#Hairstyles for women over 70

[naildesigns24]

120 Stunning Hairstyles for Women Over 60: Chic, Easy & Age-Defying Looks 2024

Aging gracefully doesn’t mean compromising on style, especially when it comes to your hair. The right hairstyle can be A game-changer, enhancing your features And adding A youthful touch to your look. If you’re in your sixties And seeking inspiration, you’ve come to The right place. Let’s dive into some stunning hairstyles that are perfect for women over 60, ensuring you feel confident And…

[carolinanadeau]

that one '90s short hairstyle was devastating to Women

[creatingblackcharacters]

Hi!

I don't wanna pressure u, respond in your own time

But like, I've been studying the play Fences, which is about a Black family in the 1950s and 60s. And i was creating costume designs for the wife Rose and taking into account how it would change over the play

And I found out through research that Black hair is a form of protest and a form of self expression because it used to be heavily controlled and their freedom with hair was very restricted

I came up with having her start by wearing her hair in a low bun under a headscarf because of how Troy had power over her in the beginning, but by the end of the play her hair would be out of the bun + scarf and fall naturally around her head, showing that she gained her own power and voice over Troy

But of course I still have a lot to learn myself and I really really want to explore how to show Rose's character growth through the meaning of her hair. So is there anything you can tell me about Black hair history and how it was used as a form of protest and self-expression? Are there any specific hairstyles that mean a lot in Black protest history? If so, I would love to know!

No pressure, of course, this is merely out of genuine interest and curiosity

There is a specific section in this lesson (though I highly suggest reading all of it) that discusses the history of the afro! The natural hair that grows out of our head is a form of protest; has been for a very long time. But the afro has a specific history with protest, a symbol of my power and presence.

Even now, having natural hair, especially when it's shorter, is hard for Black women, having long grown used to long, thin hair being the acceptable (white) beauty standard. She probably wouldn't be treated well by all circles for having chosen to wear her own hair in its curls or picked out (hell, even now having locs some older Black folks act like you just don't care about yourself 🙄) but yeah, that to me would be a real deep way of taking back her autonomy.

[mossymercury004]

My aesthetic

hating school but loving to learn

messy and smudged cursive written in black ink

almost illegible notes

room full of house plants

candles everywhere because ew electric lights

scattered papers all over the floor and desk

owning a bookshelf but half of the books are in piles on the floor

obsessed with David Bowie, Queen and any other rock stars from the 70s

studying with music but the genre of music changes every 10 songs

drinking way too much tea and coffee

sleep?

shelves if trinkets collected from walks (rocks, crystals, bones, dried flowers)

annotating classics with words like "LMAO" and "that's rough buddy"

rereading dead poets society, the secret history and the picture of Dorian Gray a million times

obsessed with astronomy

researching topics and conspiracy theories at 3am

scrolling through TikTok and Pintrest instead or studying

Reading horror books (Lovecraft and Poe)

Only wearing Doc martens and converse cuz they're the only shoes i own

mixing grunge (flannels, ripped jeans, band tees, fishnets) with fancy clothes (grandpa sweaters, collard shirts, dress pants, blazers)

leather jackets covered in pins (bonus points if they're handmade)

loving cryptids and all things supernatural

crimes, sci-fi or horror movies playing in the background while studying

notes covered in doodles

hair constantly being messily pulled back

way too much jewellery

heavy eye makeup (bonus points if slept without taking off)

loving the rain/ dancing in the rain

Mars bars and mint aeros

book pages beside band posters on walls

obsessed with eyes ( but can't make eye contact)

spending cold days at art galleries, museums, and libraries

playing punk rock on guitar and classical music on piano

having the same hairstyle for 3 years

ink and paint covered hands

in love with the moon

talking to the moon and stars

freaking out about failing a test and then getting 100%

Greek Mythology

"Achilles was a bottom"

sleeping with 10 blankets

crying about dead historic figures in the middle of the night

using halloween decorations as everyday decorations

POMEGRANTE

justice for pluto

protesting women's and lgbtq rights

ranting about the issues of misogyny in ancient greece

coffee stained paper

finding random things in pockets

singing songs in different languages but not knowing what the lyrics mean

chipped nail polish

A bowl of used matches

[read-write-thrive]

part 1 (both girls in their full outfits) ; part 2 (Edwina in several other outfits/sketches) ; part 3 (the companion to this piece aka Edwina getting ready :)

part 4 of my fem!payneland fanart series!!!! as I talked about with the poll, I have quite a few variations of this piece as I couldn’t make up my mind on a few of the elements, but I listened to your feedback and have included them all here !! the winner of the poll is above the cut with the rest of the variations below to hopefully make this not take up too much of your dash lol

lmk what you think - especially people who voted on the poll!! I’ve also included my thought process below the cut since I know y’all are interested :)

- first and foremost: I have absolutely no idea what order someone would get ready in with all these outfit components, so if you’re sitting here like “why is her makeup done when she has to pull a shirt over her head?” or something like that: you’re probably correct but my getting ready process is always chaos and there aren’t exactly articles on this sort of thing

- along with that: her straightening her hair is probably not accurate to how hair works but again I’ve got v little experience to pull from and trying to find a proper reference was a pain in the ass

yes her bra is fully rendered and then got covered up by her arm. I'm still mad that I did that to myself but I like the pose too much to change it so oh well

- (onto actual historical stuff!!)

