#loc grooming

[choupicosmeticbeauty]

Unlocking the Secrets of Jamaican Mango & Lime Rasta Jam:

[alexdrogers]

beaux photographed by @alexdrogers

[justlillythinking]

neteyam nsfw alphabet

warnings- obv nsfw, older! neteyam so a little ooc?

repost since the last one was marked

A = Aftercare (What they’re like after sex)

very sweet and caring, will hold you with an arm around your shoulder while you curl into his chest for a little, then kiss you on the head and get up to get you both some water + snacks.

B = Body part (Their favourite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

his favorite body part is his arms/ hands, he loves using them on you to hold you and finger you.

his favorite body part on you is definitely back and thighs, he loves seeing how your back muscles flex when you go to shoot something with your bow, or how your thighs flex as you ride your ikran.

C = Cum (Anything to do with cum)

likes to cum on your back, on your stomach or in you.

D = Dirty Secret (Pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

low key wants you to be in (a little) danger so he can swoop in and save you with a whole “how can i repay you” moment

E = Experience (How experienced are they? Do they know what they’re doing?)

i’d say he��s mildly experienced, has figured out pretty good ways to please you but still needs some direction ex; “harder”, pulling on his hair when he eats you out. he’s a quick learner though

F = Favourite Position (This goes without saying. Will probably include a visual)

standing shower sex or lazy doggy style.

G = Goofy (Are they more serious in the moment, or are they humorous, etc)

i think that you two could laugh abt something small or laugh at weird noises but mostly loving and sensual sex.

H = Hair (How well groomed are they, does the carpet match the drapes, etc.)

balls are hairless and a straight medium length triangleish shape above his cock

I = Intimacy (How are they during the moment, romantic aspect…)

definitely more of a loving partner than a very sexual/rough, but wants to spice stuff up sometimes w choking and bruising; you would both do it more often but he says he feels bad hurting you even though you tell him he’s not.

J = Jack Off (Masturbation headcanon)

definitely does it when he’s busy/ away from you, but knows if you’re there you want to please him.

K = Kink (One or more of their kinks)

bruising your hips/ waist bc he was gripping too hard.

L = Location (Favourite places to do the do)

at home or at the beach.

M = Motivation (What turns them on, gets them going)

the noises you make, feeling you rake your fingers down his toned back and gripping on his hair.

N = NO (Something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

a threesome would be a no bc he wants you to feel like the spotlight is always on you and you alone.

O = Oral (Preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc)

loves both receiving and giving, but would rather give because he loves the noises you have and how you tug on his locs.

P = Pace (Are they fast and rough? Slow and sensual? etc.)

probably in the middle, but his strokes are powerful and well placed.

Q = Quickie (Their opinions on quickies rather than proper sex, how often, etc.)

likes doing quickies in the morning, before going to dinner, or whenever he is feeling especially pent up but would rather have long loving sex.

R = Risk (Are they game to experiment, do they take risks, etc.)

would maybe do a public quickie, would definitely go skinny dipping with you

S = Stamina (How many rounds can they go for, how long do they last…)

probably 2 rounds but can last for up to 20 minutes, and gives you head multiple times.

T = Toy (Do they own toys? Do they use them? On a partner or themselves?)

a vibrator for you when he is gone, and a cock ring for him.

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)

likes to act like a huge tease but will give in pretty fast and overstimulate you.

V = Volume (How loud they are, what sounds they make)

grunts and sighs, sings praises and the occasional moan. 7/10- vocal but not the most

W = Wild Card (Get a random headcanon for the character of your choice)

will pin you against a tree or the ground by your wrists and leave hickies all over you breasts and neck, then when he goes to eat you out the nips at your thighs w his fangs

X = X-Ray (Let’s see what’s going on in those pants, picture or words)

i mean he’s 8’2 so it’s prob 10 inches, a slightly lighter blue than the rest of his body but he’s darker toward the tip. thick at the base but gets a little thinner toward the top, but his tip is the same width as base.

Y = Yearning (How high is their sex drive?)

wants to have some sort of interaction(receiving or giving oral or hand) everyday but doesn’t need sex sex every day.

Z = ZZZ (… how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

waits until you fall asleep, then wraps a blanket around the both of you and snuggles closer.

format from multi-fandom-imagine

[horrorchicxoxo]

Jake Sully NSFW Alphabet

Requested by @imtiredandeverythinghurts

A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex):

After sex, Jake is incredibly soft with you. He will clean you up and lay back down with you. He will rub your thigh, your hips, anywhere he can reach. It's his sweet way of calming you down after and you find it absolutely adorable.

B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s):

His favorite part of himself is his thighs. They are strong and lean, enabling him to go for as long as hard as you want. There are times when you find yourself staring at them. If he catches you staring, you sheepishly look away as he smirks.

His favorite body part on you is your hands. He loves the way they grip his locs or rake down his back as he's grinding into you. They look extremely delicate to him, but they are extremely strong for a human. It's something he admires greatly about you and that feeling will never leave.

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically):

He will sometimes come on your lower stomach or back if he doesn't want to get you pregnant right away. When you both decide to have kids, he will come deep inside of you.

D = Dirty secret (pretty self-explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs):

His dirty secret of his is that when he comes inside of you, he wants you to keep it inside of you while you do daily things. You must act as if you aren't filled to the brim with cum, which fuels a fire deep inside his belly when he catches a white trail on the inside of your thigh.

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?):

He is pretty experienced when it comes to sex. He definitely knows what he is doing; you get so loud at times that the people of the Metkayina clan wonder just what the hell he is doing to you.

