Soft locs

Hi everyone! I’ve been growing out my locs (4C, low porosity) for 3.5 years and I’ve loved it. My only gripe is that as they get longer, I’m starting to notice how dry and scratchy they’ll get during the week. This past weekend, I put on leave in conditioner w/ castor oil and dried my hair via my hooded dryer and it is SOOOO soft. I’m quite obsessed with how nice it feels, and I wanted to ask for any tips on how to maintain that feeling without immediately doing the treatment again.
My usual moisturizing routine is spraying aloe vera and rose water on my hair and coating with jojoba oil. Sometimes I’ll also add in my leave-in. Both these methods will leave my hair feeling damp, then dry after a couple of hours. It’s never just nice and soft.
Any advice in how I can better maintain my locs daily would be incredibly helpful!

excerpt from my novel Bounded By Tapestry
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As Srag stepped through the arched entrance of the ancient temple, his boots crunched against a thick blanket of dried pine needles and oak leaves. Rays of dappled sunlight shone down upon him from between the emerald canopies overhead, giving a golden glow to his dark skin and glinting off the gold and copper ornaments adorning his armor. His locs hung in a single ponytail behind him, swaying with each step he took toward the center of the temple. He moved with an air of authority, his broad chest and thick arms radiating strength and power.
Reaching the center of the temple, Srag paused for a moment to take in the sights and sounds around him – the serene beauty of the ancient woodland, the subtle rustle of ivy tendrils caressing weathered stone walls, and a chorus of songbirds making music among the towering oaks.
Suddenly the forest around him was dark and oppressive, the air heavy with the smell of damp earth and emerging flora. He could feel it in his bones, otherworldly energy emanating from a point in the sky above. All of a sudden, a portal materialized—a swirling vortex of gray light that churned and pulsated like a miniature tornado. He could feel its power drawing him closer, and he closed his eyes as he stepped onto the path leading into the vortex. The cold sensation of static electricity on his skin caused him to shiver as he moved through the portal until he suddenly felt himself land safely on solid ground.
When he opens his eyes, he is met with a dimly lit cavern illuminated only by flickering torches that line the walls. The air is thick with the scent of burning herbs and incense, and strange symbols are etched into the walls and floor. At the far end of the cavern stands a woman draped in a robe made of moonlit silk that shimmers in the low light.
As she turns, Srag catches sight of her face. She is beautiful, but her eyes are piercing and seem to hold a sad kind of power.
"Srag," she says softly, beckoning him towards her with a slender finger. "You have come."
He approached her slowly with his right hand gripping the hilt of one of the daggers he had fastened behind him along his waist.
"Yes," Srag replies cautiously. " I take it you are the proprietor of the trials."
The woman nods, her eyes never leaving his. "I am," she says simply. "My name is Lirien" The woman smiles cryptically. "I am the overseer of the trials, but before we begin, I must ask, are you prepared for what lies ahead? The Traveler's Trials are not for the faint of heart. Many have come before you, hoping to become a Pilgrim, but few have emerged victorious.
"Srag's grip tightens on his dagger. "I am prepared," he says confidently. "Proving the odds were wrong is what I live for."
Lirien nods once more. "Very well," she says. "Then let us begin." With a wave of her hand, the symbols etched into the walls and floor of the cavern begin to glow with an otherworldly light. The air crackles with energy, and Srag feels his senses heightened. He can feel the power coursing through him, making him stronger and faster than he ever thought possible.
Lirien steps forward, her hands moving in intricate patterns as she begins to chant. As she does, a shadowy figure materializes in front of her. It is humanoid in shape but has a dark, almost smoky quality, making it seem insubstantial.
"This is your first trial," Lirien says, gesturing towards the shadowy figure. You must defeat it to move on to the subsequent trial."
Srag readies his dagger, eyeing the shadowy figure warily. It seems to be watching him, too, its smoky form shifting and morphing as if testing his defenses.
Srag charges left, muscles flexing and eyes blazing with rage. His feet barely touch the ground as he launches himself toward his foe. In a split second, his arm swings with force towards what seems to be its midsection, but instead of the expected collision, there is just a cloud of smoke, leaving Srag standing bewildered and enraged. He takes deep breaths to calm himself, knowing that losing control could cost him his life.
The smoky figure begins to reform as if taunting Him. He steps back and readies himself for another attack, opting for caution over recklessness. He observes the figure's movements, looking for patterns or weaknesses.
This time, Srag rushes forward with his dagger drawn high above towards where its head was supposed to be but instead goes right through it as though it never existed. The smoke engulfs him making breathing difficult he coughs and blinks, struggling to see through the thick smog. He spins in panic as he senses the shadowy figure moving around him, whispering taunts into his ear.
"You cannot defeat me," it says with a raspy voice that seems to come from all directions at once.
But Srag refuses to give up. He raises his dagger above his head again, sensing where the figure will appear next based on its past movements. This time when it solidifies before him, he strikes true- plunging his blade deep into what could be considered its chest. The shadowy figure lets out a blood-curdling scream as the knife pierces through it. Srag grunts in satisfaction, thinking he has finally defeated his foe.
But the smoky form begins to writhe and twist around his weapon before suddenly solidifying into a human-like shape once more. Its eyes flash with anger as it dislodges Srag's dagger from its body with ease and hurls it across the room.
"You may have wounded me," It snarls at him, "but I am not so easily vanquished."
Srag bites back frustration and lunges forward again, striking left then right towards what appears to be different parts of its body, but each time slicing only smoke. The creature seems almost invincible- taunting him by slipping past his every move like an intangible wraith. His heart races as he realizes this fight may be too much for him. Fear grips his chest tightly, but he refuses to give up his life so easily.
The figure stops its taunts and stares at him with narrowed eyes. "What a shame," it says, almost disappointedly. "You were more of a challenge than I had expected."
Suddenly the figure lunges towards him with uncanny speed, grabbing his shoulder and digging its filthy nails into Srag's flesh.
