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11 quotes that serve as a reminder that women should feel beautiful at every shape and size

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It seems like everywhere we turn, we are being implicitly or explicitly shown what society believes is beautiful. From billboards to commercials to social media, it seems like there is a certain beauty standard that is pushed more than others. This is your reminder that you are beautiful, no matter what size or shape you are. Truly. Of course, if you feel you need to tone or work out a little bit more to be at a healthy size, then do that. You don’t have to be a size 0 to be beautiful. You can be a size 6 or 16 and still be beautiful. It is normal to have insecurities or doubts. We are human! But sometimes we need affirmations or positive words to remind us that we should feel better at every stage when it comes to our size and shape. It is important to feel beautiful NOW. It doesn’t have to be when someone tells you, “Wow, you are stunning!” Of course, compliments are amazing! But it is also important to remember that you are gorgeous. Here are some quotes that should remind you that you are THAT GIRL, no matter your shape or size.

 

 

  1. “I feel strongly that women who look like me should feel great. So I am not changing.” ~ Queen Latifah
Brown skin woman with brown curly hair in an updo and brown curly bangs

Photo by Chris Mac on Unsplash

 

2. “So I want to let women of all sizes out there know, you can do whatever you put your mind to. It doesn’t matter what size you are, what color you are, you can do whatever, whatever, whatever you put your mind to!” ~ Amber Riley

 

light skin woman wearing a brown and black dress and has her hand lightly touching her face while sitting down surrounding by vegetation

Photo by Lance Reis on Unsplash

 

3. “Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful” – Sophia Loren

 

4. “It’s okay to feel like you don’t look like the next person. But what you have to know is that you are beautiful and you are strong and you are worth it. It’s important to know that.” – Jordin Sparks

fair skinned woman with her eyes closed wearing her long black hair down and a sari

Photo by Dzenina Lukac: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-looking-up-1376041/

 

5. “People often say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I say that the most liberating thing about beauty is realizing that you are the beholder.” — Salma Hayek

woman with ginger hair wearing a black turtle neck and black and white skirt

Photo by El gringo photo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/fashionable-woman-posing-near-metal-fence-14459735/

 

6. “Since I don’t look like every other girl, it takes a while to be okay with that. To be different. But different is good.”- Serena Williams

 

7. “I wish every woman would love herself and embrace what she was given naturally.” ~ Queen Latifah

 

8. “You have to just accept your body. You may not love it all the way, but you just have to be comfortable with it, comfortable with knowing that that’s your body.” ~ Rihanna

woman has both hands in her hair while wearing a long sleeve orange bodysuit and white sweatpants

Photo by Polina Tankilevitch: https://www.pexels.com/photo/beautiful-woman-in-orange-long-sleeve-shirt-and-white-pants-5385716/

 

9. “Females are the most gorgeous creatures in the whole world. And I think that we are gorgeous no matter what size we are.” – Alicia Keys

fair skin woman with black hair hiding half of her face with a big green leaf

Photo by Kingsman Studios: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-sundress-sitting-on-sea-shore-20299848/

 

 

10. Hating our bodies is something that we learn, and it sure as hell is something that we can unlearn – Megan Jayne Crabbe

woman wearing a black outfit with her arms over her head

Photo by Kingsman Studios: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-sundress-sitting-on-sea-shore-20299848/

 

11. Loving your body is about being comfortable in your body, and only you get to set the parameters of that. Only you get to decide what that looks like, and only you know where the finish line is. Never let anyone make you feel ashamed about what you decide, or don’t decide, to put on your body -Brittany Gibbons

 

woman with big black curly afro is softly touching her chin while wearing a burnt orange outfit

Photo by Kingsman Studios: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-sundress-sitting-on-sea-shore-20299848/

 

Voila! There you go!

 

If you’ve been needing a little boost or just something to remind you of your beauty and worth, you can read any of the quotes on this list to remind you of your self-beauty!

 

Xo Ohemaa

 

 

 

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Fast Hair Growth with This Aloe & Avocado DIY Hair Mask

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As I progressed through my natural hair journey in 2022 [ 6 years after transitioning and over a year since I did a big chop ], I decided to do things differently the second time around.

Aside from making some adjustments [ adding hot oil treatments and heat!], I wanted to incorporate a hair mask. But I wanted to make the hair mask myself!  So where did I go for ideas? Well…YouTube University! There, I came across different things I could try. After getting inspo and doing research for a few days, I decided to go with an aloe vera  avocado hair mask. Since 2022, I have been using this hair mask, and it has helped with keeping my hair moisturized as well as aiding in the growth of my hair.

