226 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/3

0 saved

8

11

Week 1: Doing My Hair In My 30s

Am I the only one who does not know how to do their natural hair? I am almost 33 and I can’t really style my own hair. I literally just wear it in an Afro all the time. So for the next idk how long I will be trying out a new style on myself every week. This week I did connected twists in the front with two puffs in the back. It’s a little messy but 🤷🏽‍♀️ I’ll improve

#lemon8diarychallenge

#naturalhairgrowthjourney #naturalhairstyleideas #naturalhairforbeginners #blackgirlhairjourney #natural hairstyles #naturalhairideas

2024/8/31 Edited to

Navigating natural hair can be challenging, especially for those new to styling their hair or adapting to different types as they age. This exploration can be both rewarding and experimental. Techniques such as twist-outs, braid-outs, and puffs not only provide diversity in style but help with hair health and growth. For beginners, it's essential to understand your hair type and texture to select the best methods for styling and maintenance. Using natural products can enhance hair growth while preserving moisture. Also, engaging with online communities focused on natural hairstyles can provide valuable tips and motivation. Trends in natural hair care often include protective styles, which help to prevent damage and promote growth. Join me as I share my experiences and tips weekly! Let's make this a vibrant journey together, with a focus on creativity and self-expression through natural hairstyles!

11 comments

Hi there! 🍋 Welcome to Lemon8! 🍋 We’re so excited to see your post 🎉 Hope you'll enjoy the journey here

Related posts

A side-by-side comparison showing a woman's glute transformation in 30 days. The left image shows her at 187 lbs in a grey suit, and the right at 182 lbs in black shorts, highlighting glute growth from home workouts.

A 'Before' image showing a woman in a grey full-body suit, emphasizing her glutes. Text indicates 'Trusting the process' and 'Sticking to my workouts 5/6x a week' as part of her fitness journey.

An 'After' image showing a woman in black shorts, highlighting her glutes. Text details her diet: '100G/Day Protein', '1700 cal deficit', and '100oz/Day Water' for her transformation.

Home Workouts That Grew my Glutes 🍑 (30 days🍋)

Home Workouts that grew my glutes while losing weight👇🏼 These workouts are from home with and without dumbbells!🫶🏼 Without Dumbells👇🏼 BW pop squats 4x40 seconds Lateral Jump Squats 4x40 seconds Air squats 4x30 seconds Wall squats 3x30 seconds With Dumbells DB Swing 4x30 seconds DB

2241 likes

A woman in pink leggings and a brown top takes a mirror selfie in a gym locker room, wearing headphones. Text overlay reads "how to become unrecognizable in 1 week," emphasizing a personal transformation journey.

Two smoothie bowls topped with granola, blueberries, bananas, and coconut flakes are shown. Text advises eating fruit, 1 smoothie daily, and 2 large servings of vegetables for energy, focus, and better performance.

A screenshot of a music playlist features motivational song titles like "DON'T WASTE ANY MORE TIME" and "WORK LIKE HELL." Text encourages changing mindset with motivational music for an extra push, recommending listening daily and during workouts.

BECOME UNRECOGNIZABLE IN 1 WEEK BY DOING THIS

Don’t underestimate the power of putting yourself first and being consistent with your workouts! When you prioritize your nutrition, amazing things can happen… not only will you start to feel more energized but you will also notice better performance, better skin, better nails, better hair, and so

3118 likes

A pink Bible with the overlay text "BIBLE Verses that got me through this week" in pink and black fonts, adorned with a pink bow graphic.

A screenshot displaying 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NLT) from a Bible app, set against a pink and white background with star graphics.

A screenshot displaying Hebrews 13:8 (NLT) from a Bible app, set against a pink and white background with star graphics.

Bible verses that got me through this week🫶🏼

- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20: i am currently in my “winter arc” season and this verse gently reminds me how important it is to take good care of my body. i am LITERALLY a vessel of Jesus Christ & he deserves the best! when i am tempted to slack off i remember this verse. i must honor God with my bod

2446 likes

30 glow up tips in your 30’s *save this* ✨

Here is a quick checklist with 30 ways to help you glow up in your 30’s! 1: go on a social media detox 2: get 7-9 hours of sleep of good quality sleep 3: reduce alcohol and try experimenting with mocktails instead 4: incorporate collagen in your supplements for healthy bones and youthful skin

