Ultimate Selfie Guide

Selfie. A generational word that swept through the world like wildfire in 2013, and the momentum has not stopped. As such, everyone has an opinion on selfies, including us, Facetune, creators of the best selfie apps found on the Planet Earth. (Our selfie guide for Mars and Jupiter are currently in development).

We want selfie-lovers to perfect their hobby, and have created dozens and dozens of selfie guides - aka The Ultimate Selfie Guide for 2021, 2022, and beyond - for your selfie-taking indulgence. Without further ado, below is the largest assortment of selfie guides on the web:

Selfie Culture

• History of the selfie: Do you know when the first selfie in history was snapped?
• Most popular selfie locations: There are places which attract tourists purely for their selfie value: check out the top 10.

• Selfie goals inspired by celebrity selfies: Taking awesome selfies is a hobby you can be proud of - take inspo from these classic celeb selfies for your own selfie goals.

• Greatest celebrity selfies of all time: Here are the 8 hands down best celeb selfies of all time.

• Celebs & Influencers using Facetune: Facetune is a big part of celeb & influencer culture as seen in many selfie uploads.

• Selfies vs mirror selfies: Don't discount the mirror selfie in 2021; retro is in.

• Khloe Kardashian on Facetune & selfies: Read Khloe's words on her Facetune selfie editing.

• National Selfie Day: Everything you need to know about this relatively new holiday!

• Slofies: The slow motion selfie has taken the selfie world by storm; read more about slofies here!

• Did they or didn't they? How to tell if someone used Facetune2 in their selfie photos.

Selfie How To's

• Best & worst times to take a selfie: You can't just snap a selfie without checking what time of day it is.

• Gold hour selfie tips & guide: Make the most of that beautiful sunset with a stunning golden hour selfie.
• How to take a group selfie: Group selfies look chaotic but there are actually technical tips to follow.

• How to take a mirror selfie: Not everyone respects the mirror selfie, aka the OG selfie, but we show you how to do it proper.

• How to take a sleep selfie: You'd be surprised at how many easily avoidable mistakes there are when it comes to sleep selfies.

• How to take a half-face selfie: Whether you're feeling artsy or you have a pimple, the half-face selfie is the most nimble of selfies.

• How to use a selfie stick: Selfie sticks might feel slightly embarrassing, but there is a reason why they are so popular.

• How to take a good selfie: 13 tips on how to take an actual, good selfie.
• Pregnancy selfies: Show off your baby bump in style with our pregnant selfie tips.
• 'Selfie' self portraits: 4 awesome tips for how to take a selfie self portrait.

• Dog selfie tips: 5 tips on how to get your pooch in the perfect doggy selfie shot.

• How to take a full body selfie: Capture your whole body with these 6 must-read full body selfie tips.

• How to take a selfie at night: Night selfies are harder than they appear: check out our nighttime selfie tips.

• How to take a selfie for over age 40: Age is just a number, learn how to take awesome selfies for over age 40.

• How to take a sexy selfie: Taking and sending a sexy selfie is an extremely delicate process.

• Why do I look worse in selfies than in real life? This annoyingly common question is quite fixable with 5 quick selfie tips.

• How to take better selfies for guys: Guys also care about selfies - here are some great male selfie tips.

• How to take a professional profile picture selfie: The job search & general LinkedIn networking definitely requires a solid, profesh pic.

• The best selfie poses for photos: Tips & ideas for all types of selfie poses.
• Creative selfie poses: Stand out on your Insta feed with these creative selfie poses.
• Lazy selfie poses: Some just don't have the energy, and that's what lazy selfie poses are for!

• Sitting selfie poses: As if lazy poses wasn't enough, try some sitting selfie poses to nail your seat-shot.

• Standing selfie poses: Catch a second wind? Perfect, let's get you brushed up on some great standing selfie poses.

• Selfie poses for guys: There's no shortage of selfie poses for boys and men to show off their selfie game on IG.

• Selfie poses for girls: In case you haven't found your selfie style yet check out these ideal-for-girls selfie poses.

• Golden hour poses: Don't assume anyone can just take a golden hour selfie; your pose matters greatly.

• Group selfie poses: Get the gang together for a selfie to remember with these awesome group selfie poses.
• Mirror selfie pose: They don't have the best rep but the right mirror selfie pose can be dynamite for your IG.

• Sexy selfie poses: Striking the right sexy selfie pose is an art form.

• How to pout for a selfie: Learn the right way to get the perfect pout for your selfie.