- her hair is being straightened here despite straight not being in style during this era for several reasons:

1. I based her hair (and a lot of her style, as per part 1) on Rhoda Dakar of the band The Bodysnatchers, which was an all-female band that was part of the ska revival in the late 70s/early 80s. Rhoda Dakar in particular is a British artist (who’s still making music!) with an English mother and Jamaican father—so not only was she one of the only women of color I could find as part of this subgenre/in ths era/with plenty of photo references, but considering Jayden Revri is Jamaican and English (alongside Indian) himself I thought it was fitting! Her Bodysnatchers look is also much more femme leaning than the rest of the band, as well as her hair styled in a way that suggests straightening, so I carried that over to Charlotte here as well.

2. On a related note, there is a clear historical and modern difference in hairstyles worn/made popular/deemed fashionable by non-white versus white individuals and I thought it only appropriate to acknowledge that in my design of her. I even went so far as to research how her mom’s hair may have been styled since I assume that’s who would’ve been teaching her how to care for her hair in the first place. With that, I looked at popular Indian hair trends from the 60s (figuring that’s when Charlotte’s mom could’ve still been in India and following those trends) which also involved a preference for straight/wavy hair, with soft fringe made popular by Sadhana and the styles ranging from long and luscious to styled up into a very 60s beehive. Charlotte could easily also rock a beehive, especially since the 60s revival was a part of the ska revival movement and Dakar herself styled her hair as such, but I figured Charlotte is a little too much of a rebellious teenager to go for a look she’s seen her mom wear!

- her makeup is based off of the different members of The Bodysnatchers as well as other punk/ska fans at the time. The look usually required more blush that what I gave her here, but I wanted to make sure the eyes were the feature (since Charles wears eyeliner himself) and then the lips being any less just looked weird to me. Also, Dakar doesn't seem to wear the same heavy blush that the other members do, which could be a stylistic choice but could also be the potential lack of blush shades that would work well on her skin tone, so I went that route for Charlotte here

- her underwear is all based off of meticulous searching of historical advertisements, though I will admit the sources are (presumably) American since I couldn't find British equivalents (I'm hoping the styles were similar enough...) in particular:

1. Her bra is based off of: Playtex’s New Made for Me, Playtex’s Right For Me, and Playtex’s Thank Goodness It Fits (which are seriously the names of these as per the ads—how creative /s)

2. Her panties (or pants or underwear or whatever term you want to use) are based off of: Sears Best’s Nylon tricot panties, Sears Very Impressive Panties Nylon panties, and JCPenny’s eiderlon fashion panties

3. (In the below variations) Her pantyhose are theoretically based on L’eggs and Spirit by Stevens’s Slim & Slender pantyhose. But, honestly, they’re mostly based on my own experience wearing hose bc almost none of the ads showed how the gusset of the pantyhose actually looked so I needed to fill in the gaps (one of the many reasons I’m still unhappy with them—plus the wrinkles would not look right no matter what I did !!)

4. Her socks are called slouch socks! I don’t have a specific brand for them but the style was all the rage in the 80s-90s (and I want to own some so bad ngl)

- the hair straightener is just a blob based on the reference photo since trying to research historical hair tools was beyond me at the time apparently, but the style of outlet/plug is accurate to Britain in 1989 so there’s that at least (I have no idea why my brain works like this)

- since I talked about it in the poll I feel like I should address it here: technically having a bush was well out of fashion by 1989 due to the grooming boom and new types of hair removal popular throughout the 80s and 90s. However, she’s wearing multiple layers over it and is technically a teenager (in an abusive household and a catholic all-girls school, at that) so I kept going back and forth on it. It won the poll so it’s in the main post, but you’ll see in the below variations that I really went back and forth on it. that being said I do think it’s interesting given her nylon pants being semi-sheer besides at the gusset, so I’m not mad at it. plus I figured she was definitely shaving her legs/underarms, so maybe that balances it out ?

and finally here’s the other seven variations of this piece :) lmk what you think!!

[mariacallous]

A few years ago I wrote about how, when planning my wedding, I’d signaled to the Pinterest app that I was interested in hairstyles and tablescapes, and I was suddenly flooded with suggestions for more of the same. Which was all well and fine until—whoops—I canceled the wedding and it seemed Pinterest pins would haunt me until the end of days. Pinterest wasn’t the only offender. All of social media wanted to recommend stuff that was no longer relevant, and the stench of this stale buffet of content lingered long after the non-event had ended.

So in this new era of artificial intelligence—when machines can perceive and understand the world, when a chatbot presents itself as uncannily human, when trillion-dollar tech companies use powerful AI systems to boost their ad revenue—surely those recommendation engines are getting smarter, too. Right?

Maybe not.

Recommendation engines are some of the earliest algorithms on the consumer web, and they use a variety of filtering techniques to try to surface the stuff you’ll most likely want to interact with—and in many cases, buy—online. When done well, they’re helpful. In the earliest days of photo sharing, like with Flickr, a simple algorithm made sure you saw the latest photos your friend had shared the next time you logged in. Now, advanced versions of those algorithms are aggressively deployed to keep you engaged and make their owners money.

