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Soft hair. Strong scent. No buildup. All fantasy.

“I want to call you mine” — Kingfisher, probably 🦋

Smells like spiced chai, brandied cherries, & stolen glances across a lantern-lit crowd. ✨

🖤 Scent inspired by Quicksilver by @Callie Hart Author

#magicandspice #lemon8bookclub #slowburnwithspice #hairoil #beautyfinds

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