Pain shoots through his body as it becomes clear that the creature is not going down without a fight. He grunts in agony but fights back nonetheless - throwing every last ounce of strength within himself against the shadowy figure, which now seems to be holding on even tighter.
"Your death will make an excellent sacrifice," It whispers into his ear before sinking its fangs deep into his neck- drawing blood from within like water from an overfull jug.
As Srag's body convulsed in pain, his mind raced back to the training days beneath the scorching sun. He conjured up an image of himself standing before a rugged terrain, with ancient trees looming overhead and their shadows dancing across the ground. His father stood close by, hardened by years of warfare and armed with a gnarled branch that had been crafted into a formidable tool of endurance. The sternness on his face spoke volumes as he committed himself to mold Srag into an invincible warrior. Sweat poured off them both like rain, their unrelenting struggle for survival etched onto the very fibers of their being.
The branch whipped through the air with every strike, lashing Srag's bare skin and leaving behind a mosaic of red. Pain wracked his body, mixing with the salty sting of sweat-filled wounds—a reminder of his ongoing pursuit of strength and courage. As it soaked up the moisture of his blood, the branch grew thinner and sharper, intensifying the physical trial.
His father's voice was gruff as he commanded his son to stand, "Aurelians don't kneel," he declared. The young man slowly rose, still wincing from the pain that had brought him down to one knee.
"though the pain you feel may be great, you must learn to maintain focus and let the pains of the flesh remain in the flesh. A warrior must always remain calm."
Srag tensed as the images of his past flooded his mind, the days spent training relentlessly, and the blood spilled. A strange energy surged through him, empowering his every move with strength and courage. He felt an invisible force pushing him upright and, with it, a newfound determination that shook away any pain or exhaustion he had felt before. His gaze sharpened, taking in the figure that stood before him - one which no longer intimidated him but only reminded him of the resilience he had been cultivating when he trained beneath those ancient trees with his father — a reminder that he would never be made to kneel again.
Srag's voice was low and steady as he pulled out the other dagger from his waist and took an aggressive stance. His eyes narrowed, and his lips were tight, showing he was ready for anything. “Again,” he said.
The ghostly figure gave a short laugh and nodded in agreement, its form fading. "Very good...very good indeed," it said before crumbling to nothingness, catching Srag off guard.
Lirien's eyes widened, her face covered in a mixture of disbelief and awe
"Well done," she said with a cryptic smile. "This trial was to test your mental fortitude. To be a pilgrim requires one to endure, take pride in knowing that most crumble where you stand, you have passed the first trial, but take heed many more follow this is but only the beginning."
Srag nodded his head with a grin of confidence. "I am ready."

excerpt from my novel Bounded By Tapestry
​
As Srag stepped through the arched entrance of the ancient temple, his boots crunched against a thick blanket of dried pine needles and oak leaves. Rays of dappled sunlight shone down upon him from between the emerald canopies overhead, giving a golden glow to his dark skin and glinting off the gold and copper ornaments adorning his armor. His locs hung in a single ponytail behind him, swaying with each step he took toward the center of the temple. He moved with an air of authority, his broad chest and thick arms radiating strength and power.
Reaching the center of the temple, Srag paused for a moment to take in the sights and sounds around him – the serene beauty of the ancient woodland, the subtle rustle of ivy tendrils caressing weathered stone walls, and a chorus of songbirds making music among the towering oaks.
Suddenly the forest around him was dark and oppressive, the air heavy with the smell of damp earth and emerging flora. He could feel it in his bones, otherworldly energy emanating from a point in the sky above. All of a sudden, a portal materialized—a swirling vortex of gray light that churned and pulsated like a miniature tornado. He could feel its power drawing him closer, and he closed his eyes as he stepped onto the path leading into the vortex. The cold sensation of static electricity on his skin caused him to shiver as he moved through the portal until he suddenly felt himself land safely on solid ground.
When he opens his eyes, he is met with a dimly lit cavern illuminated only by flickering torches that line the walls. The air is thick with the scent of burning herbs and incense, and strange symbols are etched into the walls and floor. At the far end of the cavern stands a woman draped in a robe made of moonlit silk that shimmers in the low light.
As she turns, Srag catches sight of her face. She is beautiful, but her eyes are piercing and seem to hold a sad kind of power.
"Srag," she says softly, beckoning him towards her with a slender finger. "You have come."
He approached her slowly with his right hand gripping the hilt of one of the daggers he had fastened behind him along his waist.
"Yes," Srag replies cautiously. " I take it you are the proprietor of the trials."
The woman nods, her eyes never leaving his. "I am," she says simply. "My name is Lirien" The woman smiles cryptically. "I am the overseer of the trials, but before we begin, I must ask, are you prepared for what lies ahead? The Traveler's Trials are not for the faint of heart. Many have come before you, hoping to become a Pilgrim, but few have emerged victorious.
"Srag's grip tightens on his dagger. "I am prepared," he says confidently. "Proving the odds were wrong is what I live for."
Lirien nods once more. "Very well," she says. "Then let us begin." With a wave of her hand, the symbols etched into the walls and floor of the cavern begin to glow with an otherworldly light. The air crackles with energy, and Srag feels his senses heightened. He can feel the power coursing through him, making him stronger and faster than he ever thought possible.
Lirien steps forward, her hands moving in intricate patterns as she begins to chant. As she does, a shadowy figure materializes in front of her. It is humanoid in shape but has a dark, almost smoky quality, making it seem insubstantial.
"This is your first trial," Lirien says, gesturing towards the shadowy figure. You must defeat it to move on to the subsequent trial."
Srag readies his dagger, eyeing the shadowy figure warily. It seems to be watching him, too, its smoky form shifting and morphing as if testing his defenses.
Srag charges left, muscles flexing and eyes blazing with rage. His feet barely touch the ground as he launches himself toward his foe. In a split second, his arm swings with force towards what seems to be its midsection, but instead of the expected collision, there is just a cloud of smoke, leaving Srag standing bewildered and enraged. He takes deep breaths to calm himself, knowing that losing control could cost him his life.
