self-care, witchiness, and more!!

for all my baddie babes and boys( yes, you!) // may we choose to be one everyday, inside and out 💖💦👑🌿🌹👅🤑my messages/ask are always open for those who need it💖😁

[dulcethxotips]

I haven't been on here in a short while and the reason, to keep it short, is because I feel like I need to feel comfortable in my own skin again before I can post about self love and beauty and makeup and body tips and I'm just not in that place rn. I hope you all understand, but I will be back soon hopefully. Much love And I hope you have a wonderful day/night/afternoon, loves💖

[thelovelymrsc]

Before School Glo Up

So tomorrow is August. August/September is typically the time when everyone goes back to school. No matter if you spent the summer hitting all your self care goals or if you barely hit one, school is coming for you.

So, how do you glo up in such a short amount of time? Let me tell you.

Health:

Even if you spent all summer eating brownies watching the bachelorette, there’s still time to at least feel good before school starts back. Here’s some quick fixes that could even help you drop a little weight before school starts.

-Cut out soda

-Drink your body weight in oz of water every day

-replace one meal a day with something healthy

-drink a meal replacement shake

Appearance:

This is where things could cost you a little money. I’m going to have two sections for this, inexpensive vs expensive makeover.

~Inexpensive:

-Hair: Buy a one packet hair mask from Walmart/target/beauty supply, get your hair trimmed or even just a shampoo and style (many times this costs less than 20$), practice new styles

-Skincare: sheet masks are an inexpensive but effective form of skincare, use a hot washcloth to steam your face before cleansing, buy skincare from tj max/Marshall’s etc

-Body: shave wherever you like to shave and use a sugar scrub all over, you can buy cheap scrubs at Walmart or make your own with sugar and an oil of your choice, use lotion all over, put body butter or cocoa butter on the tougher parts of your body, ask for samples at lush they will give you at least enough for a spa day, buy a new scent from bath and body works or tj max/Marshall’s

-Nails: Buy a cheap nail kit from Walmart and some Epsom salts, grab a bucket or fill up your tub and poor the Epsom salts in, soak your feet then scrub them with a pedicure tool or your sugar scrub, put on lotion, apply nail polish carefully, for your hands use a bowl to soak your hands and push back your cuticles gently, scrub your hands and clean/trim your nails, then file them if needed and finally polish them and watch Netflix while you wait for them to dry

-Clothes: Thrift stores and sales honey. Try traveling to a bigger city to find the best thrift stores. Some places even price clothes by the pound there. After you get the clothes, wash thoroughly with hot water in your washer to sanitize. Also, scout sale ads. Make a fake email, sign up for every store ad out there and once a day or however often you choose, check the email and reap the rewards. Buy basic versatile pieces, and maybe one or two trend items to stay up to date if you care about that. Last tip: search for your nearest outlet mall!

-Makeup: drugstore makeup is perfectly okay girl. Sign up for ulta emails/rewards. It’s free and you get 20% off coupons all the time. Sometimes even for expensive brands. Ulta carries drugstore so I would shop there over places like target so you can rack up rewards and use their sale coupons. Make sure you have the basics for a good base. Look up “drugstore makeup routine” or “drugstore foundation routine” on YouTube, Sephora will give up to three free samples a day

~Expensive

-Hair: if you don’t have a favorite salon, google the best salon in your area and BOOK A CONSULTATION, do not just go in for an appointment unless you’re just doing a simple trim or root touch up. This will let you know what their pricing is and how things work in their salon. Ask who is best for your specific hair type or what you’re wanting. Many stylists have a specific thing that they’re amazing at. Make sure you get the most out of your experience. Some high end salons are worth it, some are just overpriced versions of regular salons. Check with people you know and see if they know about the salon. Read all the reviews.