F = Favorite position (this goes without saying):

His favorite position is when you sit in his lap and you both embrace each other. It gives a whole other level of intimacy that brings the both of you much closer each time you do it.

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.):

He is 50% serious and 50% goofy. There are times when he wants to focus completely on making you feel good. On the other hand, he will sometimes pull silly faces just to see your beautiful smile break out upon your face.

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.):

He is particularly well-groomed. He keeps it semi-shaven since you like the hair feels against you. The carpet does match the drapes as he keeps it relatively long.

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect):

During the moment, he is incredibly soft. There is nothing he won't do to give you the pleasure you deserve. It is so precious that you will sometimes end up crying out of sheer pleasure and vulnerability; he shushes you and cradles you afterward in order to bring you back down.

J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon):

He will masturbate when he is away from you. He will think about your face, your body, and how well you wrap around him. He tries to stave off jacking off until he sees you, but there are times when the feeling is too strong.

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks):

His favorite kink is to roleplay with you. He will often choose a scenario that is similar to when you first met each other in the Pandorian forest. But this time, the roles are switched, and he is the one saving you.

L = Location (favorite places to do the do):

His favorite place to do the do would always be the bed. There is something about doing it in such an intimate place that other locations will never match the feeling it gives.

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going):

When you sway your hips and throw a smirk over your shoulder, he will give a small growl and start slowly stalking behind you to the bedroom. It works each and every time.

N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs):

He will not roleplay a non-consensual situation. He is extremely mindful of your feelings and will only do what you are comfortable with.

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.):

He loves to give oral. A lot. There are times when you have to beg him to let you return the favor. His skill is absolutely amazing. The oral sessions often leave you heaving and your legs shaking afterward.

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.):

He is the slow and sensual type. He won't mind going harder if you want him to, but when he is slow, he reaches certain spots that you could only dream about.

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.):

He will do a quickie whenever he can't wait to get you home. He doesn't do it often, but when he does, you savor every part of it that you can.

R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.):

He is game to experiment a little. If you are up to doing something, he will go along with it. He will do it as long as he has your consent, first and foremost.

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?):

He can go for three rounds. Although he can last much longer, he takes into account that you are human so it may differ for you.

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?):

He doesn't use any toys. He wants to feel every part of you.

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease):

There are times when he cannot help but tease you relentlessly. It often ends up with you whining and pulling at him to do something. He will only snicker, which frustrates you even more.

V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.):

He is pretty loud, his volume being slightly quieter than your loudest moans. His growls and grunts are deep, which makes you lose your mind completely.

W = Wild card (a random headcanon for the character):

He loves to finger you underneath the covers and he will sometimes try to do it around others. You have had to scold him countless times because of this.

X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes):

When he is soft, he is still pretty big. When he is hard, all bets are off, reaching around 10-11 inches. His girth is thick, which gives a burning sensation if you are not ready for it.

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?):

His sex drive is not very high, but that doesn't stop him whenever you both are alone. He can't keep his hands off you, which leaves you blushing.

Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards):

He doesn't immediately fall asleep afterward. He will talk to you for a little while. He will go to sleep when you start to show signs of slipping in and out of consciousness. He will kiss you on the forehead as you finally let the grip of sleep take you.

[writingoddess1125]

Bar Adventure

Usopp x GnReader

I thinkkkk this is kinda like roleplay, only thing I could think of Sorry!

MUST BE 18+ TO READ!

⚠️Warnings:⚠️ Oral sex male receiving, deep throat, semi-public sex, stranger sex, cock warming

Day 2. Roleplay

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You couldn't help but blush as you looked at yourself in the mirror, you were dressed in rather revealing clothes for yourself.

Tonight you were going to have fun damn it! You were known as that shy school teacher but not today- You were tired of living under the cloud of safety, tonight you were going to be someone else.

Striking a pose to give yourself some confidence, then quickly stopping it as you looked stupid... grabbing your wallet you left quickly- the new clothes and makeup seemingly hiding your appearance thoroughly enough.

Stepping in you see the bar packed, which was good in your case since you blended in more. Walking to the Bartender you order some fruity sweet drinks, wanting to get something strong that tasted good.

As you drank you watch a man stumble over to the bar next to you. Ordering a massive fish bowl drink and smiling at you.

"Well, what is a cute thing like you seated at the bar by yourself?" He questioned with a grin. His rich golden skin seemingly to glow under the cheap lights of the bar, rich mahogany eyes dtaring through you like he was looking through you, his well groomed locs tucked in a crooked pirates hat and green overalls not matching with his appearance. However he was cute and you'd never seen him before.

"Well just waiting for the right guy to talk me out of my seat~" You say back, trying to be flirty and downing the drink that the Bartender gave you. "And who are you handsome?~"

"I am THE famed Captian Usopp" He claimed proudly, the alcohol running through both of your systems as you giggle.

"A Captian? Impressive~"

"What about you?" He giggled out, taking another hard slip of his drink.

Your brain freezes at this, before you smirk waving your hand dismissively.

"Sorry Captian, thats classified~" this clearly earning his attention, soon you started to spin imaginary tails with the stranger- Him providing his own wild stories to match in adventure. You played yourself as a spy of sorts, like you were secretly in with Pirates but acted as a Marine for Intel which made no sense but he seemed interested. As the drinks kept pouting the flirting became almost intoxicating, you two being all over each other hands touching and seconds from making out. Finally you stand Wobbly from the alcohol.

