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[madamsalon]

The Complete Guide to Full Head Micro Links: Natural, Versatile, and Beautiful

Full head micro links offer a natural, versatile, and long-lasting solution for those looking to enhance their hair. With their seamless blend and non-damaging application, they have become a popular choice among individuals seeking a change or enhancement. If you're considering full head micro links, consult with a professional stylist to explore whether they are the right choice for your hair type and lifestyle. With proper care and maintenance, you can enjoy beautiful, natural-looking extensions that seamlessly blend with your own hair.

[pomegranateboba]

ArTw OC

i finally got my lazy ass onto picrew to make my OC guys i hope yall are proud of me

This is my OC (read self-insert) guys her name is Nicole

In her early 20s

Birthday is 17 February

Half Korean and half British, but lives in Korea

Juggles all 6 boys like some sort of harem (she has given up on choosing one)

"Summoner please don't do that" *proceeds to do exactly that*

174cm tall (5'8.5)

very bisexual (wishes there were more women)

You have chosen to keep reading. I hope you like reading because I have never written a longer post before.

Relationships with the boys:

Arcturus:

"guys he a lil clementine i love him"

She can crochet, so she made a crochet orange for him once

Protects him from Sirius

"rawr arcky" "...thank you Summoner?"

Likes hanging around him, because he's very approachable

Sneaks him out of work whenever his clan mates drag him to work, whether he likes it or not

Takes care of plants with him

Spared from her constant roasting

Her heart explodes whether he speaks

Spica:

First interaction: "Are you Rapunzel?" "Excuse me?"

"guys he won't let me braid his hair :("

Respects Spica a lot, because he's responsible (unlike her)

For his birthday, she has given him a chameleon named Pascal

Pascal now sits on his shoulder

Getting Spica out of work using force doesn't work, so she resorts to guilt tripping (it always works)

Alpheratz:

Nods in approval every time he prioritizes sleeping.

Likes taking naps with him whenever possible

*pointing at Alpheratz asleep under a tree* "eepy."

Lets him lean on her

"guys he keeps calling me short." "But you are"

"Why does his grandpa keep shipping us wtf"

Crochets a whole fucking blanket for this man

Sometimes points Spica in the wrong direction when he asks where Alpheratz is

Watches them fight like it's a K-drama (has snacks on her)

"It's like that scene in Harry Potter guys, except Sirius and Remus are Spica and Alpheratz and I'm Snape."

Pollux:

First impression: very squishable

Current impression: still very squishable

Absolutely adores Pollux

Flexes that she is like 2cm taller than him

"Short." "i'n nOT THAT SHORT-" "Short."

Her, Poll and Arcky are almost always seen together, and if they're not (Summoner gone), something is wong

"Or maybe I'm just with someone else." "BUT YOU KEEP DISAPPEARING"

Let's Pollux drag her out (away from Sirius)

Keeps snacks on her so that she and Poll can share

Vega:

"Vega my beloved"

Thinks it is very fun to tease Vega, considering he gets flustered very easily

Though she has toned down the flirting by a lot when Vega actually passed out once (very canon)

Looks up at Vega like ":3" and he replies "...how do you say that out loud?"

"He's very cute" (canon)

*pap paps his head*

Knows he is very overprotective, and constantly assures Vega that she will be fine. He doesn't believe her.

Vega is also spared from her constant roasting

Very affectionate to Vega, solely because he's always so worried about her.

Sirius:

"Sirisus T-T"

"Summoner, I got you a new bottle of shampoo since your old one seems to be running out :)" "How did you get into my room"

Is unable to keep Sirius out of her room, no matter how many locks and charms she places on her doors and windows.

Lets Sirius take her out (in all 3 ways, simply because)

She very much enjoys watching him perform.

Joins in when he starts practicing his acting skills out of the blue.

Has figured out how to read Sirius (works 90% of the time). Sirius doesn't understand how she does it.

Despite being a deep sleeper, she knows whenever someone (Sirius) has found their way into her room (most of the time)

Thinks Sirius is extremely hot and that therefore cancels out half his sins (emphasis on half)

*after a few hours* "wait...how did he know I was running out of shampoo?"

Personal stuff:

"where are all the women at?" (cue Sirius transforming into a woman)

Downbadussy. (no i shall not explain)

"Alpheratz is sleeping under a tree again." "...I almost asked what a tree was." "Nicole what the fuck."

Has a whole 3 friends in Mid Earthium. They do k-pop dance covers together (I might talk more about them if yall want.)

Bullies little kids on Minecraft.

Has like 100 Minecraft axolotls

Enjoys drawing (both digital and traditional art)

Sucks at sugarcoating her words

"Oh my stars I'm so stupid." "For real."

Her closet at home is like something out of a Pinterest board

Is very strong mentally, which is good because the life of a Summoner is very traumatic.

Is eerily calm because of that. It makes even Sirius uncomfortable

Hyperfixation. She now knows things ranging from the evolution of frogs to various medieval torture methods.

Keeps a pen in her pocket for self defense

"It passes airport security." "...why are you like this."

Either sleeps for 25 hours a day or doesn't sleep at all.

Her staple foods are water and bubble tea.

Can withstand cold, but instantly dies when it becomes too hot.

"It's so hot here." "My apologies, Summoner." "...I hate you."

[unohanabbygirl]

Part two of four to my FMN hairstyles plus this verse’s canon hair facts thread because why not?

Just like Laena, Alicent is also a very simple woman when it comes to how she styles her hair. Its not that she’s afraid of change but that she’s simply content with her current style. This look has did her good two thousand years ago and it does her good now. A pretty brown that sometimes looks reddish depending on the light, a few nice layers and blown out bangs are all she needs. Alicent straightens her hair every once in a while but only because she likes the way it makes her layers pop out when she bumps the ends. Though she’s finding other heatless methods since Laena has been hassling her about using her blow dryer + flat iron too much.

Whenever she visits foster centers or spends time with her clients little sisters or daughters the girls love playing with her hair, happily allowing them style it in fishtail braids with little ribbons and bows.

Visenya has nearly given her a few panic attacks because her grabby little hands love trying to rip out clumps of her bangs.

She may or may not be contributing to Baela’s hair ties going missing.

If I had to use one word to describe Rhaena’s hair it would be fairycore. Bows, beads, barrettes and hair jewelry of all kinds have always been her friend. Sometimes they’re colorful while other-times they’re monochromatic but there’s always a pattern they take on. I imagine that if she were to go to the Renaissance concert that she’d wrap all of her locs in sliver hair string with shiny silver beads at the end.

Updos are her everything, her hair stays in ponytails or buns. Usually paired with a bang swooped to the side.

She cut bangs into her hair a few summers ago and reattached her locs with a crochet needle when she missed them because they’re such apart of her. But she’s sure she’s gonna do it again soon because its such a look. Not to mention that temporary hair color held such a special place in her heart in her middle school years. Especially pinks, purples, and blues. 12 yr old Rhaena used to take a few locs and go crazy with the color during the warmer months. Though she always made sure to use a vegan brand because their products washed out the easiest, two deep shampoos and she was back blonde.

She’s currently considering dying her whole head a light plum color and Is definitely the reason so many of Baela’s hair ties go missing but returns them secretly whenever her sister gets box braid or faux locs because she’s 100% gonna keep them in a ponytail the whole time before cutting them out.

Aegon iii AKA 🥚

He’s a lil emo baby and I truly love that for him. Very much into the dramatic, editorial sort of hairstyles which are veryy unconventional but is kinda scared of what Rhaenyra would think if he went that far because his mother’s approval means everything above all and is scared shitless she wouldn’t. Instead, he chooses to cut himself some choppy layers and dye the ends jet black with cheap box-dye. His bangs are way too overgrown and don’t even really qualify as bangs anymore. It’s to the point where he kinda can’t see but doesn’t make them shorter because he’s too committed to this specific look.

Doesn’t care too much about maintaining health so he’s rough with his hair and uses the crappy three in one shampoos while hardly conditioning (yes, his hair is dry asf but we love him anyway)

Will likely go fully jet black with blonde highlights one day.

Aegon’s hair is…lets just say it looks cool which is great!

Its not ugly at all, most people like the messy almost mullet look he’a got going on. However, the real problem is that it’s somehow even more dry than Egg’s. He washes it ofc, but never conditions because its too much work and lets be real here; Aegon would 100% not even bathe if it were socially acceptable to be musty. (Plus Jace is all about good hygiene and Baela will literally punch him if he comes in her face smelling like old socks so it serves as encouragement.)

Aemond has tried to get him going with a proper haircare routine several times but it’s more difficult than training a dog to do sign language so he’s given up completely.

[rapidprime]

Ultimate Guide to Dreadlocks: Style, Significance, and Care

Dreadlocks, often referred to simply as "dreads," are a distinctive and expressive hairstyle with deep cultural roots and numerous practical benefits. This guide will delve into the unique aesthetics, cultural significance, maintenance, versatility, and empowerment associated with dreadlocks, as well as provide tips for hair care and preventing hair loss.

Unique Aesthetic: Making a Bold Statement

Dreadlocks are characterized by matted, twisted, and knotted hair, creating a unique and eye-catching appearance. They can be styled in various ways to suit personal preferences, ranging from simple, modest designs to more intricate and bold looks. Whether worn long and loose or short and sharp, dreadlocks offer a canvas for creativity. You can braid, twist, or curl them, and even personalize them with colors and accessories like beads and charms.

Low Maintenance: Simplifying Hair Care

One of the biggest advantages of dreadlocks is their low maintenance compared to other hairstyles. They require minimal effort to wash and style, eliminating the need for regular combing or brushing. To maintain healthy dreads, it's essential to wash them every 2-4 days using a non-residue shampoo. Wearing a silk nightcap can help retain moisture and prevent friction against the pillow.

Techniques like palm rolling and dread balling help keep the dreads separate and rounded, while root tightening and crocheting can thicken the base. Regular cleaning prevents buildup and keeps the dreads healthy.

Empowerment: A Symbol of Strength and Identity

Dreadlocks can be a powerful symbol of self-expression and empowerment, allowing individuals to break free from societal norms and embrace their unique identity. In many cultures, dreads represent resistance to conventional beauty standards and a celebration of personal and cultural identity. From the Rastafari movement's defiance against colonialism to the spiritual dedication in Hindu traditions, dreadlocks have been a form of empowerment and cultural pride.

Hair Care: Keeping Dreadlocks Healthy

Maintaining healthy dreadlocks involves regular washing and conditioning. Wash your dreads every 1-2 weeks with a no-residue shampoo, and follow up with an herbal rinse to nourish your hair and scalp. For dry hair, use a light gel or botanical oil to retain moisture. Techniques like palm rolling and dread balling help maintain the shape and separation of the locks.