5835 likes

2 Week Glow Up ✨ PT. 1

2 week glow up advice 🤍 Comment down below for part 2. Some of the tips I heard I was SICK of hearing but they turned out to actually be HELPFUL in the long run. ✨ 2 WEEK GLOW UP ✨ COME BACK LOOKING LIKE A NEW YOU 🤍 REMEMBER TO LOVE YOURSELF AND DO THIS FOR YOURSELF! I WILL MAKE A PART 2 WITH MO

441 likes

Week 1- 30 DAY HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS DIET CHALLENGE

Started of this first week of October strong 👏🏾 with my new 30 day challenge, each month I pick a new healthy Challenge to create healthier habits for myself. Not so bad this first week all meals were actually good and I was still able to eat a variety of different things. Follow to see what I eat

2970 likes

Stretches I'm Doing to Achieve a Split!🤸🏻‍♂️

It's now been almost 2 weeks of consecutively trying for a split. As someone who is not flexible at all and has trouble achieving a split, here are the stretches I do almost daily and have seen a HUGE improvement on!🔥 I do every single stretch on both sides for 30 seconds each. ⏰ I learne

559 likes

A title image for a '30 Day Glow-Up Challenge' featuring white text on a background of light pink roses and a person's leg in light blue jeans. Small tulip emojis accent the text.

The first section of a '30 Day Glow-Up Challenge' listing daily tasks for Days 1-5, including reducing screen time, moisturizing with SPF, and using mouthwash, set against a floral background.

The second section of a '30 Day Glow-Up Challenge' detailing tasks for Days 6-10, such as applying Vitamin E oil, a mini workout, and a social media break, over a floral background.

30 Day Summer Glow-Up Challenge☀️🌷

Day 1: Start reducing screen time at least an hour before you go to sleep. Read a book, do some drawing, take a bath, etc. You’ll sleep like a baby. Day 2: Start moisturizing your face with SPF twice a day. Day 3: Start using mouthwash BEFORE brushing your teeth; it helps get bacteria

4890 likes

A screen displaying a FaceTime video call interface for 'Nursing School' with the title 'THINGS IM DOING to prepare FOR NURSING SCHOOL' in stylized pink and white fonts.

A phone screen showing a 'Sleep Focus' schedule with specific bedtime and wake-up times for Monday-Wednesday, Tuesday-Friday, and Thursday, highlighted as 'Setting My Alarms'.

A digital checklist titled 'TO DO LIST BEFORE NURSING SCHOOL' with items like organizing supplies, putting a binder together, and a highlighted section 'TO DO LIST BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS'.

things I’m doing to prepare for nursing school 👩🏽‍⚕️💗

Officially a week until I start nursing school here’s what I’m doing to prepare for this journey! Part 2 coming soon! 💗💗💗🥰 #nursing school #nursingstudent #nursingschool

1472 likes

30 soft - real talk

Holding myself accountable, self discipline, making excuses & being consistent is something I struggle hard with. Working out and eating healthy is something I really try to strive for, but if there’s a few days I slack, I seem to fall 10 steps behind and can’t back into the routine for a f

600 likes

A vibrant display of pink, peach, and white rose bouquets, serving as the title image for an article about "Things I'm doing IN MY SOFT GIRL ERA."

Two satin pillowcases, one light gray and one dark gray, resting on a bed with white sheets, illustrating the benefit of satin pillowcases for hair and skin.

A clear glass mug containing amber herbal tea with a tea bag steeping, representing the practice of drinking herbal teas for better sleep and to reduce bloating.

THINGS IM DOING IN MY SOFT GIRL ERA

I’m continuously in my “Soft Girl Era” and always finding ways to upgrade and simplify my life. These are some things I have been doing for a few years now….. -Sleeping on satin pillow cases: improved my hair and skin tremendously. -Drinking herbal teas at night/morning: peppermint and sp

1082 likes

A collage showcasing various perfume bottles held by a hand, with the text 'EPISODE 1 PERFUMES I wore this week' overlaid, presenting a weekly fragrance roundup.

A hand holds two perfume bottles for Monday: Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense with a black bow and Valentino Born in Roma, a textured clear bottle, for a sophisticated yet sweet scent.

A hand holds three perfume bottles for Tuesday: Le Monde Gourmand Crème Vanille, Sand + Fog Vanilla Musk, and Billie Eilish 1, creating a sweet vanilla gourmand scent.

