u/nootatouille

hai everyone! for me, i’ve always thought my hair was frizzy and dry genetically but i never invested time into researching to figure out what’s best for my hair. now im 21 and ive gone through two korean perms in the past, last one being may of 2023. i came across a video saying that if your hair is very frizzy to try out a wavy hair routine! i don’t know much about hair at all, so i cant tell if maybe i had just forced it?

i used the marc anthony leave-in, odele air styler, and got2b curled flexible foam to start! i shared pictures of my results, and the following morning my hair was still a bit frizzy. i heard that if you went years of straightening your hair, your hair needs time to adjust but i just am clueless of what routine i should be doing in the shower, after, and just taking care of it.

For years, I felt like I was constantly battling my acne and losing. From middle school through high school, I tried everything pretty much. Trendy skincare like korean products, overusing the Aztec clay mask ( I know some of you out there relate to this), and buying countless products to just try to see what works. I spent so much money and time trying to fix it, including months on strict routines and regular chemical peels. While some of it helped with redness and texture, my skin felt stripped, dehydrated, and painful, and the results never really lasted. It was exhausting, especially when people assumed acne meant I wasn’t taking care of myself, when in reality I was trying too hard.

What finally made a difference for me wasn’t doing more it was doing less and being consistent. I simplified my routine, focused on gentle products and hydration, and followed a plan that actually worked for my skin. I didn’t completely cut out sugar or dairy, and I still wear makeup every day because I enjoy it. But over time, my breakouts became more manageable, and now I’m mostly dealing with acne scarring instead of constant flare-ups which to me is a win :).

I know how heavy acne can feel, especially when it starts to affect your mental health and the way you see yourself. It can feel constant and discouraging, but it does get better. You’re not alone in this, and your skin doesn’t define you. Sometimes the biggest change comes from giving your skin time to breathe, being patient, and trusting that progress. Even slow progress is still progress so don’t put yourself down because of something you can’t control 🫶