Regular tightening by a professional or through DIY methods prevents matting and excessive tangling. Avoid product buildup and ensure a clean scalp to keep your dreads healthy. Regular deep cleaning and moisture treatments can prevent dryness and scalp irritation.

Hair Loss Prevention: Encouraging Growth

Dreadlocks can reduce hair loss by minimizing scalp tension and promoting healthy hair growth. The twisting and locking process evenly distributes the weight of the hair, reducing stress on individual strands. Dreads also reduce hair breakage and split ends by decreasing the need for frequent styling and manipulation.

To prevent hair loss with dreadlocks, maintain a regular washing and conditioning routine. Avoid twisting too tightly, use light products suitable for your hair and scalp, and engage in gentle care practices like palm rolling and oiling.

Fashion and Self-Expression: Showcasing Your Style

Dreadlocks can be paired with various outfits and accessories to create a personalized and fashionable look. They complement loose sundresses for a bohemian vibe or can be styled with fitted suits for a polished appearance. Adding headbands, scarves, or jewelry can enhance the vibrancy and individuality of the style.

Dreadlocks have made their way into mainstream fashion, appearing on runways and in designer collections. They allow individuals to express their personality and beliefs through their hairstyle, making a bold statement in music, films, art, and other media.

Hair Growth: Supporting Healthy Follicles

Dreadlocks may promote hair growth by enhancing scalp blood flow, reducing stress, and utilizing natural oils to nourish the hair. These factors contribute to healthier hair follicles and potentially faster growth. The reduced manipulation and styling associated with dreads can decrease hair damage and breakage.

To encourage hair growth with dreadlocks, focus on maintaining a healthy scalp and hair care routine. Regularly cleanse your scalp, avoid product buildup, and use natural oils to nourish your locks.

Conclusion: Embracing Dreadlocks

Dreadlocks are more than just a hairstyle; they are a powerful form of self-expression, cultural identity, and spiritual connection. With a rich history and cultural significance that transcends borders, dreads offer a unique way to embrace one's individuality while celebrating heritage and personal beliefs. Whether worn as a statement of rebellion or a tribute to roots, dreadlocks are a distinctive and empowering hairstyle that unites people and promotes uniqueness.By understanding and embracing the various aspects of dreadlocks, individuals can fully appreciate this remarkable hairstyle and the cultural and personal significance it holds.

[ellethecalm]

Welp

I was content walking around looking busted for a while in the hair department since reaching my wits end with my hair in 2023. After the hundreds/thousands of dollars I've spent on hair crap (products, wigs, clip ins, etc) only to still barely have an inch on my head, I decided I was done with trying for a while. It was too expensive, too time consuming, too humiliating, and greatly discouraging. I bought a wahl hair trimmer and have basically just been cutting this shit to almost nothing on a monthly basis.

A lot of factors were and are at play, but stress has been a huge issue, especially these last 3 years. (I also think my birth control is messing with my hair growth too or some other underlying medical condition I'm unaware of).

But tonight I felt (foolishly) inspired to give growing my hair out another go. This round I will be making crochet headband wigs; one that is braided and one that is passion twisted.

Underneath these wigs I will part my hair into little square sections and rubberband each section to keep the hair stretched until I can individually two strand twist my hair.

I will try to incorporate protein smoothies to increase my protein intake.

I will try to also add greens, beets, and other nutrient rich foods to these smoothies.

I will try to engage in 30 minutes of physical activity 3x a week to get my blood flowing.

Drink 64 oz of water in a day at least 3x a week.

(These are all bare minimum things I should be doing in general to care for myself, but I don't. I also haven't figured out how I'm going to tackle my stress levels- that will be much harder to solve. Probably because I choose to make some things harder than they need to be.)

I'm not interested in any fancy products. There is no magic hair cure or potion. I've literally tried so many things, so many methods, so many trends. I'm sick of them all and it really shouldn't be rocket science. I just want to stick to a normal routine of weekly shampoo, weekly condition, hair cream/lotion, and a diy scalp oil (maybe jojoba, grape seed, castor, rosemary, and clove). I may throw in deep conditioning here or there but that's about it.

I am toying with the idea of stopping my birth control, because a lot of my major hair issues also seemed to have popped up with when I started taking this pill, but reproductive planning is important to me especially during these fucked up political times. Also I feel mentally fine on this birth control pill and have never had a pregnancy scare on it.

I want a child, but just not yet.

[blacksheephairextensions]

The Unmatched Guide to Crochet Hair in Water Wave Style

Look no further than water wave Freetress crochet hair for a chic and adaptable hairstyle. With good reason, this fashionable haircut has swept the beauty industry off its feet. For those wishing to change up their appearance, Freetress Water Wave Human Hair is ideal because of its effortless upkeep and realistic-looking waves.

This comprehensive guide explores everything you need to know about Water Wave Crochet Braids, from its origins and installation process to maintenance tips and styling ideas.

Water Wave Freetress Crochet Hair's History

Synthetic hair extensions that imitate the natural texture of wavy hair are called crochet braids water wave. It is well-known for having gentle, buoyant waves that mimic those produced by water. Because of its realistic appearance and simple installation method, this fashionable hairstyle has become more and more popular lately.

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Freetress Braid Crochet Hair is made from high-quality synthetic fibers that are designed to withstand heat and styling products, making it a durable and long-lasting option.

INSTALLATION PROCESS

A professional stylist or someone at home can perform the comparatively easy process of installing Water Wave Freetress Crochet Bundle Hair. This is a detailed tutorial on installing crochet hair.

Start by preparing your natural hair. Make sure it is clean, moisturized, and free from any tangles. This will ensure a smooth and seamless installation.

Create cornrows or braids on your natural hair. The number and size of the braids will depend on the desired style and thickness of the crochet hair.

Take a crochet hook and insert it through the base of the braid or cornrow. Attach the loop of the crochet hair to the hook and pull it through the braid.

Once the loop is pulled through, secure the ends of the crochet hair by tying a knot or using a latch hook.

Repeat the process across your entire head, making sure to evenly distribute the crochet hair for a natural look.

Style the hair as desired. You can leave it loose for a full and voluminous look or create different hairstyles such as ponytails, updos, or half-up, half-down styles.

MAINTENANCE TIPS

Proper maintenance is key to ensuring the longevity and beauty of your water wave. Here are some essential maintenance tips to keep in mind:

Regularly wash your hair with a mild shampoo and conditioner to keep it looking neat. Sulfates and other harsh chemicals can strip hair of its natural oils, so stay away from using them. Use a wide-toothed comb or your fingers to gently detangle your hair to avoid tangling and matting. Work your way up to the roots starting at the ends. To keep your hair hydrated and avoid dryness, moisturize it on a regular basis. To nourish hair and preserve its softness, use hair oil or leave-in conditioner.

Use a satin pillowcase or a satin or silk bonnet to protect your hair at night. By doing this, you can lessen friction and avoid breakage and frizz. The synthetic fibers in the crochet hair can be harmed by high temperatures, so try not to use too much heat styling. When using heat styling tools, be sure to use a heat protectant spray and maintain a low temperature.

STYLING IDEAS

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Freetress Braid Crochet Hair offers endless styling possibilities. Here are some ideas to inspire your next look:

Half-Up, Half-Down Style: Leaving the remainder of your hair loose, gather the top half into a ponytail or bun. This look is ideal for a casual yet stylish appearance.

Side-Swept Waves: Sweep the hair to one side, forming a deep side parting. To keep hair in place and achieve a glam and sophisticated look, use bobby pins.

High Ponytail: A sleek and elegant look can be achieved by pulling all of your hair up into a high ponytail. To hide the hair tie, tuck a little strand of hair around the base of the ponytail.

Messy Bun: Twist the hair into a loose bun and secure it with bobby pins. Pull out a few strands of hair around the face to create a soft and effortless look.

Braided Updo: Create a braided updo by incorporating braids into your Water Wave Crochet Braids. This style is perfect for special occasions or when you want to add an extra touch of elegance.

Where To Buy Water Wave Freetress Crochet Bundle Hair 

Freetress Water Wave Crochet Hair is widely available online and in beauty supply stores. Here are some popular retailers where you can find a wide selection of Freetress Braids:

Shop Beauty Depot: Shop Beauty Depot offers a variety of Freetress water wave crochet hair options. They provide free shipping on orders over $65 within the continental U.S.

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Amazon: Amazon is a convenient and reliable online platform where you can find a wide range of Water Wave Crochet options from different sellers.

Local Beauty Supply Stores: Visit your local beauty supply stores to explore their selection of Freetress Crochet Bundles. They may have knowledgeable staff who can assist you in finding the perfect match for your desired style.

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Crochet hair is a versatile and stylish option for anyone looking to switch up their look. With its natural-looking waves and easy maintenance, it's no wonder why this hairstyle has become increasingly popular.

Whether you're attending a special event or simply want to enhance your everyday style, Black Sheep Hair Extensions offers endless possibilities. Follow the installation and maintenance tips outlined in this guide to ensure a flawless and long-lasting look. So go ahead, embrace the waves and rock your Hair with confidence!

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The Beauty of Passion Twist Wigs: A Guide

If you are looking for a new way to spice up your hairstyle, you might want to consider passion twist wigs. Ghana twist Passion twist wigs are a type of crochet wig that features twists made from Ghana twist hair, which is a synthetic hair that mimics the texture and look of natural hair. Passion twist wigs are versatile, easy to install, and give you a stunning look in minutes.

What are the benefits of passion twist wigs?

Passion twist wigs have many advantages over other types of wigs, such as:

They are lightweight and comfortable to wear. Unlike bulky or heavy wigs, passion twist wigs are made from thin, soft hair that does not weigh down your scalp or cause headaches.

They are protective and low-maintenance. Passion twist wigs can protect your natural hair from heat, chemicals, and manipulation while also saving you time and money on styling products and tools. You can wash and condition your wig as needed and refresh the twists with water or mousse.

They are customizable and fashionable. You can choose from different lengths, colors, and styles of passion twist wigs to suit your preference and mood. You can also accessorize your wig with beads, clips, or headbands to add some flair. Passion twist wigs are trendy and can give you a bohemian, chic, or edgy look.

How to install passion twist wigs?

Installing passion twist wigs is easy and requires no braiding or sewing skills. You only need a crochet hook, a wig cap, and bobby pins. Here are the steps to follow:

First, prepare your natural hair by washing, conditioning, and detangling it. Then, apply some moisturizer and oil to seal in the moisture and protect your hair from friction.