The smoky figure begins to reform as if taunting Him. He steps back and readies himself for another attack, opting for caution over recklessness. He observes the figure's movements, looking for patterns or weaknesses.
This time, Srag rushes forward with his dagger drawn high above towards where its head was supposed to be but instead goes right through it as though it never existed. The smoke engulfs him making breathing difficult he coughs and blinks, struggling to see through the thick smog. He spins in panic as he senses the shadowy figure moving around him, whispering taunts into his ear.
"You cannot defeat me," it says with a raspy voice that seems to come from all directions at once.
But Srag refuses to give up. He raises his dagger above his head again, sensing where the figure will appear next based on its past movements. This time when it solidifies before him, he strikes true- plunging his blade deep into what could be considered its chest. The shadowy figure lets out a blood-curdling scream as the knife pierces through it. Srag grunts in satisfaction, thinking he has finally defeated his foe.
But the smoky form begins to writhe and twist around his weapon before suddenly solidifying into a human-like shape once more. Its eyes flash with anger as it dislodges Srag's dagger from its body with ease and hurls it across the room.
"You may have wounded me," It snarls at him, "but I am not so easily vanquished."
Srag bites back frustration and lunges forward again, striking left then right towards what appears to be different parts of its body, but each time slicing only smoke. The creature seems almost invincible- taunting him by slipping past his every move like an intangible wraith. His heart races as he realizes this fight may be too much for him. Fear grips his chest tightly, but he refuses to give up his life so easily.
The figure stops its taunts and stares at him with narrowed eyes. "What a shame," it says, almost disappointedly. "You were more of a challenge than I had expected."
Suddenly the figure lunges towards him with uncanny speed, grabbing his shoulder and digging its filthy nails into Srag's flesh.
Pain shoots through his body as it becomes clear that the creature is not going down without a fight. He grunts in agony but fights back nonetheless - throwing every last ounce of strength within himself against the shadowy figure, which now seems to be holding on even tighter.
"Your death will make an excellent sacrifice," It whispers into his ear before sinking its fangs deep into his neck- drawing blood from within like water from an overfull jug.
As Srag's body convulsed in pain, his mind raced back to the training days beneath the scorching sun. He conjured up an image of himself standing before a rugged terrain, with ancient trees looming overhead and their shadows dancing across the ground. His father stood close by, hardened by years of warfare and armed with a gnarled branch that had been crafted into a formidable tool of endurance. The sternness on his face spoke volumes as he committed himself to mold Srag into an invincible warrior. Sweat poured off them both like rain, their unrelenting struggle for survival etched onto the very fibers of their being.
The branch whipped through the air with every strike, lashing Srag's bare skin and leaving behind a mosaic of red. Pain wracked his body, mixing with the salty sting of sweat-filled wounds—a reminder of his ongoing pursuit of strength and courage. As it soaked up the moisture of his blood, the branch grew thinner and sharper, intensifying the physical trial.
His father's voice was gruff as he commanded his son to stand, "Aurelians don't kneel," he declared. The young man slowly rose, still wincing from the pain that had brought him down to one knee.
"though the pain you feel may be great, you must learn to maintain focus and let the pains of the flesh remain in the flesh. A warrior must always remain calm."
Srag tensed as the images of his past flooded his mind, the days spent training relentlessly, and the blood spilled. A strange energy surged through him, empowering his every move with strength and courage. He felt an invisible force pushing him upright and, with it, a newfound determination that shook away any pain or exhaustion he had felt before. His gaze sharpened, taking in the figure that stood before him - one which no longer intimidated him but only reminded him of the resilience he had been cultivating when he trained beneath those ancient trees with his father — a reminder that he would never be made to kneel again.
Srag's voice was low and steady as he pulled out the other dagger from his waist and took an aggressive stance. His eyes narrowed, and his lips were tight, showing he was ready for anything. “Again,” he said.
The ghostly figure gave a short laugh and nodded in agreement, its form fading. "Very good...very good indeed," it said before crumbling to nothingness, catching Srag off guard.
Lirien's eyes widened, her face covered in a mixture of disbelief and awe
"Well done," she said with a cryptic smile. "This trial was to test your mental fortitude. To be a pilgrim requires one to endure, take pride in knowing that most crumble where you stand, you have passed the first trial, but take heed many more follow this is but only the beginning."
Srag nodded his head with a grin of confidence. "I am ready."

Bounded By Tapestry
Obsidian Dreamer
​
As Srag stepped through the arched entrance of the ancient temple, his boots crunched against a thick blanket of dried pine needles and oak leaves. Rays of dappled sunlight shone down upon him from between the emerald canopies overhead, giving a golden glow to his dark skin and glinting off the gold and copper ornaments adorning his armor. His locs hung in a single ponytail behind him, swaying with each step he took toward the center of the temple. He moved with an air of authority, his broad chest and thick arms radiating strength and power.
Reaching the center of the temple, Srag paused for a moment to take in the sights and sounds around him – the serene beauty of the ancient woodland, the subtle rustle of ivy tendrils caressing weathered stone walls, and a chorus of songbirds making music among the towering oaks.
Suddenly the forest around him was dark and oppressive, the air heavy with the smell of damp earth and emerging flora. He could feel it in his bones, otherworldly energy emanating from a point in the sky above. All of a sudden, a portal materialized—a swirling vortex of gray light that churned and pulsated like a miniature tornado. He could feel its power drawing him closer, and he closed his eyes as he stepped onto the path leading into the vortex. The cold sensation of static electricity on his skin caused him to shiver as he moved through the portal until he suddenly felt himself land safely on solid ground.
When he opens his eyes, he is met with a dimly lit cavern illuminated only by flickering torches that line the walls. The air is thick with the scent of burning herbs and incense, and strange symbols are etched into the walls and floor. At the far end of the cavern stands a woman draped in a robe made of moonlit silk that shimmers in the low light.
As she turns, Srag catches sight of her face. She is beautiful, but her eyes are piercing and seem to hold a sad kind of power.
"Srag," she says softly, beckoning him towards her with a slender finger. "You have come."
