MAINTENANCE VLOG | sugaring, new haircare, & diy flaxseed gel

[@Michellemanifests]

Your videos help me relax and remember to care for myself after a long week and this has certainly been one.

[@abetweene]

i need the reminder too. glad that it helps us both 💕

[@Lavendersmooches]

You should do haircare videos too! Im currently on my hair growth journey and id love to see how you care for your hair more often 😁

[@abetweene]

i got u sis

[@nahlaidr]

Maaaaan, I swear the Universe sends me signs in the form of your videos. I was scratching my scalp, looked at the buildup (sorry for anyone reading this but also not sorry ), then wondered why I get this build up and at that *EXACT* moment, you responded to my thought. AMAZON SPREE, HERE I COME because I need this itch out of my life!

[@abetweene]

its amazing when your vibrations are in tune. the universe provides u with everything u want and need 😌

[@RondaSmith144Empress]

I clicked soooo fast😂. I do my nail maintenance/mani at night as well with snacks and its my self care power down😊. Ohh Wee I need those gloves and I made some flax gel that needs to be used for this week's wash because Lordtt! More of your hair care regimen PLEASE 🙏🏽. Thank you for this vlog A💖🥰❤. Okay now my hair twin 🤩.

[@abetweene]

girl u shoulda put me on! the vibes are immaculate ✨🌒

[@AndreeaProdan]

Flax gel healed my hair, increased hair growth and gives texture to my waves. Love love love it

[@I8RABBIT]

Love a good ole maintenance vlog❤!!

[@Talqu1lla]

When I used to make flax gel, I would boil with marshmallow root. It helped with detangling. I did have to add oil to get rid of flakes.

[@abetweene]

ohhh thats a great idea! i love slippery elm bark for detangling so ill prob like marshmallow root too

[@Talqu1lla]

@abetweene the marshmallow root helped to make the gel thicker as well. I've tried slippery elm, but the way my roots are set up, I need a heavy hold. Okra gel has the same effect as slippery elm to me, so maybe you could try that too.

[@abetweene]

@Talqu1lla good to know. thank u!

[@Talqu1lla]

@@abetweene ☺️ No problem

[@nidhigosai6595]

Your videos give me peace and it shows how important to do self care .. honestly I started your channel just by watching pedicure and I saved a lot of money by doing pedicure and now sugaring at home !!! Thanks a lot !! Love watching your content girl ❤❤ much more love to you 💕

[@abetweene]

love that for u 💕 favorite part about self care at home is not only do u feel better,saving money adds a lil sprinkle on top 😌

[@BeutifulBeholder]

Yes. I LOVE and MISS your cooking videos, lol ❤.

[@lexxlovelyness]

Your soul mate is so blessed to get to experience you 🥰☺️

[@abetweene]

i am my soul mate 🩷

[@suneegrl]

Hi Lovely! If you want to make that flax gel a little more conditioning add a little marshmallow root and/or hibiscus tea to the water. I’m all store bought now but when I had the time and energy, I did this and my hair seemed to like it. Now imma see if that cuticle cleaner stick works on me when I get it from your previous video and report back lol

[@abetweene]

thanks, ill definitely be tryng that next time! hope u like it! i havent put it down since i got it.

[@DrSimpleBeauty]

I use a fenugreek tea bag, then remove it before I pour in my flaxseed.

[@MaggieMagnoli]

@10:16 - boneless curls is hilarious!! lol

[@gingerhalo123]

Omg that osea oil is everything

[@abetweene]

literally

[@_caram_]

Beautiful long and healthy hair! 😍 Although I wish the video was longer. Thank you for including your hair routine! 👏🏼☺️💚

[@abetweene]

noted 💕

[@_caram_]

@abetweene Thank you! 💕

[@jesuisnatnatpowpow]

I click like before I watch the video because you always post quality content! We appreciate you ❤

[@abetweene]

tysm 💕

[@ashleypasson8526]

Is it weird that when I do my maintenance i watch these videos 😅

[@simplysean1]

OMG I use to watch your what I eat in a day videos all the time! Nice to see you doing well. Will you make those type of videos again?

[@abetweene]

i plan to yes. they may just be integrated into vlogs rather than fully dedicated to food

[@beyourownbeliever]

Yaaaaayyy a new Vlog…beautiful manicure❤️😍

[@zainabali2332]

I am obsessed with your content ❤ specially the skincare ones ❤love you and your content it is sooo calming and satisfying but I have a dark knuckles on my hand and want to get rid of it i even went to a dermatologist but all he did me is suggested a hand cream which really not worked so i need your help please tell me any suggestions from you.........❤

[@abetweene]

thanks so much! treating hyperpigmentation requires 2 things at minimum 1. exfoliate regularly to shed the layers of skin where the high levels of melanin are present (i use a combination of both chemical and manual exfoliation and alternate them) 2. wear sunscreen to protect your skin & discourage new or further darkening. while optional, u can consider using pigment inhibitors to discourage melancytes from increasing production- ingredients like arbutin, tranexamic acid and azelaic acid

[@Fafr]

Hey Abetweene, this isn't really _directly_ related to the topic of the video, but I have a question regarding sugar waxing. Your videos helped me get started with it, so since you know a lot about it I'm sure this wouldn't be a hard question So I've been trying to get started with sugar waxing, but I've noticed that pretty often, when I make sugar wax, no matter how firm it is, it's like its surface is a bit liquid and not sticky. Heating it up a bit makes it a bit better, but then when applying it, it doesn't stick to the fingers at all, as if it gets wet again. I assume that's because my hands aren't dry enough, but I also don't know of any way to make them drier than they already are, and the problem here I assume also partially comes from me living in a tropical climate with high air moisture (it's 85% at lowest and occasionally reaches 100%). So then, is there a way to use sugar wax without directly touching it with hands? Alternatively, is there a way to get hands to be very dry that wouldn't require buying an expensive hand dryer? Thank you for if you answer, and for the very helpful videos you make

[@abetweene]

hi 👋 this happens due to the heat and humidity causing a thin layer to melt and moisture to accumulate at the surface. you can remedy it by storing in a different location thats cooler or just refrigerate it. it shouldnt effect the performance, but your body heat may be softening it more than youd like in addition to the humidity. if youd prefer not to use your hands u can use an applicator instead or an old reward/credit card to apply the sugar. just note it will still soften from the heat of your limbs youre applying it to. Since u live in such a warm humid climate, i suspect the issue may be that the sugar paste is a bit undercooked for what u need, so if you arent already try using a “hard” paste instead of soft or firm.

