Journaling before bed has helped me sleep better! And replacing scrolling on social media with fiction books. Your local library is free, and good sleep is so important
@@nayahinnacut sure! Over the past few weeks, here’s some of my faves: “Summer Darlings” by Brooke Lea Foster “Dial A for Aunties” by Jess Sutanto “That Summer” by Jennifer Weiner
you talking about the effects of social media is something I WISH people would talk about more!!! i started a social media detox a few months ago (bar youtube since I use it for educational content/selfcare/working out and its long-form), and let me tell you it feels like I can see everything so much clearer. the chokehold tiktok had on me is crazy. I'm so much freer now, reading more, better attention span, more productive... the list goes on. anyway, great vid!! :)
@ reading books, meditation, spending time with people, listening to music, hobbies. Limit your phone time, let’s say you use 5hrs a day slowly reduce by removing one hour every month.
@lea1luv, honestly? I deleted all the social media I spent too much time on. In the case of TH-cam, only use it when strictly necessary (workout, tutorial) on your browser or not at all until the temptation of short-form content goes away (in my experience, I use TH-cam freely and no longer want to use yt shorts). You'll probably find yourself reinstalling it but delete it every time (at least until you don't find the need to or no longer have the temptation to use it all the time). You'll be bored at first but try and read, get stuff done, go on walks, pursue hobbies, etc.... basically anything other than be on your screen. You got this!!!!!!!
as much as people would argue with me on this topic, money does not always equal happiness. 100% agree with you, no matter how much money you spend or all the products you use, if you're not doing well internally, mentally, emotionally it will show through the "glow up" you're trying to achieve physically. (not that glowing up can't be physical, it's a bonus like you said, but the internal glow up shows through)
I feel like money not equalling happiness should only apply to unnecessary things like expensive beauty maintenance. That’s not going to fix your self esteem. But money does equal happiness bc with money comes less stress.
Not being able to protect or provide for yourself or the people you love will always lead to emotional and mental breakdown. Financial insecurity sure as heck equals misery. If money doesn't equal happiness you're spending it wrong. You can buy happiness because you can buy freedom. It's paying for someone's groceries who's card has been declined. It's taking a long weekend every once and while and still being able to pay rent. Spending money on consumables is where the rich are idiotic. Money buys time. Literal years on earth. Wealth means better health. Wealth means not being vulnerable to abuse. Wealth means outsourcing headaches and chores.
1:00 THANK YOU for acknowledging the mental and long-term physical glow up creators 😭 my biggest nightmare is being stereotyped as a typical influencer that promotes the exact opposite of these values. they don't realize that we're not "glowing up" because we want to, but because we HAVE to (e.g. mental glow up bc we've been hurt, dealing with trauma, HEALING ourselves). it takes sooo much time to do this and it looks so different from these stereotypical surgical or as you said "instant gratification glow up"
My Grandad and mum would always say to me it’s ok to like unhealthy foods or not be healthy for a while as we all go through struggles/trials with food, as life gets in the way, but always try to do *everything in moderation* and this has stuck with me when I’m struggling. I hope this helps people as well 🤗
Best way to be beautiful and glow is definitely focusing on health, eating the rainbow, cutting out sugar, finding healthy foods and meals you like, lifestyle change etc etc. Good health will always win. However, it takes time to do this so reming yourself it’s a lifelong change not a “in a month” “in a week” change. ❤️ 😊Good things take time
I also don’t know if this was just me but I had always noticed how some people just naturally glowed, I wanted what they had and wondered how I could be that way. I realized that God was in a lot of those people’s lives, Jesus shone through those people. If you want to try something else y’all, try Jesus.
Girl, I'm so glad you say what needs to be said. Everyone needs a friend who gives them a gentle reality check after all the internet brainrot grabs ahold of us. I feel like I've been having an internal glow-up since November, I'm in the process of it and it's really changing how I act and how I look, how I go into the world and respond to people etc. and it feels way better than any overnight haircut and makeup glow-up (although I'm still adding that stuff to this glow-up, it's just not my main source of joy here).