He approached her slowly with his right hand gripping the hilt of one of the daggers he had fastened behind him along his waist.
"Yes," Srag replies cautiously. " I take it you are the proprietor of the trials."
The woman nods, her eyes never leaving his. "I am," she says simply. "My name is Lirien" The woman smiles cryptically. "I am the overseer of the trials, but before we begin, I must ask, are you prepared for what lies ahead? The Traveler's Trials are not for the faint of heart. Many have come before you, hoping to become a Pilgrim, but few have emerged victorious.
"Srag's grip tightens on his dagger. "I am prepared," he says confidently. "Proving the odds were wrong is what I live for."
Lirien nods once more. "Very well," she says. "Then let us begin." With a wave of her hand, the symbols etched into the walls and floor of the cavern begin to glow with an otherworldly light. The air crackles with energy, and Srag feels his senses heightened. He can feel the power coursing through him, making him stronger and faster than he ever thought possible.
Lirien steps forward, her hands moving in intricate patterns as she begins to chant. As she does, a shadowy figure materializes in front of her. It is humanoid in shape but has a dark, almost smoky quality, making it seem insubstantial.
"This is your first trial," Lirien says, gesturing towards the shadowy figure. You must defeat it to move on to the subsequent trial."
Srag readies his dagger, eyeing the shadowy figure warily. It seems to be watching him, too, its smoky form shifting and morphing as if testing his defenses.
Srag charges left, muscles flexing and eyes blazing with rage. His feet barely touch the ground as he launches himself toward his foe. In a split second, his arm swings with force towards what seems to be its midsection, but instead of the expected collision, there is just a cloud of smoke, leaving Srag standing bewildered and enraged. He takes deep breaths to calm himself, knowing that losing control could cost him his life.
The smoky figure begins to reform as if taunting Him. He steps back and readies himself for another attack, opting for caution over recklessness. He observes the figure's movements, looking for patterns or weaknesses.
This time, Srag rushes forward with his dagger drawn high above towards where its head was supposed to be but instead goes right through it as though it never existed. The smoke engulfs him making breathing difficult he coughs and blinks, struggling to see through the thick smog. He spins in panic as he senses the shadowy figure moving around him, whispering taunts into his ear.
"You cannot defeat me," it says with a raspy voice that seems to come from all directions at once.
But Srag refuses to give up. He raises his dagger above his head again, sensing where the figure will appear next based on its past movements. This time when it solidifies before him, he strikes true- plunging his blade deep into what could be considered its chest. The shadowy figure lets out a blood-curdling scream as the knife pierces through it. Srag grunts in satisfaction, thinking he has finally defeated his foe.
But the smoky form begins to writhe and twist around his weapon before suddenly solidifying into a human-like shape once more. Its eyes flash with anger as it dislodges Srag's dagger from its body with ease and hurls it across the room.
"You may have wounded me," It snarls at him, "but I am not so easily vanquished."
Srag bites back frustration and lunges forward again, striking left then right towards what appears to be different parts of its body, but each time slicing only smoke. The creature seems almost invincible- taunting him by slipping past his every move like an intangible wraith. His heart races as he realizes this fight may be too much for him. Fear grips his chest tightly, but he refuses to give up his life so easily.
The figure stops its taunts and stares at him with narrowed eyes. "What a shame," it says, almost disappointedly. "You were more of a challenge than I had expected."
Suddenly the figure lunges towards him with uncanny speed, grabbing his shoulder and digging its filthy nails into Srag's flesh.
Pain shoots through his body as it becomes clear that the creature is not going down without a fight. He grunts in agony but fights back nonetheless - throwing every last ounce of strength within himself against the shadowy figure, which now seems to be holding on even tighter.
"Your death will make an excellent sacrifice," It whispers into his ear before sinking its fangs deep into his neck- drawing blood from within like water from an overfull jug.
As Srag's body convulsed in pain, his mind raced back to the training days beneath the scorching sun. He conjured up an image of himself standing before a rugged terrain, with ancient trees looming overhead and their shadows dancing across the ground. His father stood close by, hardened by years of warfare and armed with a gnarled branch that had been crafted into a formidable tool of endurance. The sternness on his face spoke volumes as he committed himself to mold Srag into an invincible warrior. Sweat poured off them both like rain, their unrelenting struggle for survival etched onto the very fibers of their being.
The branch whipped through the air with every strike, lashing Srag's bare skin and leaving behind a mosaic of red. Pain wracked his body, mixing with the salty sting of sweat-filled wounds—a reminder of his ongoing pursuit of strength and courage. As it soaked up the moisture of his blood, the branch grew thinner and sharper, intensifying the physical trial.
His father's voice was gruff as he commanded his son to stand, "Aurelians don't kneel," he declared. The young man slowly rose, still wincing from the pain that had brought him down to one knee.
"though the pain you feel may be great, you must learn to maintain focus and let the pains of the flesh remain in the flesh. A warrior must always remain calm."
Srag tensed as the images of his past flooded his mind, the days spent training relentlessly, and the blood spilled. A strange energy surged through him, empowering his every move with strength and courage. He felt an invisible force pushing him upright and, with it, a newfound determination that shook away any pain or exhaustion he had felt before. His gaze sharpened, taking in the figure that stood before him - one which no longer intimidated him but only reminded him of the resilience he had been cultivating when he trained beneath those ancient trees with his father — a reminder that he would never be made to kneel again.
Srag's voice was low and steady as he pulled out the other dagger from his waist and took an aggressive stance. His eyes narrowed, and his lips were tight, showing he was ready for anything. “Again,” he said.
The ghostly figure gave a short laugh and nodded in agreement, its form fading. "Very good...very good indeed," it said before crumbling to nothingness, catching Srag off guard.
Lirien's eyes widened, her face covered in a mixture of disbelief and awe
"Well done," she said with a cryptic smile. "This trial was to test your mental fortitude. To be a pilgrim requires one to endure, take pride in knowing that most crumble where you stand, you have passed the first trial, but take heed many more follow this is but only the beginning."
