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                                                                                                                                 DRAMA








                                                                                                                                     BY DENIYA HOLLIS





                                                                                                                                               ave the drama for your mama or,            How do you and your friends manage drama?
                                                                                                                                               better yet, just don’t bring it my         Send responses to
                                                                                                                                                                                          prettyinpinkpennsylvania@gmail.com
                                                                                                                                   Sway. This year was my first year
                                                                                                                                   of middle school and girl was it hard! But
        GOOD HAIR                                                                                                                  someway, somehow I did not get into any major


                                                                                                                                   drama using these tips!  We are supposed


        BY DENIYA HOLLIS                                                                                                           to be building each other up, and supporting
                                                                                                                                   each other, not in a competition. Prejudging

                                                                                                                                   and disliking without a valid reason. And in
                    hat is good hair? Depends on who you       •  Use spray bottles
                    ask. If you ask me, there is no such thing  •  Use shower caps                                                 some cases, you may have a valid reason, just
        Was “good or bad hair”, however your                   •  Use edge controls                                                remember there is still a level of respect to be
        hair will behave badly if you mistreat it or do not    •  TRY a rice water mixture to improve hair                         maintained.
        know how to manage it. Speaking from experience            growth and to increase shine

        I’ve learned how to manage and tame my naturally       •  TRY a twist out using the technique l.o.c (lotion,               •  Hangout With The Right People                                      ABOUT DENIYA HOLLIS
                                                                                                                                   •  Stay Out Of The Mix
        “good” hair that seems to sometimes misbehave.             oil, cream). For better results you should keep                 •  Don’t Start Arguments Always Try To Get Away                                     DeNiya Hollis is also
        Here are a few of my hair tips.                            the twists in for 2 day or more. You can even                      From Them                                                                        12 years old and
                                                                   try to style the twists for a new look that looks               •  Keep Your Friend Group Small                                                     just completed her
        •  Use sulfate free shampoo                                                                                                                                                                                    first  year  of  middle
        •  Use deep conditioner                                    good on you.                                                    •  Don’t Gossip                                                                     school. DeNiya is
        •  Use a leave-in conditioner                          DIY’S- Create your own HAIR BOX. A safe                             •  Trust The People That You Are More Close To                                      has a heart of gold
        •  Use non-flake gel [black castor flaxseed            place where you can keep all your hair products                        And Feel The Most Comfortable Around                                             and the persistence

            eco gel]                                           and tools!  Set a budget of $7 to $10. Go to the                    •  Don’t Switch Up On Your Friends                                                  of a gnat at a picnic.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       DeNiya is a straight
                                                                                                                                   •  Find Trusted Adults To Talk To
        •  Use Satin bonnets and scarfs (visit www.            Dollar Tree for design supplies! Try this DIY with                  •  Don’t Be Fast                                                                    A student who has
            hairbydanyele.com) for satin bonnets kid/          your mom or a group of friends and send pics of                     •  Be Yourself                                                yet to decide on what she wants to do with
            adult sizes                                        your hair box, the products you use or just your                    •  Limit Social Media                                         all her knowledge when she grow up, but
        •  Use wide tooth combs                                beautiful hair.                                                                                                                   with her grades and her gumption anything
        •  Use paddle brush/detangling brush                                                                                                                                                     is possible.
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