PERFUMES I WORE THIS WEEK + WHERE ✨💨 | EP. 1

smelling good is honestly a hobby to me! I’m constantly mixing and spraying fragrances to create the dreamiest, unique scents. I love really smelling like my mood or the vibe of what I was doing that day. Mixing and mastering smells for events and emotions is really alchemy at its finest. Here’s th

2247 likes

A person's back shows long, light-colored damaged hair, with an inset close-up revealing severe thinning and breakage on the scalp. The image highlights the impact of 6 years of bleaching, hair extension damage, and diabetic hair thinning and loss.

This image explains how avoiding heat helps hair recovery. High temperatures alter hair's protein structure, convert α-keratin to β-keratin, weaken hair, open cuticles, and strip natural moisture and oils, leading to dryness and damage.

The image illustrates the benefits of using a shower filter for hair health. It removes contaminants like chlorine, lead, and heavy metals that can damage hair, making it rough and dry, and supports a healthy scalp for growth and shine.

How I saved my damaged hair

I absolutely destroyed my hair. I used to bleach my hair every 8 weeks for about 6 years and being a type 1 diabetic (I was newly diagnosed and had uncontrolled blood sugar in the beginning) led to my hair having constant breakage, thinning, never growing, and feeling like straw. I thought the cau

444 likes

some things I am doing to grow waist length hair

#thickhairstyles #naturalhairstyleideas #thicknaturalhair #naturalhairjourney #naturalhairforbeginners

1479 likes

A motivational collage for the 75 soft challenge, featuring women exercising, lifting weights, and doing yoga. Text overlays include '75 soft challenge Success,' 'make it happen, girl. shock everyone,' and 'I deserve good things,' promoting fitness and self-improvement.

A detailed list outlining the rules and goals for the 75 Soft Challenge, starting August 30th and ending November 14th. It includes daily routines like no alcohol, daily smoothies, gym, reading Quran, journaling, and consistent content creation.

A call to action on a crumpled paper background, asking 'helpful?' and encouraging viewers to 'comment, like, save and share' and 'follow for more amazing content.' It includes social media handles for TikTok and Lemon8.

75 soft August 30th -November 14

life has been doing everything but turning me loose these past 8 months, I refuse to end this year the same way I entered it. I’m pushing my self starting the end of this month to change my year. If anyone wants to join me let me know! I know it’s going to be hard to be consistent but I need to for

1873 likes

30 Day Anxiety Challenge 🌻

Week1️⃣ Awareness and Mindfulness 🤗 Week2️⃣ Healthy Habits💦 Week3️⃣Congnitive Techniques💭 Week4️⃣ Social and Emotional Support🫂 Week5️⃣ Self Compassion, & Reflection💞 Post And Pic Created by @Anxiety Diary #growthmindset #lemon8challenge #mentalhealth #anxiety #Lem

736 likes

A person sits on a balcony, looking at a laptop, with text overlay "Side Hustle Diaries Part 1". The image captures a relaxed setting for remote work, suggesting a personal account of earning extra income from home.

A laptop keyboard and a brown notebook with a blue pencil are on a wooden surface. Text overlay states, "Doing surveys can give you an extra $50 to $200 per week. My favourite platforms ->", introducing the topic of paid online surveys.

A close-up of a laptop keyboard with a list of survey platforms displayed on the screen and as text overlay. The platforms include Swagbucks, Survey Junkie, Vindale Research, Pinecone Research, Toluna, InboxDollars, MyPoints, YouGov, LifePoints, and Prolific.

How I make an extra $50-200 per week from home

I tried out these websites so you don’t have to. It takes about 5-30 minutes per survey, making about $5-15 per hour. Although the numbers aren’t super high (it’s not going to make anyone rich), what I like about online surveys is that I can do them from the comfort of my own home (or desk, at

527 likes

🌺Weekly Hair Moisture Routine🌺

Have you ever tried doing this once a week? 🫧 You WILL notice a difference in your hair. #curlyhairroutine #curlyassembly #naturalhairroutine #deepconditioner

347 likes

𝟑𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 

First Things First *I am not a fitness expert, trainer, etc. This is just something I am doing to practice discipline and consistency to get the body goals I want.* Now we got that out of the way…. Welcome Peeps! Starting a 30 day Fitness Challenge, Here’s the list: 1. Drink 8 Cups

9 likes

A woman in white underwear stands sideways, holding a paper with 'BEFORE PHOTOS SHAPE UP CHALLENGE OCTOBER 7, 2024' written on it, indicating her starting point.

A woman in a grey sports bra and shorts stands in front of a mirror, holding a phone, with text indicating 'LESS THAN 30 DAYS LATER' and 'AFTER' on a Wednesday.

A woman in a grey sports bra and shorts stands in front of a mirror, holding a phone, with the date 'OCT 30TH' displayed.