Srag nodded his head with a grin of confidence. "I am ready."

I wanna go on dates! see where it goes. Personally want a committed relationship so if completely closed off yun sainyo pls dont waste both of our time. To those staying, yay! so Chat muna to see if we vibe tas go out tayo to a cafe for more chika, study date sana pero end of sem na (future study partner?), museum? i can take good pics. I have a lot of interests and can keep a convo, if we have at least three in common Ill libre u a drink on our friendly/more than friendly date ;>. BGC date or around katip area are my locs. My schools in katip so malapit sana doon. Send me a pic and an intro in my dms.
About me: - introvert (can socialize so no probs) - 5'0 (shortie if ur into that) - femme, slim (but curvy, magegets mo if u see me), - slightly tan but not morena - yes im realizing descrip kinda hard to imagine dm ill send pics - i give off black cat energy but i am a lab if i like you
- i love watching movies but also love going out on trips ur girl has range (if u want hit me with ur fav movie and tell me why its ur fav)
- ISTJ/Virgo/Psych Student (mukhang red flag section, im the farthest from it promise)
- bottom/switch if we're going there
You:
- 20-24- chapstick/soft masc/androgynous/femme- working on urself; i have a growth mindset so i expect that from u
update: wait lang i didnt expect ppl to message agad, this was a 3 AM whim decision, may due ako bukas (last na) grades before landi. ill reply to you on sunday onwards. i wanna give u my full attention so hope u can understand.

my hair is kind of soft and some of my ends keep unraveling abs i have to retwist them daily. how can i keep them together? im afraid they won’t loc if they keep unraveling

The street was dark, the only parts that were illuminated by the flickering lights were the cracked sidewalks and looming concrete buildings. Henry pulled his hat down as he went down a darkened alleyway. The rats scampering across his feet no longer caused alarm. He turned again, coming to one of the side doors of the concrete buildings. He knocked hard, standing up straight as he adjusted himself and his hat. After no answer he knocked again, harder, with more urgency. There was quiet before the rusty door knob rattled and the door opened.
Borris, standing to his usual past the door frame height, peered down at Henry with a slight sneer. "Hi'ya Borris." He smiled trying to push past him. Borris did not move. It was like an ant pushing a boulder. "No payment, no pleasure." Borris’s rough voice growled. Henry frowned a little "I know, I know. I'm good for it. You know I am. I'm a little late with payment but I do pay." Henry said as Borris crossed his arms. “Borris, please.” Henry whined, trying to go past again, his scrawny body not having the strength to even make a dent. Henry took off his hat and rubbed his hair, he twitched and paced in a circle. “Come on man, please. You’ll get your money, I just need to get through the rest of the week.” He said as Borris stood unmoving and uncaring. Suddenly Henry charged at him and leaped on Borris’s shoulder "RHEA! RHEA PLEASE!! YOU KNOW I'M GOOD FOR IT!" Henry screeched at the top of his lungs into the area behind Borris,trying to furiously claw his way to the back.. The guard growled and shoved him to the ground before starting to wring his neck.
"Baby, please, your blood pressure." A soft voice said behind them stopping the chaos. Rhea appeared, wearing a sweeping skirt and tank top as always. Her white calf length locs flowing behind her. Borris dropped Henry to the concrete. He rubbed his sore neck, catching his breath before he stood up. "Rhea, Rhea please. I can't-" Henry caught the tears that were coming, his voice cracked, "Rhea, I get paid on the 5th.. you will have your money then. Everything plus interest. Just please..this week has been awful. I just.." he dropped to his knees, and grabbed his hat, clutching it to his chest. "Just please. You'll have everything. You know I'm good for it." He whispered. Rhea looked at him for a long moment, her milky white eyes seeming to bore into his soul. She glanced at Borris then back to the pathetic heap before her. "If I don't have everything on the 5th. You won’t have legs to come crawling back." She said coldly. Henry nodded. “Come on." Rhea motioned with her hand walking back inside. Borris sucked his teeth but stepped aside to let Henry through.
The hall was cold. It always was. He shuddered slightly, putting his hat back on as he followed Rhea down the long hall, each breath becoming a small puff of cold air. In each room were people sitting on the floor propped up on the wall or sprawled out on dirty beds. Unnatural ear to ear grins plastered on their glazed out faces. Rhea led him to the main room. It was covered in crystals and potions. Skulls of birds and tiny animals lined the tables. A few people were in here too, smoking a long pipe that made the room smell like cardamom. Rhea sat down on the bed, grabbing a vial from a locked chest beside her feet. She held it up to him. "Knock it back." She commanded as if he didnt know what to do. The liquid inside the bottle was shimmery blueish purple. He popped the cork and threw it into his gullet.
He began to feel warm, like he just took a large shot of whiskey. The feeling spread from his throat outwards to his stomach and the tips of his toes. He wobbled over to Rhea and sat down between her legs. "The usual?" She asked as she placed her hands on the sides of his head. He nodded, the warm sensation turning into a deep tingle. Rhea inhaled then exhaled, firmly locking her hands on to his head. The warm, tingling turned into static. Everything went black as his limbs went limp and he was no longer in control.
He blinked a few times and looked around. It was a country side cottage during mid day. He smiled and got up, walking outside. The scent of freshly cut grass hit his nose and so did the sound of joyful giggles. "I'm gonna get you!" A female voice said as more giggles rang out. "Not uh!! I'm fast like a cheetah!" Said a young boy. Henry leaned on the door frame watching his wife and son play around in their backyard. His wife did in fact catch him, and tickled him mercilessly. Henry Jr giggled and squirmed trying to get out of her grip. Henry's heart swelled as he watched the two most important people in his life enjoy this glorious summer day. Eventually his wife, Laura, trotted over to him and kissed him passionately. She smelled of honeysuckle and brown sugar. It was a scent he missed the most. Henry Jr came over and headbutted Henry’s stomach. "Hi dad!!" He yelled with a wide grin. Both Henry and Jr exchanged a knowing glance before yelling "Tickle monsters attack mommy!" At the same time as they leaped on the startled woman and used their combined powers to make her laugh until her stomach hurt. After some delicious chicken and shrimp alfredo, the love birds were cuddled up on the porch swing watching Jr catch fireflies as the sunset. Laura looked up at Henry. "This day has been amazing." She said softly as they swung back and forth gently. Henry smiled, about to speak but Laura stopped moving.