"Follow me Captian~" You purr out, heading towards the bathroom. Your anxiety picking up in your chest as you realized what you were doing. Defiently out of your normal comfort zone with this one-

You saw Usopp stumble after you, a Goofy smile on his lips. Once both of you guys walked into the bathroom he was first to react in kissing you hard, his hands roaming over your body as he dominates your mouth- you moan softly against his lips and pull back. Smiling as you yank him into an empty stall he leans back against the side wall of the stall as he stares at you, you could feel his arousal presses against your stomach.

Your heart pounded in your chest, a deep blush going over your cheeks as you knelt down before the supposed Captian. His face just as red as your own as he stared down at you, lust swimming in those intoxicating eyes most likely mirroring your own.

Nimble fingers worked quickly- You both knew you guys didn't have much time, people would be coming in and out soon as expected of a busy bar. Undoing his belt quickly you smooth your hand over the clear tenting which earned a hiss in pleasure from the man above you.

Smiling at the noise, you made quick work of the button of his pants and saw his cock sprink free from its confinds. Taking look of his hard cock that stood in front of you practically begging for the attention of your mouth.

Leaning forward the confidence from the liquor letting your tongue run up the length of his shaft. Arousal rushing through your body especially hearing him moan above you.

Only to motivate you more his noises were like music to your ears, deciding to ditch the teasing you take him swiftly and fully into your mouth feeling him pressed to the back of your throat. Usopps hand automatically moved to grasp your hair, his face turning deep red as the glasses began to slip from the bridge of his nose.

"F-Fuck..." He panted out. Your lips starting to slide off of him but he bucked his hips back quickly, Clearly his body taking control.

You whimper as you feel him thrust past your lips, his hands ranking deeper in your hair as he began to set a rhythm to set his hips, thrusting to the back of your throat with squickening pace and hardness. Tears starting to run down your cheeks as you grab onto his thighs in support. Moans and gags leave you which send vibrations through the Captian earning more broken moans from him.

As you hear him the shuffle of voices getting closer burn in your ear and Usopp also quiets down. Hearing the sound of people entering the bar and chatting, Blushing as you feel the man's hips stutter against your lips in order to keep the noise down but not stopping.

Usopp continues to thrust into your lips, looking down at you with a soft smile as he gestures for silence from you. A deeply blush on your cheeks as he pushes himself as far back as possible you trying to suppress the noises as you feel the scorching hot cock hitting the back of your throat. Keeping still for a few seconds before he starts up his thrust again.

Before long he begins to thrust into your waiting mouth again, thrusting hard as he used you like some toy. You try to suppress your moans and whimpers of pleasure at being used like this, Hearing the voices of the now suspicious people adding to the arousal.

He grunted as he slammed into your throat and you felt him cum- your throat burning with this as he slid himself deeper down your throat like to make sure you swallow every drop of him.

Hearing the door open as the others leave and you pull back, gasping for air as you felt flushed and too hot. Looking up to see Usopp no better then you, panting and out of breath. His hat seemingly fallen during the oral his unsteady hands starting to tuck his softened self away.

"What-t is your name?" He panted out looking at you as you rose from your knees and looked the man in the eyes. Blushing and giving a shy smile.

"(Y/N)...Call me, (Y/N) Cap" You say softly, earning a smirk from the 'Captian' turning and leaving the stall and him behind. A proud smile on your lips as you exit feeling amazing, walking out of the bar with a skip in your step.

You adjust your shirt with a smirk as you walk off, a smile on your lips and wiping the corner of your mouth.

That was defiently an adventure you'd never forget about.

[sorn-orlith]

Yessss I love that you're making content especially for masc characters!!

Could I request m!Tav and Astarion finally having a nice spa/grooming session? They deserve it 🥺

Warm water slips off Astarion’s hair as though it were made of stone. On the next pour, Tav attempts to rub it through, only for his hand to come out coated in a thin, sticky film.

“Gods, what is this? Did you fall in a vat of hot wax, or do vampires just secrete this on their own?”

“It’s grease,” sighs the vampire, with just enough breath to indicate he’s put out at having to educate someone he’s shared a bed with on basic hair maintenance, if only just. “Did you think my hair just did this on its own?”

“Maybe. There are a lot of things about you that you make look effortless.”

Astarion’s hmm is forgiveness enough.

This is going infinitely better than their previous grooming endeavor. While initially Astarion had expressed initial interest in an evening of pampering, the prospect of stripping down to nothing in front of strangers in the spa had proven overwhelming when the moment arrived.

Tav won’t admit it to his face for fear of a tongue lashing, but he’s proud of Astarion. Not just for trying something new, but for having the guts to tap out unprompted.

He hopes his hands can convey his pride in words’ absence.

After a few more pours, the grease begins to loosen on his hair. It’s Tav’s cue to begin frothing the soap in his hands and massaging it into his hair. Thick shafts give way to thicker fingers. Tav works the suds from the tips all the way to the roots, then again into the scalp. Luckily for Astarion, his half-orc lover keeps his nails blunt enough to avoid scraping.

Astarion’s eyes have drifted closed — not for fear of soap, but for a genuine comfort, evidenced by the harsh lines on his brow slowly smoothing out.

By the time he’s rinsing out the lather, the vampire has stopped breathing. It’s a habit of his Tav has picked up on over the months spent together — his lover will give up the practiced pretense when the worry has left him, when at last he is at peace.

He’s fallen into his trance.

Tav finishes his task delicately so as not to wake him. Tenderly, he wrings the last of the water from his locs, and for the first time ever he’s able to appreciate the way his clean, wet hair falls in straight strands down his cheeks.

Since Tav isn’t sure where he prefers his part, Tav combs the strands straight back as gently as he’s able.