• Where should you look when taking a selfie? Simply asking this question will put you in the right direction for your next selfie
• Best selfie angles: Knowing where to look and how to look at the camera is crucial for nailing the right selfie angle.
• How to take a bed selfie: Snapping a selfie from your satin sheets is definitely an option: make sure you do it the right way, like the celebs.

• How to change hair color in selfies: 'Editing' or changing your hair color in selfies can be done with a few taps.

• How to remove or edit glare in selfies: Get rid of that pesky glare that is ruining an otherwise-perfect selfie.

• How to remove shadows in selfies: Fix up any bothersome shadows in your selfie photo.

• How to remove eye bags in selfies: Eye bags are now optional with our tutorial on how to remove them from your selfies.

• How to smooth your skin: With Facetune2 or Facetune Video you can smooth out your skin with just a few taps.

• How to whiten your teeth in video: Facetune Video lets you whiten your teeth in just one tap.

• How to add lipstick to photo and video: In just a few taps you can adjust or edit your lipstick color and intensity in selfie photos and selfie videos.

• How to change your eye color: In just a few taps you can edit and change your eye color in selfie videos and photos.

• How to take a good picture of yourself: No matter what you call it, a picture, photo, image, selfie, or self portrait, here's our detailed guide on how to take a good picture of yourself.

• How to brighten your selfie video with an iPhone: iPhones sometimes need a bit of coaxing to brighten the background of your selfie video.

• How to remove red eye in selfies: Red eyes can kill a selfie, but that's no issue when you have Facetune2 at your disposal!

• How to contour your face in selfies: Contouring has been around since the stone age; now you can contour your selfie photos.

• How to add and remove freckles in selfie photos: Like 'em or hate 'em, no problem; Facetune2 let's you add and remove freckles in just a few taps.

• How to get rid of nose shadows in photos: Lighting is liable to strike any selfie; read how to remove annoying shadows that appear near your nose in photos.

• How to edit a smile in a picture: Tweak your smile easily in any selfie photo with Facetune2.

• How to make your eyes bigger in photos: Enlarge your eyes slightly if it suits your selfie, with just a few taps.

• How to change the background of your selfie: Facetune2 is perfect for changing the background of your selfie photo with a few cool options.

• How to remove tattoos in photos: Removing tattoos is a bit easier in photos than IRL!

• How to remove braces in photos: Removing braces in a photo is a sneaky Facetune parlour trick; read how here.

• Magic Wand photo editor: How to auto enhance and touch up your photos in just one click!

• How to remove people from photos: Too many people in your posse? Remove someone from your photo with Facetune2 in just a few taps.
• How to use blush for your selfie photos: Applying and retouching your blush is easier than ever with Facetune2.
• Eye makeup guide for selfies: Applying and re-touching eye makeup for your selfies is both fun and easy with Facetune2.
• Skin prep for selfies: Touching up your skin and removing blemishes before your take your selfie is easier than ever with our guide.
• Camera makeup tips: Read our awesome camera makeup guide before your snapping your best selfies.
• Hair and highlight tips for photos: How to get your hair ready before you selfie.
• How to get your lips ready for selfie photos: Selfie makeup is a serious thing, and it all starts with the lips.
• Beard selfie tips: Yes, even beards need selfie prep - read our guide here.
• Corporate headshot tips: Corporate headshots...basically selfies for professional purposes? Read our guide here!
• Blur the background or edges of your photo: Want to cut out some background noise? Blur everything in just a few seconds.
• How to remove timestamps and dates from selfies: What is this, a library? No one asked for a timestamp on their selfies, and we help you remove them easily.
• How to remove wrinkles in photos and selfies: For those interested in hiding/removing their wrinkles in their selfie photos, have no fear - Facetune2 makes it real easy.
• How to change your shirt color in photos: Did you wear the same shirt in consecutive selfies on different days? No problem; change your shirt color in a photo easily with FT2.
• How to edit your eyebrows in photos: Editing eyebrows in selfies and photos is easier than ever with Facetune2.