I love pampering myself, hair, nails, skincare. Learning how to do these things was the best thing I’ve done for myself because not only do I feel super pretty after but it’s also creative and fun
Yes! I have an autoimmune condition, but I didn't want to do the medicine that's basically baby chemo and will result in nausea, hair loss, and so many other things. Instead I'm doing an anti inflammation diet and MY GOD, I haven't had ANY flare ups. Cutting sugar was such a big thiing
Hey luvv, which auto immune disease do you have because I also have one (scalp psoriasis) and what worked for you ? I wld really like any advice thankies :)
I wish but mine attacks my organs and muscles. Sugar is also a huge deal for me to tho, I can’t even eat certain fruits it’s so bad. Most people say stress makes it worse but for me it’s sugar 💀
Let me tell you during my college years I learned how to do everything myself and always get compliments on it which boost my confidences.. I rather purchase the products and DIY it I save a lot 😊
To add onto the topic of inflammation, big pores on the face that pump out oil will definitely contribute to inflammation! I’ve stayed the same weight from 14-19, but my face (especially my nose) is waaay slimmed down now because I figured out a skincare routine to help minimize pores and oil production. Good luck to everyone on their glow up journey!
@@Vampirelov3r2000 My two recommendations are to see a dermatologist and use a salicylic acid cleanser! A doctor can give you way better advice than I ever could. If I were you I would ask for products to help regulate oil production (like salicylic acid). Sulfur cream and other exfoliants can also, but again a dermatologist is the move if you're looking for something more customized.
100% agree! i've also just made myself learn to do my glow up treatments and 1. I save so much money, but 2. it is the mindset, the mentality, and the why behind your glowup. Love the video, and skin looks amazing!!
OF COURSEE we want a full DIY beauty maintenance video, tell us what do you do that you have such a white smile?!!! 🩷🩷 Literally favorite beauty content youtuber 🤩
The only issue with glow up diets is that they can cost a lot, more than most can afford. We need to make healthy diets more affordable so more people can actually glow up.
I think about this all the time. It is not accessible/affordable. I really, really hope to do some work in my community so that more people have access.
Running every day in the biggest urban park in Philly is not to lose weight, it’s not to lose inches, it’s to stop me from having addiction cravings and give me dopamine and time to think and breathe in nature. Because of the weather lately, I haven’t been able to go and the difference in my attitude, my happiness, energy, sleep, and my face puffiness, it’s not good. I don’t go to the gym because it’s easy to do weights and pilates and stand on my head at home.
I'm 42. More often than not I'm told that I look at least a decade or more younger. I always say my secrets are simple. Eat well, some form of physical fitness, and Lower stress ..I cannot stress enough! If it stresses you out eliminate it as much as realistically possible. Simple isn't always easy but simple works. Also as far as skincare, I use more clean simple products. A lot of K beauty without extra chemicals. And don't compare yourself physically with others. Find your own beauty style and just be the best version of yourself. Hope this helps ❤
Off topic, but I'd LOVEEE a video regarding your psychology degree, was it worth it, which university, jobs etc because I wanna get a degree in psychology so so bad but everyone around me is like... There are better options. But, you're so honest and don't sugarcoat stuff, so I'd love to hear more about that. Thank you so much ❤️
I started my internal transformation a couple months ago, and I've been looking so pretty lately. Also I've been losing the weight that I've been struggling for years to get rid on. You need to destress before losing weight because if you're stressed out, then your body will hold on to it. Setting up a million appointments doesn't really do much for your looks, but it does make you broke. Open a high yield savings account, Roth IRA, 401 K, or brokerage account. Just something to retire your future self. It's not going to be cute being broke in your 40's when you could've leveled up your whole lifestyle.
Sometimes you need professional services and sometimes you don’t. During the winter I do my own pedicure because I’m not wearing sandals, if I’m having a special event in a month, I’ll do my manicure and wait for that special event to go to a professional, same with hair color, it’s even something fun to do with friends!
PLEASE do a video on diy maintenance especially those henna brows! I’m so intrigued! I used to tint my brows but I developed an allergy to the black pigment in the darker dyes 😭
see there was something about you honestly that stood out to me when youtube first recommended me your channel. not only are you THEE baddie, you’re also african, you stay in az (i think i might be wrong lmao), and you was a PSYCH MAJOR?? yeah i hit that subscribe button IMMEDIATELY! but everything you said are indeed facts and there are some that i’ve applied to myself as of recently and people around me have been able to tell the difference between i used to be compared to how i am now. i def am trying to learn how to do braids and stuff (and im being so deadass cuz i can’t keep spending almost $300 every once in a blue moon 💀) and it’s going to be a tough one, but im willing to try! thank you for these wonderful gems you dropped on us girlyyy ❤
I developed an immune disorder last year (samter’s triad) and developed asthma so bad that in september I overdosed on my asthma medicine while still having an asthma attack. I did start a new medicine after that which worked a bit better but it never fully went away until I went on a low omega-6 diet. 2025 goals is finally going to the gym again after being too sick to go for half a year. I’ve lost so much weight in muscle and become so weak so I’m looking forward to having the strength again!