More than three years after reporting on what Pinterest internally called its “miscarriage” problem, I’m sorry to say my Pinterest suggestions are still dismal. In a strange leap, Pinterest now has me pegged as a 60- to 70-year-old, silver fox of a woman who is seeking a stylish haircut. That and a sage green kitchen. Every day, like clockwork, I receive marketing emails from the social media company filled with photos suggesting I might enjoy cosplaying as a coastal grandmother.

I was seeking paint #inspo online at one point. But I’m long past the paint phase, which only underscores that some recommendation engines may be smart, but not temporal. They still don’t always know when the event has passed. Similarly, the suggestion that I might like to see “hairstyles for women over 60” is premature. (I’m a millennial.)

Pinterest has an explanation for these emails, which I’ll get to. But it’s important to note—so I’m not just singling out Pinterest, which over the past two years has instituted new leadership and put more resources into fine-tuning the product so people actually want to shop on it—that this happens on other platforms, too.

Take Threads, which is owned by Meta and collects much of the same user data that Facebook and Instagram do. Threads is by design a very different social app than Pinterest. It’s a scroll of mostly text updates, with an algorithmic “For You” tab and a “Following” tab. I actively open Threads every day; I don’t stumble into it, the way I do from Google Image Search to images on Pinterest. In my Following tab, Threads shows me updates from the journalists and techies I follow. In my For You tab, Threads thinks I’m in menopause.

Wait, what? Laboratorially, I’m not. But over the past several months Threads has led me to believe I might be. Just now, opening the mobile app, I’m seeing posts about perimenopause; women in their forties struggling to shrink their midsections, regulate their nervous systems, or medicate for late-onset ADHD; husbands hiring escorts; and Ali Wong’s latest standup bit about divorce. It’s a Real Housewives-meets-elder-millennial-ennui bizarro world, not entirely reflective of the accounts I choose to follow or my expressed interests.

Meta gave a boilerplate response when I asked how Threads weights its algorithm and determines what people want to see. Spokesperson Seine Kim said what I’m seeing is personalized to me based on a number of signals, “such as accounts and posts you have interacted with in the past on both Threads and Instagram. We also consider factors like how recently a post was made and how many interactions it has received.” (A better explanation might be that Threads has a rage-bait problem, as this intrepid reporter learned.)

What scares me most about this is not that Meta has a shitbucket of data on me (old news) or that the health hacks I’m being shown might be completely illegitimate. It’s that I might be lingering on these posts more than I realize, unconsciously shoveling more signals in and anxiously spiraling around my own identity in the process. For those of us who came of age on the internet some 20 to 30 years ago, the way these recommendation systems work now represents a fundamental shift to how we long thought of our lives online. We used to log on to tell people who we were, or who we wanted to be; now the machines tell us who we are, and sometimes, we might even believe them.

As for Pinterest, I granted the company access to my account so they could investigate why the app recommends ageist, AARP-grade content to me in its emails. It turns out I hadn’t actively logged in to the app in over a year, which means the data it has one me is, ironically, old. Back then I was researching paint, so the app thinks I’m still into that.

Then there’s the grandma hair: Not only had I searched on Pinterest for skincare products and hairstyles in the long-ago past, but Pinterest gives a lot of weight to data from other users who have searched for similar items. So perhaps those other, non-identifiable users are into these hairstyles. The company claims its perceived relevance for recommendations has improved over the past year.

Pinterest’s suggested solution for me? Use Pinterest more. Un-pin stuff I don’t like. Threads also suggested I can fine-tune my own feed by swiping left to hide a post or tapping a three-dot menu to indicate I’m not interested. It’s on me, young buck. In both cases, I’m supposed to tell the algorithms who I am.

I’m supposed to do the work. I’m supposed to swipe more. I’ll be so much better off if I do. And so will they.

[madam-kumo]

Fashion Style Banners/Moodboards

Rococo

Rococo fashion was worn most commonly in 1700's Europe and continues to be a widely used and praised fashion because of its beautiful themes, clothing, and paintings. A more modern take on this fashion is coquette which became popular from artists like Melanie Martinez and Lana Del Ray respectively. Rococo is most famous for being used in architecture like La Palace de Versailles who housed Marie Antoinette and her husband, King Louis XVI- two other famous figures most known for wearing Rococo clothing and creating the trend in the 1700's.

Dark Academia

This style began in 2015 tumblr and became incredibly popular during the Covid-19 pandemic through social media. Dark Academia takes many inspirations from Victorian and 1910's-40's clothing and the color schemes consist of mostly browns, whites, blacks, and occasional unsaturated colors like green, red, or blue. The style almost looks like one just walked out of a library in an old college. The style is also very common in architecture, which takes many elements from gothic architecture and various historical sights like old churches, libraries, and schools. One of the most famous pieces of media that is used as inspiration in this fashion is Harry Potter- from the uniforms to even the school itself. This fashion is very popular with more realistically artistic people as well as bookworms- obviously.

