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Boho knotless braids are a stylish and versatile hairstyle, but maintaining their fresh look requires regular care. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to maintain your boho knotless braids, which should be done once a week, with an occasional refresh for the curls in between. Cleanse Your Scalp Use a Dry Shampoo or Scalp Cleanser: […]

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Have you ever felt like your energy and productivity levels fluctuate without rhyme or reason? One day you’re killing it, getting things done and slaying the day. Then the next, you can barely muster the motivation to tackle your to-do list, let alone move. What if I told you that the key to mastering your productivity lies […]

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Have you ever felt like your energy and productivity levels fluctuate without rhyme or reason? One day you’re killing it, getting things done and slaying the day. Then the next, you can barely muster the motivation to tackle your to-do list, let alone move. What if I told you that the key to mastering your productivity lies […]

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you’ve seen or heard the term “soft life” somewhere. It seems to be a great societal shift taking place and personally, I’m here for it. But, what does living a soft life mean, exactly? Before we dive into that, let’s rewind a bit. Many of us […]

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I’m not ashamed to say that I’ve had quite a few challenges when it comes to managing my mental health. Truthfully speaking, after the last two and a half years we’ve had, I am not alone. None of us are immune to experiencing burnout, depression, anxiety attacks, or full-on psychotic breaks. I believe that now more […]

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It seems like tape-in extensions are all the girls have been talking about lately. I won’t lie, I’ve been on the hunt for a solution to my extension woes. I love the length and added body that extensions offer but I hate the restrictiveness of sew-in weaves, wigs, and clip-ins are damaging. After hearing such […]

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Christmas will be here in less than two weeks, so I have to ask… Did you finish your holiday shopping? If you’re anything like me, probably not! But no worries I’ve created the perfect shopping list that’s sure to cover all my last-minute shoppers. Here’s a special list I put together with all of my […]

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Farewell November! I know that I’m not the only one that feels like 2021 flew right on by. Yes, I’m aware that I keep saying that, but I truly can’t believe we only have 31 days standing in between us and 2022! Are you ready for the new year ahead? I know that I am. […]

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The holiday season has officially begun! With all the excitement surrounded by holiday parties, holiday movies, and spending time with loved ones, I know that I���m not the only one that gets anxious trying to figure out my holiday shopping list while staying within my budget. The beauty of gifting and spreading joy is real, […]

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Sigh….I’m so sad to see October go. It’s one of my favorite months out of the year. For starters, it’s my birthday month. But not only that, by this time of year all of my favorite shows are back on television, and who doesn’t love Halloween?! I’m always down to enjoy a treat and I […]

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