Excellent video!! You gave such good tips, coupled with realistic examples, and advice. Although you were on my f’ing neck lol, I loved how you delivered each tip lightly and gracefully. I could tell you are really interested in this subject and not just being click-baity. Much love from a first time viewer ❤
thank gAWD for my genetics & my og hippie mom. im almost 30 & still got ppl asking if im 17 LMAO (also growing up broke got me bein a hair stylist, nail tech, seamstress, etc). RLY wish influencers would chill tf down. looks cant fix an uggo personality!!!!
This is so true. At my happiest, I look my best I wasn't even weighing myself I want to say it was probably around 140. Then I got a job that's stressed me out and I gained around 30 lb after that. Now I've been working really hard to come back down but it's very hard because I have a hormonal disorder and my body wants to hold on to everything
Key component missing here that saved my life was God. Jesus H Christ. Nothing and no one will love you unconditionally like him! You put him first and things won’t always make sense but faith over fear will carry you through.
Love this vid ❤a DIY beauty maintenance series would be amazing : manicure/pedicure, lashes, hair etc. I've started doing my own nails because I can't justify the price of getting them done professionally when I don't keep them for that long😅
I will forever get my beauty maintenance done by professionals… I would rather spend time learning something meaningful related to my career or life purpose than a skill that somebody else can do much better already because it is their actual career… and not just that, I could seriously hurt myself trying to do some of these things when I’m not properly trained, like for example working with gel polish (getting a reaction from touching skin) or chemicals for lash lifts (burning/destroyibg lashes), there is a reason why the people who do these things go through education/training before starting their business… if you don’t have the money I understand you would take that risk but since I can I’m just happy I have the means to keep the quality and safety of my services and support a talented professional in something they are passionate about
Oh trust me, when it comes to certain things I’ll get them done most of us girlies do. Even when I don’t feel like doing my hair i’ll get it done. It’s more about challenging yourself to learn something new. It is the BEST feeling in the world when you can say you did your own hair etc 🎀. The point here is that social media makes a lot of us feel like we HAVE to get our beauty maintenance done to feel glowed up. I’m giving my girlies options if they want to be high maintenance on a budget cause a lot of us have been in a place where we are saving, broke, etc. Of course do your research, and lash clusters, press ons etc are all safe diy options for us girlies onna budget and they also exist for a reason 💕
fantastic video!! i never knew all that stuff about inflammatory foods omg… now i feel like i gotta go grocery shopping so i can start cooking my own stuff 😭
i’m 19 and am surrounded by a lot of negative people who also feel the need to judge and criticize me. i wish i could cut them off but theyre my family and i’m also not financially stable to live on my own :/
My FAVE easy low maintenance go to are fake press on nails by kiss, they have nail stickers that are easy to apply and I like it better than polish. I also invest some money in a nice face mask and an exfoliator for at home facials. Then, all I have to do is get microneedling or a chemical peel once or twice a year which definitely should be done by a licensed professional.
Yes I want your cheat sheet cuz I feel like you may have new things for me to add to my already extensive DIY glow up dossier👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿. I type this with freshly applied customized press on nails on my way to workout in my home gym 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
girl when you said you did your own hair i was like okay cool. until i saw how you did your own braids what the FUCK you look amazing omg edit: absolutely 💯on the internal glow up
all that beauty on the outside but what about internally? if you don’t work on that then none of this outside matters in the long run. a lesson that has to be learned, natural beauty is at the root of not having to do the most and spend thousands of dollars monthly to look a certain way…
There’s only a few things I’m willing to spend money on only bc I cannot sit for hours trying to do it myself (like my nails n Brazilian) 😭 since I was in middle school I’ve been able to do my own beauty maintenance bc I refused to not be able to
If you can glow up in a night or a week, the results aren’t gonna be sustainable because nothing comes that easy. Building a healthy lifestyle (eating healthy, getting regular exercise and enough sleep, having strong relationships, doing the inner work and therapy, etc) takes TIME. No one wants to hear that but it’s true. Invest in yourself and you will be far more beautiful than any of these sad, insecure influencers spending thousands on treatments that ultimately can’t fix their brokenness.