Oh No. He thought standing up as she went motionless. He looked to Jr who was also frozen, mid jump with a firefly in his hands. He looked around as clouds and the warm night breeze stopped. Oh no, no please no. Has it been an hour already? He wondered as his vision started to become fuzzy. The tingling feeling returned as he fell into a void of darkness and was slingshotted back into reality. Groggily he opened his eyes, he was laying on his back, facing the dirty cracked ceiling. Henry couldn’t hold back any longer. He curled into the fetal position and began to sob.

So i was on a landed scout and exited the game at one point.
Now when im trying to load in the game will CTD every single time. Is this a corrupted save or fixable in any way? Its an Ironman save so im screwed if its not.
Included a launch log too:

Log: Log file open, 05/19/23 09:03:08 Init: WinSock: version 1.1 (2.2), MaxSocks=32767, MaxUdp=65467 Log: ... running in INSTALLED mode DevConfig: GConfig::Find has loaded file: ....\Engine\Config\ConsoleVariables.ini Init: Version: 8917 Init: Epic Internal: 0 Init: Compiled (32-bit): Mar 5 2014 14:01:21 Init: Changelist: 1100000 Init: Command line: -FROMLAUNCHER -LANGUAGE=DEU Init: Base directory: F:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\XCom-Enemy-Unknown\XEW\Binaries\Win32\ Init: FxsChangelist: 402256 Init: SeekfreeLoading: 1 Init: Platform: PCConsole Init: TitleId: 200510 [0000.52] Init: Computer: L123 [0000.52] Init: User: primeeeee [0000.52] Init: CPU Page size=4096, Processors=8 [0000.52] Init: High frequency timer resolution =10.000000 MHz [0000.52] Init: Memory total: Physical=15.9GB (16GB approx) Pagefile=52.5GB Virtual=4.0GB [0000.66] Init: Presizing for 100000 objects not considered by GC, pre-allocating 0 bytes. [0000.66] Init: Object subsystem initialized [0000.66] DevConfig: (System) 'Default__System' loading configuration from ....\XComGame\Config\XComEngine.ini [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for SeekFreePCPaths from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for SeekFreePCExtensions from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for CutdownPaths from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for LocalizationPaths from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for TextureFileCacheExtension from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for Extensions from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for Suppress from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for FRScriptPaths from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for ScriptPaths from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for Paths from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for ScreenShotPathOverride from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for CacheExt from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for CachePath from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for SavePath from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for AsyncIOBandwidthLimit from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for PackageSizeSoftLimit from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for MaxOverallCacheSize from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for MaxStaleCacheSize from [Core.System] [0000.66] DevConfig: Loading value for StaleCacheDays from [Core.System] [0000.66] Log: Overriding lang INT w/ command-line option of DEU [0000.72] Log: Caching packages from path ....\XComGame\CookedPC: 6014 packages [0000.74] DevDataBase: Connection to "Provider=sqloledb;Data Source=production-db;Initial Catalog=EngineTaskPerf;Trusted_Connection=Yes;Connection Timeout=2" or "10.1.20.20" failed [0000.74] Log: resX=1440, resY=900 [0000.97] Init: OS stats: [0000.97] Init: Windows 7 [0000.97] Init: RemoteDesktop=0 [0000.97] Init: Memory stats: [0000.97] Init: Physical: 16317MB [0000.97] Init: Virtual: 4095MB [0000.97] Init: PageFile: 53725MB [0000.97] Init: CPU stats: [0000.97] Init: MeasuredPerformanceTime: 78.305 (stored result) [0000.97] Init: Hyperthreaded: 1 [0000.97] Init: NumProcessorsPerCPU: 1 [0000.97] Init: NumLogicalProcessors: 8 [0000.97] Init: NumPhysicalProcessors: 8 [0000.97] Init: MaxSpeed: 4001 [0000.97] Init: CurrentSpeed: 4001 [0000.97] Init: CoresPerProcessor: 8 [0000.97] Init: IsOnBattery: 0 [0000.97] Init: BatteryLevel: -1 [0000.97] Init: Manufacturer: Intel [0000.97] Init: CPUName: Unknown INTEL CPU [0000.97] Init: L1CacheSize: -1 [0000.97] Init: L2CacheSize: -1 [0000.97] Init: Architecture: x86 [0000.97] Init: GPU stats: [0000.97] Init: VendorID: 000010DE [0000.97] Init: DeviceID: 00001C03 [0000.97] Init: DriverVersion: 31.0.15.2802 [0000.97] Init: DeviceName: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB [0000.97] Init: DriverName: nvldumd.dll [0000.97] Init: PixelShaderVersion: 3 [0000.97] Init: VertexShaderVersion: 3 [0000.97] Init: VRAMQuantity: 3072 [0000.97] Init: DedicatedVRAM: 3072 [0000.97] Init: AdapterCount: 2 [0000.97] Init: SupportsHardwareTnL: 1 [0000.97] Init: GPU DeviceID not found in ini. [0000.98] Init: Machine detected compatibility level: Composite: 2. CPU: 2. GPU: 4. [0000.98] Init: Previous detected compatibility