Next, put on a wig cap that matches your skin tone and secure it with some bobby pins. Ensure the wig cap covers your hairline and fits snugly on your head.

Then, take your passion twist wig and locate the loops at the base of each twist. Use a crochet hook to insert the hook through the wig cap and pull the loop. Then, pull the ends of the twist through the loop to secure it. Repeat this process until you cover the entire wig cap with twists.

Finally, trim any excess hair or adjust the length of the twists as desired. You can also style your wig by creating a side part, a middle part, or a half-up half-down look.

Why choose passion twist wigs?

Passion twist wigs have many benefits that make them a great choice for anyone who wants to try a new and fashionable hairstyle. Some of the benefits are:

They are easy to install. You can install a passion twist wig in less than an hour by using a crochet hook to attach the pre-twisted hair to a cornrowed wig cap. You can also customize the wig by cutting, trimming, or adding accessories to the twists.

They are low maintenance. You don't have to worry about retwisting or moisturizing the wig, as the synthetic hair does not require much care. You can simply wash the wig with mild shampoo and conditioner once every two weeks and let it air dry completely before wearing it again.

They are versatile. You can style your passion twist wig in many different ways, such as half-up, half-down, ponytails, buns, braids, or updos. You can also change the color of the wig by using temporary hair dye or spray.

They are protective. Wearing a passion twist wig can protect your natural hair from heat, chemicals, and manipulation. You can also give your natural hair a break from styling and let it grow healthy and strong underneath the wig.

Where to buy passion twist wigs?

If you want to buy passion twist wigs, you can check out Expressbeautyonline, an online store specializing in high-quality synthetic hair products. Expressbeautyonline offers a variety of passion twist wigs in different lengths, colors, and styles. You can also find other crochet wigs, such as box braids, faux locs, and Senegalese twists.

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Benefits of Passion twist wigs

Passion twist wigs have many benefits, such as:

They are easy to install and remove, saving you time and money on salon visits.

They are lightweight and comfortable, allowing your scalp to breathe and preventing tension headaches.

They are protective and low-maintenance, keeping your natural hair from damage and breakage.

They are customizable and fashionable, giving you the freedom to choose the length, color, and style of your passion twist wig.

Conclusion

Passion twist wigs are a trendy and versatile hairstyle that can give you a stunning look for any occasion. They are easy to install, low maintenance, versatile, and protective. You can find high-quality passion twist wigs online at Expressbeautyonline.com, which is an online store that specializes in crochet wigs and braids. Expressbeautyonline.com offers a wide range of passion twist wigs in different colors, lengths, and densities.

If you are looking for a way to spice up your look with a trendy and versatile hairstyle, you might want to consider passion twist wigs. Passion twist wigs are a type of crochet wig that features twists made from Ghana twist hair, which is a synthetic hair that mimics the texture of natural hair. Passion twist wigs are easy to install, maintain, and style, and they can give you a stunning look that is perfect for any occasion. If you want to check tier reviews, visit Expressbeautyonline.

[dogstarblues]

accomplishments (which i didnt list almost all week bc of crushing depression but i'm doing better today)

cooked lentil and pea soup, very flavorfully spiced with turmeric, cinnamon, allspice, fenugreek, and thyme. drizzled with lemon juice at the end and za'atar butter and parsley

cooked two servings of potato & spinach & pea soup with oat milk, garlic, onion, sage, thyme, fenugreek, and turmeric. was lovely

cooked pappardelle with butter and spinach - no black pepper in any of these because im 90% sure im allergic now :)))))))))))))))))))))

did the dishes

did the dishes again

did a load of laundry

washed blankets, am now drying them

made dog's food (it just came out of the oven)

showered

did pre-styling haircare which is - pre-poo, aloe vera, my homemade oil mixture, and rosewater with glycerin, not applied in that order. i massaged my hair and the knots just fell apart. my hair was so thirsty for care ;.; i feel so bad bc it was clearly distressed - i wont go into detail but. anyway.

walked my dog

made plans with a friend to watch some trash cinema

talked through worldbuilding with a friend

relaxed

crocheted another granny square. i'm doing better crocheting like one square a day rather than 3 squares then resting for 4 days and being behind on the project

massaged my hands

read 3 chapters of a book

listened to audiobook of an absurdist comedy romance novel

listened (currently listening to) the Failure to Adapt podcast and the Twilight episodes? chef's kiss. hilarious. i had no idea sarah gailey was such a delight.

the only two goals for tomorrow:

in the morning as soon as i wake up, start slow roasting a whole chicken for roommate

immediately swing from that into shampooing, conditioning, deep conditioning, sectioning, leave-in conditioning, and gelling my hair into little box braids (without extra hair). should take the whole three hours that the chicken will cook, but if not roommate can take it out of the oven. then i can just rest for the day and lay in bed. except for when i have to get up and walk my dog.

i'm tired now. thighs are burning. still gotta pull the chicken from the bone for my dog and tear lamb kidney into pieces but i gotta wait for it to cool

[hairextensoins]

Dreadlocks hair extensions

Dreadlocks hair extensions are a type of hair extension that mimics the appearance of dreadlocks. They are typically made from synthetic or human hair and can be added to your natural hair to create a longer, fuller, and more textured look.

Dreadlock hair extensions can be attached to your natural hair using a variety of methods, including braiding, crocheting, or using special tools designed for dreadlocks. The length and thickness of the extensions can vary depending on your preferences, and they can be styled in a variety of ways, including updos, braids, or simply left down.

It's important to note that getting dreadlock hair extensions is a significant commitment and requires proper care and maintenance to keep them looking their best. You'll need to be prepared to invest time and effort in maintaining your extensions, including regular washing, conditioning, and retightening.

It's also important to choose a reputable stylist who has experience working with dreadlocks and can help you choose the right type of extension for your hair type and style preferences. With proper care and maintenance, dreadlock hair extensions can be a fun and versatile way to change up your look and add some texture and dimension to your hair.

Caring for dreadlocks requires a bit of effort and maintenance to keep them looking healthy and neat. Here are some tips to help you care for your dreadlocks:

Regular washing: It's important to wash your dreadlocks hair extensions regularly to keep them clean and free of buildup. Use a gentle shampoo that doesn't leave any residue, and make sure to rinse thoroughly to avoid any leftover product.

Keep them moisturised: Since dreadlocks can be quite dry, it's important to keep them moisturised. You can use a natural oil or a specialised dreadlock moisturiser to keep them hydrated and prevent them from becoming brittle.

Avoid over-manipulation: Avoid over-manipulating your dreadlocks as this can cause them to weaken and break. When styling them, try to use gentle techniques and avoid excessive pulling or twisting.

Protect them while sleeping: To avoid tangling and breakage, it's important to protect your dreadlocks while sleeping. You can wear a silk or satin bonnet or use a silk or satin pillowcase.

Regular maintenance: Depending on the type of dreadlocks you have, you may need to do regular maintenance to keep them looking neat. This can include palm-rolling, interlocking, or crocheting.

By following these tips and giving your dreadlocks the care they need, you can keep them looking healthy and beautiful.

[teddieh]

Snapshots Of Love

Black!Reader x Midoriya Izuku

Ratings: T, sfw with brief mentions of sex.

Summary: Each year Midoriya turns your birthday and its following and preceding days into an event. While you two do things together in the meantime, like eating takeout, baths together, grocery shopping, a movie and making desserts together, these activities are not the specially planned ones he’s created for the two of you. Those are as follow: Wash day, Spa Trip, Picnic at Sunset.

Hii! So this was written as a birthday present to my wonderful friend Elle! Happy belated birthday girl and I hope you enjoy it <3 @voidsorceress​

Word Count: 7,503

Activity #1: Wash Day

He knows how much you fuss over your hair, the long hours with music or a podcast or one of your favorite shows playing as you either take it down, do it up, wrap curls around your fingers or twist or braid. He’s assisted you with wash day before, careful as he helps separate the thick coils of your hair, his scarred fingers helping to use the end of the rat tail to gently part a waypath. He’s helped massage the shampoo into your scalp, help you put the plastic cap on your head in wait for deep conditioning. He’s always helpful, and when he can’t (he’s often fumbled with braiding extensions), he simply watches you in awe. Emerald eyes slightly hooded as he gazes at you with a soft smile curled upon his lips. His eyes watching the flex of your wrists and the semi-concentration on your face. He wants to do this for you, and he’s ready.

How He Prepares:

Midoriya is a lover, and as such, he pours as much of himself into everything that he can, especially learning, and especially learning about you.

He watches several youtube tutorials of Black women showing how to braid hair. 

Talks to your friends, goes to the local African shop and begs for a lesson and they think he’s so cute, all freckled face and determined so they say yes.

So Midoriya stands his ass in a chair with one of the women “Grip it tighta! From the roots! Cross your hans’ like this, okay? Yeah yeah, he’s doing good!” She grins, nudging Midoriya’s shoulder. His cheeks are pink as he interweaves the braid on the kinky haired mannequin head. He’s going to get this right. 

He asks for help from others too. He asks Mina who happily teaches him how to do crochet braids and their benefits, and finds himself more drawn to that style of braiding, something he feels he can do easier and so he focuses on practicing that. 

He hides a mannequin in his office, having planned this months ahead, to which whenever he has a few minutes before a meeting he sits and practices. He wants this to be good for you, wants you to be able to proudly wear the braids.

He also goes shopping beforehand to get all the materials you’ll need. New shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, all the brands you leave stacked in his linen closet. He buys new ponytail holders and beauty supply rubber bands, oils and shea butter. He even buys you a new bath robe.

While he’s there he bulks up on luxury items for the bath he’ll draw you on your birthday: lavender, lemongrass, cherry almond, cocoa oatmeal. He’s going to make it special.

He has you take the three days off before your usual two (a week long vacay baby!) And while he as a pro-hero cannot take the entire time off, he strives to take at least the last three off, and the other two he is careful to make it home early.

What He Does:

The first day of your week off, he has set the living room up in front of the flatscreen with the prep for your hair: microfibre towel, two bottles of water, shea butter, a mixture of oil (jojoba, tea tree, rosemary oil, a tiny bit of black castor), your favorite gel, your favorite leave in conditioner, rose water in a spray bottle, a rattail comb, a detangling brush, a wide tooth comb, and 8 bags of pre-looped  14in passion twists in two colors. He’d gotten an extra few packs just in case. 

He wakes you up that morning, fingertips brushing over the soft skin of your shoulder. He presses a gentle kiss upon your forehead as you stir, kneeling next to you on the bed in an old faded white T-shirt and a pair of comfortable shorts. His eyes are sparkling, having set the kitchen up after your breakfast nap. 

