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As a Black woman and eldest daughter I never felt safe enough to voice that I’m living multiple realities at once and sometimes it gets to me. I’m also working on accepting that I’m different and that it’s okay. Growing up there was an unspoken understanding that I was different and it made me feel alone even if surrounded by people, family etc. That said nowadays I’m embracing community and self love. 🩷 It’s not easy, but I’m trying. Thanks for reading 📚

Talk about a last minute hairstyle under pressure 🫠🥴. I went to a sapphic 🏳️‍🌈 party and my hair went
well that night. It was my first time wearing it to an event like that and I proved to myself once again that I can wear Asha to a special occasion.

It’s giving winter in the summer time. A new color 🎨 combination I’m happy I tried. I wore this look to my first sapphic party 🎊 🏳️‍🌈💃🏽and it was a good choice for the night.

Face
Beauty Bakerie Bounce Foundation 3.75
Love the matte look it lasts a good while throughout the night. You can dance the night away and it holds up.

e.l.f. Power Grip Primer

Lip
IZME liquid lipstick in mahogany

Eyes
NYX gray color from petal palette

Brows
L.A. Girl Pomade in brown

It’s not much, but Asha has come a long way and is going even further :) I’m so proud of her. Whatever goals you have, know that you can and will do it 💪🏽. Cheers 🥂 to our natural hair journeys guys 👍🏽. Thank you for reading 📚.

As a fine haired, low porosity girlie, this is ultimately life changing. Where on God’s green Earth has this been my entire natural hair journey? I basically have African Pre Poo in my kitchen now. I fear I will not go back to a store bought pre poo for a long periodically time 🤷🏽‍♀️😇🥰. The definition, the slip, the detangle, just chefs kiss. I’m thinking about trying it to style Asha (my hair) I’ll come back much later with an update..

Have you tried flaxseed gel? How do you use it? How long have you been using it if you do use it. I sort of feel like a fool for just now discovering this 😭😫. The important part is I have it now.

Thank you for reading 📚.

I understand that a side part is not much for some. I was very nervous 😬 about stepping out of my comfort zone with this. Plus, I’ve heard👂🏽that having the same middle part isn’t a good thing sometimes and that it’s good to switch it up ⬆️ . Especially with my braid out!? A new level unlocked 🔓 for me. I’m actually geeked for this oh my gosh 🤭. Asha (the name of my hair) looks beautiful ☺️🥰.

I don’t regret it. Thank you for reading 📚.

Photos 1️⃣ through 3️⃣ with side part.

Photo 4️⃣ without side part.

I am so proud of my curls 🥹. I feel like a proud mother 🥲.

Photo 1️⃣ July 2024 (I cut my hair off at the end of July)

Photo 2️⃣ February 2025

Photo 3️⃣ September 2025

Photos 4️⃣ and 5️⃣April 2026

I seriously was not expecting this difference in appearance or fullness, but here I am 🫣😇. I also have fine hair sooo… despite the rep we get I suppose there is hope after all? Don’t get me wrong, this may not be a significant difference. But, a difference nonetheless?

Thank you for reading 📚.

Lip Combo:
Chestnut MAC Cosmetics
Nutmeg NYX Cosmetics
Bare Nude Ruby Kisses
Any Clear Lip Gloss

Eyes:
Boxycharm eyeshadow palette

Long wear and has a nice shimmer
I’m trying to step outside of the box a little. I’m wearing blue eyeshadow here.

Milani Setting Spray

I’m realizing that when I do my high ponytail I like only water and maybe some leave in conditioner.

I used the The Doux Crazy Sexy mousse🧴and only that product alone for my twists. I used it for hold, smell and because honey is good for Asha. I did however do my usual LOC method before applying anything else because it’s very important to Asha (my hair).

For reference I have fine hair, 4a/3c hair with a very small hint of 4b hair. I have medium/low density. I’m currently on day 6 and I think 🤔 I like what I’m seeing..

Thank you for reading 📚