Scene

This extremely bright and noticeable fashion began in the 2000's from emo fashion and is now one of the most popular alternative styles. This style consists of brightly colored hair that usually covers the forehead or an eye and this style also involves t-shirts with bands or popular media logos on them. Kandi bracelets, poofy skirts or short denim shorts, large belts, and leg warmer are also very popular in this style. Scene music is what began this fashion and the term "Scene Queen" used be a derogatory for attractive, popular women who only like Scene for the aesthetic (also known as "posers") but this term has now become a widely used nickname for anyone in the Scene circle. Scene fell from popular, like Y2k, before becoming more popular in the 2020's through artists like 6arelyhuman and Black Veil Brides.

Trad-Goth

Trad-Goth was one of the earliest known versions of goth that is known today as being called "goth". This style was created in the 70's-80's and is most known for it's unique link to music. This style got popular from various goth artists in the 80-90's and has been slowly making a large comeback in the 2020's from it's music. The style itself can be made of almost anything involving black, grey, and white with dramatic and sharp makeup. Most commonly, Trad-Goths wear large belts/corsets, platformed shoes, and Victorian/Punk inspired clothing. Characters in media take many inspirations from this fashion such as Elvira, Morticia Addams, and Dracula (all very loved by the goth community). Many artists have become famous for being involved in this fashion such as Bauhaus, The Sisters of Mercy, and The Cure.

Y2k

Y2K became popular in the 2000's and is most noticeable by it's dramatic makeup, iconic hairstyles, and unique fashion. Y2K consists of concealed or nude lipsticks, blotchy mascara, and thin eyebrows (and the infamous orange foundation).Sparkly tops with rhinestones or sequins, low-rise shorts or jeans, and halter tops. This style was most iconic because of Paris Hilton, Forever-21, and the Bratz doll line by Carter Bryant. Tanning was a very popular part of this fashion because of it's orange undertones and it's supposed "Highlighting of muscles". Bump it hairstyles and highlights/extensions began it's popularity during the 2000's as well. Wearing skirts over jeans and double layer t shirts if not just a tank top was also common. Hoop earrings, large belts, and Ugg's have begun to make a comeback with this fashion in the 2020's, especially 2023.

[trash-monkey]

What The Hell Is This Mess!!

Chapter 5

Even before the sun has shine it's first rays of light the three of us are already up and ready for the new day, we meet Yara in the kitchen where she leads us back to the deer Hanma and Sanzu had gotten yesterday. She immediately began explaining how and why to hang the deer up before starting explained how to skin many animals while doing so with the deer. She also explains the we may not eat animals organs they still have many purposes which we all pay close attention to the whole lecture until she's finished after explaining why bones are also important.

"Before breakfast, grandma of little girl you saved wants see you." Draken thanks her for teaching them on skinning animals as she hands him the bucket filled with the deer organs that she wanted us to give to the farmer that rise boars on the way to the grandmother so we take our leave and let Yara get started on cooking breakfast, we follow the directions Yara give us for the farmer and give him the bucket before asking directions for the grandmother which we followed a block or so away.

"Hello Ma'am, I'm Draken this is Sanzu and Hanma, we're the guys that saved your granddaughter." Draken speak after knocking on the door and it open to show a lady in her late 70's but we're interrupted by small feet running to us.

"Sis!?!" A familiar little girl yelled as she run up to Sanzu from inside the house which he immediately pick her up off her feet and into his arms.

"Lilith!" Sanzu respond in his women's voice as the little girl quickly reminded us that she thinks that Sanzu is a woman so with discrete movements he straightens out his clothes to hide his manliness once again.

"Lilith!?!" The grandmother called after her granddaughter in panic of her sudden action.

"Granny! This is Sis I was telling you about! Ain't she so pretty!" Sanzu blush lightly at the little girls comment.

"Aw, you think I'm pretty? I think you're prettier then me." Sanzu tells the girl in his arms but the girl shakes her head no wildly.

"You're pretty as a princess!" The cause Sanzu to coo at the girl as the grandmother let us in the house and let us take a seat in the living room, the girl stayed in Sanzu's arms as the three of us sits on the couch with Sanzu in the middle.

"Yara said that you wish to see us?" Hanma questioned the older woman after she puts tea on the small table between the couch and arm chair, she hand us all a cup.

"Yes, they told me you have came to town with my granddaughter and my son's bow. Please, tell me what happened?" We can see the grief in her eyes at the death of her son so Hanma tells her everything we know which her lips quiver by the end but she didn't let any tears fall.

"I thank you for putting them to rest." She spoke as she shakily stands up to retrieve something from farther inside the house which I finally take notice that Lilith is putting braids into he's long mullet hairstyle, Kesor is pouting while floating above us like she's Superman as I think she's just jealous that Lilith gets to play with Sanzu's hair or that we haven't been giving her enough attention in the pass little while and the grandmother strolls back in with her son's bow.

"I believe my son would want you to have this, please take care of it" she gently hands it over to Hanma which he thanks her for. A little time later we walked out of the house with a promise of seeing the two again before leaving town and immediately a notification pops up in our vision.

Side Quest, Completed!

Reward:

- longbow of battering Hail!

Optional: return item and buried the dead!