“Hey.” He says softly, soft smile reaching the freckles that’ve spread across his face. A mini constellation. You grumble softly, shifting your feet beneath the comforter, eyelashes batting open as you slide an arm out, hand blindly reaching for him before he presses the warmth of his cheek into your palm. “Hey..” you grumble back quietly, voice slightly heavier in the sleep fog. He nuzzles your hand for a moment, cupping it before placing a kiss on the pulse point of your wrist. “Ready to shower? I’m washing your hair today.” He says, confidently but still quiet enough not to hurt your adjusting ears.

You blink at him, grin spreading across your plump lips as you make a soft humming noise.

“Oh?” You ask, reaching up to make sure your bonnet stayed on. He laughs softly, nodding his head. “Yep! I’ve got it all planned out. I even bought a shower cap so you wouldn’t have to use a grocery bag.” 

You snort softly, pinching his cheek and he makes a soft pout in response. “Mm.. Okay. I pretty much detangled it anyway. I was gon’ style it for my birthday anyway.” You yawn, sitting up and letting the covers fall off of you. Zuku’s eyes follow the exposure of your curves before flicking back to your face at attention. “Can’t be out there lookin like a bum. Ma girls would clown me.” You sigh dramatically, shifting to sit cross legged. Zuku’s still kneeled in front of you, but a soft huff of a laugh comes through his nose.

“I would never though. You’re always beautiful to me, no matter what. The crinkle of your nose, the raise of your eyebrow, the crease of your smile--” He rambles, prattling off of the things he finds naturally beautiful about you. The shape of your eyes, nose, lips, the feel of your skin on his, you find yourself grinning in embarrassment, moving your hands away from him to press a foot on his chest.

“Alright alright! I love you too you goof but you know that ain’t what I meant. You might think I’m cute lookin’ like’a rats nest but sure as hell nobody else would. But its mo’ for me anyway.” You say, shrugging. “Plus, have you seen yoself? Our fineness needs to match baby, we not goin out there lookin like Raggedy Ann an’ ha man.”

Izuku laughs, eyebrows creased as he shrugs his shoulders. “Alright, alright. I concede.” He raises to full height, holding his hand to you which you accept and stand to your feet. “Lets get you cleaned.” 

The shower is nice, warm water cascading down your bodies. Your shared home is spacious itself, and the bathroom more so. A separate shower and a tub. Zuku’s fingers work gentle wonders against your scalp, careful to avoid tugging any curls. You lean against his chest, head bobbing gently with his ministrations. Izuku’s not the most playful in the moment, considering it more intimate but he does laugh at the occasional stumble or bopping of suds on one's face. He lathers the shampoo in well, separating your hair into four sections, deep conditioning it and then placing the shower cap on to retain the heat and to let it “marinate” he had said with a beam, which caused you to cackle and playfully swat on his arm as he made his way out of the shower to instead draw a warm bath in the tub. 

You rinsed out the shower, he got the water right and the two of you scrubbed each other down in the tub before hopping back into the shower to rinse your hair off. Once you were done and you opened the cabinet to take out your wide tooth comb, you paused in confusion. Your entire styling cabinet was empty aside from the edge control. Zuku had rinsed the rest of your curls down the drain, scrubbed the floor with comet and a sponge mop before he rinsed it, towel around his waist. 

“Zuku, wheres my hair shit?” You asked, and the man paused for a second, shoulders tensing and you watched his freckled back. He set the mop aside after ringing it out and then smiled back at you nervously. 

“Ah.. about that. I was gonna do your hair for you.” 

You blinked at him. Staring. He stared back, and there was a moment of silence. Anxiety began creeping up his back and he began to wring his hands, a nervous habit from your younger days. He softly blew a few strands of his curly green moss from his eyes. “I-i mean, if that's okay..?” He stammered.

“Deadass?” You asked, eyeing him wearily. Zuku helped you but he didn’t do it himself, not often. He usually was able to do your hair naturally. His favorite was creating the twists for your twists out, and doing the bantu knots. He felt proud that his strong hands could also be delicate enough to help with those styles. “I wasn’t planning on doing my hair naturally--”

“I want to put crochet hair in.” Zuku cut in.

You stared at him again in silence. Before you could respond he stammered. You adjusted your towel. “I promise I’ve been practicing! I’ve studied this for months. I asked the shop you go to, I asked Mina, I even have a mannequin in my office I can do this.” He said, then said again more firmly. “I can do this and- you can watch the entire time and if I fuck up you can stop me but--” “Okay.”

Izuku goes quiet then. He stares at you, brain trying to catch up to your answer. He opens his mouth, closes it, a guppy in the water before in a quiet, confused voice he replies “Okay?”

“Okay.” You smile at him, step forward in your shower flip flops and softly pat his cheek. “I trust you in my hair, and if you’ve had as much practice as you say you have, I don’t mind. Plus it’ll be a nice treat. You doin’ my hair for my birthday is tooth rottin’.” You kiss him on his nose, which increasingly dusts with rose. You leave the bathroom and he washes his hands quickly and follows after you. 

“I’ll do my best!” … And his best he does.

You’re both sitting in comfortable house clothes, you slotted between his legs on a pillow and eating snacks, Castlevania playing on tv as Zuku has your wide tooth comb between his teeth. He’s got a towel draped over your shoulders and a towel on his lap to catch the cute little shedded curls and hair products. He’s always amazed at how your hair shrinks, but finds it fascinating. He can’t help but stretch the sections as he moisturizes your scalp and hair using the L.C.O. method. Liquid, leave-in conditioner mixed with the rose water, the shea butter, then the oil to lock it in. He massages it all into your scalp and down the strands of your hair until it's nice and moisturized. 

He isn’t able to cornrow yet but he told you not to worry and instead used a method he’d learned on youtube. It consisted of making regular front to back parts like usual and slicking their edges with gel to make clean sections. He parts a small square at the front of your hairline and creates a single braid, then parts another square right behind the first and places the previous single braid in the middle of the part, and braids using that. He continues until he runs out of hair at the nape of your neck and the part ends, creating an illusioned cornrow. Once your entire head was done he placed a wig cap with a grid over your hair, careful before he took the crochet hook and began sliding and tying the passion twists in, filling up the cap and the expanse of hair on your head. 

The two of you talked about everything and nothing in between, and surprisingly

Izuku didn’t struggle. He looped, secured, and continued on as the two of you talked, occasionally holding up a mirror and having you hold one up to check the progress of the back, and occasionally you’d lift the other bottle of water to his lips to let him take a sip, or feed him one of the snacks on the table. 

How it Ends:

Three to four hours later he’s done and you stand to stretch your arms above your head, popping your back and letting out a soft grunt as you do so. Your neck doesn’t ache as much as you’d thought it would but your head did feel a little heavier, as expected.

Izuku wiped his hands nervously and smiled at you. “Well! Look, take a look!” He exclaims, standing up as he folds both of your towels and nudges you towards the mirror in the entryway. You gasp, and Izuku’s emerald eyes are sparkling with glee.

Your hair looks incredible! Especially for a first timer. He’d cut the stocking cap to give you a side part, and cut around the edges to remove the thick band so it looked a lot more natural. You turned your head this way and that, admiring yourself and grinning ear to ear. Izuku was behind you, practically trembling with excitement. “Do you like it?”  He asks, voice wavered slightly as he eyes you through the mirror and you toss some of the strands of hair over your shoulder.

“Yas! You did amazing baby! Thank you so much!” You turned to him and wrapped your arms around his neck, dragging him down to pepper kisses on his face. Of course his face turns rosy, warm large hands clasping your waist as he grins, eyes closing as he accepts the affection. “You’re welcome! I’m happy it came out good. I was worried.” 

You shook your head. “No sweetness you did great. Thank you baby!” You grinned, squeezing him a little tighter. 

Izuku was happy too. Your arms and hands didn’t have to be tired and wrinkled, he made you feel good, helped shape your hair into one of the beautiful styles you loved. His chest swelled with pride and happiness, nestling his nose into your shoulder. 

Activity #2: Spa Day

Next is more pampering! You’re beautiful to him always, soft brown skin glowing in the sunlight, skin richening in the silver glow and indigo sky at night, but he wants you pampered and feeling like a queen upon your birthday, and so he takes it upon himself to book you an appointment at your favorite Day Spa, for all of your favorites: dip powder manicure, spa pedicure, etc.

How He Prepares:

He calls the day spa over a month ahead to make sure you’re scheduled in. He’s taking no chances. He also schedules it on one of your days off from work. 

He schedules it for two, yes, he’s coming with! You’re always chastising him about not taking better care of himself so he decides what better way than a spa trip with his beautiful partner? He knows not only will you get to relax and enjoy yourself, but you’ll relax further knowing he’s doing the same.

He schedules it all, really. Body massage, facial, waxing, princess pedi, mani, facials, and chilllin’ in a steam room.

Knowing that this would be easiest served if all done at once, he makes this overnight stay. He borrows the keys to a suburban house that Momo’s family owns, out by the lake. He cleans up there early, adjusting dishes to the way you like them organized, leaving little love notes in the places he’s sure you’ll find. He lays out your favorite nightgown and body spray on your side of the bed.

Leaves your favorite body wash and body scrubs in the shower, along with his own. 

What He Does:

That morning the two of you have a nice breakfast at a local owned cafe. The two of you chat together on the little patio under the sun, sharing food, reminiscing, talking about plans. 

Once you’ve had your fill and wander around the neighborhood near the Day Spa for a bit, Zuku opens the door for you as the two of you enter. He tells your names for the appointment book, and the woman in the front in the cute floral scrubs and light pink clipboard, turns to you with the softest of smiles. “Happy birthday! While it's a couples booking for the two of you today,” she leads you two into a back room, and Izuku gently places a large warm palm on the small of your back as the door softly closes behind you all. “We’ve lowered the price and we offer complimentary wine for the two of you.” She exclaims before leading the both of you to the massage room. It's cream and brown and glowing gently with candles, which decorate the light aside from the decorative lamp attached to the ceiling, also admitting a soft warm, gentle golden hue. 

The both of you are asked if you have a gender or identity preference for masseuse and if you have any injuries to report before you’re both told to strip to your comfort level, lay down and relax, and the masseuses come in to work their magic. 

Almost earthy with hints of sweet smelling lotions, fingers gently grinding and kneading into your backs, shoulders, sliding down the dip of your waists, curving gently down your spine. They work the knots out, gently working into your thighs and legs and ankles and the both of you practically turn to jelly. The entire experience is quiet, warm, and just as relaxing as you’d liked. They’d even turned on light music for the two of you. 

