also sport a cute pair of double buns or braids. Great masculine hairstyles include undercuts and mohawks. You’re already wearing black clothing, so black hair could make you look monotonous. Neon colored hair is common in goth fashion, especially in shades of white, grey, green, purple, pink, blue, and red. Natural hair colors work just as well in goth fashion. Consider going with dark brown, a soft shade of light brown, or platinum blond. A septum piercing goes through the center of your nostrils. You can recognize it as a hoop going through both nostrils, sort of like a bull. Septum piercings have become popular in the goth scene, and can be adorned with a wide variety of jewelry. Hoops with swirled or star-shaped ornaments are most common. If you aren’t comfortable getting a real septum piercing, you can wear a false piercing instead. Tattoos have always been part of the goth style, so now is the perfect chance to get one if you aren’t tattooed already. Any location and style is fine. Birds, roses, pentagrams, skulls, and other macabre images are the most popular styles. Be sure to wear clothing that puts your tattoos on display, such as short-sleeved tops or black denim/leather shorts. Stiletto nails are a type of manicure that features long nails filed into claw shapes. They are a popular choice for a feminine goth style, especially when painted black. If you like, you can add decals shaped like pentagrams, stars, or skulls.
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One-sentence summary -- Get a new haircut or style. Dye your hair neon. Pierce your septum. Get tattooed if you’re 18 or older. Get a stiletto manicure.


These are usually available from drugstores, pharmacies, department stores and online. Size large to extra large will give you the most material to work with. The mask needs to extend to the shirt, so you will probably find that you need to extend your head into one of the two legs of the pantyhose to ensure that it reaches down your neck as well. It's best to be wearing the shirt already when adding the mask. That way, you can check that the pantyhose length is adequate.  It needs to be secure, as the fabric will unravel once cut and the knot prevents this from occurring to the mask part. They can be used for some other pantyhose craft, so add them to your craft box. The knot should be as unobtrusive as possible - perhaps tape it down with clear tape to help achieve this. Done!
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One-sentence summary -- Purchase white pantyhose. Place the waist end over your head. Have a friend tie the legs together at the back of your head, while the waist is sitting comfortably around your head and neck. Make the knot as tight and secure a knot as possible without causing harm to the wearer. Snip off the excess legs. Add the rest of the costume.


Dating apps were a common way to meet potential partners even before the coronavirus outbreak, so you may already have a profile. If not, download 1 or more dating apps and fill out your profile. Then, scroll through profiles to find people who catch your eye. You might try apps like OkCupid, Tinder, Bumble, Coffee Meets Bagel, or Hinge. In this day and age, apps aren’t just for online dating. Fortunately, you can join an app that’s exclusively designed for finding friends. Download 1 or more friend-finding apps and create a profile for yourself. Scroll through profiles to find people who have things in common with you. Try an app like Bumble BFF, Friender, or Hey! Vina (for females only). You might also try Meetup, which might have some virtual hangouts you can join. Since most socializing has gone digital, social media can be a great way to connect with others while stopping the spread of coronavirus. On Facebook, add people from the “people you may know” section or friend people who comment on mutual friends’ posts. On Instagram, search for hashtags you like and follow people who seem interesting. You can also look for people to follow on Snapchat, Telegram, or even TikTok. If someone approves your friend request or follows you back, they may be open to a friendship.
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One-sentence summary -- Connect with potential partners through dating apps. Use an app for finding friends. Friend or follow people on social media.


Your tonsils are the glands that sit at the back of your mouth on both sides of your throat. Bacterial tonsillitis may cause small, white, pus-filled spots on your tonsils. Look in a mirror, open your mouth wide, and look closely at the tissue on either side of the back of your throat. If it’s too hard to see, get a family member to look for you and try shining a light back there. It’s normal for your tonsils to look red and swollen with bacterial or viral tonsillitis – the white, pus-filled spots are more common to bacterial infections. Use your pointer and middle fingers to gently press along both sides of your neck, on your throat under the angle of your chin, and behind your ears. Feel for a hard or tender lump about the size of your pinkie fingernail. This could be a swollen lymph node. Though your lymph nodes can swell any time your body is fighting an infection, swollen nodes are more common with bacterial infections. Sometimes, bacteria from a throat infection can spread to the fluid in your middle ear, causing a middle ear infection (or otitis media). Symptoms of a middle ear infection include ear pain in one ear, difficulty hearing, balance problems, fluid draining from the ear, and fever. A peritonsillar abscess, also called quinsy, is an almost sure sign of bacterial tonsillitis. An abscess is a collection of pus – this occurs on one side between your tonsil and the wall of your throat. Pay attention to the following signs and symptoms that may indicate a peritonsillar abscess, and see your doctor right away if these symptoms are present:  Sore throat that is getting progressively worse on one side Difficulty swallowing A change in voice — called “hot potato voice” — in which vowels may sound muffled Swollen lymph nodes Large, red swelling on one side of the tonsils Difficulty opening your mouth Bad breath that was not present previously The uvula — the dangling tissue at the back of your throat — may look like it’s being pushed to the unaffected side (no longer midline) Some complications of bacterial tonsillitis include scarlet fever and rheumatic fever, though these usually only occur if the infection is left untreated. Both of these infections can cause a skin rash. If you notice any new rashes while you have a sore throat, consider it a likely indication of a bacterial infection and see your doctor right away. Rheumatic fever can also cause widespread joint pain.
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Check your tonsils for white spots. Feel your neck for swollen lymph nodes. Consider an ear infection an indication that bacteria are present. Watch out for an abscess by your tonsil. Notice the development of any skin rashes.