Navigating Through Japan’s Black Hair Desert
Truth be told, hair care has never been my forte. Don’t get me wrong, wash and go’s, twists, topknot buns, etc. are great. But ask me what’s my “real” hair [...]
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Author: Jessica Brooks
Nature’s Therapy + the Black Body
On days like these when I feel like a stranger – less than myself – and like there’s a growing dissonance from within. I know then that it’s time to recharge. It’s time to go back into the wild and get reintroduced with the natural world.
For me, hiking or going to large forested parks is where I find solace.
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After the Microaggression Hits: A Return to Self
No, I’m not good at sports (quite terrible honestly). Oh, my hair? No, it’s just – hair. Yes, hip-hop is good, but I’m actually going through an ABBA phase right [...]
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When I Stopped an International Flight and Other Japanese Healthcare Tips
On a cold winter morning at Narita airport, I was traveling home for Christmas break. As I boarded the packed plane, I quickly settled into my seat and looked out [...]
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