Beauty Q&A: every month, we answer a bunch of your burning beauty questions.(Brief article)

Q Why do I always get zits in the same spot?

A Thanks to genetics, some pores are like oil factories--they're constantly clogged up with natural skin oils, and that leads to pimples (again and again). Cradling your cell phone or resting your hand on your chin could also be the cause, says L.A. dermatologist Ava Shamban. The constant pressure encourages dead cells to build up in one area, and then--ta da--zits appear.

Q When can I tone down a botched dye job?

A "The next day," says Sharon Dorram-Krause, senior colorist at John Frieda New York. Dyes can be drying, so deep condition first. To make blond less brassy, layer on an ash-based version of the hue. Too dark? Go for a warm brown no more than two shades lighter than your roots. But do a strand test first! Dye a tiny piece of hair around your nape.

Q Which lasts longer: perfume or scented body lotion?

A "They both last about six hours," says Jane Hendler of ...