18 years natural & 5.5 years loc’d. I absolutely LOVE my natural hair! And I love that I started my locs myself and I’ve maintained them the entire time on my own. They’ve flourished so beautifully. 🥹 Loc jewelry from @Loc Bead Lady 😍❤️ Use code: MAIYA25 for 25% off your order. No-retwist sty

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This halter workout top is on sale for $17 and it’s a gym favorite for a reason. 💜 Built-in bra, super stretchy but flattering, and it shows the back beautifully. Comfortable halter neckline (no neck pain), supportive enough for workouts, and easy to wear all day. Even in winter, we’re not hid

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Almost 40 & feeling SO free in my bare skin 🥹

Since a lady told me that I still had “spots” on my face (am I a leopard??🐆), I wanted to take a moment to celebrate how far my skin has come. She stated the obvious. YES, I DO have hyperpigmentation because I’m a living being with imperfect skin. I’ve had to navigate facial hair since I was 21 (no

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If TikTok Shop feels harder than it should, this is probably why. Posting without a clear strategy leads to burnout, confusion, and stalled growth — even when you’re consistent. This is one of the most common mistakes I see. The full breakdown is in my free guide. 📝 #tiktokshopaffiliatep

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If TikTok Shop hasn’t worked for you yet, it’s probably not because you’re doing something wrong. Most creators I talk to are making a few common mistakes that quietly hurt their conversions — and nobody really explains them. I put together a free guide breaking down the 10 biggest TikTok Sho

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We aren’t babies any more! 🥹

Love my big sister DOWNNN! I think I was 16 in the 1st pic. Can’t believe I’ll be 40 in August! 🥹 #sisters #bigsisterlittlesister #family #40andover #50andfabulous

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A beautiful night surrounded by women who bet on themselves — and won. ✨ Black-owned vendors (all businesses tagged on my IG page, @maiya.pilar) Sisterhood. Connection. Purpose. An intimate, inspiring Boss Lady Retreat hosted by @missjaydmv Still soaking it all in. 🤍 #supportsmallbus

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Replying to @Vonna I got this super cute hair tie from @Jay luxury Jewelry 3 years ago and she’s STILL going strong! 💪🏾 And this isn’t just for locs, you can wear this with any hairstyle- braids, twists, curls, whatever. #locs #locstyles #hairaccessories #easyhairstyles #christmasgiftid

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Replying to @Vonna I got this super cute hair tie from @Jay luxury Jewelry 3 years ago and she’s STILL going strong! 💪🏾 And this isn’t just for locs, you can wear this with any hairstyle- braids, twists, curls, whatever. #locs #locstyles #hairaccessories #easyhairstyles #christmasgiftid

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Let’s Go To a Sip & Paint

Jumpsuit linked on my TikTok page! My beautiful friend, @ArtByRoyalTi put together this art event in Baltimore and I'm so glad I went! ❤️ She's all about community + creativity & the calm energy was everything. Painting to good ole R&B jams is always a vibe. Honestly, I lowkey blew

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The EASIEST way to do nail art 🎨

Link for these nail art markers is on my TikTok page! New nail art designs unlocked! Would you believe me if I said I did this nail art with markers?! 🤯 I know, right?! Easy DIY nail designs using nail art markers for the win! #nailart #naildesigns #gelnailsathome #diynails

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Replying to @Shine @M A X W E L L gave DC a SHOW, baby! I will see him every time he comes here, it was worth every single penny. I hope your concert experience was just as amazing even if he didn’t sing Pretty Wings. He may have sung songs for ATL that he didn’t sing for DC. I’m sure he’s not doin

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TikTok kinda ate with this sound! I’m not mad at all! 🤣

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👄Let me run back to the bss and get ALL the colors! I LUH me some glittuh! 🤭 #locs #womenwithlocs #loccurls #locstylesforwomen #womenover30

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Replying to @Brittney.Haley BOTH of the drummers went INNNNN for that classic old school DC gogo beat! 🔥🔥🔥 Ain’t NOTHIN like some gogo! DC, stand up! 🫡 GET THE TICKET! I went to see @M A X W E L L BY MYSELF & had the time of my life.🙌🏾 #rnbvibes #randb #livemusic #gogomusic #concerts

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If you needed a sign to go see @M A X W E L L live, THIS IS IT! 🙌🏾 He and his band went OFFFFFFF tonight! Worth every single penny, I promise! #randb #90smusic #rnbvibes #livemusic #concerts

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So this is almost 40, huh? 🤣 I remember my granny had a chain for her glasses. I am officially my granny. 👵🏾🤭 #womenintheir30s #blackwomen #womenwithlocs #locstyles

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Black woman ✅ Locs ✅ 😏 I’ll be 5 years loc’d in October. So proud of my babies, I grew them myself. 🥰 #locs #womenwithlocs #loccurls #locstyles #thicklocs

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I never understood the whole delete it because nobody’s seeing it thing. I always say that your content will find the audience it’s meant for. Many of my videos have a very slow start and then BOOM! Out of nowhere, it takes off. It is now September 2025 and I literally have videos that I posted

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This is your sign to embrace where you are and be grateful for life. My older brother passed away at the young age of 36 from lupus. It’s hard to believe that I’ve outlived him but I’m proud to be living for the both of us. ❤️ #womenintheir30s #over30 #gymgirlsoftiktok #blackwomenworkout

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