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Eating My Skincare: How I’m Nourishing My Skin From the Inside Out
Read more: Eating My Skincare: How I’m Nourishing My Skin From the Inside OutSince entering my thirties, I’ve come to understand that healthy skin isn’t just about what I apply to the surface. Serums and facials help, but true radiance is shaped just as much by what I eat, how I move, and the balance I create in my everyday life. As I started leaning into caring for…
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Speak Up or Regret It Later: When Trusting the Process Backfires
Read more: Speak Up or Regret It Later: When Trusting the Process BackfiresThere’s a certain freedom that comes with realizing: no one can read your mind. If you don’t speak up for yourself, you’ll often end up with the exact opposite of what you wanted, whether it’s your nails, your makeup, or even how you show up in life. When Detroit Glam Turned Into Detroit Drama Just…
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The Cost of Beauty: Why I’m Critical of Products Marketed Specifically to Black Women
Read more: The Cost of Beauty: Why I’m Critical of Products Marketed Specifically to Black WomenI’m a Black woman who deeply values wellness. I care about what I eat, how I move, and yes, what I put on my skin and in my hair. But, there’s one thing I’ve stopped doing: I no longer blindly buy products that are marketed specifically to women who look like me. It’s not about…
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Beyond the Bonnet: Why Presentation Still Matters
Read more: Beyond the Bonnet: Why Presentation Still MattersWe hear it all the time: Don’t let what other people think of you define who you are. It’s solid advice. Your value doesn’t magically vanish because someone else refuses to see it. But, here’s what we don’t say enough: just because you don’t need anyone’s approval doesn’t mean how you show up doesn’t matter.…
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The Beauty Habits That Make All the Difference (And Won’t Break the Bank)
Read more: The Beauty Habits That Make All the Difference (And Won’t Break the Bank)There are the glam hacks you see on Instagram and then there are the small, smart habits that actually make you look and feel better every day. The kind that protect your skin, your budget, and your peace. Below are the underrated beauty rules I swear by — a mix of science, skincare, and common…
Lence in Layers 