level: Composite: 2. CPU: 2. GPU: 4. [0001.09] Log: Found D3D11 adapter 0: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB [0001.09] Log: Adapter has 3072MB of dedicated video memory, 0MB of dedicated system memory, and 1023MB of shared system memory [0001.11] Log: Found D3D11 adapter 1: Microsoft Basic Render Driver [0001.11] Log: Adapter has 0MB of dedicated video memory, 0MB of dedicated system memory, and 4095MB of shared system memory [0001.16] Log: Shader platform (RHI): PC-D3D-SM3 [0001.21] Log: PhysX GPU Support: DISABLED [0001.22] Init: Initializing FaceFX... [0001.22] Init: FaceFX 1.7.4 initialized. [0001.23] Init: WinSock: I am L123 (192.168.0.35:0) [0001.25] Init: XAudio2 using 'Lautsprecher (Realtek High Definition Audio)' : 2 channels at 48 kHz using 32 bits per sample (channel mask 0x3) [0001.40] DevNet: FEngineLoop::Init: Reading NetPackageMapExclusions [0001.49] DevSHA: FSHA1::StoreFileSHAHash - FullFileSHAHashMap: core.upk Hash(65A8412CB7C062D19CDD0414D3BE56CBF5977195) VerifyHash(101183156211245) PackageHashString(101183156211245#) [0005.14] DevSHA: FSHA1::StoreFileSHAHash - FullFileSHAHashMap: gfxui.upk Hash(8641C674BE79584EF6084A72F71D770315E833AD) VerifyHash(13419024624721) PackageHashString(13419024624721#) [0005.14] DevSHA: FSHA1::StoreFileSHAHash - FullFileSHAHashMap: engine.upk Hash(635199E01DBB6EC5B1A4981AC1263D37F09C158F) VerifyHash(9929177193240) PackageHashString(9929177193240#) [0005.14] DevSHA: FSHA1::StoreFileSHAHash - FullFileSHAHashMap: gameframework.upk Hash(2B49DCE286266C9F679F71E2BE75AE88B87534CB) VerifyHash(43134103190184) PackageHashString(43134103190184#) [0005.14] DevSHA: FSHA1::StoreFileSHAHash - FullFileSHAHashMap: ipdrv.upk Hash(D8D92D34F97C190BD09911D890639E2C2E60D828) VerifyHash(21624920814446) PackageHashString(21624920814446#) [0005.14] DevSHA: FSHA1::StoreFileSHAHash - FullFileSHAHashMap: onlinesubsystemsteamworks.upk Hash(8BC24E58CF6D2D9C412B7BAAAFCD18160A47005B) VerifyHash(1392076517510) PackageHashString(1392076517510#) [0005.14] DevSHA: FSHA1::StoreFileSHAHash - FullFileSHAHashMap: xcomgame.upk Hash(ADA07DF15D904589CBF62437E627140453B3E644) VerifyHash(1739320323083) PackageHashString(1739320323083#) [0005.14] Error: (AddNetObject) Objects ArrayProperty XComStrategyGame.XGFacility_Engineering:CheckpointRecord_XGFacility_Engineering.m_arrFoundryProjects and ArrayProperty XComStrategyGame.XGFacility_Engineering:CheckpointRecord_XGFacility_Engineering.m_arrAlloyProjects have duplicate NetIndex 13330 [0005.99] DevSHA: FSHA1::StoreFileSHAHash - FullFileSHAHashMap: xcomstrategygame.upk Hash(9E504EF159174C0A0C7993AE0C9352865041D682) VerifyHash(15889121280) PackageHashString(15889121280#) [0005.99] DevSHA: FSHA1::StoreFileSHAHash - FullFileSHAHashMap: startup_loc_int.upk Hash(4F7AA48516EE8D444A8535B96E4FF1F64C390570) VerifyHash(79227411076) PackageHashString(79227411076#) [0005.99] Init: Finished loading startup packages in 4.59 seconds [0006.00] DevSHA: FSHA1::StoreFileSHAHash - FullFileSHAHashMap: startup.upk Hash(CB5CA52922287603FF9D1E201264CAF84998CD28) VerifyHash(203342551873) PackageHashString(203342551873#) [0006.00] Log: 115724 objects as part of root set at end of initial load. [0006.00] Log: 0 out of 0 bytes used by permanent object pool. [0006.00] Log: Enum Cache created: 176728 bytes [0006.00] Log: Initializing Engine... [0006.01] Log: There is generic failure of the AlienFX Init. [0006.02] Init: UEngine initialized [0006.03] Log: Working around XDK XAudio2 regression: TRUE [0006.04] Init: XAudio2Device initialized. [0006.35] Init: Client initialized [0006.96] DevMemory: TextureRenderTarget2D::Create - UIRenderTarget, 720, 1280 [0006.96] DevMemory: TextureRenderTarget2D::Create - DummyRT, 1, 1 [0006.97] Log: Detected 1 GPUs for rendering [0007.01] Log: MMDevice Endpoint 0: "Lautsprecher (Realtek High Definition Audio)" ({0.0.0.00000000}.{1b82e30a-9252-4363-afe1-ec6461a26aed}) (DEFAULT) [0007.01] Log: MMDevice Endpoint 1: "Realtek Digital Output (Realtek High Definition Audio)" ({0.0.0.00000000}.{2b51142b-ca17-4f9e-9908-ae75d829dc68}) [0007.02] DevOnline: Created named interface (RecentPlayersList) of type (Engine.OnlineRecentPlayersList) [0007.03] Log: Initializing Steamworks [0007.03] DevOnline: Steam ID: [1:124226505] (76561198084492233) [0007.03] DevOnline: Steam universe: PUBLIC [0007.03] DevOnline: Steam appid: 200510 [0007.03] DevOnline: Steam IsSubscribed: TRUE [0007.03] DevOnline: Steam IsLowViolence: FALSE [0007.03] DevOnline: Steam IsCybercafe: FALSE [0007.03] DevOnline: Steam IsVACBanned: FALSE [0007.03] DevOnline: Steam IP country: DE [0007.03] DevOnline: Steam official server time: 1684479798 [0007.03] DevOnline: Steam Cloud quota: 6090 / 104857600 [0007.03] DevOnline: ============================================================= [0007.03] DevOnline: == Beginning LocalProfileName: [0007.03] DevOnline: == GSteamFriends LocalProfileName: Avoidless [0007.03] DevOnline: Signing into the local profile Avoidless [0007.03] DevOnline: == Final LocalProfileName: Avoidless [0007.03] DevOnline: ============================================================= [0007.03] DevNet: Browse: XComShell?Name=Player?Team=255 [0007.03] XComMapSelection: Clearing preloaded level