His skull fits perfectly in Tav’s massive hand, the muscles in his neck relaxed. White lashes part, revealing the red irises underneath.

It would seem he hadn’t slept at all.

“You’re just on time,” Tav teases. “I was about to carry you to bed.”

Astarion’s lips twist into a smirk. “Perhaps I could allow the indignity — just this once.”

[wasabijean]

Why do people treat Thrax and Osmosis like That? A Discussion About Fandom and Antiblackness

Happy black history month!

I’ve been considering making this post for a long time, and I wasn’t sure when, but I think now is a good opportunity.

NOTE: Let me preface this by saying that with a movie with a predominantly black main cast, the fanspace has been predominantly white/non-black, and I feel that has effected the conversations surrounding this movie for a long time.

Fandom, in general, continues to have white voices and perspectives highlighted, while black and poc voices are drowned out. Compare 2014 to 2024, and it’s obvious that there’s been a shift in diversity among all fanspaces, and I’m so very glad.

I want to continue this shift, by giving my own perspective as a black person who loves this movie, and I’d like to highlight the way the OJ fandom has treated these black characters (and spoiler, it hasn’t been great.)

Firstly, too many people are comfortable with portraying Thrax as this sexual r*pey monster, and I need it to stop. ESPECIALLY when he’s explicitly a black coded character.

From what I’ve seen observing and participating in this fandom over the past few years, is that Thrax and Ozzy is a very popular pairing, and honestly, I’m not a fan. It’s onesided, there’s not that much chemistry on screen except the dynamic of Jones being afraid and Thrax trying to kill him. I can’t control what people ship, but I absolutely can condemn the way people have paired these two up. Because… As a black person, I don’t like seeing these black characters in (oftentimes if not always) inherently racist dynamics.

Let me explain:

CW // mentions of racism, rape, grooming

Both Jones and Thrax are black coded characters. They use AAVE, have black VA’s, and Thrax literally has locs While Mayor phlemming is very much racist towards Jones in the movie (ie refering to him as “incapable”, treating Ozzy badly why Drix is praised, there’s obviously racial coding there). So, I can say with certainty that these characters are black, because of how theyre treated and also the cultural motifs in their story and character.

With that said, in the pairing of Ozzy and Thrax, so many people depict Thrax as this sexy controlling or possessive boyfriend that’s monsterous and the “top”, while Jones is the submissive scared stupid and sensitive “bottom”. I’ve seen this in fanfic, fanart, etc. It’s a shame that these characters have been boiled down into something like this, especially when I love Thrax as a villain, and I think Jones does a great job standing his ground as a hero even when he’s scared.

Thrax has high kill count and he wants to keep the killing going, and it’s refreshing to see a unrelentless villain like that in kids Animation; That’s one of the reasons why he’s so popular. But, everytime I bring up this character to people, its either “he’s so hot i need him” or “he should fuck osmosis”. Pushing aside the good writing of black characters in order to satisfy sexual fantasies via a ship is Certainly a Odd Choice. But, it happens anyway in a lot of fanspaces, and Osmosis Jones is no exception.

This type of dynamic of Thrax in particular just continues to perpetuate stereotypes of black men that are inherently racist. (ex: black men are rapists, are hyper sexual monsters, etc). Like, Historically, this stereotype has been used to dehumanize and incarcerate black men, And the stereotype in its self began with American slavery and the practice of “breeding” the enslaved. So, why do so many people continue to project this type of behavior on Thrax (particularly with Jones)?

Is it because he’s hot? Or that he’s just sexual in nature? Or was it that “big daddy thrax” line in the movie? Regardless of how Thrax was written compared to how he has been protrayed in fandom spaces, at the end of the day, thats fanon. Thrax isn’t a sex monster, he’s a egotistical virus with the intent to kill and win!

Themes of R*pe come up a lot with Thrax fancontent, for some reason. Maybe it was the choking scene, because it has sexual themes, but is not consesual in the slightest. Majority ozzy and thrax fanfics on AO3 have tags for Non-c0n and explicit. Sometimes, instead of fanfic it’s digital art, and it isn’t always tagged.

I vividly remember scrolling on tumblr when I was 14, looking for Osmosis Jones art, only to be flashed by r*pe and explicit content of Thrax, Jones, Leah. I remember Leah, a black woman character, often being pushed to the side and demonized. Little black kid me got so, so scared of the fandom, because of the racism and graphic content.

So, I kept lurking, holding my breath as I scrolled, and never interacting or posting my art, sharing my ideas, nothing. I felt alienated from the fanspace of a animated movie meant for kids, a movie that I loved. Online fanspaces are a great way for people to find other’s who have the same interest, but that wasn’t the case for me. I was deprived of something I should’ve had fun with, especially as an autistic kid who had no one else to talk to about the things I liked. I hated it; being uncomfortable and scared, because of something I loved, but feared the things that could come with it.

I tried overcoming that fear and branching out but it ultimately got me groomed by people who liked the movie on different occasions, and now that I’m 18, older, and wiser, I don’t want repeats to happen to anyone else.

There is no reason a animated movie, that’s meant for children mind you, has had such a racist and explicit fanspace.

There is no reason to not properly tag your content, not just for organization purposes, but for safety.

There is no reason why the most popular ship in this fandom is the one that has so much underlying themes of racism and SA, canonically and in fanon.

This is just my opinion, because I think black voices are important in fandom especially when so often overlooked, and I’m willing to discuss this further or answer any questions. It’s just tiring as a black person to keep seeing this happen with black characters.

