💅🏾 MANI-PEDI 💅🏾

My skin is combination-to-dry, so I feel a matte topcoat blends in subtly, despite the high-contrast color I’m wearing.

I think a matte topcoat is similar to cool neutral undertones in clothing—it accentuates my natural palette and texture. In contrast with my profile, shine or warmth pops.

It makes me feel like the elements are embracing my innate features. It brings a sense of calmness to my mind when I look in the mirror, which aligns with my core value of peace of mind, even if this is merely a style choice.

Right now, my hair is braided with warm blond extensions, because I had two packs of braiding hair left over from last year and I felt the need for this box braids style.

Mostly because it’s very low maintenance when it comes to styling; I can take a bath with it, and I don’t have to spend a lot of time combing my hair afterward.

When my energy is lower, my patience is a bit shorter too, so I preserve my patience during these periods :).

So I’m currently looking around for neutral-to-cool braiding hair, in line with my other style choices.