Q&A for How to Take Good Selfies

Keep the sun or other light source in front of you, a bit above eye level, for the most flattering shot. The light will brighten and soften your features, rather than casting harsh shadows across your face. If it's off to the side or behind you, your features could appear shadowy or distorted.

You want to have really even lighting on your face. Don't sit or stand in front of a really bright source of light, like a window, since it will mess with your camera and the shot won't turn out great. You want to stand where it's not bright behind you with your face facing the light source.

Try standing in front of a window. The sunlight will highlight your face nicely.

Some do, sure. It can look self-absorbed. But most people don't care.

That's probably just your insecurities talking. Take care of your face by washing and moisturizing and wear some natural makeup. Try taking photos from different angles until you find an angle you like.

Squeeze your eyes a bit while smiling to make it look more natural or experiment with different smiles until you find one you like. It's probably just in your head, though, other people probably love your smile!

Great lighting changes everything for the better. Try standing in front of a window.

Start by looking in the mirror and trying out different poses with a variety of facial expressions. Play up your favorite features by shooting from different angles. A confident smile is always a good look.

Look straight into the camera most times. However, that will depend on what kind of selfie you're taking, as looking away, up or down might be better for the image you're aiming to portray. Check out other people's selfies to work out the best looks you're trying for.

Just try to do a simple smile.

You can use either the front or back cam, but the back camera will usually take higher-quality images.

Find your best side and take the picture from above.

Try to put the phone in front of your nose and the flash wont let your face show.

Use some foundation to cover it up. Or wait for it to heal. Or edit it out using an app or your electronic device.

Yes, 5MP should be enough. But there are other factors, like the lens, low-light capabilities, focus etc that can make or break a picture.

Put on eye make-up (eyeliner, eye shadow, mascara ). Do not look at your phone for the picture -- look at the mirror.

Yes. Most of the population take all their selfies with Snapchat filters, and ignore the hate comments - what actually matters is if you like the way you look.

No, you can take selfies and keep them for yourself.

You may just be hyper-critical. Ask a close friend for her opinion and for advice on your selfie technique.

No, you can take a back camera selfie as well. Most front cameras have pretty bad resolutions anyway. Just practice and find the right angle.

Try to pull down the top of your shirt for a bit of a sexy look. For a more formal look, like if you are in a suit, look relaxed, not tense. It'll ruin the effect.

Yes, you can. Just use the camera that is in the iPad. The quality may not be the best but it still works.

You should specify what exactly the problem is with your hair, so we can give you advice on how to fix that problem. You can always change your hair, whether by getting a different haircut, getting it straightened or relaxed (if it's curly), curling or perming it (if it's straight), dyeing it, using good products for your hair type, or just styling it differently. So whatever it is that you hate about your hair (or want to make your hair look like), try searching for an article about it on wikiHow.

All you do is squish your lips together like you're going to kiss a grandparent. Then, hold that pose.

Yes, there is, it's called "Posetake." It shows you the most popular poses and instructs you on how to use these poses to take great selfies.

Take the selfie from above your head, angling the camera down. This will minimize your forehead.

You're beautiful in your very own way. Just look after your skin condition and wash your face twice a day, in morning and before bed.

I’ve got the same problem! The best thing you can do is just put your insecurities out of your mind and have fun with your squad. If you really don’t want to do it, tell them. True friends will understand.

You are beautiful, it is all in your head. If you are concerned, ask some family members, friends or some people you know. If you are upset maybe consider makeup as it can boost self esteem.

Try filtering it with different effects to see if one looks better, even with the low resolution.