[ptseti]

Typical African on Twitter

@Joe__Bassey

THE AFRICAN ORIGIN OF BRAIDING The origin of braids can be traced back 5000 years in African culture to 3500 BC—they were very popular among women. Braiding started in Africa with the Himba people of Namibia. The country’s Mbalantu ethnicity uses eembuvi braids as an initiation into womanhood – our first examples of single braids or “box braids". In Angola, among certain tribes, hair grooming was an activity trusted only by other family members — something that women were taught at a young age and encouraged to participate in throughout their lives to promote womanhood. The origins of the ever-popular Bantu Knots have been traced to the Bantu people who exist across central and Southern Africa. “South Africa’s “Zulu Knots” are said to be the original manifestation of the style, and South Africa is also credited for the invention of “Box braids”, with evidence of the style being traced back to 3500 BCE. Braiding’s roots in East Africa have been traced back to 3500 BC, with cornrows (called Kolese braids in Yoruba) maintaining the top spot in popularity for just as long. Historically, Somali women have been recorded donning long, small braids when approaching puberty. Ethiopia has maintained an admirably close relationship with its traditional forms of braiding. In the Southwestern Omo Valley, the Hamar people have perfected their hairstyles as a means to dictate male worth and female marital status. The importance of braids in communicating identity is a rich part of Uganda’s history, too. In Kenya, the Maasi and Kikuyu tribes have donned their famed matted braids, intricate beading, and gold detailings ever since. West Africa boasts an abundance of hair braiding styles, many of which have influenced global African culture and trends for decades. The Fula people, whose 30 million strong population exists across West Africa, gifted the world with Fulani braids. In Ghana, the iconic Banana or Ghana braids have gained favor for their easy application, upkeep, and excellence in providing protection to natural Black hair. The first examples of this way of braiding are traced back to hieroglyphics and sculptures found around 500 BC. Similarly, Nigeria’s rich history of braiding can be traced back to a clay sculpture dated to 500 BCE depicting a cornrowed member of the Nok tribe. Mali's Dogon people has various spiritual idols depicting cornrowed spiritual leaders, and the retained tradition of The Dama dance have allowed us the privilege of understanding the bewildering society that contributed to our understanding of our universe. In Sierra Leone, Mende people's hair is closely tied to femininity and is juxtaposed with the way forests grow out of the Earth – the vegetation covering Mother Earth grows skyward the way Afro-textured hair grows out of the head. Senegal’s Senegalese Twists or “Rao” as they’re known locally came in vogue as an alternative means of creating individual, long braids – if locs or “box braids” aren’t your style. Gambian warriors were known to march off to war with tightly coiled braids, too. The Mangbetu people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, known for their practice of wrapping their skulls into a cone shape from infancy, locally referred to as “Lipombo, ” the elongated heads were then adorned with braids plaited into a crowned, basket shape called edamburu. Cameroon’s bountiful Fulani community has kept many of their hair traditions well and alive, while the region’s Bantu population participated in the popularity of the now-famed ‘Bantu knots’. In Chad, women of the Basara ethnicity are known for their thick, long, luscious hair – often plaited into waist-long individual braids. In Kemet around 1600 BCE, hair braiding amongst women of royalty, nobility, and concubines was adorned with gold, beads, and perfumed grease, while common folk kept to simpler styles necessary to get work done. #Africa

[sierrawitch]

Celtic Customs: Hair

by autumn sierra

I’d like to share a bit about the significance of hair in Celtic culture, specifically how it pertains to myself. I wouldn’t necessarily call this a folk practice, just a general custom. (This isn’t an article just a general post based on a prompt.)

In ancient times, the Celts (be they Irish or Scottish or Pictish, maybe Welsh) were very well known for their grooming and cleanliness. They were the ones that inspired the use of soap for the Romans and Anglo-saxons. With this, there was an incredible amount of importance placed on one’s hair.

Many Celts carried ivory or wooden combs to maintain their hair, preventing mats, and washed it regularly. They developed intricate braids along with normal three strand plaits in order to keep their hair long and healthy. Later on, it became popular for men to cut their hair into a bowl shape in the front and short in the back—the “glib”—but for the longest time in history, they were most known for their long, well kept hair.

It’s an ongoing debate whether the Celts incorporated the use of locs in their customs. In some cases, I would argue that yes, locs were present due to lack of resources among the lower class. However, it wasn’t the standard as many Irish and Scottish peoples regularly bathed and groomed themselves. Some may have also received “fairy locs”: matted and woven sections of hair made by the mischievous sídhe.

(This is not cause for the accusation of cultural appropriation, as there are many types of hair patterns from 1a-4C, and such ideas didn’t even exist in early centuries. Those with curly, kinky, or coily textures are more likely to have naturally occurring locs which can be maintained through what we now know as crocheting, and twisting, etc. Certain curl patterns are not exclusive to the African, Baye Fall, Rasta, and other communities considered black. For these reasons, locs—not necessarily “dreads”, since there is cultural significance there—have also been worn by Indigenous American (and possibly Inuit) peoples, Aztecs, Minoans, the Polish, Indigenous Australians, Tibetans, and Indians throughout history.)

Long hair is said to be a representation of spiritual growth, connection to the self and the natural world. The head was considered the vessel in which the soul resides in ancient times, specifically in Celtic lore. This is evidence for why warriors would take the heads of their enemies in battle, as a symbol of victory over another’s soul. (Quite brutal, indeed.)