Once it’s done, the two of you are asked to dress in towels provided and led directly into the sauna attached to the room where you’re able to sit next to each other and relax. 

Your breathing is slow, eyes closed back breathing gently before you feel the warm hand gently touch yours before sliding into your own. You open your eyes softly to glance at him. Izuku’s head pressed back against one of the boards. His eyes are shut and there’s gentle perspiration on his skin, not enough to bead water to drip but enough to appear softly flushed. His curly hair is currently all pulled up into a high ponytail, bobby pins trapping his bangs up and backwards. He’s also breathing quietly, skin flushed a gentle pink. You smile and slot your fingers together, gently squeezing back and massaging the scar on his hand. 

Once the sauna time is over, you’re gently swept out, given a new towel to dry off with, and then lead back into the room to lay again on your backs and receive your facials! 

Both of your heads are gently rested back on comfortable rolled back towels as they apply the gentle cleanser, massaging it into your skin. It smells vaguely like citrus mixed with cucumbers. They then use a soft facial sponge to remove the cleanser, warm water and ask quietly if it's the right temperature. You're practically purring a hum of confirmation as they continue. 

Izuku opens his mouth to speak and quietly asks, “A- ah..a bit hotter, if it's not too much trouble?” and a soft smile appears on your lips as the individual working on him responds “Of course not! Ask for anything you like, this service is catered to you” before you hear the water running gently, and the bowl placed back onto the table again with a very quiet clink. 

“You so cute.” You tell your boyfriend, and he tenses for only a moment before his face flushes again and he has to be told to “please stop wrenching your eyebrows or I can't clean the soap from them..” and he apologizes. A soft giggle jolts your body gently and your own Esthetician gently tuts at you to which you also apologize and try to soften your smile. 

Next comes exfoliation, a gentle oceanic summer breeze smelling scrub is applied to your face, massaged in, and Izuku mumbles something about the two of you needing a beach trip. You agree quietly, a quiet murmur of “Matching swimsuits” as your esthetician massages your cheeks in circles. 

The next processes go quickly, extractions if needed, gentle massaging, and finally cucumber face masks. 

Once the entire process is over and the two of you are relaxed and warm and feeling good, they hand you slippers and gently usher you into a different room for the pedicure and manicure processes. 

They allow you to pick your colors, and Izuku the same if he wishes and the two of you are set next to each other back in your regular clothes as they work on gently pushing back your cuticles, massaging your hands, etc. You’re given nail tips if you like, and the dip powder process starts while Izuku gets his hands massaged, and he opts for a deep forest green polish himself as the two of you talk. Izuku laughs.

“It tickles a little.” You tilt your head at him as the woman brushes off the particles and begins to massage your hands and apply a lotion to them. You’re tempted to ask if he prefers your hand massages, and the quirk of your lips makes Izuku fluster slightly. “I-it’s nice though!” he follows up, voice tapering off to a soft squeak and you shake your head at him. “It always feels and smells nice huh? And cute color Zuzu. I thought you’d go plain again.” Izuku’s cheeks pinken slightly and he gives you a dorky smile. “I uh- almost did but I was curious to what it’d look like. It matches the same color as my suit and I think it’ll look nice.” 

You coo at him and careful to keep your hands still, lean your chin on him and glaze at his hands as the scars are carefully massaged over. Even though the largest was years ago, there were still new cuts and scrapes from his regular work, and the callouses. “It will boo. And the color just suits you anyway.” You say, and, and Izuku, shyly leans his head over on yours, before the two of you are released to go sit in the back and soak your feet. 

The two of you allow your feet to sink into your respective tubs and both sigh in release at the same time. The water is hot, and the bubbles almost tickle as the water seeps heat back up within your bodies. Izuku visibly sinks back into his cushions, and you pick up the little remote controlling the different massage settings. “Use it.” You urge him, setting your own and he glances at the one on his side, lifting it to inspect before hitting a setting and letting out an “Oh!” in gasped surprise. 

You’re laughing at him and he whines, back shifting. “I just wasn’t expecting it to be that intense!” 

“Boy you should’a known from the get go. Here bae lemme see.” He hands you the controller and you lightly press to lower the intensity and Izuku relaxes again. “Thanks..” and you’re shaking your head and rolling your eyes. “Of course.” 

After a bit, the Estheticians came back over to the two of you, lifting your feet gently out of the water and using a pumice stone, foot file, and Izuku jumped slightly. It wasn’t his first spa day, no, but his feet, while he may not have said it out loud, were slightly ticklish. You laughed at him and reached out your hand so he could grab onto yours to focus on that rather than the feeling on his foot. “You’re a baby.” 

He made a soft whine “S’not true. Just tickles.” You shake your head and cock an eyebrow. “I feel like you would’a kicked me in my face if I was doin it.” Izuku huffs and leans over to push his face into your shoulder. “Wouldn’t--” he paused, voice muffled. “Would feel too bad.” and the huff of a laugh you give makes his head bounce on your shoulder. 

What follows is the cuticle clipping, the nail filing, “Would you like them painted?”

“Yes. Same color as his nails.” You say, lifting your boyfriend's hand to show. Izuku blushes just a bit, pride swelling in his chest.

The man gets up to fetch your color, and Izuku opts for a clear coat. Both of your Estheticians get to work on massaging your feet. Their fingertips and thumbs rubbing circles into the soles and heels, working out the crinks after applying their lotion. Both of your feet are placed in the paraffin wax bags, the wax a hot orange color, like an orange icle that has yet to be frozen. You shudder gently at the heat, and Izuku practically becomes mush. You wiggle your toes once, the hot wax oddly soothing once you’d gotten used to the temperature. Once it was complete, your feet were removed from the bags, wiped with a gentle tissue, patted down with hot towels, and then moisturized one more time before they started painting your nails. 

How it Ends:

By the end of it all, the two of you are slugs, warm and relaxed all over and honestly, the rest of the day goes by quickly. Izuku is always clingier when he’s tired, or relaxed, or sleepy, and as such he’s always touching you in some way as he pays the tips, fingers interlaced with yours, standing behind you with his head pressed against your braids, opening the door for you, the other hand on the small of your back. Even in the car ride home, mostly filled with silence, one of his hands stays magnetized to your thigh, thumb rubbing circles into it. 

When the two of you step in the door, Izuku’s arms are immediately around your waist, pulling your body into his as he inhales your scent and sighs, his chest rising and falling against your back. “Shower? Movie? Takeout..” He mumbles, and you’re laughing, reaching behind you to stroke your manicured nails through his hair, gently scratching his scalp. His entire body vibrates with almost a purr as he sinks his bodyweight into you further. “Yeah bae, yeah. Pizza?” Izuku gives a weak nod and a soft “mmmhmm..” in response.

The shower is quick, and you’re dressed in one of his larger shirts and a pair of panties for comfort and him simply in sweatpants and a T and the two of you curl up together in the bed, throwing on a comedy movie as you grab your phone and order dinner. 

The day is relaxing overall, and the night all the same. 

“Want me to get your hero symbol on my thumb next time?” Izuku whines at that, face planting into your thighs. 

Activity #3: Picnic & Presents

His last gift to you is more quality time, but with a little extra bonus on this little house he’s rented. Zuzu’s aware of your love for flowers and your enjoyment of heartfelt gestures and so the last gesture he plans outside of the home includes a Park Picnic for dinner outside by the lake during sunset. He decides a home made dinner but, eaten outside would be nice. He also admits he loves the way that golden hour glow illuminates your skin, your soft lips, the way your dark eyes brighten softly within the light. He’s a sucker for you, always, but in the sunset and sunrise? His heart beats out of his chest, and he sees the rest of his life with you.

How He Prepares:

He knows you love home cooking, putting his heart into the meal. So of course he cooks as much as he can for you.

Otherwise, with the nice breeze and the weather teetering on well, he knows this plan will work. 

He gets a picnic blanket, extra large: thick oxford polyester top and a waterproof PVC bottom. It's durable, water resistant, and a gentle lavender plaid.

He uses a raised slab of wood he'd gotten with a blanket over it as a makeshift table for the food. He knows it could be placed on the ground but being the ever careful planner he is, uses the wood slab anyway, better for posture and all that.

Foods he preps:

Fruit sando made with strawberries

Ricotta and spinach filo parcels

Miso Beef onigiri

Picnic Fruit Punch

Water

A bottle of your favorite alcohol

He also tried to make a few dishes from your culture as well. He knows soul food can knock you out so he’s a little more careful with what he picks from it. 

Deep fried okra

Mac & Cheese

Potato Salad

Chicken Katsu 

Your gifts! He has three extra special ones this year. 

What He Does:

You’re aware of this gesture too, and while he doesn’t let you help him cook or prepare, occasionally pouting at you when you’re tasting food, he doesn’t make you leave the kitchen. In fact the two of you make casual conversation as he puts everything together. 

You two are currently matching. You’re in a nice yellow bodycon dress with white outlining the sleeve cuffs, collar, and the bottom hem that stopped above your knees. Izuku’s dressed in a yellow T-shirt with “White” written on the front in white Kanji lettering, and a pair of dark blue shorts. 

“I’m honestly glad they even let you get this time off.”

Izuku’s currently rolling rice balls, nodding his head as he glances back at you. His dark curly hair is currently pulled up in a half ponytail. “Ah..it is hard. But I put in extra hours and Todoroki and Uraraka are keeping an eye over my part of patrol to help..And the new interns at the agency are doing well, and since I don’t often ask for time off they were really accommodating.” He spoke, and you hummed, sitting behind him on the kitchen island. 

“I’m happy. I’ve missed you, wakin’ up to you and not some empty space, or goin to bed and you bein’ there and not slidin in late. Ain’t seen you as relaxed as the spa in so long. Zuku last time we had a spa day like that we was in highschool. You need’a be takin’ mo’ time for yoself even without it being for me. You know that right?”

Izuku had stiffened, his cheeks warming as he carefully curled the seaweed and placed the onigiri in the container with the others. “Y-you’re right. I know.. I just- it’s hard. I want to be the best hero that I can be and sometimes..I don’t- There’s so many people who need help. And I want to help everyone that I can.” 

Your heart aches a bit as you hop off the island and wrap your arms around his waist from behind. You shift your body to plant a kiss on the back of his neck. He visibly shudders. “I know bae but you can’t take care of nobody if you ain’t takin’ care of yoself. If you half dead and wound up like’a overheatin’ spark plug you just gon’ explode. Take more care of this.” You said, reaching up to playfully squeeze at his pecks. He stiffens and places a hand over yours, and you’re laughing, pressing your face into his back. “Take care of yourself. If  you end up broken somewhere who gon tell me I look cute with my bonnet on and dried drool.” 