Rewards:

- The skill to Hunt and Skin!

I decided the best place to view the stats on the bow and for Hanma to test it out is in the forest around the town which we stop a mile out before pulling up the sheet for the bow now in our possessions, Hanma leans against the base of a tree while Sanzu and Draken sit on a log as Kesor floats above us like she's in a pool but before I can open the page on the bow another one pops up.

*Weapons and artifacts have qualities which are common, uncommon, rare, epic, and legendary. Not only it decides how powerful the object is but also decides the attunement an object may need, higher the quality the more powerful abilities the object has to offer after being attuned.*

*Attunement: Many powerful weapons and artifacts requires attunement to access it's abilities. To attunement to a weapon is to practice and gain real battle experience but the more powerful the weapon is the more experience you'll need to be able to attunement, for artifacts it's the amount of time spend on your person while the more powerful needs more time and after being attuned the abilities can be able to be accessed.*

I closed the page before quickly opening the status page on the bow.

Longbow Of Battering Hail (Rare, requires attunement)

This remarkable bow is wrapped in fur for the comfort of it's wielder and yet arrows that are notched instantly freez, a longbow to fear in a winter land.

Charges: 5

Benefits and effects:

- Deals cold damage

- Creature movements are reduced 10 feet for a minute

'The longbow is a rare so it'll take some practice and battles for Hanma to get attuned to it'

I thought as I close the page, Hanma give a small nod and stands up from he seat with longbow in hand so he can immediately started practicing on the longbow.

"We'll leave you here to practice but come back into town before the last light of day." Draken tells Hanma as him and Sanzu leaves after standing from the log, the two makes their way back into town.

"While Hanma practice we can do odd jobs to earn money as we don't have any right now." Sanzu suggest as the two stroll into town.

"Plus I need clothes for my second personality." Draken stops as Sanzu's words and turn to him.

"By the time we get the money to pay for our necessities it'll already be too much to carry." Draken trys to reason about getting the clothes for Sanzu second personality at a later time.

"I know but something simple to practice in! Agnus had given the personality to me for a reason so I'm sure he'll make me use with or without practice!" Sanzu's also reasons about why he really need the women clothes, Draken makes a face.

'Draken: why are we even doing this when we share the same mind!

Sanzu: public appearance! If we get use to talking like this others will know about the one mind we share! This information can be dangerous in the wrong hands!

Draken: you don't need to explain it to me!'

Draken started moving his feet again which Sanzu quickly follows behind.

"Only the lightness and simplest, Sanzu." Draken whispered as they head back to the chiefs home while wondering if the town has a poster boards for help, Kesor stayed with Hanma.

"Yara" we both greet her after wiping our feet by the front door not to track dirt into the house, we find her swiping around the house while guiding her children in their school lessons when needing help.

"Is there a poster board anywhere in town?" Draken asks politely while Sanzu taken a seat at the table to see what the children are working on and try to help them if he can.

"Yes, town square" she returns to her task of swiping and Sanzu stayed as Draken makes his way back into town square, gazing around until spying a old board catches my eye sitting against a tavern wall next to it's door.

'Cooper, silver, electrum, gold and platinum that's D&D currency'

I thought after looking at the many old posters on the board with hope that these people are still needing help so I take some before heading back which Draken greets Yara again after stepping through the front door, Draken takes a seat at the table next to Sanzu where he's still help the children but his attention turns to Draken as he put the posters on the table but seeing Hanma hasn't returned yet so he put his attention back to the children.

'Sanzu, either has a soft spot for children or children are attracted to him.'

The thought quickly pass through my mind as Sanzu continues helping the children before Yara comes over to look how much they have done which surprised her and she let the three go play, the three immediately ran out the door letting Yara put their school things up for them.

"Thank for helping." Sanzu just gives her a small smile and a nod at the thanks right as Hanma comes in which he leaves his new bow by the front door after wiping his shoes before coming over to the table and take a seat, Draken spread out the posters.

Waitress/waiter, Cook, or Bartender wanted: town maybe small but the Tavern gets all locals! 2 silver's per hour!

Blacksmith: help wanted! 3 silver's per hour!

Roseanne Bakery needs help! No experience needed and 3 silver's per hour!

And few others about needing help in their farms but Hanma immediately grabbed the poster on the Bakery.

"What about it?" He almost hissed at the looks that Draken and Sanzu are giving him.

"Nothing" the two mumbled as Draken takes the Tavern poster while thinking him and Sanzu can take the job, leaving the blacksmith as a back up plan.

"Looking for work?" The chief asked after strolls in from wherever hole he works in to see the three of us at the table looking at work posters.

"Yes, sadly our pockets are empty of coins." Hearing this he gestures for us to follow him and leads us to a small office hidden away in the house, he takes his seat behind his desk.

"The group you find was a trading group for Bear's Foot but you can see we're having a hard time, something is trying to cut off our trading routes with Bear's Foot." He scuffle around his slightly crowded desk looking for something.

"How long has this been happening?" Draken questioned as the three stands before the desk.

"Enough to damage the only two towns on this island." He finds what he's looking for which he pulls from a pile of paper on a corner of his desk.