-Skincare: get a facial at a nice day spa, get your skin assessed by a professional and get the recommended products

-Body: get waxed wherever you please at a good WAX ONLY salon, if the place you are going to is mainly nails or mainly hair the better the chance of them not following the same procedures and being as good as a primarily wax salon. Splurge on nice scrubs and lotions, also throw in a bottle of quality argan oil, it does wonders for your skin all over, buy a new scent (pro tip: buy the perfume sampler at Sephora and try out the perfumes before you purchase), African black soap is good for preventing in grown hairs and getting rid of body acne

-Nails: find the best nail salon near you and make sure you know pricing and exactly what you want ahead of time, don’t let them trick you. Look up nail shapes and styles on Pinterest and pick the one you think is best for you, ask your friends what they think. Pick out a color you know will look good on your skin tone. Speak up while you’re there! This is hard for me but make sure you’re telling them if something hurts or is uncomfortable or they’re not doing what you want. Because if you don’t then you’re paying for a bad experience which is just plain dumb. Also don’t worry about your feet being a little cracked or anything, they’ve probably dealt with much worse.

-Clothes: Make a gameplan for shopping day. I’ve done back to school shopping a million times and I know how it feels to walk into a crowded mall and not know where to start. At least pick your first store. Also, most people have a budget even if this is the “expensive” category so keep that budget in mind. If something you try on doesn’t wow you, maybe wait to buy it until after you’ve been to other stores. And make sure what you buy you’re going to wear. Yes that mini dress is cute but are you really going to walk all over campus in it? Probably not. It’ll probably end up living in your closet. On that note, make sure you clean out your closet and donate other pieces so those that need it can have them.

-Makeup: Make sure you stock up on the things that will complete your most basic look, buy quality items that will make your look the best. Watch favorites videos on YouTube or a tutorial of something you love and take note of the products they use.

School:

-Buy supplies that you like, even if it’s cheap buy it in colors you don’t hate

-Make sure your planning system is set up and ready to go, with dates like when you start school, breaks/holidays, and birthdays already written in.

-Write down your goals for the year some place you can see them daily

Mental:

-Take a social media break, detox and come back better than ever

-Make sure you don’t get too overwhelmed during this time, take some time to just relax. You don’t have to be doing something all the time. Just chill.

-Comparison kills joy. Don’t compare your glo up process or anything about yourself to another person. God made you, you. Don’t try to be someone else.

☀️Reminder: you’re beautiful just the way you are and you don’t need to do your nails or buy new clothes to be pretty. I like to think of this as just taking care of yourself and having fun becoming a new version of you. This won’t turn you into a naturally photoshopped Instagram model, but it will enhance your natural beauty and boost your confidence☀️

[dulcethxotips]

@nobodeslikeyew I hope you like it!💜 🌹" loving yourself is the greatest revolution"🌹

[dulcethxotips]

I wanted to do this when I reached 500 followers, but instead I'm doing it much later for reaching another milestone! Thanks for everyone who has followed this account. No words can describe how grateful I am 💜💜💜💜 so I'm doing a little moodboard for the first 10 people who shoot me a message requesting it. I'm doing the moodboard based on one area you have trouble caring for yourself in ( ex. I have trouble drinking water) so i would make a moodboard based on staying hydrated! Thanks again you lovely human beings😊😚

[herhighnessthequeen]

💞Back To School Glow Up💞

Alright y'all, with school season comin back, here are some prime hoe tips to get y'all ready to slay.

1. Develop a skincare regimen at least once daily: wash, exfoliate*, mask*, toner, essential oils, moisturize.

*once weekly, to avoid overshocking your skin.

2. Tea tree oil is bomb for acne and acne scars. Apply that shit.

3. Coconut oil and castor oil for brow/lash growth every night.

4. Go through your closet, and toss clothes you don’t wear. Invest in more neutral colors and fits to configure a wider variety of cute ass outfits.

5. Don’t be afraid to thrift shop; places like TJ Maxx and The Goodwill have bomb ass brands for cheap.

6. Get your books/supplies ready a week before. Prepare yourself.

7. Have all of your test dates/assignment due dates in your phone before classes start. Make sure to request off days of work the nights before major assignments and exams if you can help it.

8. Things to keep in a bag in your locker: pads/tampons, an extra pair of panties, a spare change of clothes & shoes(in case of a wardrobe malfunction), hairbrush and hairtie, nail file & clippers, makeup remover wipes, concealer, masacara, gum, water bottle, extra pens, some spare cash, phone charger, and earbuds.