He laughs at that, lifting a hand to gently brush his lips against it. He’s quiet for a moment before he smirks against your skin. “I’ll leave a recording--” “Izuku!” You smack him on the back and he’s laughing full force before he turns, maneuvering to face you and dragging your body into his own. His body is radiating warmth, as usual, and he cups your cheeks. His eyebrows are drawn in, and he looks a little sad almost. “But really, I know. I will, for you, and for me..and because of my mom’s phone calls.” He says, pressing a kiss to your forehead and you’re the one with warm cheeks now. Nodding your head. “Good. So use yo damn days off and don’t be pickin’ up extra shifts.”

He stiffens. “..But-”

“No buts.”

“ … Two on, two off?”

“What did I just tell yo stubborn ass?” Izuku whined. “Can you at least think about it?”

“I did and I said no. Babe you workin at least 25 days a month and with yo damn overtime I’d be surprised if you ain’t clockin’ in at 400 hours or some shit. Take the time for yourself and if I gotta bribe you I will.”

Izuku huffs at that, leaving it alone before the oven beeps and he gently maneuvers out of your hold to take the filo parcels out. 

…

He leads you to the backyard where he’s already set up the picnic blanket, the food sitting out with covers just in case. The breeze is cool and the sun is setting, orange and yellow and soft purple hues cascading over the sky, the wind causing the water of the pond nearby to gently wave, rocking the water lilies. The Creeping Jennys gently curved over the planted rocks, the Cardinal's red gently fluttering along the plants edge. The pond itself is beautiful, especially with the sun setting around it. Cameillia's bloom in proximity to Hydrangeas, Iris's near the Cardinals. There’s a mixture of color in the garden, along with a few bamboo stalks. It's a beautiful place, and it’s easy to often get caught up within the colors. The breeze and the slightly cooler temperature keeps it from being humid or overwhelming. There were also insect traps to keep from the bothering pests like flies, gnats, and mosquitos if they happened to venture by. 

The occasional Japanese Wagtail and Tit would patter along the flowered lands. Flying overhead, giving soft chirps of appreciation for the greenery as they flapped their gentle wings, on their way home from their own long days. 

You sit with Izuku on the picnic blanket. He’s got a cooler on one side with all of your drinks in them, capped, and two chilled glasses there for the two of you. He hands you a plate, the rest of the food laid out neatly and with their tops gently for protection if needed. A heat resistant mat laid out to hold the warmer pots and pans and trays.

Izuku pours you a glass of your choice of drink before handing it to you, watching as your eyes scan the sunset. 

“It’s so pretty out here.. The city blocks all the natural light. And these flowers..Who even does the upkeep for this pond, it's beautiful..” You mutter, eyes gazing over the Autumn-like petals of one of the Cardinal flowers and Izuku is smiling at you. 

“Yeah, I’ll keep this view forever.” He says, voice softer than usual, almost breathless. You turn to see him staring at you with those beautiful green eyes and you smack his chest playfully and smile. “Alright lover-boy. I’d rather keep you than the view though.” Izuku’s cheeks dust rose for just a moment as he gave a gentle rub to his nose. “You can and will.” He says quietly, and the two of you make soft talk while eating, watching the sunset and the changing of the reflection color in the pond. 

By the time the two of you are done, your plates clean, he gently packs them away back in the basket he’d brought outside. Anything that could be leftovers was already put away and the heavier pots brought back in earlier. Izuku comes back out with a vibrant purple gift bag in his hands and sits down with a smile. He takes your hands in his. “Ready for your physical gifts?”

And you’re grinning at him, turning to face him and cupping his cheek. “You’ve done so much shit for me already Zuzu but show it to me babe.” You say, and Izuku plants a soft kiss to the inside of your palm before letting your hands go and placing the bag into your lap. You’re shaking your head, he’s already done so much for you that you’re grateful. Even the amount of time exceeding what the two of you have had since highschool. 

You open the bag and blink at the contents inside: 

The first thing you pull out from the tissue paper is a notebook. Not just any notebook either. On the front cover is a gouache painting of you and Izuku on your third date. Where the two of you are holding hands and smiling, while Izuku holds an umbrella between the two of you. It’s a painting of a picture Sero had taken of the two of you in highschool, and it's gorgeous with the vibrancy of the reflections of the water, the reds and yellows and oranges, the blues and greens and gentle lavenders all to create a scenic piece. While your faces weren’t completely clear, your silhouettes were both ingrained with colors representing your energies. Your hairstyles are clear, it's easy to tell it's the two of you. You're speechless.

"... wow."

Izuku's watching you expectantly. A smile spreads over his lips and he nods. "Open it, please?" And you look up at him for a moment before back down at the notebook. You figured it was just an empty engraved book but when you opened it, the page right after the first, was Izuku's handwriting:

"Love Letters for My Love."

It's cheesy but cute, and Izuku has doodled on the front page, like in the early 2000s American movies. There's a tree with a heart and your names in the middle and little hearts gently filling in some of the space on the page.

As you turn the page and start looking through the book you realize the book is a compilation of journal entries and poems about you, written about you and for you. Some dedicated directly to you, like when you were busy one week completing a project for work and the letter detailed everything from.the way you bit your pen to the furrow of your eyebrows as you typed up your report. He talked about how proud he was of you, and how he admired you.

Others were love poems to parts of you that you were occasionally more conscious of: stretch marks, birthmarks, etc.

Some were ranging back to things he'd written about you in highschool, dated correctly. Some were things he'd taken notes of about you, like favorite smells, hair products, jewelry styles etc.

You started to tear up a bit at how heartfelt this book was, and the entire hardcover journal was full. Not one page was empty, and some pages even included pressed flowers that you loved, the occasional scribble of a drawing he'd tried to do. Your heart swelled with just how thoughtful Izuku was and how loved you were to have someone care about you enough to memorize and notice the little things. 

You fanned your face for a moment and wiped your eyes from the hot tears as you reached for Izuku's hand and he gladly took it, rubbing his thumb over your skin. 

"Izuku I love this.. it's so beautiful. Boy, who taught you how to woo a girl this good?" You laughed softly through the tears and Izuku smiled. He had been worried you were upset when he saw the tears and he scooted closer to gently wipe away your tears. 

"Ah.. just. I thought.. you know." He shyly kept his eyes on the now closed notebook. "It'd be nice for you to know how much I love and think about you. I know I'm not around much and it can get lonely sometimes. I miss you when I'm on patrol and I'm always thinking of you and I just wanted you to know how much I love and think about you.. you mean so much to me and I just can't see my life without you so.." his cheeks flushed softly.

Your heart melted at his words. He was darting his eyes down and his free hand occasionally squeezed his knee in increments, another nervous habit. You cupped his cheeks and lifted his head to yours and smiled at him, giving a soft sniffle. "I love you so much Izuku. I've never doubted how much you love me but this is just.. I'll cherish it forever. And when I tell my girls they gon be so jealous." You laughed and Izuku couldn't help but laugh at that too and he softly removed your hands from his cheeks, giving them a kiss. "Look, there's more." He gently nudged his head towards the bag and you rolled your eyes and smiled.

You dug through the bag again and in it was a new ankle bracelet and waist beads. The last item in the bag was a photo album, and upon opening it were Snapshots of the two of you. Some selfie, some with face masks or  you getting ready for a gala. Some were taken by others like Izuku removing your shoes the time your heel broke, or you testing a new makeup palette on Izuku at Minas house. It was an album of your friendship with each other, from highschool studying to QR codes leading to videos of you running the track with Izuku and telling him to slow down. One of the QR videos lead to Izuku's first time getting drunk and him crying about how much he loved you, and telling a non-flirting Iida that he was "happily in the best love with the most beautifulest partner in the world!" And upon hearing that one, Izuku's ears had turned red. You shook your head and hugged him tightly.

"You dork! I love this all so so so much!" You squeezed him tight and kissed his cheeks. He laughed, squeezing you to his chest as he buried his face into your shoulder.

"I'm glad! Happy birthday Sweetheart.." and you squeeze him tighter. "Thank you Broccoli bae." Izuku laughs and then nudges his head against yours.

"... can I help you put on the waist beads?" You snort softly, knowing he'll just use it as an excuse to worship you, as he always does. You softly bump his forehead with yours. "Yes, cute stuff.. thank you.. come on. Let's put this stuff up and go in."

How It Ends:

With you and Izuku dancing in the living room to Cassie.

Okay, maybe that's not how it Ends but yall definitely do.

Your arms around his neck and his hands on your hips, the both of you swaying to the beat. He twirls you once and pulls you back in by your waist, hips moving against his, your back to his chest as the both of your hips move to the beat. 

At some point you end up laughing as you try to get Izuku to twerk. "You got too much ass to not throw it back!" You laugh, even grabbing his hips to catch what he throws and it ends up with the both of you laughing and softly tipsy. 

After the two of you have danced, warm from the buzz and the warmth of your bodies and the food, the two of you shower and get ready for bed, which, with his calloused warm hands running up your hips and your stomach, takes several hours of moans, trembling thighs and heavy breaths.

…

by the time Izuku is asleep, arms wrapped around you with his cheek pressed against your chest and your hand stroking through his hair, you're thumbing through the notebook again, reading one of the poems he'd written you:

You always say my freckles resemble constellations,

Your fingers a walking spaceship connecting the stars along my back.

You say my scars are shooting meteors and I think of how empty

This galaxy you've made of me would be

Without your dancing fingers to map them, to give them names and point to their shapes.

You've poured love into parts of me I didn't know yearned

To be wanted, needed, held.

Your pretty brown eyes

Have the same effect as the first sip

Of coffee in the morning. 

The tight curls of your hair are like springs holding 

the clouds together, they could swallow me whole 

and I would thank you. Whether it be box braids, faux locs,

feed in, or cornrows, your hair reminds me of what it means

to see a fracture of the beauty the earth has to offer

You call me the galaxy and I will claim you the ocean, 

your laugh lapping waves that change the rotation of my planets.

You've given me a submarine and I'll use my stars to light my way to your depths

And while Oceanographers and Astronomers say 

we are too vast to know, too different

I can only see us together, Can only see 

the way our depths merge and match and join as one

As always, and as forever, exploring 

what it means to be complex and surface at once. 

I want to spend my years exploring yours, 

and I hope you will spend yours exploring mine. 

