Lera Bishop

​I spent 8 years as a loose natural and am now 3 years into my loc journey, which means I know what products truly deliver moisture and hold without the flake or buildup. This list isn't just random products. It's my hand-picked, tried-and-true inventory of gels, deep conditioners, and tools that I trust to keep my hair healthy and consistently moisturized. I won't steer you wrong, pinky swear!

A scent cocktail is the art of layering complementary products, scrubs, lotions, and perfumes to create a complex, custom fragrance that lasts 8+ hours. Think of this as your personal guide to finding the perfect base, booster, and finishing mist for your own signature scent.

​If you're like me, you want a look that's quick, flawless, and doesn't require five different brushes. This section is my personal, curated inventory of the products that deliver the absolute biggest return on effort. I don't follow trends, I only use mascaras, easy glosses, and the perfect complexion base that make me feel polished in five minutes flat. These are the minimalists' must-haves!

​As a published author, I read deeply and critically. This list contains the books that have profoundly impacted me, the ones I constantly recommend, have read countless times, buy for friends, and some I plan to read soon. And yes, I've included my own work. Stay tuned, there's more to come.

Top gym items I use weekly