My hair is also an insanely important part of my identity, and I’ve adopted similar practices of maintenance as my Scottish and Irish ancestors. I’m now recognized by family, friends, and coworkers for my hair’s length, vibrancy and shine. I’ve also realized some symbolism of plaits, the three strands representing the body, mind, and spirit. It’s great to meditate on the interconnectivity of these while braiding. I usually braid it like this, or keep it twisted into a bun or hair pin to keep it from matting in the breeze. Somehow, it seems the wind has become more enticed with tangling my hair as of late. Maybe the sídhe found their way to me only to tangle my hair!

[golvio]

Thinking about Ganon's grooming routine makes me wonder how that'd translate when he's in more monstrous forms. Like he'd do some 4H stuff: trim and polish his hooves and horns so they don't get overgrown, put some kind of moisturizing oil on his skin, maybe wash with something like that purple shampoo they put on pink pigs to bring out the darkness of his bristles, get a very exfoliating scrub with a brush during bath time. The latter he'd probably need help with, as depending on how porcine he actually is, he'd probably go weak at the knees and uncontrollably flop on the ground in relaxation when he gets a good scrubbing with a rough, bristly brush on his back or belly.

Also, would he need to wallow to keep himself cool? I imagine he'd prefer some kind of specially formulated mud that's moisturizing and sun-blocking without being "dirty" in a way that looks gross or makes him dusty after it dries. Without mud, he'd likely just compensate by bathing often, and would be very clean in general.

I'm also a little curious about how his routine changed in his Demon King form. How do you care for hair that's now "alive" and prehensile with Gloom pulsing through it like blood vessels? Is it more sensitive to snarls and tugging now that it’s alive? Is it easier or harder to untangle? Does he need to be more careful with it and style it into locs based on how the tendrils naturally bunch together to prevent tangling/matting instead of constantly going over it with a fine-toothed metal or wooden comb and snipping off particularly misbehaving ends the way he used to when it was just dead keratin strands to avoid accidentally bruising or snapping the tendrils and bleeding everywhere? What kinds of oil can he use to moisturize and clean his Gloom-locs to keep them soft and pilant? Does he need to do any special dental care for his new fangs? How did he feel about his teeth getting discolored? What about the tendency of his body to stain or corrode metal accessories and fabrics with Gloom? Does he need to be careful with the thinner, more transparent skin on his chest and arm, or does that handle scrubbing like regular skin? How does he wash his hands now that he’s got those weird Gloom-faucet holes in them?

[choupicosmeticbeauty]

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[just-a-whumping-racoon-with-wifi]

Mwahaha you thought the questions were over!!! Now I shall decimate you with my random curiosity. Does mason ever categorize pets to figure out how to train them? I’ve always loved personality tests and stuff like that and it seems interesting to apply that to pet training. What would mason do if he saw a pet being beat up?

What about if it was a pet that had argued with their owner? Does Rudy like having his hair braided? Ooh and does Clyde ever go to the salon(becuase I’m assuming mason doesn’t know how to braid African American hair) how good is Clyde at drawing? What would mason think of two pets dating? Also would you mind if I made a Pinterest board thing for them? I have a weird love of using Pinterest to design worlds, not just for big things but literally down to the “what shirt is this character wearing in this scene”

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Does mason ever categorize pets to figure out how to train them? I’ve always loved personality tests and stuff like that and it seems interesting to apply that to pet training.

OMG HE SHOULD!!! Mostly he just observes them a bit to gauge what they need and individualize it for each pet.

Shit I should use one of those free quiz making sites and have mason categorize answers.

What would Mason do if he saw a pet being beat up?

Guess it depends on what you qualify as “beat up”. But in a traditional back alley beat down Mason would yell at them and probably call the police.

A pet arguing with their owner?

Oh no no no! That’s not good pet behavior at all!! That would get address immediately and likely with a muzzle in the beginning. If you don’t speak nicely no speaking at all ☺️

Does Rudy like having his hair braided?

He likes having his hair played with, but I don’t think he’d love having his hair braided due to the tension on his scalp.

Does Clyde ever go to the salon?

Yep! They both do quite regularly. Mason knows nothing about haircare and does not pretend to - especially Clyde’s hair. I’m getting a very Strong idea that Mason once got him braids or locs with beads at the end and the noise drove Clyde absolutely up the walls every time he moved his head (they removed the beads and everything was fine). But in general they are both always very well groomed and look sharp.

How good is Clyde at drawing?

Meh? He’s got a good eye for proportions of objects on the page but not good at details. He does sometimes sketch out ideas for photo shoots later but it’s very utilitarian and “as needed”.

What would Mason think of two pets dating?

Probably about the same as someone telling him two chihuahuas were dating. He’d laugh and say it sound cute but they have no idea what us humans are talking about.

!! Please make them boards!!! I do have some for them already but I would seriously ADORE to see your perspective on them !!

[justlillythinking]

saw your request post and hehe may i request nsfw alphabets for aged up! neteyam? thank you in advance, sweetie <3

neteyam nsfw alphabet

warnings- obv nsfw, older! neteyam so a little ooc?

A = Aftercare (What they’re like after sex)

very sweet and caring, will hold you with an arm around your shoulder while you curl into his chest for a little, then kiss you on the head and get up to get you both some water + snacks.

B = Body part (Their favourite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

his favorite body part is his arms/ hands, he loves using them on you to hold you and finger you.

his favorite body part on you is definitely back and thighs, he loves seeing how your back muscles flex when you go to shoot something with your bow, or how your thighs flex as you ride your ikran.

C = Cum (Anything to do with cum)

likes to cum on your back, on your stomach or in you.