I do want to mention that up until a few weeks ago [ July 2025 ], I was using the hair mask after I did the hot oil treatment so it waa as follows: hot oil >> shampoo >> condition>> hair mask >> LCO but I did switch to the following steps: hot oil >> shampoo >>condition >> hair mask >>LCO
The reason for the switch was that the hair mask needs to be applied to clean hair.

Even though I’m almost 10 years in, I’m still learning and that’s the beauty of the natural hair journey! 🥰

These are the ingredients I use:

 

Avocado [ 1 large]

Avocado contains healthy fats and  Vitamin A, which is known to promote hair growth. Avocados also contain Omega-3 fatty acids and Lutein, both of which are essential for healthy hair.

 

 

 

                                                                               Aloe vera [ 4 tablespoons ]

Aloe vera helps to make hair softer and reduces the chance of breakage.

 

 

1 egg

Photo by Thoa Ngo on Unsplash

Eggs are a popular ingredient in many hair care products. They are the perfect natural product to provide moisture and strengthen hair! Also, eggs are a great source of protein, which is essential for hair growth. Not to mention, eggs are also rich in biotin- an important nutrient for healthy hair.

 

 

 

 

                                                                            Honey [ 2 tablespoons]

 

Honey, like most of the other ingredients, is used in a variety of ways. It can be applied to the scalp and hair to promote growth and reduce dryness. It is also believed to help with dandruff-related itching and scalp irritation. My preference is pure honey.

 

Hair oil [ 4 to 6 drops ]

The oil that I typically use is The Multi-Purpose pure blend oil from Melanin Haircare. The Multi-purpose oil, which includes Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Argan Oil, helps to keep hair nourished. I also use it for my hot oil treatment.

 

 

*The multi-purpose oil is currently out of stock but you can sign up for their newsletter to find out when the oil will be back in stock. In the meantime, if you do not have the Melanin multi-use oil, you can use the following combination:

4 drops of the multi-use oil or 1 drop of castor oil, 2 drops of jojoba oil, 2 drops of extra virgin olive oil- you can use any oil of your choice. These are my preferences!

 

Castor oil helps with hair growth and scalp health by promoting blood circulation.

 

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Jojoba oil strengthens hair and promotes hair thickness.

 

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Olive oil adds shine and helps with scalp health.

 

Photo by Roberta Sorge on Unsplash

 

 

Water [ 1 cup, but depends on the consistency you want; rosewater is my preference!]

Photo by Karolina Grabowski on Pexels

 

Water is very important in maintaining healthy hair. It keeps hair moisturized and hydrated, which is very necessary for a healthy scalp, and reduces the chances of having breakage.

 

 

 

 

Voila!

If you have most of these ingredients in your home already, this could be quite affordable.

Also wanted to mention,  I tried making the hair mask a week in advance and freezing it, but it no longer had the thick consistency I wanted.

Hence, I make the hair mask the day before or day of my wash day.

Now, it can get messy, but the way my hair looks when I wash out the hair mask makes it worth it 👌

After applying the mask all over [including the edges!], I put the heat cap on for 15 to 30 mins. Once that’s done, rinse with lukewarm water for 5 minutes to make sure there’s no residue.

 

Hope you’ll try this out!

 

Note: if you have hair problems or are unsure if you should use any of the ingredients because of health issues or allergies, please consult with a trusted hair stylist or cosmetologist 🙂 I am not a licensed cosmetologist. I am simply sharing what works for me!

 

If you enjoy this post, be sure to also check out this one!

 

Be optimistic and keep on moving no matter what!
xxxx

Ohemaa

 

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8 Quick & Cute Box Braids Styles You Can Do in Minutes

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Box braids are that hairstyle — cute, versatile, and perfect for when you don’t feel like doing your hair every morning (or when you are ready for a switch up!). But here’s the thing: as fabulous as they are, sometimes you want to try different styles. I know I do! 😎

 

Typically, the way I wear my box braids is down or half up, half down. But sometimes I want to try different ways that are not the usual. Some of the styles are the bun and high ponytail.

 

 

 

Here are 8 different ways you can style your box braids.

 

 

 

  1. Bantu knots & hair down

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                    2. Half bun, half hair down

 

3. Bun

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                 4. Hair down w/ headband

 

 

 

 

 

5. Hair down [ side part ]

 

 

 

 

 

6.  Hair down [ middle part ]

 

 

 

 

 

7. High ponytail

 

 

 

 

 

8. Hair in the front & space buns

 

 Photo by Kelcey Shotit

 

 

Voila! These are 8 ways you can style your box braids. Of course, there are more than 8 ways, so let me know in the comments other ways you like to style your box braids. It’s okay to just keep it down but there’s nothing wrong with trying out different styles with your braids!

 

If you enjoyed this post, be sure to check out this one!

 

Be optimistic and keep on moving no matter what!

xxxx

Ohemaa

 

 

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