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items I don't make it my entire personality but my oldest child is neurodivergent, autistic and I am ADHD. that combo of different brains takes a lot of coordination and energy form me to keep us both level headed and feeling loved. so prioritising myself is as important as convincing my son there are foods outside foo\ cheese puffs and pizza.
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Hair
Tech
Skin & Makeup
Miscellaneous
Everything shower-- dermatologist reccomended
Hair
I have one huge vanity and it's my hair. I started really taking care of my hair when I went natural at the age of 16 which to date myself was over 20 years ago. I've had complicated routines but as a mom of two I've broken it down to most central pa...
This is the number one hair care brand I use. Once again not sponsored it just works.
Melanin Haircare
another hair product for styling my hair type I use about three and this one of my favorite for wet setting my curls.
Amazon.com: Felicia Leatherwood
I’ve been using one of these styling heat caps since about December and I found that while my hair is still shorter than I want it certainly getting healthier and it’s really helping with the process of maintaining my hair, especially after having tw...
Alotlucky Hair Thermal Steamer SPA Cap, Black
I love putting my hair in protective styles. I like to have fun with color. I don't plan to color my actual hair but I'll happily play with different shades of braiding hair.
AFNOTE Ombre Braiding Hair 24 Inch 3Pcs (C26)
I love this long tie on bonnet for when I have my hair in long braids. It helps reduce friction and tension.
AWAYTR Long Satin Bonnet - Rose Gold
Accessories for said braided hair are a girls best friend.
Lucomb 220 Pcs Silver Hair Jewelry for Braids
I've had postpartum hair loss twice and after my second pregnancy, it's been really severe one of the things that has helped me fill in my temples is using hair care products with pumpkin seed oil in them, and adding pumpkin seed oil to my weekly sca...
Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil 4oz Cold-Pressed
Admittedly I have not bought these scarves on my own but my mom always picks them out and I love them for size and versatility.
Afrikaan Silk Blend Oversized Scarf
A fantastic addition to any hair routine, especially in the winter.
Bonnet Hair Dryer with Headband - Large Purple
Tech
Yes, another section for technology that I use in my downtime for self-care, especially with my iPad mini that I primarily use as a kindle with fancy up abilities
At first, I thought this was a really extra purchase and wondered why I spent $18 on this because I can totally turn my own pages right? But my adorable four month old loves nothing more than to nap on mommy after a 10 minute fight to sleep being abl...
Inncarvs RF Remote Page Turner for Kindle
Yes, I know that iPad don't have safe charging, but I use this as a stand because my iPad mini is mostly for reading and note taking; I'll buy another when I upgrade my phone this year.
MINDSKY Magnetic Phone Ring Stand for iPhone 12-15
This stand has been a game changer in just recording videos, but when I am nap trapped with my baby, I can still read with this on whatever chair we are resting at.
Lamicall Gooseneck Tablet Holder - Gray
Another page turner this time it's a purple ring. I have this as a backup for travel more or when I misplace the remote to the big one.
STDFORU Auto Clicker for TikTok Live Scrolling
Skin & Makeup
I managed to escape puberty with very few acne scars. but some hormonal changes have left me with dark spots that I would prefer to get rid of. These Products are how I'm working on my skin health aesthetically speaking.
I do have a small mini fridge for skincare eye masks and breastmilk it haelps with those middle of the knight pumps.
Cooluli Mini Fridge for Bedroom - Car, Office
I try not to go for the 16-step skin routine things. I don't have time for that I do have time for a daily cleanse than evens my skin tone.
Pure Kojic Acid Skin Brightening Soap, 2 Bars
I love African black soap; I use it as my primary cleanse from head to toe I also dilute a lot and strongly recommend spot testing before you go all in.
Aroma Depot 8 oz Raw African Liquid Black Soap
Sunscreen has always been a challenge for me because I didn’t want that white cast they always appear on brown skin. This brand However lets me protect my skin and not look ghostly.
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30, 2 Fl. Oz.
I have two small children and make up brushes I don't take chances with my face and eyes. I wash my brushes at least twice a week.
Makartt Makeup Brush Cleaner 3Pcs Set, 4.04 fl oz
Miscellaneous
For all of the products that don't quite fit neatly into the other categories of self-care list
This glasses holder is wonderful. it solves the peoblem of taking my glasses off at the nightstand and losing them or worse crushing them. they also keep excess debris form scratching the glass, extending the life of my frames.
Fintie Plush Lined Eyeglasses Holder
Sometimes ya gotta be fancy even when all you’re doing is making oatmeal and rocking a newborn.
Women's Floral Long Silk Kimono Robes
I live for a good blanket; especially when I have to share with my little blanket bandit.
BEDELITE Fleece Blanket Black Throw 50" x 60"
This is an investment in long term comfort. I don’t particular care for the hair their grows in places I don’t authorize but I can’t make the time for blazer hair removal out of town. This allows me to get the hair removal I want and still meet my fa...
Ulike Laser Hair Removal Air 3 IPL with Ice-Cooling
I never wear shoes in the house so my feet are always on this spa is so soothing I've almost fallen asleep with my feet in.
Homedics Smart Space Deluxe Footbath with Heat Boost White FB-525H - Best Buy
I use stainless steel water bottles but I also dropped it 6 months ago and I had to get something to keep it working. These sleeves are great for keeping your water bottle from getting dented and for giving a dented one a second life.
Protective Silicone Sleeve Boot for Water Bottle
I’ve always been a warm sleeper from the time that I was a child and find a ways to stay cool in bed while wrapped up and cozy has always been a challenge find blankets like these are wonderful and allows you to keep bundled but not wake up and what ...
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For the most part I don't do designer bags but this one is rather lovely.
Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 20, Sky Blue
Everything shower-- dermatologist reccomended
The best items for having the most effective everything shower
Before your shower put the niziral on the spots where you have thinning hair it will take a few weeks, but you will start to see that your hair in the areas where you placed. The eyes are all so it's beginning to grow Back.
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with 1% Ketoconazole
An alternative and more effective cleanser compared to cerve. It's great fo people with larger pores and making pores trips a teenage memory by cleaning out those pores overtime and making sure they stay clean.
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide
The fine hair mask is great for the time that you need a deep conditioner and maybe one with a little more power behind it every day stable but certainly once a month to every six weeks to help keep your hair, feeling fresh and strong
Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask, Prickly Pear
Hibeclens is one of those things that you often don't really think about until you have an issue. I remember having a really weird skin issue that would not go away with anything else, but the hibeclens. It's also great for body acne and getting rid ...
Hibiclens Antimicrobial Antiseptic Soap 8oz
This is specifically for skin neck and down while people often use it for body cleansing. That's what the pox they're supposed to be for and this is more specifically formulated for full body. One of the other nice things about this product is that i...
Bioderma Atoderm Cleansing Oil for Face & Body
Being able to keep my body from feeling like it is turned to dust is important and Aquaphor spray is best applied immediately after you get out of the shower, preferably while your skin is still wet in the moisture and make it so that your back isn't...
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Body Spray, 6.2 Oz
African net sponge is the last part of the everything shower that is important. It allows you to get rid of the strawberry skin and a lot of the aesthetic frustration We often have with our skins that allows you to get the most out of all of the pro...
African exfoliating bath sponge and back scrubber
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Body wash is basically conditioner for the skin. Always get a scent you love but be real; you need soap to clean your body.
Womens Body Wash - Target
In shower lotion hs been the thing for me in 2024; I never realized how dry my skin was or how nice it was to skip lotions outside the shower aside from touch ups
NIVEA Cocoa Butter In Shower Lotion, 13.5 Fl Oz