9. Keep a water bottle in ya bag at all times. A hoes gotta be hydrated.

10. Keep up with ya studies (see my School and Studying Tips post for more details on how to boost that GPA)

11. A week before school starts, develop getting sleep schedule for school by going to bed half an hour earlier every night. This’ll make waking up earlier less of a hell, trust me.

12. Have a go-to makeup look for school that takes 30 mins or less as a default, if you beat your face in the morning.

13. Replace coffee with tea for a more healthy caffeine fix before class.

14. Prepare yourself a decent breakfast before you go to bed, so you can easily grab and go in the morning. Breakfast kickstarts your metabolism and decreases cravings throughout the day, and generally boosts your mood and brain power.

15. If you wear a uniform, make sure that shit is comfortable and actually fits you. Make sure nothing hangs off of you, cuts off circulation, itches, irritates, etc.

16. Need a break from studying? Work out. Burn some calories, clear your mind, and stimulate your brain with some exercise. Swear to god this keeps my grades up and my body lookin fly.

17. Invest in a hair mask (any pharmacy or makeup outlet will have them), or make one yourself. They make your hair super soft and shiny for flipping it when you walk past that group of girls who hate you lol

Thats all I can think of for now hoes, get good grades, I believe in all of y'all✨

[witchy-little-fox]

Self Love & Appreciation Spell Bottle

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↟ Lavender ↟ to bring love, peace, protection, happiness, healing, & for cleansing ↟ Rosemary ↟ to bring love, peace, happiness, protection, healing, mental clarity, & banish negativity ↟ Sea salt ↟ for protection, cleansing & purification ↟ Himalayan pink sea salt ↟ for love, protection, healing, cleansing & purification ↟ Jasmine ↟ to bring love, calm, & appreciation for beauty ↟ Rose buds/petals ↟ for love, appreciation, beauty & healing ↟ Full moon rainwater ↟ for peace, healing, cleansing & purification ↟ Rose Quartz ↟ peace, love, healing, cleansing, calms emotions, banishes negativity & amplifies loving energy ↟ Amethyst ↟ peace, protection, calming, stabilizes physical, mental & emotional being, banishes negativity ↟ Aura quartz ↟ calming, healing, releases negativity, balances emotions, brings mental clarity & lifts spirit

♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡

I added glitter for extra magicalness and tied a pink ribbon around the neck of the bottle ♡ charged & sealed with a kiss

Instagram 🌿↟ ᛚᛁᛏᛏᛚᛖ ᛓᛟᛉ ↟🌿Main blog

[dulcethxotips]

Back at it again with the hair masks 💜 -put it on dry hair for about 30 minutes. They suggest you use a blow dryer on the mask for the heating purpose but I'm not too sure about that haha. Try it at your own risk -as always, adjust it to your type of hair. Have a great day, loves ! 😚

[thissisrayy]

Steam the Shit out of your face!

I love steaming my face. It leaves my skin feeling soft, and gives me a glow. Here is why you should steam your face too! Steaming your face will literally steam the Shit out of your face that you don’t want.

Benefits

Cleanses pores

Increases blood circulation

Gets rid of toxins

Promotes relaxation

Gives a skin a glow

Here are the directions:

1.       Grab a pot and fill it with water

2.       Wash face

3.       Bring the water to a hot temperature where you can see steam come from pot

4.       Add any oils to the hot water

5.       You can either pour the water into a bowl or leave water in pot

6.       Lean your head over the pot or bowl for 5-10 mins with a towel over your head

7.       Exfoliate, tone and moisturize

8.       Steam your face once or twice a month

Please be careful while following these instructions

[feministism]

dear BOYS & MEN

you are handsome, valid, and amazing regardless of your body type. society’s crazy expectations do not dictate your worth. you don’t have to have styled hair to be good looking. you don’t have to have a six pack or muscular arms to look good. you don’t have to be 6’1 to be dateable. you don’t have to have a sharp jawline to be attractive. cellulite, fat, hair, whatever: you’re alright. you are incredible as you are. I hope you feel like it someday soon, if not now