As you turn the page to the next one, your eyes widen and your breath hitches.. your ears ring, heart thumping against your chest like thunder. Your hand leaves Izuku's head to cover your mouth as the tears begin to slide down your cheeks. Light, not even warm. You were crying without even meaning to but..! 

Sitting within a groove in the book is a soft rose colored flower engagement ring, and above the groove, in soft curved font, Izuku's own messy cursive is written as neatly as possible, "Will you marry me?"

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Authors note:

The ending is left as it cause I think it's cute cx but also Izuku is such a gentleman. He doesn't push the ring and instead let's you find it on your own. And I think that's sweet. It could've been that day. Months from then. All depends on how you read the book and when and I just think it's a sweet gesture.

[selfpositiveundertale]

Text reads: Having a hard time brushing your hair and teeth? Yeah, I know the struggle. They are part of taking care of yourself, though, so try to get them done, okay? I know it's hard, but I believe in you.

I struggle with this too due to chronic pain and also executive dysfunction, but something that actually helped a lot was to get myself a new toothbrush and toothpaste I'd been wanting to try. This made me pretty enthusiastic about brushing my teeth and I was happily doing it every day until my toothpaste ran out. I then accidentally bought the wrong kind so I'm not as keen on it but when it runs out I'll get the right stuff again. As for hair, I was able to take better care of it, again, by getting things I actually wanted to use. I still have trouble washing my hair because of chronic headaches but I have a nice hairbrush(nothing fancy, just a decent brush that doesn't scratch my scalp) I keep within reach so I can brush my hair when it needs it without difficulty.

If you find your hair difficult to brush because of bad tangles, consider a new shampoo and conditioner. I used Pantene growing up and my hair was so horribly tangled all the time until I switched to another brand. It was a nightmare to brush every day and I often cried because I was really tender headed and it hurt to brush. It took a few months of Not using Pantene but my hair eventually calmed down and stopped ratting itself up all the time. I've used Herbal Essences, Aussie, Garnier Fructis, VO5, and maybe some others I don't remember. But the one time I used Pantene because it was in the house and I was low on my conditioner after years of not using it, my hair was so messed up and it took months for it to stop turning into a bird nest all the time. I'm using Garnier Fructis now and it's been great. If you're strapped for money I recommend VO5. It's super cheap, like you can literally find it at Dollar Tree but I've seen it in Walmart for like 75¢, it comes in various nice scents, and it always makes my hair super soft and easy to brush whenever I use it.

Something else that helps me and doesn't require buying new items if you're unable to do that, is listening to music while I do it. I use songs in the 2-3 minute range as a timer when I brush my teeth, and I just play whatever is stuck in my head while I brush my hair.

Also my hair is short now(I got it cut earlier this year after having long hair my entire life) but when it was longer, I would often put it in one or two braids so it would look cute, be out of my way, and not get badly tangled as I went about my day. Maybe try that, and get some cute hair ties, ribbons, clips, whatever, so keeping it tied back feels fun and cute instead of like a chore like I felt before I started crocheting my own headbands and bows and such.

[madamsalon]

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[abookishdreamer]

Character Intro: Arachne (Kingdom of Ichor)

Nicknames- Spider Woman by the people of Olympius

Leggy by Tyche

Age- 17

Location- Colophon (a small town in Ledia), Olympius

Personality- She's a curious and excitable young woman. She's also extremely prideful & proud of being the unofficial best hair braider in all of Colophon! Arachne does have a tendency to be a bit conceited and boastful. She's a lesbian and is currently single.

She was born and raised in Colophon to a single father, Idmon. In their lower class standing, they reside in a small run down cottage that's constantly being repaired. Arachne doesn't know anything about her mother. Her father works at a factory dyeing wool. Even though they don't have the closest relationship, Arachne cares for her father & vice versa. Despite not growing up with a mother she had Hermione, a neighbor/businesswoman who runs a small braiding salon a few miles away. Arachne looks up to her as a mentor/mother figure.

To help out her father with some bills and repairs of the cottage, she has two part-time jobs- working at a small restaurant & working at Hermione's Professional Hair Braiding, as a braider. Neither of the jobs pay significantly, but Arachne enjoys working at the braiding salon much more.

Under the tutelage of Hermione, she has become the youngest and best hair braider in her town! She can quickly & effortlessly braid an entire head of hair in under three hours. Arachne can do nearly any braiding hairstyle like box braids, crochet braids, lemonade braids, knotless braids, & many more. Her personal specialties are cornrows and fulani braids.

There's never a shortage of bobby pins, dry shampoo, hair oils, mousses, hairspray, and pomemades in her bedside drawer. Her favorite product to use is the Glory's Crown Goddess Strength Edge Control gel.

Her favorite thing to drink are soursop smoothies. She also likes ginger ale, grapefruit soda, & New Olympus Iced Teas.

Her favorite snack are conch fritters with coco bread.

Arachne has always been enthralled by spiders at a young age. As a kid, she would sit in Hermione's salon afterschool waiting for her father to come home from work. She'd notice a few spiders crawling on the salon's ledge weaving intricate webs. Arachne remarked how she thought it was cool that spiders could make art from their bodies. As part of a fifth grade class trip to New Olympus, Arachne got to see & enjoy the spider pavilion exhibit at the museum.

Aside from being an exceptional braider, she also prides herself on being a pretty good cook. Everything she learned about making food came from Hermione. Arachne always makes lunch for her dad to take to work (pasta salad, tomatokeftedes, rice with jerk wings or dumplings with spicy fried plantains) & a home cooked meal awaits him after a hard working day. Some of the other dishes she likes to make are beef patties, chicken patties, curry goat stew, coconut mussel curry, dolmadakia, kotosoupa & choriatiki.

A favorite pastime of Arachne is to check out the local hair shows, mainly as a support for Hermione (who has entered a few times but has never made it past the finals). It was at a hair show in Athens where she came face-to-face with the goddess Athena. The goddess' hair was in blue and gray faux locs, styled into an updo and decorated with hair wires & cuffs. To make a long story short, Arachne posted a rant on Fatestagram saying that she would have made a much more beautiful hairstyle than what Athena had, seemingly challenging her to a "hair duel." Arachne won (albeit by a thin margin) and the goddess of wisdom responded by turning her opponent into a spider! It was a major headline in the news for weeks. It was under Zeus' direct order that the curse be revoked & Arachne was soon again a mortal.... with a few alterations.

In her free time Arachne also enjoys knitting, sewing, doing lanyard, listening to music, cooking, reading magazines, & playing basketball.

Her favorite dessert is coconut rum cake.

She's had one serious girlfriend and it was Tyche (goddess of luck). Arachne was gifted a white gold pendant necklace with a spider shaped charm (encrusted in miniature diamonds) as a Christmas gift from her. She nearly passed out when she found out it cost  8,000 drachmas! Tyche affectionately gave her the nickname "Leggy'' (because of Arachne's long skinny legs). The relationship ended when Arachne thought she won the scratch-off jackpot worth 20 million drachmas. When she found out Tyche “influenced" the tickets' printings, Arachne ended things.

"Some of the best works of art are made by fingers."

[mypimpademia]

Valentines Day HC's

Taishiro (fatgum) x black!reader, Bokuto x black!reader, Levi x black!reader

TW: Swearing

Note: I'm late w this bc I procrastinate but I hope yall like this💖

Yall are in quarantine for taishiros bc I thought it'd be a nice lil spin. And a modern au for Levi

I dont claim any pictures used! The pictures belong to the original posters

Thank you to @photosbyameil (aka thee bokuto expert) for helping be on bokutos part💖

TAISHIRO.

You will have the absolute sweetest valentines day ever, literally and figuratively

Hes gonna go all out (as much as he can at least, considering you're in quarantine)

You do a gift swap make little baskets for each other🥺

Full of candy, snacks, gift cards, and other little trinkets

You made them be each other favorite colors too

Yours for Tai would be something like this:

He'd eat every edible thing in the box in a heart beat, and that's how you know he's appreciative of it

His for you would be something like these (more tailored to your liking and in your favorite color if you dont like these of course):

And if you like to get your hair and nails done he'll throw in some packs of braiding hair, crochets, wigs or whatever you do, with some cash

You'd make a nice lil dinner together, consisting of both of your favorite foods and lots of soul food too (you got him hooked)

All of it would be homemade, Taishiro most likely knows how to cook really well considering how much he eats so he would love to make anything with you

You make a huge dinner together, one that will leave you with weeks of leftovers

After dinner, Taishiro runs a nice bath for the both of you (or just you if you dont like that)

Dim lights, candles, bubbles in the bath, rose petals, soft towels and robes, and champagne (or something different if you dont drink champagne)

If you get in together, it's gonna be so soft and one of the most vulnerable moments in your relationship

Holding each other, soft kisses, and Tai will absolutely confess his love for you all over again

If you prefer being in the tub alone, he'll leave you a cute little love note to read while you're in there and go set up a movie

When you get out of the tub and put on some comfy pajamas, you start up a movie together

For dessert you eat your gift baskets together (and lowkey steal from each others)

You eventually crash on the couch, you knock out first because Tais use to staying up from late night patrols

He realizes you forgot your bonet/scarf so he carries you to the room and puts it on for you :)

The next day his final gift to you is doing your hair, because he can do hair and you cant change my mind <3

"Happy Valentines Day, gumdrop."

BOKUTO.

Hes just the sweetest ball of energy

He makes everything a surprise

Koutaro is probably an early riser, and always wakes up way before you

So you wake up and hes already got a bunch of surprises for you

A giant gift basket full of heart shaped candy boxes, snacks, and a bunch of hair products

And im talkin oils, masks, treatments, shampoos, conditioners, brushes, everything

He got you a cute lil outfit too

When you put it on he just gushes about how good you look in it

Kou takes you to get your hair and nails done (we're gonna act like both of these take no time at all for the sake of this fic)

Then he takes you to get couples manipedis with him, and then a couples massage

Once you finally get back home, Koutaro offers to cook for the both of you

Just the thought of it puts you in distress, because that boy is a mess in the kitchen

But his enthusiasm is what convinces you

Until you smell burning

You end up having to run in the kitchen before he sets it on fire

You teach him how to make all kinds of soul food

For dessert yall probably eat banana pudding or cheesecake for dessert

By the end you end up realizing almost everything you did today was for you, and nothing for him, and wound up feeling really bad, but he says he doesn't want anything

"All I need is you, my baby owl. Happy Valentines Day!"

LEVI.