I feel like our generation (genz) is VERY focused on shortcuts, more than any other generation. We want the higher paying jobs without school, we want the social media income not 9-5s, we want lipo instead or a gym membership, we want buccal fat removal instead of a better diet and we want veneers instead of less alcohol consumption and whitening or traditional whitening techniques and braces that take time
The whole food part is hard for me cause I have a small appetite most of the time now or eating a lot and I’ve always been picky if I see food I don’t like I rather starve especially because most of the food that is good for me I absolutely hate the taste.
this isnt supposed to be shade but how do you spend so much money to only improve your looks by 10 % at most. its such a scam. a good diet, exercise, normal science backed skincare and good sleep will change your life for a fraction of the price and looking better will just be a side effect
While I agree with cutting heavily processed food out of your diet, the tiktok example isn’t exactly truthful. For one, you will have more inflammation in your face in the morning due to water content, and this gradually goes away throughout the day. Two, I don’t really take tiktok health advice to heart when I see a product placement (the green supplement bag was for sure an undisclosed ad).
Bro I will cut ANYTHING out of my diet but the second they say “no alcohol” I clock out. Like can yall just let me have my life destroying gross tasting hangover giving drinkypoo in peace?!
i agree, you can spent thousands a month on beauty products and treatments but if you aren’t at peace on the inside it’s not the same
You nailed it
Journaling before bed has helped me sleep better! And replacing scrolling on social media with fiction books. Your local library is free, and good sleep is so important
yes!
Hi, do you have any recommendations on what fiction books you read??
@@nayahinnacut sure! Over the past few weeks, here’s some of my faves:
“Summer Darlings” by Brooke Lea Foster
“Dial A for Aunties” by Jess Sutanto
“That Summer” by Jennifer Weiner
@@gracied.3599 Thank you so much!
you talking about the effects of social media is something I WISH people would talk about more!!! i started a social media detox a few months ago (bar youtube since I use it for educational content/selfcare/working out and its long-form), and let me tell you it feels like I can see everything so much clearer. the chokehold tiktok had on me is crazy. I'm so much freer now, reading more, better attention span, more productive... the list goes on. anyway, great vid!! :)
Same here! I was so genuinely shocked!
I am on the same journey.
How did you start ?? I really want to go on a social media detox but yt & yt shorts has me in a CHOKEHOLD 😭😭
@ reading books, meditation, spending time with people, listening to music, hobbies. Limit your phone time, let’s say you use 5hrs a day slowly reduce by removing one hour every month.
@lea1luv, honestly? I deleted all the social media I spent too much time on. In the case of TH-cam, only use it when strictly necessary (workout, tutorial) on your browser or not at all until the temptation of short-form content goes away (in my experience, I use TH-cam freely and no longer want to use yt shorts). You'll probably find yourself reinstalling it but delete it every time (at least until you don't find the need to or no longer have the temptation to use it all the time). You'll be bored at first but try and read, get stuff done, go on walks, pursue hobbies, etc.... basically anything other than be on your screen. You got this!!!!!!!
The best glow up is becoming disciplined, building confidence from the inside, and understanding how blessed you are right now.
as much as people would argue with me on this topic, money does not always equal happiness. 100% agree with you, no matter how much money you spend or all the products you use, if you're not doing well internally, mentally, emotionally it will show through the "glow up" you're trying to achieve physically. (not that glowing up can't be physical, it's a bonus like you said, but the internal glow up shows through)
I feel like money not equalling happiness should only apply to unnecessary things like expensive beauty maintenance. That’s not going to fix your self esteem. But money does equal happiness bc with money comes less stress.
@salkeri yes! you explained my words better than me😅
Mismanagement of money is what the issue is . Money gives you freedom , freedom to do buy go anywhere and anything.
I would hope people would understand that. I think life can't be simplified into cliches.