[black-raven200]

This account supports male witches 💖

[dulcethxotips]

The Ozone Challenge | Part 1

Idea Credit to @lupitalooovesbtr 💜

There's only less than 200 days of the year left ( as I make this post) and for some of us those numbers may seem daunting. We may feel as if tho we didn't accomplish anything, didn't live enough and weren't daring in our everyday to day lives. I've compiled a list of fun things to do that are sure to propel you out of your troposphere and propel you into the ozone layer and beyond! ( if you didnt catch on, these are the diff layers of earth cause Science lol) Some of these may seem simple to some and hard to others, so pick and choose what you want ofc

1) Go to a restaurant and eat by yourself. People watch and just enjoy and admire the world around you in silence ( no, you can't go on your phone because that'll just be too easy haha) We're trying to get you to try new things

2) Start a convo with that one person who intimidates you or makes you nervous because they're so ( insert talent here or something that makes you scared to talk to them) It could be a crush or that really pretty girl in your class who you've wanted to befriend for the longest time. If you don't have one, find one ! There's many amazing people around, we just have to pay more attention

3) Go to an extracurricular activity outside of school alone. It could be a cooking class, an art class, etc. This is a great way to meet people. There's always a ton of free classes at the local community center if you are not able to pay for one! Do your research and fill up that calendar

4) Go to a karaoke bar and sing in front of strangers ( or you can host a party with friends and have your own karaoke session) This one is good for people who are scared to sing in front of others/ Have stage fright.

5) For all of my poets out there (and even if you don't write poetry do it anyways cause what the hell haha) They have spoken-word poetry night at some cafes and some library's have live read alouds where there's an author of the day or something like that and you get to read some of their material on stage!

[espressogal]

once you stop fantasizing about that ideal version of yourself and start working towards becoming that person by setting your alarm clock earlier and actually going to the gym and actually volunteering at places and actually eating healthier and not procrastinating and working just a little bit harder you’ll realize that it was so easy all along. becoming your ideal self will only ever exist in your mind until you make the decision to work towards becoming that person. get up!! get going!! it’s now or never!! there is no light at the end of the tunnel!! get that flashlight and pave your own path bitch bc no one else is going to do it for u!!

[invaderxan]

Heard some important information on Twitter today, and thought I’d post it here for anyone who may not have heard it. This is actually a thing, devised by human rights organisation called Karma Nirvana.

Reblog to save a life?

[dulcethxotips]

ReMinDer

Just a reminder to all my babes out there who are following this blog ( if you care at all ahha and if you see this) : my asks and messaging are always open who need it💜 I really mean that. I can't guarantee a 100% that my advice that I give you will work but I will always listen and try my best! I want to hear from you all because we all are unique and have our own stories. I dont want you to be another follower or a new notification.This is a safe place where we can celebrate ourselves and self care freely without feeling guilty. Tis all my loves and I hope you have an amazing day!😊

[dulcethxotips]

A massive shout out to all my babes with pixie locks/ shorter hair. You are beautiful and hot and amazing. Keep on rocking those finger waves, that messy-yet-still-beautifully soft hairstyle, that buzzcut, or that longer on the top shorter on the bottom and sides look- i think you get where I'm trying to go with this😂 if it counts, this girl 👇 right here sees you👀 and if you're worried about it, I don't think it makes you look any less feminine. It enhances your beauty even more actually and that's facts. Alright tis all. Have a lovely day, babes💜!

[whiteknight-is-talking-back-blog]

Skincare tips + some myth busting (acne edition) -pt1.

These are not your usual “drink water, moisturize, get plenty of sleep” shit. These are real stuff that worked for me, and they could work for you too. Keep in mind that everyone is different tho. Ur skin might not react as well as mine did.

1. It does not matter which cleanser you use

As long as it doesn’t irritate you and isn’t overly drying, it ok. Don’t bother investing in cleansers with active substances such as benzoyl peroxide or glycolic/salicylic acid, cleanesers simply do not sit on your skin for long enough for those to work. Save that money.

