Does require a good deal of maintenance because twist-outs are super susceptible to The Elements but it’s worth it. As it’s growing I’ve tried to attempt a little bang action in the front. I also wore box braids pretty regularly but they’re So expensive now (braid-flation, am I right?)
Took so long for me to be okay with this as my everyday look but I’ve finally accepted that I am the most Me-looking with this look. And when it’s looking rough I tie it back with a scarf or put clips in it or even wear a little hat
Feb 23, 2024
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currently got 2 braids twisted into low buns and pinned in place with spiral hair clips from chunks🌀
Feb 17, 2024
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My brain can’t handle it all I can do are two-strand rope braids. Actually I’m going to say style my hair or do updos in general for the most part. I can’t even use a round brush and my hair stylist banned me from hot brush stylers 😪
Apr 18, 2024
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I prefer to wear my hair long, but can’t resist the siren call of a drastic chop— when it gets to shoulder length/starts to brush my collarbones, I tend to clip it up. Claw clips and banana clips are good and are better for breakage than hair ties— if you like the look of simple twists try a french pin; I use a heatless curl rod at night, it’s easy to use and keeps my hair from brushing my neck/getting in my face while I sleep; sometimes I use Vegamour’s growth serum around my roots, and I stretch wash days by using dpHue ACV rinse— I tend to shampoo every 4-5 days, and use ACV in between if I need it (this is also because I don’t style my hair with a lot of products, but if you prefer to style with product or have wavy hair, you may shampoo more often and prefer a clarifying shampoo); and I use Prose shampoo and conditioner— it’s a splurge, but I like that it accounts for environmental factors and hardwater, and a bottle lasts 6-8 weeks for me. And take iron, biotin, and a prenatal multivit— it’s just extra vitamins, and if you menstruate you lose more of those.
Mar 23, 2024
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It’s Friday night and I’m off work late with no plans but I felt like being out in the world, even if for a moment. Turns out, a low stakes glass of orange wine tastes great when you’re waiting for a $10 burrito platter from down the street.
Feb 10, 2024
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I’ve spent so much time scrolling on this app that I’m able to discern some of your writing voices. There are a couple of you who have such a developed voice that I can guess you wrote a post before seeing the attached username.
You’re all so observant, introspective, delusional, earnest, anxious, well-rounded, hilarious and loving.
Kind of breaks my heart that I’ll likely never meet some of my favorites because we all live everywhere, but I guess that’s why we thank God for the Internet!
Mar 12, 2024
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I‘ve always been an adamant listener of music while on walks, at a cafe, etc. but recently I’ve feeling more anxious, more disconnected than usual. Not listening to music has helped me feel significantly more grounded, more aware of my surroundings, connected to the world around me. Also, strangers will definitely be more inclined to speak to you if they know you can hear them. If you’re into that sort of thing.
May 8, 2025