beauty
“She wins who calls herself beautiful and challenges the world to change to truly see her.” - Naomi Wolf
How I Learned to Love My Reflection
How I Learned to Love My Reflection By: [Abdullah] For most of my life, mirrors were my enemies. Not because I was vain, but because I couldn’t stand what I saw. I’d glance at my reflection and immediately zero in on flaws: the uneven skin tone, the curve of my nose, the way my stomach never looked as flat as I wanted. My inner voice was crueler than any playground bully, and it spoke up every time I caught sight of myself.
By Abdullah Khan 6 months ago in Viva
National Wellness Month Spotlight: How FDNY's Rapping Firefighter Processes Trauma Through Bars by NWO Sparrow
DOUBLE DUTY: HOW LEAH RAY BALANCES THE FDNY & HIP-HOP WITHOUT MISSING A BEAT BROOKLYN, NY—The weight of a 50-pound hose still lingers on Leah Ray’s shoulders as she steps into the dim glow of the recording booth. For this FDNY firefighter, music isn’t just a passion, it’s therapy. “Some days, the sirens don’t stop ringing in your head,” she confesses, adjusting her headphones. “But when the beat drops? That’s when I finally exhale.”
By NWO SPARROW6 months ago in Viva
Braids, Pride & Power: How Joetta Dugbo’s Independence Day Hairstyle Went Viral and Honored Liberia’s Legacy
In the world of creative expression, few can braid culture, art, and identity into a single vision the way Joetta Dugbo , known widely as Queen Jo, can. A self-taught hairstylist, fashion design graduate, body art visionary, and rising podcaster, Queen Jo wears many crowns. But this past July 26, she added another jewel to her collection with a bold and symbolic hairstyle that went viral across social media in celebration of Liberia’s Independence Day.
By NWO SPARROW6 months ago in Viva
Brow Lamination: The Ultimate Guide to Perfect, Fluffy Brows
Are you looking for a way to transform your eyebrows and achieve that effortlessly polished look? Brow lamination might be exactly what you need. This trending beauty treatment has taken the world by storm, offering fuller, perfectly shaped brows without the need for daily makeup. In this blog, we’ll explain everything about brow lamination — what it is, how it works, the benefits, and why it might be the perfect solution for you.
By Alysaa Healy6 months ago in Viva
A Guide to Tanning Bed Bulbs and Lamps
If you're using a tanning bed at home or going to a salon, it's important to know a few things about tanning bed bulbs. These lamps are the key part of every tanning bed. They create the UV light that helps darken your skin. But not all bulbs are the same. Whether you're buying a new or used tanning bed, or just replacing old bulbs, you need to understand what you’re looking at. This guide will help you make smart, safe choices when it comes to tanning bed lamps.
By LaMarion Ziegler6 months ago in Viva
5 Minutes to Silky Smooth Skin
Every woman craves that ultra-smooth, touchable skin that feels just as good as it looks. Silky soft skin isn't just beautiful—it exudes sensuality, confidence, and self-care. There's something luxurious and deeply satisfying about running your hand over skin that feels like satin. No wonder we all desire it so much! It’s not just about how it makes us look, but also how it makes us *feel*—and let’s not forget, our partners certainly appreciate it too.
By LaMarion Ziegler6 months ago in Viva
The surprising trend of converting to Islam around the world: Why people are choosing Islam despite Islamophobia.
**The surprising trend of converting to Islam around the world: Why people are choosing Islam despite Islamophobia** A crowded train in Paris. A young woman sits quietly, reading a small book in her lap — the Qur’an. Her name is **Sophie**, and just six months ago, she was an atheist.
By waseem khan7 months ago in Viva
"Bera Sum Na Ijaazat e Numay." (Only the permission to shoot is yours.)
Almost two hundred years ago it is Balochistan. And inside the mountains of Balochistan is a purely tribal area called Kohlu. The interesting thing is that the year is also 1825. That is, exactly two hundred years ago from today. In a house of Kohlu, a child is born. He is named “Lal Han”... Growing up, he becomes a shepherd. It is the monsoon season (just like nowadays)... This shepherd is outside his area with his sheep and goats. A stormy rain begins. In the midst of those mountains, a house is seen. He goes toward that house to seek shelter. The men of the house are not there. According to the customs of that time, the woman of the house becomes the host. She is a newlywed bride. The woman tries to save her tent from the storm. The strong winds take away her dupatta. She is trying to save the belongings. Lightning flashes. In the thousandth part of a second, Lal Han's eyes fall on that woman whose hair is open and the storm has taken away her dupatta, but she, unaware of the world, is trying to save her shelter. In this thousandth part of a second, Lal Han’s life changes and he becomes “Mast Tawakali” and “Sammu Beli”. That woman is none other than “Sammu”. Imagine that it is a purely tribal time from two hundred years ago. Mast Tawakali not only falls in love with a married woman, but also mentions her name in his poetry. He even calls himself “Sammu Beli” meaning friend of Sammu. But no one’s “honor” awakens to go and kill that shepherd. Rather what happens is that they are called “Hazrat Mast Tawakali”. After his death, people come to his grave with great respect and his grave becomes a spiritual center. No one knows the real meaning of the name “Sammu”, but even today thousands of women in Baloch society are named “Sammi”.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in Viva