D = Dirty Secret (Pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

low key wants you to be in (a little) danger so he can swoop in and save you with a whole “how can i repay you” moment

E = Experience (How experienced are they? Do they know what they’re doing?)

i’d say he’s mildly experienced, has figured out pretty good ways to please you but still needs some direction ex; “harder”, pulling on his hair when he eats you out. he’s a quick learner though

F = Favourite Position (This goes without saying. Will probably include a visual)

standing shower sex or lazy doggy style.

G = Goofy (Are they more serious in the moment, or are they humorous, etc)

i think that you two could laugh abt something small or laugh at weird noises but mostly loving and sensual sex.

H = Hair (How well groomed are they, does the carpet match the drapes, etc.)

balls are hairless and a straight medium length triangleish shape above his cock

I = Intimacy (How are they during the moment, romantic aspect…)

definitely more of a loving partner than a very sexual/rough, but wants to spice stuff up sometimes w choking and bruising; you would both do it more often but he says he feels bad hurting you even though you tell him he’s not.

J = Jack Off (Masturbation headcanon)

definitely does it when he’s busy/ away from you, but knows if you’re there you want to please him.

K = Kink (One or more of their kinks)

bruising your hips/ waist bc he was gripping too hard.

L = Location (Favourite places to do the do)

at home or at the beach.

M = Motivation (What turns them on, gets them going)

the noises you make, feeling you rake your fingers down his toned back and gripping on his hair.

N = NO (Something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

a threesome would be a no bc he wants you to feel like the spotlight is always on you and you alone.

O = Oral (Preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc)

loves both receiving and giving, but would rather give because he loves the noises you have and how you tug on his locs.

P = Pace (Are they fast and rough? Slow and sensual? etc.)

probably in the middle, but his strokes are powerful and well placed.

Q = Quickie (Their opinions on quickies rather than proper sex, how often, etc.)

likes doing quickies in the morning, before going to dinner, or whenever he is feeling especially pent up but would rather have long loving sex.

R = Risk (Are they game to experiment, do they take risks, etc.)

would maybe do a public quickie, would definitely go skinny dipping with you

S = Stamina (How many rounds can they go for, how long do they last…)

probably 2 rounds but can last for up to 20 minutes, and gives you head multiple times.

T = Toy (Do they own toys? Do they use them? On a partner or themselves?)

a vibrator for you when he is gone, and a cock ring for him.

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)

likes to act like a huge tease but will give in pretty fast and overstimulate you.

V = Volume (How loud they are, what sounds they make)

grunts and sighs, sings praises and the occasional moan. 7/10- vocal but not the most

W = Wild Card (Get a random headcanon for the character of your choice)

will pin you against a tree or the ground by your wrists and leave hickies all over you breasts and neck, then when he goes to eat you out the nips at your thighs w his fangs

X = X-Ray (Let’s see what’s going on in those pants, picture or words)

i mean he’s 8’2 so it’s prob 10 inches, a slightly lighter blue than the rest of his body but he’s darker toward the tip. thick at the base but gets a little thinner toward the top, but his tip is the same width as base.

Y = Yearning (How high is their sex drive?)

wants to have some sort of interaction(receiving or giving oral or hand) everyday but doesn’t need sex sex every day.

Z = ZZZ (… how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

waits until you fall asleep, then wraps a blanket around the both of you and snuggles closer.

format from multi-fandom-imagine

[noriahvoods]

Rema for GQ magazine (2023)

photographer: christina ebenezer

Styling by Itunu Oke

Hair by Joy Matashi

Locs by Kimberly Al-Asad

Grooming by Min Sandhu

[thriceboundhome]

ABOUT PUBIC HAIR/PERSONAL GROOMING

QUINN ;

she's hairy

well, not Hairy

decent amount of fuzz on her legs/arms. has a tiny shadow above her lips that she cannot see for the life of her

a proud bush haver though. 💪

she doesn’t really shave/trim

had a full body shave once and was uncomfortable in her skin for a whiiile

loves her fuzz and you will catch her rubbing her legs together because of it

she trims her public when it starts bothering her, doesn't really think about it much if at all

will get bored and trim fun shapes

a content bush enthusiast

honestly forgets that people are weird about underarm hair and is throughly confused when she gets weird looks cause her arms are up in her sleeveless tops

fuzzy stomach too 🙂‍↕️ and a small trail but it stars right above her navel and joins her bush

HAIR ;

she doesn't take care of her hair (head) often. let's Itani take care of that

She could put he's given her a bad habit and she intends on letting him keep it

Loves letting him put in braids with clips and baubles

When she retires, it's a constant

Detests whenever there's surprise missions, and she has to hastily undo her hair because using noises in fights isn't her speciality

Loves having her hair out in an afro just as much though

Just wished she could maintain it better because her hair dries out easily

ITANI ;

he's not as hairy as his sister but he's got some

naturally doesn't grow that much body hair but he doesn't let it grow enough to actually know

actually tries not to think about it cause his burns make him feel patchy

and he's long given up on the thought of facial hair because of it (quinn teases him about having a mustache when he doesn't)

Trims, not that he has much hair to begin with

just a lil sprinkle sprinkle of hair here n there

H A T E S his underarm hair cause he sweats a lot & and it sticks to him and— he'd rant all day about it if he could

I lied. from the knee down he's got some hair

he's grown more into it over the years, but before he'd shave it often

surprisingly has a happy trail and he loves to go shirtless because of it.

he takes wonderful care of it. its his pride and joy

when he's retired and can actually just sit and reconnect with himself— he stops shaving as much

HAIR ;

Itani has such a loving relationship with his hair.