"I've been thinking ever since you three arrive and decided if you three agree that I would hire you to guard our next trading group, 1 gold per person and per day." We all three glance at each other as he continues to speak.

"After your return I'm sure I can help you get the jobs you're wishing for." He ends there letting us think.

"May we talk it over?" Hanma gesture to the door of the office which he let us go and we quickly stepped into our temporary room right as a quest poo up.

Main Quest!

Guard the trading caravan to Bear's Foot

Rewards: ?

Side Quest!

Find out what's attacking the trading caravans!

Rewards: ?

Getting two at once surprised us but we quickly started discussing our options.

"If we go we're bound to meet whatever killed Lilith father because of the second quest and if not then later when returning to this town." Sanzu stated while leaning against a wall as Hanma sits on the small wooden chair at the small desk they have in the room and Draken lays on the bed.

"As we're the guards we'll be doing night watch too." As Draken speak he sits up to lean on his knees.

"One gold piece per person and per day, so three old piece each day we take to get to Bear's Foot." Sanzu kicks off the wall to stand in the middle of the room.

"If it takes a week we'll get twenty one gold pieces altogether and if it takes two we'll get forty two, not included any trouble we'll meet on the way." Hanma seems to take to being our small group accountant upon himself.

"Plus when we get back the chief said he'll help us get work." Draken reminded as he stands up from the bed as Hanma also stands up and crosses his arms over his chest.

"This is just the first taste of this world and it's huge, not only it's has its own little world but it's surrounded by multiple other existing ones which I don't know how many of. The High Lands is mixed with D&D and whatever else, so I'll never truly know what to expect for Agnus to throw at me/us. As a tester and first to be dropped here I'm not expected to survive to long even with the handicap of control over three bodies with one mind but all I can do is have fun and become a legend." All three of us spoke at the same time while standing in the middle of the room

"It's only just the beginning!?!" Kesor yelled before giggling and kicking her feet into the air.

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[naildesigns24]

Short Hairstyles for Women Over 70

Are you ready to rock your 70s with style And confidence? If The answer is “yes,” then buckle up, because we’re about to dive into The fabulous world of short hairstyles tailored just for you! Let’s face it—age is just A number. And when it comes to hair, The possibilities are endless. Whether you’re looking to refresh your look, save time on styling, or simply embrace A bold new you, short…

[tieronecrush]

tagged by my lovely hanny @swiftispunk to answer some q’s

name - sam

age - 24

pronouns - she/her

tell me about one of your hobbies - writing, mostly but i also dabble in design & embroidery

what languages do you speak? english is the only language i am fluent in but i can listen/read/write spanish. not very good at speaking cause my accent sucks lol

one of your comfort movies - little women (2019)

do you have any kids? do you want any? no & not particularly! the thought of being pregnant scares me

cold weather or hot weather? cold if i have to choose between those, but the ideal weather for me is a nice mild 60°-70°F

you’re at an amusement park. what ride are you going on first? biggest rollercoaster there is. if it’s six flags though, the batman <3

what’s your go-to hairstyle/how do you wear your hair most days? mostly just let it air dry after i wash cause i have curly hair! on like day 3 it usually goes up lol

who was your top artist in your spotify wrapped/apple music replay in 2022? taylor swift & a close second was phoebe bridgers

you’ve just been handed $1,000 but you have to spend it on clothes. where are you shopping? probably buying one or two items from anthropologie or free people, the rest would definitely be spent at like tjmaxx cause i’m a maxxinista hehe

wireless or corded headphones? wireless, specifically over the ear ones

finally, tell me something that sparks joy - my grogu plush

npt: @beskarandblasters @atinylittlepain @northernbluess @wannab-urs

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Two films to watch back-to-back before Black History Month is over

My partner and I have been watching movies every Friday night, taking turns choosing (or giving each other a short list that the other person picks from). We either stream from a non-subscription service (such as Vudu or Kanopy) or borrow DVDs from our public library.

As February is Black History Month -- despite Black history being inextricable from American history, and vice versa -- our February selections focused (sometimes distantly) on Black (mostly African-American) history.

After Devil in a Blue Dress (fiction, set in post-WWII LA), selections from a DVD set of early-20th-century African-American cinema (including features by Oscar Micheaux and shorts by Zora Neale Hurston), and Belle (very loosely based on a true story of a Black Englishwoman), we rounded out the month with two films whose makers wound up in court. In my opinion, these films should be seen together, because while the topic is the same, their treatment is complementary.

My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage (2008) (33m) is a half-hour documentary by Regina Kimbell. She interviews Black historians and literary figures, describing the historical background and social forces influencing how Black Americans deal with their hair in a white-dominated society. The common question answered by many of the interviewees: What does the (usually insulting) word "nappy" (as applied to hair) mean to you? (Note: One commentator remarks, incorrectly, that Black people in America are the only people who have had to deal with the political implications of hairstyles. While certainly this became a fraught issue for Black Americans in the 1960s and '70s, with the height of the "Afro" era, Scottish writer Charles Mackay, in his 1841 book Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds, has an entire chapter on the "Influence of Politics and Religion on the Hair and Beard.")