✨Progress pictures: Less than 30 day Progress ✨

Swipe for results !! Real Life! Save for later! Link in BIO detox tea! 🍵 https://totallifechanges.com/?pws=ShirleyElaine Here’s how I’m doing this!! Thanks for asking! 😊 🥰 So here recently I started working out & changing my eating habits. ⏺️I workout 5 days a week and I’m actually

656 likes

A hand holding a black notebook, with a plant in the background, overlaid with text boxes outlining steps to "get CLEAR on your goals," including self-reflection and considering non-material goals.

A teal yoga mat with two teal dumbbells and rose gold headphones, overlaid with text boxes providing advice to "PRIORITIZE fitness now," including setting goals, meal planning, and preparation.

30 day GLOWUP for 2024 🤍🕊️🪩

2024 is YOUR YEAR!! but don’t wait till the end of this one to make changes 🫶🫶 give yourself a head start on the new year!! build a foundation now so you have the ENERGY, CLARITY, and CONFIDENCE to go after exactly what you want!! ➡️ GET CLEAR ON YOUR GOALS 💅 who is the woman you want to b

1080 likes

A flat lay of various hair care products, including sprays, bottles, and jars, arranged on a white textured background, illustrating an updated hair care routine.

Two bottles of hair oil, one for general hair and another for growth, with instructions to apply them to the scalp and hair ends before washing.

A clarifying shampoo, a scalp brush for stimulation, and a moisturizing shampoo are shown, with details on their recommended usage for hair cleansing and health.

My updated hair care routine 🎀

As an esthetician it so easy for me to spend on skincare rather than hair products! This year I made it a mission to give more attention to my hair. My hair takes forever to grow and gets really dry in the winter! So my focus was hydration and growth! I've been doing this routine for a few

994 likes

A vibrant image with a silhouette of a person holding a phone, overlaid with text that reads "6 WEEK SUMMER BODY CHALLENGE WITHOUT EQUIPMENT." The background features palm trees against a purple and blue sky.

A weekly workout schedule for Weeks 1 & 2, listing exercises for Monday through Saturday, with Sunday as a rest day. The background shows palm trees against a blue and purple sky.

Detailed workout instructions for Weeks 1 & 2, specifying exercises, sets, and reps for each day from Monday to Saturday, with Sunday as a rest day. The background features palm trees.

FUN 6 WEEK SUMMER BODY CHALLENGE!

🌞 6-Week Summer Body Challenge🌞 Hey, lovelies! Ready to rock that swimsuit with confidence? ME TOO! I need this mommy pouch gone once and for all! I’m doing a 6-Week Summer Body Challenge and I want my virtual besties to join me 🫶 Let’s crush those fitness goals and strut into summer feeling lik

859 likes

BECOME UNRECOGNIZABLE IN JUST 1 WEEK

The most realistic ways to become unrecognizable in one week start with putting yourself first and practicing self-care. Whether it’s working out or doing your makeup, all of these things can make a HUUUUGE difference. Get your hair done, nails done, and invest in your skincare routine. Doing th

91 likes

A woman looking forward, with text overlay providing advice for Instagram Stories, such as posting behind-the-scenes content 3-4 times daily and using IG stickers at least twice a week.

How I Grew My IG By 30K in 1 Week

Even if you don’t like IG, it is still a crucial part of being a creator in today’s creator economy. It took me FOREVER to grow my following beyond 10K but here are the steps I used to consistently grow my following: 📈YOUR PROFILE: Your bio must be optimized into 3 lines so people know what the

526 likes

WORKOUTS OF THE WEEK

WOOTW | workouts of the week 🏃🏻‍♀️ If you’re wanting to start a workout routine, have zero motivation and need some inspiration let me tell you what helped me… • First, I can’t stress enough — you have to find a workout that you genuinely enjoy so start trying new things!!! There are so many

99 likes

A person's back view shows long, blonde, and somewhat messy hair, with text overlay stating 'HOW I RESCUED MY DAMAGED HAIR due to raging hormones'.

A selfie featuring three individuals, with the central person having blonde hair and sunglasses. Text overlays indicate 'so crunchy' and 'BEFORE', illustrating the initial state of the hair.

A hand holds three hair products: a hair oil, a rosemary hair and skin oil, and a scalp and hair prewash, used before workouts and sauna sessions.

