Twist and Turn: Braids, Passion Twists, etc.

According to Oxford Languages, braids by definition are “a length of hair made up of three or more interlaced strands.” The history of braids dates back to 3500 BC. Braids are symbolic to strength and a representation of one’s identity.

Braids are a form of art. The craftsmanship that goes into braiding styles requires extreme attention to detail. In the era of fast-moving trends, new styles of braiding are formed everyday. The most popular braiding styles are cornrows as they serve as a base for other braiding styles.

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Savage X Fenty: Volume 2

Rihanna is back with another jaw-dropping fashion show. The Savage X Fenty show is a lingerie based fashion show that is inclusive to all shapes and sizes.

Since the release of its first show back in 2019, it has shown to break boundaries and social constructs that many companies willingly chose to enforce, all while knowing their models did not reflect your everyday person. This hour long program included notable names such as, Bella Hadid, Normani, Lizzo, Paris Hilton, Big Sean, and Christian Combs just to name a few.

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Miko Beauty Restore Orchid Stem Cell Mask

Today, I tried out the Miko Beauty Restore Orchid Stem Cell Mask. Miko Beauty is a skincare line that focuses on hydration for all skin types. This mask is a gel-like sheet mask.

The benefits of this mask consists of different things starting with detoxifying the skin. Likewise, this mask promotes exfoliation of the skin through its chemical makeup of Rice Bran and Green Tea Leaf Extract.

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Zoom University… Abroad

Fall Semester 2020 has begun.

Our current climate has lasted way longer than anyone could have imagined. The many changes that have been discussed prior to the school semester starting are now being seen in action.

The most significant change is the change from in-person class to virtual learning. This transition is extremely unique and comes with several complications.

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Stick It.

I have decided to see what the hype was about concerning press-on nails. Due to our current climate, many people have realized how unsanitary traditional salons have been running their businesses. People came to the conclusion that nails salons are not a place to be in this moment as nail services include physical touch.

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