My Nappy Roots is interesting and informative. Photographs and engravings of African women with elaborate traditional hairstyles are shown. The film even mentions Madam C. J. Walker's lesser-known but influential mentor (and later rival) Annie Malone. Unfortunately, there were no DVDs of My Nappy Roots available in our library system, and the only place we could stream it was on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/156916436

By contrast, Good Hair (2009) (96m) is a feature-length film narrated by star comedian Chris Rock. Since Rock's film came so close on the heels of Kimbell's, she sued him for stealing her idea after she had shown him her film. Rock claims in his own film that his inspiration was hearing his little daughter ask him, "Daddy, why don't I have good hair?" Kimbell's suit failed in keeping Good Hair from wide release.

Some have said that Rock's treatment of the topic, though longer, is more superficial. I would argue, however, that they are different -- that they cover some of the same territory, but with different enough approaches that they are both worth watching.

Rock's Hollywood connections and HBO backing definitely lead to more razzle-dazzle: While Kimbell interviews Black scholars and journalists, Rock mostly interviews Black celebrities and businesspeople. The only person to appear in both films is A'lelia Bundles. I would argue that while Kimbell goes into more depth on the why, Rock goes into more depth on the how.

Both films cover the dangers of harsh chemical straighteners, but only Rock interviews beauty-parlor clients -- including, horrifyingly, those bringing in their small children for their first "perm". Both films mention braiding and the time and expense involved (although neither does much if anything with the braiding option of having artificial braids sewn to short-cropped natural hair). Rock also takes a deep dive into the "weave" -- the practice of having long, straight hair extensions woven to the scalp. He even goes to India to visit the source of most of the natural hair used in these extensions.

I think Rock spent too much time on the Black-haircare convention in Atlanta, particularly the competition between "star" hairdressers. While I was interested to learn how big this convention was, and how much of the Black-hair-product industry is owned by non-Black owners (particularly Asians), some of the interactions with Asian businesspeople were awkward without being revelatory in the muckraking-journalism tradition; comedian Rock was simply going for the laughs. Since the film is so close to 90 minutes, I have to wonder if the inclusion of the showbiz "final competition" at the convention was to fill up the minutes.

Rock interviewed one actress who had shaved her head because she had suffered from alopecia. This is quite a common problem -- it's something that happened to my own congresswoman, Ayanna Pressley. It also happened to Jada Pinkett-Smith; Rock's making of a film about the vicissitudes of Black hair care, including interviewing an alopecia sufferer, casts a curious light on his poking fun at Pinkett-Smith at a recent Oscars ceremony (incurring the wrath of her husband). All that I can guess is that he misjudged how well she would take the joke.

Unlike My Nappy Roots, Good Hair can be streamed on Vudu or Kanopy; it's also available on DVD, which is how we saw it (on a copy borrowed from our public library). I would recommend seeing both these films -- back-to-back if possible, preferably with the more deeply historical and political My Nappy Roots first. It takes only a little over 2 hours in all to do so.

[motaher1786]

Ladies' Fashion

Ladies' Fashion: A Timeless Blend of Elegance and Innovation

Fashion has always been a powerful expression of identity, culture, and creativity. Among its many facets, ladies' fashion stands out as a dynamic and ever-evolving realm that blends elegance, comfort, and innovation. From traditional attire to contemporary trends, women's fashion has continually redefined itself to reflect the spirit of the times while maintaining its timeless charm.

The Evolution of Ladies' Fashion

Over the decades, women's fashion has undergone significant transformations. In the early 20th century, styles like the corseted dresses of the Edwardian era gave way to the freer, more practical designs of the 1920s flapper dresses. The mid-20th century saw the rise of glamorous Hollywood-inspired gowns, while the 1960s brought bold colors, mini skirts, and experimental patterns.

Today, fashion is more inclusive and diverse than ever before. Designers draw inspiration from different cultures, historical periods, and modern technology to create clothing that caters to a wide range of tastes and lifestyles. Sustainability and ethical production have also become integral aspects of contemporary fashion, with many brands embracing eco-friendly materials and practices.

Key Elements of Ladies' Fashion

Clothing Styles: From chic evening gowns to casual wear like jeans and T-shirts, women's fashion encompasses a variety of styles to suit every occasion. Maxi dresses, jumpsuits, and tailored suits have become staples in modern wardrobes, offering both comfort and sophistication.

Accessories: Accessories play a vital role in enhancing any outfit. Statement jewelry, elegant handbags, scarves, and shoes can transform a simple look into something extraordinary. The versatility of accessories allows women to experiment and personalize their style.

Fabric and Patterns: Fabrics like silk, cotton, denim, and lace remain timeless, while bold patterns, florals, and geometric designs add flair to contemporary outfits. Seasonal trends often influence fabric choices, with lighter materials dominating summer collections and warmer textures appearing in winter.

Makeup and Hairstyles: Fashion extends beyond clothing to include makeup and hairstyles. Subtle makeup and natural hairstyles complement minimalist outfits, while dramatic looks pair well with bold fashion statements.

Current Trends in Ladies' Fashion

Sustainability: Eco-friendly materials like organic cotton and recycled fabrics are gaining popularity. Many brands focus on reducing their carbon footprint and promoting ethical practices.

