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I did my second lobes 3 years ago and I've noticed a bump on one of them. This mysterious bump is surrounding the piercing hole and has been there since January 2026. It doesn't really hurt and it's hard and round to the touch. I'm scared that it'll grow bigger. To prevent the latter, I've removed my earrings when I go to sleep (I used to wear them overnight for months😅). I don't know what to do to get rid of it, even if it's not that noticeable (last picture). It just makes it hard to close small hoop piercings. What could it be?

I did my second lobes 3 years ago and I've noticed a bump on one of them. This mysterious bump is surrounding the piercing hole and has been there since January 2026. It doesn't really hurt and it's hard and round to the touch. I'm scared that it'll grow bigger. To prevent the latter, I've removed my earrings when I go to sleep (I used to wear them overnight for months😅). I don't know what to do to get rid of it, even if it's not that noticeable (last picture). It just makes it hard to close small hoop piercings. What could it be?

Je recherche un job d'été depuis mai mais je n'ai reçu que des refus ou alors pas de réponse. Je ne sais pas si c'est à cause de mon manque d'expérience ou l'apparence de mon CV. Si je ne trouve pas de travail cet été, je souhaiterais réutiliser ce CV pour trouver un job étudiant en septembre.

Aidez-moi ! Merci d'avance :)

I desperately need help! My natural hair is curly/wavy but I've been straightening it twice a week for 4 years now. Since last year, my hair has lost its spark. It feels very dull and dry. I also have a LOT of split ends throughout my whole head because I have layers, which makes it worse. (You can see the white dots on the 4th picture) The back feels like straw but the hair in the back of my neck feels ok. The last picture is what it used to look like 2 years ago 🥲

My current routine: I use random drugstore shampoo and conditioner and switch brands everytime I finish the bottle... But my after shower routine has pretty much always been the same. I spray the OGX heat protector or the BHD one, then I blow dry my whole head. Once it's 100% dry, I use my L'Oréal Steampod 3 straightener. I like to have some curls so I do like 3 passes on each section, first ones to straighten and then I finish with the curls.

Things I've done since: Dusting: I did it myself to get rid of some breakage but I feel like it made it worse in terms of texture. Going to the hair salon: I've been told that my hair is fine (?!) and that it just needs moisture or a hair botox but I'm a bit doubtful.

Here are my questions:

• What's wrong in my routine?

• Can it be saved by using certain hair products? If so, which ones? (If it's more than 50€ I won't be able to purchase it)

• Do I have to cut it? If so, how much? :( long hair is such a part of my identity it hurts to do so

I know some people are going to suggest the CGM but my curls are a little dead from all the straightening loll This is where it's annoying because I don't wanna keep my hair curly all the time but I don't want to chemically straighten it either. Thanks in advance for any advice :)