The most perfect Valentines day ever

He plans everything out to the last detail with not a single mistake

He does your hair for you the day before (he can do any kind of hair, not taking any other opinions)

And takes you to get your nails done too

Buys you some nice clothes that you just assume are for different activities he has planned

But you dont even try guessing, because when levi surprises you, you never know what to expect

Now Levi isn't much of a romantic, but he tries

He probably had to look some stuff up to make this valentines day extra special

When you wake up, he gives you breakfast in bed with a nice cup of tea

And he gives you a cute heart shaped box of candy

After you finish breakfast together, he gives you your next gift

It's a pretty gift basket, wrapped up nicely

It's filled with candy, tiny little trinkets, and hair products

A supply of your usual products, plus those expensive ones you always wanted to try

Later that day, he tells you to put on one of the outfits he bought you

It was just a casual one, something you'd wear out if you were gonna be out for awhile, but not to anywhere special

He takes you to a cute lil Cafe for lunch

It's one of those really aesthetic ones but the food actually tastes as good as it looks

When you get back home from lunch, he'll give you a cute necklace with his name on it

For dinner, he makes you put on another outfit that's much nicer

And he takes you to and fancy restaurant and gets you dinner

When you get home, he tops it off with a nice bath with rose petals, essential oils, candles and all

Quick PSA: Don't go through his search history, he looked everything up because again, damn near emotionally numb and clueless on romance <3

"Happy Valentines Day, Love."

Taglist: @myhoodacademia @katsuflossy @iiminibattlehero @ecao @nnnoya @hawklmaoo @strawberry-ice @mixijima @wolfkid22 @mythiccheroacademia @myfandemons @lilsparkyswife @her-majesty-kiara @mindofess @kqtsukisgf @lalayy @1-800-s1mping

[aizawaskittenwhore]

𝕙𝕠𝕨 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕪 𝕙𝕖𝕝𝕡 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕠𝕟 𝕨𝕒𝕤𝕙 𝕕𝕒𝕪

≛ ft shota aizawa, ejiiro kirishima, katsuki bakugo and izuku midoriya with a black!reader.

≛genre: fluff

≛warnings: light swearing, izuku and kiri being adorable supportive boyfriends

≛a/n: honestly i’m procrastinating on chapter three, so have some soft wash day hcs with our 1-a bbys and our fav sleep deprived teacher🥺

aizawa:

having long hair himself, he’s well prepared and has virtually anything you might need

but he understands that your hair textures are so different

so he does his homework on black hair and how to take care of it

we love a s/o who educates THEMSELVES

and when wash day comes around, this man is more than ready to help

need a denman brush? he’s got it. curl smoothie? duh. growth oil? hair masks? heat protectant? rat tail combs? of course. diffuser? baby have you SEEN his hair, mans owns too many blow dryer accessories it’s almost embarrassing.

he’s patient during the detangling process, letting you take the lead

he knows how bothersome it can be to have people try to help when you’ve got a set way of doing things

so he lets you do what you have the energy to, and he does the rest

he’s so gentle, and kisses your forehead as an apology when he hits a particularly painful snag

he’s quick too, making short work of the process and decreasing it by a solid 20 minutes, which if you know the pain of wash day, it means a LOT.

he’s not a super romantic person, but he does his best to make washing your hair a relaxing experience

he’ll lower the lights, and run you a hot bath, coaxing you between his legs, sitting on the edge of the tub while he massages the shampoo into your hair slowly

his nails are blunt for obvious reasons, but he makes an effort to scratch as much as possible, and his heart flutters just a bit with how at peace you look

he focuses on the roots as that’s the only place that needs such attention and rinses with cold water to seal up your cuticles

he’d help you towel off and will sacrifice one of his comfier long sleeve shirts to help you dry your hair, since you mentioned towels add frizz and remove moisture.

he’s so good with the LOC method, applying just enough oil to seal, but not weigh your curls down too much.

always delicate with your ends

he lets you work the parts you can reach, and for places like the back of your head, he takes over, working the leave in conditioner in with ease

shota can two strand twist tf out some damn hair no i don’t take criticism

he’s also obsessed with the way your hair shrinks, though he’d never admit it

so much length compressed into gorgeous coils, he wonders how the hell does hair just...defy gravity🧍🏾‍♀️

all in all, wash days are the highlight of his day, plus it gives him an excuse to whip out the matching bonnets he gets for y’all every time he goes on a beauty supply run

katsuki:

surprisingly enough, he’s another patient one

but this is both in part to him having done his research due to his thick hair, and he’s had black girlfriends in the past

so wash day ain’t nothin new to him, when you come to him the next morning dreading what the day had in store, he’d already whipped out the box holding your shared hair supplies, towel and brush at the ready.

he can be a little overzealous when it comes to brushing out your curls, having grown up on the “you just tenderheaded” bullshit

but he makes sure to never actually hurt you, or tug too hard

he’s also a firm believer in finger detangling, opting to use the brush for your ends, and going over the section with his fingers to get out any lingering kinks

will trim what needs to be trimmed, to him length is not worth retaining if it’s split half to death💀

once detangling’s done, he’ll breeze through the shampoo section

which brings us to his favorite part: deep conditioning

he’s partial to Uncle Funky’s Daughter’s products, combining their Heal & Renew deep conditioner with the Midnite Train leave in to get you allllll the way together.

this, plus a hot oil treatment will have you ready to marry this mf on the spot🧎🏾‍♀️

he knows your hair is a huge source of pride for you, so he does his part to help keep it voluminous and defined whenever he can

does give unsolicited advice (criticism)

but knows when to pull back, knowing that nobody knows what’s best like you do

still won’t keep him from getting pissed at you for not having had a trim in 4 months tho 🤷🏾‍♀️

his strength is cornrows, he keeps a perfect grip that isn’t so tight it’ll snatch your damn edges out but tight enough to last you a while

you always find a way to con him into braiding your hair down before you do an install. how? he don’t know

he loves you, that’s how.

wash days with katsuki are so frustrating, but the both of you wouldn’t give them up even if the world depended on it.

kirishima:

i can’t think of a more supportive (yet clueless) bf

but that doesn’t mean he’s not ready to learn!

it starts when he asked you if you wanted to go out saturday, and you said you couldn’t cause you had to wash your hair

he was like ?????

let’s just go after????

and so you had to break it down to him that your hair requires a lot of attention and care that you NEED a whole day to tend to it, not just wash

he nods, face lighting up as he proposes that he just come over and help

you’re a little hesitant, as you don’t just let anybody play around in ya hair like that

but he says he’s really intrigued and he wants to learn, so you agree

he mostly just watches, not wanting to mess up your flow, but participates on some of the easier parts, like working the curling cream into your locks

he’s also really good with massaging your head while you wash, his fingers nearly putting you to sleep

his sectioning needs a little work, but it’s nothing practice can’t fix

although you really gotta catch him up on what certain things actually mean

mf nearly had a heart attack when you said the words “hot oil treatment” and spazzed thinking you was about to put ya head in some damn chicken grease🕳🤸🏾‍♀️

over time though, he gets better at things like flexi rods, and even learns to do how to do crochets (my heart just MELTED)

he even takes some pointers and gets better at taking better care of his own hair. between hero work, hittin the gym, hanging with you and having “bro time” his hair is the last thing on his mind

plus it’s dyed, so he should be taking better care of it anyway🙄

wash days with kiri are so fun tho, and you’ve even made a habit of spiderman kissing whenever you’re upside down and scrunching your curls🥺🤎

izuku:

asks!!! so!!! many!!! questions!!!

honestly is just happy to be there

wants to know what everything is, what it does, if you like it, etc.

also takes notes on what you do and how you do it so he’ll remember for the future 🥺

he’s so nervous when you ask him if he wants to help

he doesn’t wanna mess it up, your hair’s so pretty 🥺🥺

he has curly hair too, but it’s much easier to manage, so he’s wayyy outta his depth

you help him through each step though, and with some time he gets more and more comfortable

shampoo is his favorite part cause he gets to try and make your hair do different shapes (the number one hero is secretly a big ass baby...who knew)

he’s another one that’s amazed by the way your hair can shrink

he knows your hair’s pretty long, you got a blowout one time and you swear he had a mini stroke for a good five mins with the way he just....froze

he fell even more in love with your hair that day

so to see it so short just wows him

if you’ve got really short 4c type hair, he wants you to go green with him so y’all can match🧚🏾

gets really good at protective styles (especially box braids)

cause at heart he’s a hero and wants to protect everything he loves from harm

yes, that includes protecting your curls from split ends and keeping em fresh.

thanks so much for reading! let me know if you guys want more of these, and feel free to throw me a like or a reblog if you enjoyed! mwah!

[doll-princesse]

Myne (previously Willa) arrived today! I removed her old wig, gave her a bath with a Mr Clean eraser, and fixed her hair. I don’t have the proper glue for the wig yet, but it stayed on all through the styling, so it may be fine for now.

She needs her eyebrows repainted to match her wig, but her eyes are such a perfect match to the illustrations!

It was very hard to tie off her braids. I wished I had four hands lol. It still needs to be straightened and trimmed, and for the life of me I could not give her bun. Still the wig is a great color match too and very thick. This wig is from ZaZouCustomDolls and has a tan wig cap so that it doesn’t stain vinyl doll heads (it’s intended to be a Smart Doll wig).

Myne absolutely loves books!! She is the titular bookworm in Ascendance of a Bookworm. She was completely ecstatic to be presented with a copy of A Little Princess and Volume 1 part 4 of the Junior version of the Ascendance of a Bookworm light novel series.

Her dress is a handmade one I brought from Austin Craft Reuse a few years back. Myne is pretending it is borrowed from her friend, Frieda, like when she stayed over once.

Myne is an isekai light novel/anime protagonist so her backstory is a bit off the rails tbh. She used to be Motosu Urano, and had just graduated college and gotten her dream job as a librarian, when she was reincarnated into the body of a sickly peasant girl in a medieval fantasy world. She has all her memories of her past life and is devastated to find out that she, as a peasant, cannot even dream of affording parchment or ink, let alone expensive, hand scribed books. Myne resolves that she will just have to make books herself. She gains other objectives as the story progresses, from creating plant based paper and her own business, to improving the lives of orphans, to founding an Italian restaurant, to commissioning a teenage craftsman to make her a printing press, and all the while Myne stuns everyone around her with things we would think are mundane, like shampoo, crocheted flowers, scented candles, playing cards, and picture books.

Being set in a medieval fantasy world with its own culture there are some parts that make us as modern readers go 😬 (Btw M/F shippers pls dni. Ty!) but the good parts of it are sooo good and the world-building is just chef’s kiss perfect. I’ve been obsessed with it since the first season of the anime started airing in 2019.