Athleisure: The blend of athletic and leisurewear continues to dominate, with stylish yet comfortable pieces like leggings, oversized hoodies, and sneakers becoming everyday essentials.

Vintage Revival: Retro styles from the 70s, 80s, and 90s are making a comeback, with high-waisted jeans, puffed sleeves, and vibrant prints finding their way back into modern wardrobes.

Customization: Personalized clothing and accessories allow individuals to express their unique identities. From monogrammed bags to custom-fit dresses, bespoke fashion is on the rise.

Fashion and Individuality

Above all, ladies' fashion celebrates individuality. It empowers women to express their personalities, values, and creativity. Whether through bold color choices, subtle minimalist designs, or a fusion of various styles, fashion provides a canvas for self-expression.

Conclusion

Ladies' fashion is more than just clothing; it is an art form that reflects society's evolution, creativity, and diversity. As trends come and go, the essence of fashion remains constant: to inspire confidence, celebrate beauty, and embrace change. With its rich history and ever-expanding horizons, ladies' fashion continues to captivate and empower women around the world.

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I LOVE my 4C hair! I used to hate it because people would discriminate it and those WITH IT... BUT... I love it for me! It honestly looks very cute! I really like 4C hair in it's undefined state! I love it so much that I don't want to do anything to it. I just wanna wear it as is and take it in everyday.

With the tignon laws coming in all because immature white women were jealous of black women and their hair, I love my hair because I'm black and it's on me. I end up having more reasons to love it! I actually love my hair BECAUSE IT UPSETS PEOPLE! I get a power trip over it!

I end up loving the 70s era for black people because of it, as many of them wore afros. I always thought Michael Jackson looked better with an afro than any other hairstyle because I love my own hair.

I even love the way 4C hair shrinks up. It stays out of the way so I don't always have to play with it. I love how it absorbs moisture, too, 'cause imagine if it can dry up fast so you don't have to use a blow dryer! Plus, it's not a complete negative to get this hair type wet since it'll benefit from a lot of moisture anyways, so water is perfect for it! I don't have to worry about any water ruining any styles because I won't even STYLE it!

And then all the DECORATE PIECES you can put into it! I love putting ribbons in my hair! But I also want to put roses in it to look like a walking rose bush! I LOVE roses, too! I'd stuff so much stuff in my hair and do nothing else... I'd be a walking bush of random stuff lol.

4C hair is also the most versatile hair if you care about styling it. You can still straighten like the other hair types and even style it to mimic all other styles since this is the tightest hair coil pattern. BUT. I prefer doing nothing to it even with how versatile it is.

Anyways... I adore 4C hair and I don't even want any other hair type. They're all beautiful... but I'll always love what God gave me. Even if everyone doesn't think it's the best hair type, I think it is, and I LOVE 4C hair the best! Thank you, God!

[hairtalkzbeautysalon]

Trendy Short Hair Styles in Dubai

Short Hair Styles have always been a fashionable choice among women in Dubai not only due to the fact they can look elegant and trendy but also because they are the most convenient hairstyles to wear. From cute pixie cuts to stylish bobs, short hairstyles are not at all getting out of trend and continue to be styled up in the fashion and beauty industry. In this blog, we are going to talk about short hairstyles and the reasons why this type of hairstyle has become the top choice in Dubai.

Examples of Short-Hair Styles Pixie Cut: The pixie drop that would be cut close and eccentric, and layered at the bottom of the hair is getting to be styled to desire more texture and fullness. This ‘do is exactly what ladies who want to rock an interesting hairstyle and don’t have much time would seek. They could use it on their hairdressers and still look stunning. Bob Hairstyle: Bob hairstyle is a classic, a short version of a hairdo that is characterized by diagonal layers of hair at the nape level. Such a haircut can be styled in different ways, with bangs or layers, that’s why it is a versatile haircut able to convey relevant layers of feminine beauty. Layered Haircut: The layered haircut is all about the style, the same doesn't follow cutting your hair at a single level, rather it's all about cutting your hair at different lengths to make them voluminous and textured. By all means, a bob haircut is the one if someone wants to have short hair, yet the depth and volume of the cut to be maintained. Short Shag: Recent variations on the iconic shag hairstyle that dates back to the 70s include the can’t-fail short shag. The short shag has textured, choppy layers which are styled into loose waves. It is perfect for women who are apologetic, prolific, and have a great sense of style, as they are not afraid to flaunt their boldness by going out.

Hair Talkz: Your Destination for Short Hair Styles Our goal is to make it easier for you to find the ideal cut of short hair that will match your face shape and lifestyle at Hair Talkz Beauty Salon. Our stylists are trained to design fabulous short haircuts specifically for you and let your natural beauty shine through so that you can feel comfortable in your own skin. If you’re looking for short hair styles in Dubai then Hair Talkz Beauty Salon is the right place for you.

Come over to Hair Talkz Beauty Salon Today! Whether you are looking for a modish pixie cut or a stylish bob hairstyle, on the contrary, our beauty salon can help you out. Do not hesitate and make your appointment! We are ready to give you a short hairstyle that is as original as you are!Click here to know more: Why is short hair in demand?