Tag: medium maintenance
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Hair Tie Experiment: Kknekki Is the Best Hair Tie, But It’s Not Easy to Get
I tested Burlybands right before this, which was helpful because it made me realize strength is not the only thing I care about in a hair tie. Burlybands held my hair, but it also felt like a lot of hair tie for me. Kknekki is different. It still holds my hair well, but it does…
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K18 Products I Reach For When I Have Somewhere to Be
There are times when you know you have a special event coming up. More often than not, you start thinking about what you’re going to wear. Once that’s settled, the next thing on my docket is my hair. What am I going to do with my hair? Since I’m so Medium Maintenance, even though I’m…
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K18 HeatBounce Review: Does It Work for Bleached Hair?
This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission. Last month, I shared my thoughts on K18 Astrolift Reparative Volume Spray in hopes of helping people with long, thick, bleached hair find something that actually works for their hair care routine. It adds up quickly when you’re…
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Teleties Hair Tie Review: Does It Actually Hold Thick, Long Hair
Why I Finally Tried Teleties Some links may be affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I grew hip to Teleties because a friend of mine was really into Invisibobbles. I know you’re like, why aren’t you reviewing Invisibobble? Don’t worry, it’s coming. I’ll be honest, I didn’t…
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Shopping for Swimsuits Over 40 (It’s Not What I Expected)
I thought I needed something “flattering,” but I didn’t actually know what that meant anymore. It’s like I don’t even want to be seen at the beach or pool, let alone in a bathing suit. I like going if it’s a social thing, but even then, we all know people are looking. Maybe not as…
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What I Don’t Overthink Anymore
I think our brains are overstimulated, across the board. It’s easy to disappear into worry about whether I’m doing the right thing, but my mom used to say, “You can’t change the outcome.” She wasn’t telling me to be careless. She encouraged preparation, not agony. That distinction stuck. These are a few things I don’t…
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Things I’ve Owned Long Enough to Trust
I’ve been told by friends that I tend to be particular. Which, depending on who you ask, doesn’t always read as Medium Maintenance. I don’t think that’s a bad thing. Being particular usually just means you know what you like and what you don’t. It’s good to keep an open mind, but some things are…
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What I’m Weirdly Proud of This Week
I’ve been busy juggling work and my mother’s affairs. Things have been stressful. Lately, I’ve noticed a small shift. I’m joking more. My texts to my boyfriend aren’t just about the estate or logistics. They sound more normal. I’m not letting the loss eat away at me the way it was a month ago. My…
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What I Notice About My Body at 40
This Is Not a Complaint Log This post might read like I’m complaining. I promise I’m not. It’s more of an inventory. Turning any milestone age makes me reflective, and turning 40 made me think about my body in particular. These are just things I’ve noticed. I’m sharing them in case someone else is noticing…
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Blonde Asian Chronicles: Why Blonde Asian?
Unless you’re fortunate enough to have no trace of social media, at some point in your life you’ve had to come up with a username or handle of some kind. Early on, I used to change my Instagram username constantly just to be funny. As you can imagine, it became confusing for people pretty quickly.…
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Why I’m Refreshing My Entire Wardrobe at 40
I’ll start by saying this upfront: being 40, at the end of the day, has very little to do with refreshing a wardrobe. Clothing has always been one of the most visible ways we express ourselves. You’re choosing to put a garment on your body, something that literally touches your skin, and letting it represent…
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What Felt Different This Year
What Expectations I Had About Turning 40 That Simply Didn’t Materialize Turning 40 is kind of like turning any other age. Nothing really changes, and I think I’m still too close to it to notice anything meaningful yet. Time needs to pass before anything becomes notable. I half expected a moment where I suddenly felt…