2. You don’t really have to change your pillowcase everyday, ya kno.

Acne bacteria are anaerobic. They won’t survive on your pillowcase anyway. Same goes for your pijamas, bra etc. if you have back acne.

3. Speaking of back acne, wear cotton and try not to carry too heavy rucksacks.

And for the love of god, don’t wear synthetic clothes AND carry heavy luggage at the same time. Will irritate you af. Synthetics do not absorb sweat so it just accumulates on your skin the whole day. Icky.

4. EXFOLIATION

But not the mechanical kind. Damages skin. Get yourself a good enzyme or acid peel, or a cream that contains them. Makes your skin so soft and nice and really helps with getting rid of blackheads and preventing blocked pores. As a bonus, gets rid of flaky skin, if you have it. There are many kinds of acids used for chemical exfoliation, mainly categorized as alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids. They say alphas are gentler, and therefore better for sensitive skin, but also less effective for acne. I’ve tried and liked both, since I don’t have sensitive skin. Both worked for me. Do some research on this to find the best acid to use on your skin. Very important: exfoliate at night and use sunscreens!!! Exfoliating substances make your skin more sensitive to sunlight!

4. Invest in a chemical peel.

Get it performed by a dermatologist. For me, doing it once a month for three or four months saved my skin FOREVER.

5. Ditch lemon on your face…

…and apple cider vinegar. And baking soda. And sugar scrubs. And olive oil. The first two are too acidic. Baking soda is too basic. Sugar scrubs are too abrasive. Olive oil’s chemical composture isn’t suitable for acne prone skin (too much oleic acid. Ur oily skin already has enough of it. Search for oils high in linoleic acid if you want to use oils as moisturizers). Raw honey is good, apparently. Cinnamon and turmeric too. Stay vary with turmeric because according to some studies it makes skin more sensitive to sunlight.

6. You don’t really have to use toner. Invest in some hyaluronic acid serum if you want a middle step between cleansing and moisturizing.

Hyaluronic acid is an amazing humectant, and makes skin sooo well hydrated. I prefer to first apply hyaluronic to hydrate and then seal that water in with some oil-based moisturizer. That + regular exfoliation = soft skin!!!!

7. Retinoids

I used Differin on my back and it cleared me up sooo well and also got rid of my hyperkeratosis pilaris. I had quite bad bacne, and after three months they are pretty much gone. Unfortunately I’m still waiting for post-inflammatory erithema (red marks) to fade buuuut hey, I have no more acne! You should also probably go to your dermatologists to get more information on which retionid you need. Don'tforget to wear sunscreen while you’re on it. Also: you don’t have to exfoliate while on retinoid. You can, if your skin is not sensitive, but it’s not particularly necessery.

8. Topical antioxidants

Literally the most important and least known thing on this list. Lemme get a bit scienc-y.

All acne begin their journey as blocked pores. Blocked pores are those white, bumpy, skin-colored little shits below the skin surface. The most important thing you can do to prevent your acne is to prevent blocked pores. Pores are blocked as a result of sebum oxidation and consequent formation of squalene peroxide, the most comedogenic substance on earth. Bam. You have clogged pore, the perfect breeding ground for acne bacteria, which then triggers inflammatory response by your body and you get a red zit.

But this red zit would’ve never happened if your sebum never oxidized. Substances that prevent oxidation are - you guess it - antioxidants. So get yourself a good product with vitamin c, vitamin e, niacin(b3), or green tea (green tea is especially good, because it also reduces sebum output. It’s not enough to just place teabag on your skin, it wil just sit on your skin and won’t penetrate. Buy a cream). This is where you splurge, ladies. Antioxidants are also good as an anti-aging agent and serve as a protection from envirotmental pollution. Pays to invest in them.

Bonus tip

Sudocrem + tea tree oil = spot treatment!!!

Ok so this is it for now. I hope some of you will find this advice useful. I wanted to include diet/supplement tips in this post too but since this text turned out to be hella long I decided to leave it for another time. Stay happy pals!

[dulcethxotips]

On vacation currently so posts are a little slow but I will be posting more after the 2nd of August 😊 stay lovely, babes!!