He's never been upset over how long it takes or when it goes wrong

his hair has been with him through it all and he intends to show it that gratitude

He doesn't like going out with his hair unfinished if he started it

Be it he was oiling his scalp or moisturising it or mid way through a hairstyle- he hates having to cut it halfway

It feels like he's disrespecting his hair by not having made enough time to care for it

loves wash days. doubles it as an everything shower day too (he is that guy )

I have and will continue to jump between him having locs or his hair open

I think when he's active in the field he has it open. the time it takes to do his hair on the occasion or combing through it is relaxing for him through the adrenaline and everything

So when he's retired/not as active he probably makes to choice to give himself either mirco or sister locs

SAGE ;

Not hairy but he's got some good fuzz on him

Doesn't really maintain his hair often

His hair grows slowly, which is why he can go so long without a haircut

He trims every once in a while, but aside from that 🤷🏽‍♀️

sure, sometimes he gets a little adventurous and decides to maybe shave his ass or someone's but it's never truly a routine for him

(though he did like the good weeks he had of a smooth rump)

His tattoos are already hairless skin and he thinks it counts

Hairy stomach though, has a habit of rubbing it idly

That's why he usually has a tucked top so he doesn't do it in public

If he cared enough to go through with it— he'd most def get his partner's initials shaved out on his mound. he thinks it's cute and the reaction would be funny

he'd cringe about having to shave it all off so it grows equally though

HAIR ;

to put it simply. itani hates him.

that guy that uses 3 in 1 and washes his hair with cheap shampoo bars vibes

his hair care is simple, and it helps that his is short

his pa taught him right and does make natural shampoo/conditioner bars and oils n things so he knows what he's doing

but it pisses off Itani so he refuses to tell him

"you're hair smells nice. what'd you use?"

"I just sprayed perfume in it"

"I hate you. never talk to me again"

But his shower shelf is decked out cause his pa refuses to have his kids hair nothing but soft since it's always open unless he decides to plait that rat tail- mullet he has going on

NOTES;

both Itani and Sage are tenderheaded. which contradicts the hair pulling turn on they got.

Sage actually smells like Sage. and cinnamon.

Itani smells woodsy but sweet.

Quinn...just smells like Quinn..

[moneeb0930]

THE AFRICAN ORIGIN OF BRAIDING

The origin of braids can be traced back 5000 years in African culture to 3500 BC—they were very popular among women. Braiding started in Africa with the Himba people of Namibia. The country’s Mbalantu tribe uses eembuvi braids as an initiation into womanhood – our first examples of single braids or “box braids". In Angola, among certain tribes, hair grooming was an activity trusted only by other family members — something that women were taught at a young age and encouraged to participate in throughout their lives to promote womanhood. The origins of the ever-popular Bantu Knots have been traced to the Bantu people who exist across central and Southern Africa. “South Africa’s “Zulu Knots” are said to be the original manifestation of the style, and South Africa is also credited for the invention of “Box braids”, with evidence of the style being traced back to 3500 BCE. Braiding’s roots in East Africa have been traced back to 3500 BC, with cornrows (called Kolese braids in Yoruba) maintaining the top spot in popularity for just as long. Historically, Somali women have been recorded donning long, small braids when approaching puberty.

Ethiopia has maintained an admirably close relationship with its traditional forms of braiding. In the Southwestern Omo Valley, the Hamar tribe have perfected their hairstyles as a means to dictate male worth and female marital status. The importance of braids in communicating identity is a rich part of Uganda’s history, too. In Kenya, the Maasi and Kikuyu tribes have donned their famed matted braids, intricate beading, and gold detailings ever since. West Africa boasts an abundance of hair braiding styles, many of which have influenced global African culture and trends for decades. The Fula people, whose 30 million strong population exists across West Africa, gifted the world with Fulani braids. In Ghana, the iconic Banana or Ghana braids have gained favor for their easy application, upkeep, and excellence in providing protection to natural Black hair. The first examples of this way of braiding are traced back to hieroglyphics and sculptures found around 500 BC. Similarly, Nigeria’s rich history of braiding can be traced back to a clay sculpture dated to 500 BCE depicting a cornrowed member of the Nok tribe. Mali's Dogon tribe has various spiritual idols depicting cornrowed spiritual leaders, and the retained tradition of The Dama dance have allowed us the privilege of understanding the bewildering society that contributed to our understanding of our universe. In Sierra Leone, Mende people's hair is closely tied to femininity and is juxtaposed with the way forests grow out of the Earth – the vegetation covering Mother Earth grows skyward the way Afro-textured hair grows out of the head.

Senegal’s Senegalese Twists or “Rao” as they’re known locally came in vogue as an alternative means of creating individual, long braids – if locs or “box braids” aren’t your style. Gambian warriors were known to march off to war with tightly coiled braids, too. The Mangbetu people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, known for their practice of wrapping their skulls into a cone shape from infancy, locally referred to as “Lipombo, ” the elongated heads were then adorned with braids plaited into a crowned, basket shape called edamburu. Cameroon’s bountiful Fulani community has kept many of their hair traditions well and alive, while the region’s Bantu population participated in the popularity of the now-famed ‘Bantu knots’.

In Chad, women of the Basara Arab tribe are known for their thick, long, luscious hair – often plaited into waist-long individual braids. In Kemet around 1600 BCE, hair braiding amongst women of royalty, nobility, and concubines was adorned with gold, beads, and perfumed grease, while common folk kept to simpler styles necessary to get work done. Back in the day, braiding hair was considered a special ceremonial practice amongst Sudanese women, even holding the braiding “events” on specific days when female neighbors and friends were invited to partake.

Reference

African Tribes and the Cultural Significance of Braiding Hair". Bright Hub Education. 9 July 2011. Archived from the original on 1 September 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2018.