Not being able to protect or provide for yourself or the people you love will always lead to emotional and mental breakdown. Financial insecurity sure as heck equals misery. If money doesn't equal happiness you're spending it wrong. You can buy happiness because you can buy freedom. It's paying for someone's groceries who's card has been declined. It's taking a long weekend every once and while and still being able to pay rent. Spending money on consumables is where the rich are idiotic. Money buys time. Literal years on earth. Wealth means better health. Wealth means not being vulnerable to abuse. Wealth means outsourcing headaches and chores.
Doing my own lash lifts and tints, and my own eyebrows etc. gives me a sense of confidence like, "Yeahhh I've got skills" XD
As it should girlll, doing them to someone else is hard, but to yourself? Just amazing
As it should girlll, doing them to someone else is hard, but to yourself? Just amazing
omg how do you do your own lash lifts and tints?? i wanna start doing them myself as well but don’t know where to start
1:00 THANK YOU for acknowledging the mental and long-term physical glow up creators 😭 my biggest nightmare is being stereotyped as a typical influencer that promotes the exact opposite of these values. they don't realize that we're not "glowing up" because we want to, but because we HAVE to (e.g. mental glow up bc we've been hurt, dealing with trauma, HEALING ourselves). it takes sooo much time to do this and it looks so different from these stereotypical surgical or as you said "instant gratification glow up"
My Grandad and mum would always say to me it’s ok to like unhealthy foods or not be healthy for a while as we all go through struggles/trials with food, as life gets in the way, but always try to do *everything in moderation* and this has stuck with me when I’m struggling. I hope this helps people as well 🤗
Best way to be beautiful and glow is definitely focusing on health, eating the rainbow, cutting out sugar, finding healthy foods and meals you like, lifestyle change etc etc. Good health will always win. However, it takes time to do this so reming yourself it’s a lifelong change not a “in a month” “in a week” change. ❤️ 😊Good things take time
I also don’t know if this was just me but I had always noticed how some people just naturally glowed, I wanted what they had and wondered how I could be that way. I realized that God was in a lot of those people’s lives, Jesus shone through those people. If you want to try something else y’all, try Jesus.
She is such a 10/10. Smart, elegant, sooo gorgeous and 100% right in what she's saying.
Girl, I'm so glad you say what needs to be said. Everyone needs a friend who gives them a gentle reality check after all the internet brainrot grabs ahold of us. I feel like I've been having an internal glow-up since November, I'm in the process of it and it's really changing how I act and how I look, how I go into the world and respond to people etc. and it feels way better than any overnight haircut and makeup glow-up (although I'm still adding that stuff to this glow-up, it's just not my main source of joy here).
I love pampering myself, hair, nails, skincare. Learning how to do these things was the best thing I’ve done for myself because not only do I feel super pretty after but it’s also creative and fun
i'm SHOCKED that nobody else has commented on you basically paying yourself to do your own nails every time, its GENIUS!!
Whole 180 not 360 because 360 means u end up facing the same way 1:16
"you walk with a hunch"....*sits up straight*
Yes! I have an autoimmune condition, but I didn't want to do the medicine that's basically baby chemo and will result in nausea, hair loss, and so many other things. Instead I'm doing an anti inflammation diet and MY GOD, I haven't had ANY flare ups. Cutting sugar was such a big thiing
Hey luvv, which auto immune disease do you have because I also have one (scalp psoriasis) and what worked for you ? I wld really like any advice thankies :)
I wish but mine attacks my organs and muscles. Sugar is also a huge deal for me to tho, I can’t even eat certain fruits it’s so bad. Most people say stress makes it worse but for me it’s sugar 💀
Let me tell you during my college years I learned how to do everything myself and always get compliments on it which boost my confidences.. I rather purchase the products and DIY it I save a lot 😊
To add onto the topic of inflammation, big pores on the face that pump out oil will definitely contribute to inflammation! I’ve stayed the same weight from 14-19, but my face (especially my nose) is waaay slimmed down now because I figured out a skincare routine to help minimize pores and oil production. Good luck to everyone on their glow up journey!
I have oily skin, please share your routine. I would also like to slim my nose !