[@Fafr]

@@abetweene Hm, I'll try hard wax then. If that by itself won't work I'll try refrigerating it, would probably also be good to open the window for about an hour before working with it so the room can cool down. Thank you for answering, thought something more effort-requiring was needed but seems that that's not the case then

[@familyguy2698]

Beautiful hair

[@abetweene]

thank u

[@ansharaabidi2089]

Your videos are so satisfying ❤ Can you please share diy body scrub ?

[@abetweene]

ty 💕sure i can

[@1greenline2]

The one thing I found with flaxseed gel is that sometimes it can dry and flake off whiteish?

[@abetweene]

i noticed that too but only where it got on my skin around the hairline. felt like i was using alot but maybe not

[@JordanKalaka]

not the curls being boneless lol

[@abetweene]

🥲

[@squirrelsinmykoolaid]

My partner uses the As I Am oil like the shampoo you used and it really helped along with some regular drugstore dandruff shampoo. Would you be willing to make a video about things that work for your ADHD and maintaining your health and/or work-life balance? I've been in a bit of a slump and I find hearing about other ADHDers techniques helps me. If you don't feel comfortable talking more about it I completely understand since it's not the focus of your channel.

[@abetweene]

thanks for the recommendation! sure i can!

[@milana2020]

888 likes🎉also I think you should make a hair channel!! It’s so nice and long😅

[@Naetowers]

Love this video. ❤❤

[@nonvignonast2757]

I love maintenance day vlog..you should do it more often 😀👍🏿👍🏿 Also do you do Brazilian sugarwaxing every month ? Thanksss 😘😘

[@abetweene]

definitely more to come! yes, i do brazilians just not every month. sometimes i can get away with waiting up to 6 weeks

[@nonvignonast2757]

@ can’t wait thank you 🩷

[@myrnaj4502]

❤❤❤

[@abetweene]

😘

[@arpitapatidar3539]

Even though I used to suagr wax my underarms why there is small bumps on my armpit is it ingrown hair aur either I am not so professional in sugar wax doingby myself please reply arine ❤

[@abetweene]

what type of bumps? are they white, flesh colored, hard, soft?

[@arpitapatidar3539]

There are 2-3 ingrown hair and bumps are like your second most viewed video of underarm wax that model had small bumps ,very similar to she had

[@abetweene]

ok, the one where i waxed my friend, she doesnt have ingrowns so im unsure if i know what youre referring to. if there is a trapped hair under the skin you can do hot compresses or epsom salt baths to help coerce the hair to the surface so u can see and pluck it. but if u notice these bumps immediately after sugaring like on my friend, its general inflammation from pulling the hair out. the folicles swells as a histamine response from the injury, but will subside.

[@arpitapatidar3539]

@@abetweene thank you so much 😊😊

[@abetweene]

of course 💕

[@michellezaccagnino8626]

What brand of hand scrub did you use?

[@abetweene]

youth to the people

[@alexdada6745]

you're literally beautiful from head to toe!

[@abetweene]

youre too kind

[@alexdada6745]

@@abetweene I hope you said that to make me proud of this " kind accusation"! lol ... I only told the truth or at least what I really think: you are beautiful from head to toe (and your feet enchant me)!... after all, you know you can never be too kind in this world!💕🌺

[@cani.j]

I would start to comb waaaaay more down. Really, from the bottom to the top, working your way up. That's how I always do it and I never have dry hair nor do I have any split ends... for?...maybe a decade? Idk, I just comb my hair effin carefully compared to how I see people combing their hair. Greetings from Berlin, Germany :)

[@abetweene]

i do. a lot just gets edited out 😉

[@teni6281]

Can you talk more on dandruff I’m also suffering and have a lot of hair ❤

[@abetweene]

that pretty much sums it up, but i can share the products i obtain and if they help/make a difference.

[@cdazzles]

Ariane, QQ: if we see you in public, would you prefer to not be acknowledged?

[@abetweene]

if you want to say hi, please feel welcome to. i am quite shy, so just forgive my awkwardness 🙈

[@Iivfitz]

Do you still use soft gel overlays? I noticed your nails are mostly naked in your IG reels. My nails are struggling to grow out even with soft gel. 😭 I’ve been considering going naked for a bit but my natural nails are paper thin. Gel has been the only solution to growing them out but I don’t know why they’ve been still been breaking on the sides lately. I use cuticle oil all day-every day… I may go naked and give that base coat a try.

[@abetweene]

only if im fixing a broken nail. currently i wear regular polish most of the time because i dont give myself enough time to do gel art (hoping that changes soon) perhaps a different brand of soft gel is needed to find a better balance of one that will reinforce but still be flexible enough to bend with the natural nails when you make contact with objects. or maybe you need something with more strentgh like poly gel. theres one particular brand i use thats soak off (summer peach) if you prefer not to use hard gel

[@abetweene]

if u do decide to go naked tho, paint on like 4 layers of the base