My hormones ruined my hair

I got off of birth control about 7 months ago, and I was not prepared for what it would do to my hair. My hair was literally breaking off, frying off and just felt disgusting. I had always had beautiful hair, so I started doing everything I could to fix it. Lifestyle changes are important too

609 likes

The 30s something guide to glow up: Part 2 ☀️🍊💦🍋🤍🍒

Part 2 of my 30s something guide to glow up this summer 🍋🎧🫧🧘🏾‍♀️🍊🤍 #glowupseason #healthylifestyle2024 #aesthetic #wellness #glowup #glowuptips #lemon8challenge #growthmindset #30something #30sadvice

497 likes

30 DAY GLOW UP CHALLENGE ✨

Here is a daily guide you can follow for the next 30 days to experience a GLOW UP, both physically and mentally! DAY 1: get 7-9 hours of sleep DAY 2: drink a gallon of water DAY 3: go on a 30 minute outdoor walk DAY 4: meal prep for the week DAY 5: establish a morning skincare routine DAY 6

610 likes

Hair plan of the week🎀🩰

Hi my loves, I want to give you some hairstyle inspo for a whole week hairstyle plan. I know we all busy with work and can’t find time for hairstyling sometimes but I love doing it, I love spending so time for myself. So think about it for your next vacation maybe🥰 Let me know if you have any que

877 likes

A person with blonde curly hair, described as 3b-3c, low porosity, and medium density, takes a mirror selfie to illustrate how they manage their hair.

A hand holds a bottle of Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve, a protein-enriched pre-shampoo treatment for dry, brittle, damaged curly hair, with usage instructions.

A hand holds a bottle of Curlsmith Core Strength Shampoo, a protein-enriched, gentle anti-buildup shampoo for strength and damaged hair, safe for color-treated hair.

✨How I Manage Blonde Curly Hair🤍

i get my highlights done once every 3-6 months depending on growth! i don’t like doing color regularly due to it being so damaging to curls BUT this is how i maintain the damage WHILE using lightener 🥰🤌🏽✨ i LOVE the brand CURLSMITH. yes it is expensive, however, these products here last a very l

65 likes

A woman with braided hair, styled in a bun and loose twists, takes a mirror selfie. Text overlays encourage viewers to do their own hair for a DIY style.

A package of 'PRE-STRETCHED Zuri water wave' hair extensions in a dark brown shade, with text indicating that two packs are sufficient for the hairstyle.

A clear jar of Eco Style Professional Styling Gel with Olive Oil, recommended for use while twisting hair.

DIY 3-4 week Hair style.

You do not need to be professional or even good at doing hair to achieve this look all you have to know how to do is 2 strand twist. You may need two mirrors to part the back of your head but TBH my parts are never perfect and It doesn’t take away from the overall look because they are full enough

66 likes

A woman in workout attire stands in a gym hallway, holding a pink water bottle and phone. An overlay reads 'a week of workouts HOW TO PLAN 3 LIFTING WORKOUT DAYS', introducing a 3-day lifting workout plan.

A woman performs a sumo squat with dumbbells in a gym. An overlay details 'day 1: FULL BODY EXAMPLE WORKOUT' including sumo squats, lunges, bent over rows, shoulder press, triceps extension, and hammer curls.

A woman from behind uses a gym machine, with arrows highlighting her back muscles. An overlay describes 'day 2: UPPER BODY EXAMPLE WORKOUT' featuring machine rows, lat pulldowns, overhead press, overhead extension, and reverse flyes.

3 days per week workout plan to get fit!

If your goal is to work out 3 days a week and build some solid lifting strength, here's a great plan for you to follow, including example workouts! Feel free to substitute for whatever exercises you'd like: We want to hit each muscle group 2x per week, so day 1 is going to be a full body

40 likes

A person in gym attire takes a mirror selfie in a gym, with text overlay "Get A Bubble Butt In 30 days." The image introduces the goal of achieving glute growth within a month.

A person performs a glute exercise in a gym, possibly an RDL, with ankle weights. Text overlay lists "-hip thrusts -RDLS -cable kick backs ON REPEAT," highlighting key exercises for glute development.

Two pieces of cooked meat, likely steak, are shown on a cutting board and a plate. The text overlay "you MUST be eating LOTS of protein" emphasizes the importance of protein for muscle growth.

How To Grow A BUBBLE BUTT in 30 Days

Lets talk GLUE GROWTH. To put it simple, if you want to see results towards a bubble butt, you gotta do these things. Weight lifting is CRUCIAL. My top three favorite glute exercises that give you good gains are hip thrusts, RDLs, and cable kick backs. Of course do variations of these to mix it

69 likes

See more