@@Vampirelov3r2000 My two recommendations are to see a dermatologist and use a salicylic acid cleanser! A doctor can give you way better advice than I ever could. If I were you I would ask for products to help regulate oil production (like salicylic acid). Sulfur cream and other exfoliants can also, but again a dermatologist is the move if you're looking for something more customized.
liked instantly under a minute. Fast and expensive glow up vs. the hard worked and slower glow up which just hits different
100% agree! i've also just made myself learn to do my glow up treatments and 1. I save so much money, but 2. it is the mindset, the mentality, and the why behind your glowup. Love the video, and skin looks amazing!!
OF COURSEE we want a full DIY beauty maintenance video, tell us what do you do that you have such a white smile?!!! 🩷🩷 Literally favorite beauty content youtuber 🤩
diy beauty maintenance routine pls!! 🙏🤍
yesss
The only issue with glow up diets is that they can cost a lot, more than most can afford. We need to make healthy diets more affordable so more people can actually glow up.
I think about this all the time. It is not accessible/affordable. I really, really hope to do some work in my community so that more people have access.
on the treadmill rn on my lifelong journey of mental glow from within glow up watching this 😅
Running every day in the biggest urban park in Philly is not to lose weight, it’s not to lose inches, it’s to stop me from having addiction cravings and give me dopamine and time to think and breathe in nature. Because of the weather lately, I haven’t been able to go and the difference in my attitude, my happiness, energy, sleep, and my face puffiness, it’s not good. I don’t go to the gym because it’s easy to do weights and pilates and stand on my head at home.
I'm 42. More often than not I'm told that I look at least a decade or more younger. I always say my secrets are simple. Eat well, some form of physical fitness, and Lower stress ..I cannot stress enough! If it stresses you out eliminate it as much as realistically possible. Simple isn't always easy but simple works. Also as far as skincare, I use more clean simple products. A lot of K beauty without extra chemicals. And don't compare yourself physically with others. Find your own beauty style and just be the best version of yourself. Hope this helps ❤
Off topic, but I'd LOVEEE a video regarding your psychology degree, was it worth it, which university, jobs etc because I wanna get a degree in psychology so so bad but everyone around me is like... There are better options. But, you're so honest and don't sugarcoat stuff, so I'd love to hear more about that. Thank you so much ❤️
I started my internal transformation a couple months ago, and I've been looking so pretty lately. Also I've been losing the weight that I've been struggling for years to get rid on. You need to destress before losing weight because if you're stressed out, then your body will hold on to it. Setting up a million appointments doesn't really do much for your looks, but it does make you broke. Open a high yield savings account, Roth IRA, 401 K, or brokerage account. Just something to retire your future self. It's not going to be cute being broke in your 40's when you could've leveled up your whole lifestyle.
Me being fitness means taking care of my 2 and 4 year olds 24/7 and living on the 3 floor without elevator 😂
Oh yes I found a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul I’m subscribing
Okkkkk actual wholesome glow up tips 😍🥰 I wanna see more of this on social media
i love this
OH YESS!!..PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ON SHARING DIY TIPS ..AS A COLLEGE STUDENT ..IT CAN BE REALLY USEFUL..LOVE YAA
Sometimes you need professional services and sometimes you don’t. During the winter I do my own pedicure because I’m not wearing sandals, if I’m having a special event in a month, I’ll do my manicure and wait for that special event to go to a professional, same with hair color, it’s even something fun to do with friends!
Hey girl! Found your channel recently and I love the energy in these videos. You're doing great work!
Love your content girlie! Hope you can always keep it up ❤
Girl, you look like you know what you're talking about! Everything is, literally, on point with you. Im subscribing!!!😊❤
as a non-girly but someone who desperately needs a glow up, this made me feel so motivated
I definitely agree I believe that most people just want a quick fix but it’s just as important to be fine on the inside too ❤
PLEASE do a video on diy maintenance especially those henna brows! I’m so intrigued! I used to tint my brows but I developed an allergy to the black pigment in the darker dyes 😭
I agree, you're absolutely stunning😍
see there was something about you honestly that stood out to me when youtube first recommended me your channel. not only are you THEE baddie, you’re also african, you stay in az (i think i might be wrong lmao), and you was a PSYCH MAJOR?? yeah i hit that subscribe button IMMEDIATELY! but everything you said are indeed facts and there are some that i’ve applied to myself as of recently and people around me have been able to tell the difference between i used to be compared to how i am now. i def am trying to learn how to do braids and stuff (and im being so deadass cuz i can’t keep spending almost $300 every once in a blue moon 💀) and it’s going to be a tough one, but im willing to try! thank you for these wonderful gems you dropped on us girlyyy ❤
Ultimately, invest more than money in yourself. You are worth time, effort, and maintenance in all aspects. Money is the shortcut
this made me get my ass up and do something. thank you queenie
I developed an immune disorder last year (samter’s triad) and developed asthma so bad that in september I overdosed on my asthma medicine while still having an asthma attack. I did start a new medicine after that which worked a bit better but it never fully went away until I went on a low omega-6 diet. 2025 goals is finally going to the gym again after being too sick to go for half a year. I’ve lost so much weight in muscle and become so weak so I’m looking forward to having the strength again!