The Social Media Selfie

• Selfie captions: Nailing the right caption for your Instagram selfie is no small feat.
• Funny selfie captions: What is a selfie worth if it doesn't make your IG audience smile and laugh?
• Cute selfie captions: Cute & selfie are basically synonyms.
• Food selfie captions: A food pic with no food caption is not a food pic.
• Love selfie captions: How are we supposed to know you're in love unless you say it outright in a caption?
• Seasonal selfie captions: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer: Let Mother Nature dictate what caption you should put in your selfie.
• Simple selfie captions: One word is better than nothing.
• Birthday selfie captions: Spice up your birthday with a clever birthday selfie caption.
• Serious selfie captions: Why so serious? Expect that response from trolls against your serious selfie caption.
• Sassy selfie captions: Use your selfies as an excuse to get sassy.
• Witty selfie captions: Use your selfies to show off your wit.
• Savage selfie captions: We're not sure why you want your selfie to be savage but in case you do please read this guide.
• Car selfie captions: Car selfies are all the rage these days; make sure your caption is up to speed.
• One-word selfie captions: One word selfie captions can go a long way.
• Bored selfie captions: Bored? No problem, take a selfie and caption it!
• Selfie hashtags: Selfie hashtags are popular but can be original - we have 88 hashtags to choose from for your next selfie.
• Morning hashtags: You can't say good morning without a proper morning hashtag.
• Breakfast hashtags: Breakfast in bed? Or breakfast on Instagram? If it's the latter, you'll need a breakfast hashtag.
• Coffee hashtags: Do you like coffee with your breakfast? Check out the latest coffee hashtags right here.
• Tea hashtags: What's the tea, you ask? Find out here with these trending tea hashtags.
• Best friend hashtags: To be best friends with someone, you'll need to certify it, with a best friend selfie hashtag.
• Self portrait hashtags: Self portraits are not exactly the same as selfies, but close enough to warrant this list of self portrait hashtags.
• Photo shoot hashtags: Anyone can run a photo shoot these days with just a smartphone and an app.
• Fashion photography hashtags: Make sure your fashion selfie gets maximum IG exposure with the latest fashion photography hashtags.
• Beauty hashtags: Your selfies might not go far enough unless you use these awesome beauty hashtags!
• Funniest selfie memes: What did the meme say to the selfie? Let's get married! Presenting the 15 funniest selfie memes on the internet.
• Original selfie ideas: Behind every great photo is a story. And behind every great selfie is an idea.
• Selfie ideas with short hair: Short hair means cute selfie ideas, check 'em out here.
• Selfie ideas for profile pictures: There are tons of Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok profile pic selfie ideas out there.
• Selfie challenge ideas: Selfie challenges are in right now: make sure you nail the right selfie challenge snap.
• Self-portrait ideas: Taking a self-portait can be fun - here are 6 awesome self-portrait ideas.
• Self photo shoot ideas: Call it what you want; a selfie, self portrait, or self photo shoot - either way we have you covered.
• At-home selfie ideas: Stuck at home? No problem. We have plenty of creative, at-home selfie ideas.
• Fun snow selfie guide: Snowballs and selfies - the perfect winter combo.

Selfie Editing Tools

• Facetune's selfie editor app:  The world's #1 selfie editing app.
• Instagram selfie editor app: Edit your Instagram selfies to perfection.
• Facebook selfie editor app: Make sure your Facebook selfies are spotless.
• LinkedIn profile photo editor app: Make your LinkedIn profile picture super professional.
• Dating picture editor app: Dating app pictures can only be helped with a bit of touching up. Dating photography tips: Make sure you read our dating photography guide before snapping your dating profile pics!
• Facetune's selfie video editing app: Edit & retouch selfie videos. Yes, videos.
• Instagram selfie video editor: Make your IG videos stand out with selfie video editing.
• Facebook selfie video editor: Facebook selfie videos more polished than ever.
• YouTube selfie video editor: Selfie vlogging on YouTube? Run it through Facetune Video first.
• TikTok selfie video editor: TikTok selfie videos are bigger than ever - make sure yours are the best.
• Selfie App Reviews
• Selfie digital makeup apps: See how you can use Facetune2 as your very own digital makeup app!
• Eye coloring apps: Get the low-down and quick tips on how to edit & change your eye color with an app.
• Face editing apps: 5 tips for using Facetune to edit one's face with a selfie face editing app.
• Blemish removal apps: Learn the do's and don'ts of using blemish removal apps to perfect your selfie.
• Facetune vs Photoshop: Two great photo editors, each with a different selfie purpose.
• Facetune vs VSCO: Two popular photo editors, read to see where you should edit your selfies.
• Facetune vs Airbrush: See which app is suitable for which audience.
• Best smartphone cameras for selfies: Smartphones are better than ever: make sure your camera is good enough for the perfect selfie.
• Face beauty apps: Read how to utilize Facetune2 for all of your facial beauty and digital makeup needs.
• Photo restoration apps: Quickly repair your old and worn photos with Facetune's photo restoration tools.