takingbackourculture:

Hello, I’m Grace (a woman of color), I’m 18. I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY need help, and I’m at the point of having a serious mental breakdown. I don’t have the money to pay for my college application, my father (who’s abusive as well) won’t pay for it because he disapproves the program I’m applying to. (He’s our only source of income, my mother doesn’t work she’s sick in the head and has diabetes) He insists that I stay in the program that he wants (and I hate it).  I’m struggling to get a job so I can’t get a visa to pay for my application. I need $200.00, I’m applying to multiple programs. Please, please, please, I’m only asking for donations to help me pay for my college application. Here’s the link where you can donate: https://www.paypal.me/G116  

I really need help! If I don’t submit this application, I won’t attend school in September! Please signal boost this!

This the link again: https://www.paypal.me/G116

Thank you so much!

niqabisinparis:

- apply Vaseline to your eyes, lashes, brows, and lips before bed

- never brush curly hair while it’s dry

- on that note, applying products/oil to curly hair while dry is useless

- use a t shirt to dry hair to avoid frizz

- sleep without pants. trust me.

- avoid watery body lotions like Vaseline’s lotion. only dries you out

- avoid crystalline, jagged scrubs (sugar, coffee. St. Ives, etc.). Use round/gentle ones like oatmeal

- avoid coconut oil on face. if you apply it to your hair wash your face afterwards

- don’t put lemon on your face. it might seem like it’s helping but it weakens its protective layer in the long run. if you do use it, dilute it and avoid sun for a while.

- no toothpaste on pimples either it’s a myth

- why do u have a bra on at home. take that shit off and live a little.

- apply deodorant before getting dressed so it doesn’t rub off on your clothes defeating the purpose

- reapply sunscreen every 3-4 hours

- don’t text the fuckboy he don’t care about you

- wake up 30 minutes earlier to have a more relaxed morning and avoid rushing

- wash panties by themselves so you don’t get the gross dirt and germs from your other clothes mixed in. dry them in the sun to kill bacteria if possible.

- hand wash all hijabs they’ll last longer

- don’t use rose water with added fragrance. always check label

- eat at least one fruit or vegetable a day

- leave menial tasks for the end of the day. don’t drain yourself before getting to the important stuff

- before saying something mean or a nasty joke, take 5 seconds to think about it.

- apologizing first doesn’t make you weak

- being vulnerable doesn’t make you weak

- exfoliate after using foundation or powder

- clean phone screen with rubbing alcohol/sanitizer

might add more later or y'all can reblog with your own tips

(via olivethecreative)