Excellent video!! You gave such good tips, coupled with realistic examples, and advice. Although you were on my f’ing neck lol, I loved how you delivered each tip lightly and gracefully. I could tell you are really interested in this subject and not just being click-baity. Much love from a first time viewer ❤
Thank you beautiful! ❤ this definitely made me think about somethings. I appreciate you!
Periodt the glow up happens from the inside out 🪄✨
I would love the beauty maintenance video, please!!!! ❤
thank gAWD for my genetics & my og hippie mom. im almost 30 & still got ppl asking if im 17 LMAO (also growing up broke got me bein a hair stylist, nail tech, seamstress, etc). RLY wish influencers would chill tf down. looks cant fix an uggo personality!!!!
You are gorgeous!! So glad I stumbled upon your channel
omg i just got back from school and seen u posted God is good 💃🏾
This is so true. At my happiest, I look my best I wasn't even weighing myself I want to say it was probably around 140. Then I got a job that's stressed me out and I gained around 30 lb after that. Now I've been working really hard to come back down but it's very hard because I have a hormonal disorder and my body wants to hold on to everything
Yesss please do a full video on your full beauty routine
Key component missing here that saved my life was God. Jesus H Christ. Nothing and no one will love you unconditionally like him! You put him first and things won’t always make sense but faith over fear will carry you through.
Love this vid ❤a DIY beauty maintenance series would be amazing : manicure/pedicure, lashes, hair etc. I've started doing my own nails because I can't justify the price of getting them done professionally when I don't keep them for that long😅
I will forever get my beauty maintenance done by professionals… I would rather spend time learning something meaningful related to my career or life purpose than a skill that somebody else can do much better already because it is their actual career… and not just that, I could seriously hurt myself trying to do some of these things when I’m not properly trained, like for example working with gel polish (getting a reaction from touching skin) or chemicals for lash lifts (burning/destroyibg lashes), there is a reason why the people who do these things go through education/training before starting their business… if you don’t have the money I understand you would take that risk but since I can I’m just happy I have the means to keep the quality and safety of my services and support a talented professional in something they are passionate about
Oh trust me, when it comes to certain things I’ll get them done most of us girlies do. Even when I don’t feel like doing my hair i’ll get it done. It’s more about challenging yourself to learn something new. It is the BEST feeling in the world when you can say you did your own hair etc 🎀. The point here is that social media makes a lot of us feel like we HAVE to get our beauty maintenance done to feel glowed up. I’m giving my girlies options if they want to be high maintenance on a budget cause a lot of us have been in a place where we are saving, broke, etc. Of course do your research, and lash clusters, press ons etc are all safe diy options for us girlies onna budget and they also exist for a reason 💕
I really enjoyed this video. Great tips and amazing aura 👏🏽
Yes a diy full beauty maintain video would be AMAZING❤❤❤
Preach, I loved this video.
I need that mental glow in 2025🙏🏾 Starting with a change in job because it’s been negatively affecting my mental health the most
I had to replay the first few seconds, when she really said 5,000 on her beauty routine. My routine is under $400 a year.
earlyyy love you girlll ❤
fantastic video!! i never knew all that stuff about inflammatory foods omg… now i feel like i gotta go grocery shopping so i can start cooking my own stuff 😭
New subscriber!!! I love your content
Knowing how to do your own hair is such a flex... That I don't have 🫠🫠🫠
Thanks so much for the trips sis, it's something i'll actually use!!
