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    Can you spray perfume on your chest?
    Erica Coates
    Professional Makeup Artist
    Erica Coates is a Professional Makeup Artist and the Owner of Erica Nicole Beauty based in the Washington D.C. metro area. With more than 14 years of experience, she specializes in creating and personalizing makeup looks and skin prep for makeup. Erica received her cosmetology training from the Bennett Career Institute.
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    Expert Answer
    You definitely can! The sternum is a great place to apply your perfume, along with other pulse points on your body.
  • Question
    Are perfume and body spray the same thing?
    Community Answer
    Perfumes are generally stronger and have more potency than body sprays. Body sprays tend to be light and fade away fairly quickly.
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    Will putting perfume in my hair be damaging?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Perfume contains alcohol, which can cause your hair to become dry and damaged. If you would like your hair to smell good, consider applying some natural oils, such as coconut oil.
  • Question
    Do I apply the Vaseline or perfume first?
    Community Answer
    Apply the Vaseline first.
  • Question
    I have a roll-on perfume. How can I put that in my hair?
    Community Answer
    It would be better to just put it on your wrists, but if you really want to put it in your hair, put some on your wrist and rub your wrist on your hair.
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    Does every perfume or fragrance need to be sprayed on the body or fabric?
    Community Answer
    No, sometimes there are air fresheners which can be sprayed in the air.
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    Do roll on perfumes evaporate if they aren't used for a long period of time?
    Community Answer
    They will not evaporate very quickly, but you will lose fragrance quality.
  • Question
    Should lotion and perfume that are the same scent be worn together or separately?
    Community Answer
    You can wear them both together, but be careful not to put too much on or it will be overpowering.
  • Question
    I have a fairly sticky perfume. How do I make it mist? Also, can I put it in my hair?
    Community Answer
    It's up you to put it on your hair or not, but if it is a sticky perfume, your hair will become sticky. If your perfume is very sticky, try adding a bit of water to the mixture and putting it into the spray bottle.
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    Can mixing scents cause me to break out?
    Community Answer
    For people who have sensitive skin or allergies to certain ingredients in perfume, it can cause you to break out.
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    Are perfumes harmful towards my body?
    Community Answer
    If you have sensitive skin or allergies to certain ingredients, perfume may be harmful. Some ingredients, like alcohol, can also aggravate dry skin. But if you have no health concerns, perfume is a perfectly healthy beauty product. If you are still worried about them being bad for you, try natural fragrances like essential oils, or make your own perfume.
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    Should I spray my perfume on my body or on fabric?
    Community Answer
    Spray it on your pulse points on your body and then let dry and after 10 minutes get dressed and walk through 2 sprays just for a light extra. If it is a strong perfume I don't recommend walking through the mist for it might be too overpowering. Also, do not spray it on fabric, as it is likely to stain the fabric.
  • Question
    How should I apply spray perfume if even one spray is too strong? I prefer to apply a strong fragrance with a single finger.
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    Community Answer
    If your perfume is excessively strong, apply it to a cotton pad and reapply it to your body or clothes with the pad. You can also dilute it before wearing it with a perfume diluent, or simply spray it into the air and walk through it for a lighter application.
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