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’13 Reasons Why’ is breaking the internet with its outstanding performance on Netflix. I knew that Selena Gomez was the executive producer of the film and I loved her work which is the sole purpose of why I started watching it. Even though I didn’t think the show was my interest in genre, I still wanted to see it. After the first couple of episodes, I knew that this wasn’t any other teenage drama series. This film told stories that were raw, honest, and brutal. Some parts are a lot to take in, were traumatizing, and were not easy to watch. And that’s what made this show different. I personally think that “13 reasons why” is by far one of the most honest films in our society today because it opens up issues that people are afraid to talk about.   The thing that stuck out to me the most about this film was that the writers didn’t hold back one bit. The story kept getting darker and darker until you felt as broken as the characters in the film. You felt their pain while learning about each individual and their struggles. I thought it was original that the film showed everything and didn’t hide the… View Post

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If you want to have long and healthy hair fast, it starts with a natural and efficient haircare routine. My shower/haircare routine changes by the months and seasons so I never have a steady routine. However, sometimes it’s good to change up the products you use because our hair can easily adapt to something if we are constantly using a product. For example if you’re using a ‘volumizing shampoo’ regularly, your scalp will adapt to that specific product and will no longer react to it, meaning that it won’t look as voluminous as it did before with one wash. Which is why I change my shampoo & conditioners frequently so that my hair can always look good after just one wash of a different product. BEFORE MY SHOWER ROUTINE: HAIR MASKS If you follow me on youtube, you know that I love to create natural hair masks with the foods I find from my own kitchen. I almost always incorporate eggs or olive oil into my DIY hair masks but sometimes it’s nice to use a hair mask that is already made for you. Hello Hair’s Hydrating Hair Mask Before the shower, I use ‘Hello Hair’s Hydrating Hair Mask’ for extra nourishment & shine. I usually use this… View Post

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Here are 5 of my most unique & effective tips on growing hair faster! Don’t forget to subscribe to the orange box (below on mobile, sidebar on computer) to get daily HAIR & LIFE tips. VITAMINS Hair is one of the fastest growing tissues in the human body which is why we need to give vitamins to feed those cells to help boost tissue production, therefore, helping to grow and rejuvenate our hair, skin, and nails. Vitamins such as Biotin, Iron, Zinc, along with Vitamins A, C, D, and E!  A little background information on each of these helpful vitamins: Biotin: One of the most well-known vitamins for boosting hair growth due to its abilities of spreading oxygen and nutrients to the scalp helping to encourage hair growth and prevent baldness. Iron: This carries oxygen to our blood cells and a lack of iron in our bodies is one of the biggest causes to hairloss and baldness. Zinc: Helps repair hair tissue and stimulates growth to the scalp. Vitamin A: One of the most important vitamins for a healthy body. Vitamin A feeds those cells primarily for boosting fast hair growth! Vitamin C: Antioxidant vitamin that protects and helps produce collagen which is one of the most important parts of helping to grow our hair,… View Post

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For daily hair & life blog posts, SUBSCRIBE on the orange tab (BELOW on mobile OR RIGHT TAB on computer).  Here are a couple of tips that everyone should know in order to have healthy & beautiful hair.  WOODEN BRUSHES: PC: Follow me Herindependence on Instagram I would recommend everyone to throw out their current hair brush if it’s plastic, metallic, or artificial and to switch over to a wooden brush instead. I don’t think wooden brushes get as much credit for their many benefits for healthy hair. Just a few of the wooden brushes benefits for healthy hair: Stimulate acupressure points on the scalp Increase blood circulation which helps grow hair faster Distributes the natural oils within our hair for overall health As a bonus prevents static (a must during winter) Is hypoallergenic to prevent hair flyaways helping to ensure shine and hydrated hair Works gently and doesn’t irritate the scalp or pull on hair I personally use TEKBrushes because of their delicately handmade wooden brushes from Italy made purely of wood. Other brushes tend to tear hair strands easily from hair which can cause a lot of hair fall and thinning whereas TEKbrushes are structured in a way to perform gently without pulling hair or irritating the scalp. Also, don’t be… View Post

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For daily hair & life blog posts, SUBSCRIBE on the orange tab (BELOW on mobile OR RIGHT TAB on computer).  During these past couple of months, I’ve been diving into chasing my dreams more. At first, I was excited to tell everyone my future plans and dreams, but when I received a heartbreaking response, I had become utterly discouraged. It’s hard to believe in yourself when your loved ones don’t. Chasing my dreams feels liberating because I’m finally doing what I want to do but it can also be very difficult when explaining those dreams to others especially when people are so quick to discourage. It can make you feel very lonely when no one supports you or sees your vision. You at least expect your loved ones to support you wholeheartedly but find the complete opposite which can be disheartening and very lonesome. Which is why I organized a list of things that have helped me thus far of what to remember & tell yourself while no one supports your dreams. Live Life With No Regrets You have to keep asking yourself if your choice will leave you happy or regretful in the future. Deep down in our hearts, we all know what will make us happy so why are we choosing to listen to other people’s… View Post