When you said "allergies, asthma, eczema" I GASPED because I hadn't really thought about it that way
I'm glowing up and my budget is dollar tree 💀
she's so gorg x
U look absolutely stunning! Love ur vids
i’m 19 and am surrounded by a lot of negative people who also feel the need to judge and criticize me. i wish i could cut them off but theyre my family and i’m also not financially stable to live on my own :/
My FAVE easy low maintenance go to are fake press on nails by kiss, they have nail stickers that are easy to apply and I like it better than polish.
I also invest some money in a nice face mask and an exfoliator for at home facials. Then, all I have to do is get microneedling or a chemical peel once or twice a year which definitely should be done by a licensed professional.
OMGG UR SO GORGEOUS, I LOVE UR CHANNEL SMSMSMM, IT RLLY HELPED ME, PLS DO A DIY BEAUTY MAINTENANCE VID 🙏💓
I'm not even trying to be mean, but the first clip sent me because... i look way better than her for free. 😂 These people just be taking y'all money
omg 🤣🤣🤣
Yes I want your cheat sheet cuz I feel like you may have new things for me to add to my already extensive DIY glow up dossier👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿. I type this with freshly applied customized press on nails on my way to workout in my home gym 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Ppl don’t know how to tap into THEIR aura because they are too focused on what’s on THE OUTSIDE
Full maintenance video series, please 😊
Gurl 360 turns take you to the same spot
girl when you said you did your own hair i was like okay cool. until i saw how you did your own braids what the FUCK you look amazing omg
edit: absolutely 💯on the internal glow up
Thank youuuu!!! 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
People renting fake designer bags and spending that money on a fake face
honestly? i do want a diy henna eyebrow video 🥰
Hi, please do a full video on the DIY beauty maintenance
Omg you’re so beautiful
all that beauty on the outside but what about internally? if you don’t work on that then none of this outside matters in the long run. a lesson that has to be learned, natural beauty is at the root of not having to do the most and spend thousands of dollars monthly to look a certain way…
I like to do it myself, but I stopped doing lash stuff bcs my eyelashes are so much shorter 🤦♀️
Put us on to your beauty maintenance please 🙏
Great video :) found my new fav youtube :) Omg I need to glow up in 3 months :( going to be a bridesmaid to my cousin... haha
There’s only a few things I’m willing to spend money on only bc I cannot sit for hours trying to do it myself (like my nails n Brazilian) 😭 since I was in middle school I’ve been able to do my own beauty maintenance bc I refused to not be able to
6:42 please do I would love a video like that!!!! 💗💗💗
Be a girl who can do both ❤
Great advice ❤❤❤
If you can glow up in a night or a week, the results aren’t gonna be sustainable because nothing comes that easy. Building a healthy lifestyle (eating healthy, getting regular exercise and enough sleep, having strong relationships, doing the inner work and therapy, etc) takes TIME. No one wants to hear that but it’s true. Invest in yourself and you will be far more beautiful than any of these sad, insecure influencers spending thousands on treatments that ultimately can’t fix their brokenness.
I feel like our generation (genz) is VERY focused on shortcuts, more than any other generation. We want the higher paying jobs without school, we want the social media income not 9-5s, we want lipo instead or a gym membership, we want buccal fat removal instead of a better diet and we want veneers instead of less alcohol consumption and whitening or traditional whitening techniques and braces that take time
The whole food part is hard for me cause I have a small appetite most of the time now or eating a lot and I’ve always been picky if I see food I don’t like I rather starve especially because most of the food that is good for me I absolutely hate the taste.
OKAY you HAVE to be stalking me like you're literally talking directly to me right now 😂 okay new best friend, I'll listen.
They can copy and paste my outer routine but they cant copy and paste the aura
this isnt supposed to be shade but how do you spend so much money to only improve your looks by 10 % at most. its such a scam. a good diet, exercise, normal science backed skincare and good sleep will change your life for a fraction of the price and looking better will just be a side effect
While I agree with cutting heavily processed food out of your diet, the tiktok example isn’t exactly truthful. For one, you will have more inflammation in your face in the morning due to water content, and this gradually goes away throughout the day. Two, I don’t really take tiktok health advice to heart when I see a product placement (the green supplement bag was for sure an undisclosed ad).
Bro I will cut ANYTHING out of my diet but the second they say “no alcohol” I clock out. Like can yall just let me have my life destroying gross tasting hangover giving drinkypoo in peace?!