cache [0007.04] Log: ###### OnlineEventMgr waited 0.00 seconds for saves to complete [0007.04] Log: LoadMap: XComShell?Name=Player?Team=255 [0007.04] XCom_Content: Clearing content cache [0007.04] XCom_Content: Flushing archetype cache [0007.05] Log: [0007.05] DevMemory: Memory allocations reported by the OS: 330.85 MB (with 0.00 MB waste) [0007.06] XCom_Content: Clearing content cache [0007.06] XCom_Content: Flushing archetype cache [0007.06] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\UICollection_Common_SF.upk(UICollection_Common) [0007.08] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\XComUIShell_SF.upk(XComUIShell) [0007.24] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\UICollection_Shell_SF.upk(UICollection_Shell) [0007.26] XCom_Content: CacheContent: Starting [0007.26] XCom_Content: CacheContent: Finished, took 0.000s [0007.36] Log: Game class is 'XComShell' [0007.39] Log: Primary PhysX scene will be in software. [0007.39] Log: Creating Primary PhysX Scene. [0007.39] Log: Bringing World XComShell.TheWorld up for play (0) at 2023.05.19-09.03.14 [0007.40] ScriptLog: XComMutatorLoader: arrTacticalMutators.Length = 6 [0007.40] ScriptLog: XComMutatorLoader: arrStrategicMutators.Length = 1 [0007.40] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Current = XComMutatorLoader_0 [0007.40] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Next = None [0007.40] Log: Bringing up level for play took: 0.036648 [0007.42] DevOnline: Read profile success. [0007.42] DevOnline: Read profile data: 4 SP soldiers, 10 MP soldiers [0007.48] XCom_Content: GetGameContent missed cache trying to find UnitCursor.Meshes.ASE_UnitCursor [0007.48] XCom_Content: GetGameContent: Found UnitCursor.Meshes.ASE_UnitCursor @ StaticMesh UnitCursor.Meshes.ASE_UnitCursor [0007.48] XCom_Content: GetGameContent missed cache trying to find UnitCursor.Meshes.ASE_UnitCursorINV [0007.48] XCom_Content: GetGameContent missed cache trying to find UnitCursor.Meshes.ASE_UnitCursorDIS [0007.48] XCom_Content: GetGameContent missed cache trying to find UnitCursor.CursorHeight.cursorHeightCyl [0007.48] Error: StartLocalVoiceProcessing(): Device is currently owned by another user [0007.48] Log: ########### Finished loading level: 0.439856 seconds [0007.48] DevMovie: Disabling movie thread input processing [0007.57] Init: Game engine initialized [0007.57] XCom_Content: Elite Soldier Pack Entitlement: TRUE [0007.57] XCom_Content: Slingshot Pack Entitlement: TRUE [0007.57] Log: Initializing Engine Completed [0007.57] Log: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Initial startup: 7.57s <<<<<<<<<<<<<<< [0007.62] Warning: Warning, Failed to load 'SwfMovie ?deu?gfxui.ime.moviepath?': Failed to find object 'SwfMovie ?deu?gfxui.ime.moviepath?' [0007.62] Log: GFx attempted to load missing object [?deu?gfxui.ime.moviepath?] [0007.62] Warning: Warning, Failed to load 'SwfMovie ?deu?gfxui.ime.moviepath?': Failed to find object 'SwfMovie ?deu?gfxui.ime.moviepath?' [0007.62] Log: GFx attempted to load missing object [?deu?gfxui.ime.moviepath?] [0007.66] ScriptLog: Script call stack: Function XComGame.UIFxsMovie:FlashRaiseInit Function XComGame.UIInterfaceMgr:OnInit Function XComGame.UIFxsMovie:OnInit Function XComGame.UIFxsMovie:SetMouseActive

[0007.69] ScriptLog: Script call stack: Function XComGame.UIFxsMovie:FlashRaiseInit Function XComGame.UIFxsMovie:OnInit Function XComGame.UIFxsMovie:SetMouseActive
[0007.71] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\SoundXComMenuMusic_SF.upk (0 remaining for ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\SoundXComMenuMusic_SF.upk) [0007.72] ScriptLog: Script call stack: Function XComGame.UIFxsMovie:FlashRaiseInit Function XComUIShell.UIFinalShell:OnInit Function XComUIShell.UIShell:OnInit Function XComGame.XComOnlineEventMgr:PerformNewScreenInit Function Engine.OnlineEventMgr:ActivateAllSystemMessages
[0009.00] DevOnline: Using cached profile data instead of reading [0009.00] DevOnline: Read profile data: 4 SP soldiers, 10 MP soldiers [0009.00] ScriptLog: Script call stack: Function XComGame.XComPresentationLayerBase:BaseScreenState.PoppedState Function XComGame.XComPresentationLayerBase:State_ProgressDialog.Deactivate Function Engine.OnlineEventMgr:ActivateAllSystemMessages
[0010.32] DevOnline: Wrote profile data (Uncompressed 25080, Compressed 2859): 4 SP soldiers, 10 MP soldiers [0020.11] DevMemory: TextureRenderTarget2D::Create - UIRenderTarget, 720, 1280 [0020.11] DevMemory: TextureRenderTarget2D::Create - DummyRT, 1, 1 [0020.14] Log: Detected 1 GPUs for rendering [0030.40] DevOnline: Wrote profile data (Uncompressed 25080, Compressed 2859): 4 SP soldiers, 10 MP soldiers [0030.40] DevOnline: Wrote profile to local storage. [0031.07] Log: ###### OnlineEventMgr waited 0.00 seconds for saves to complete [0031.19] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\UILibrary_MapImages_SF.upk (0 remaining for ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\UILibrary_MapImages_SF.upk) [0031.19] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\UILibrary_MapImages_DLC1_SF.upk (0 remaining for ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\UILibrary_MapImages_DLC1_SF.upk) [0031.19] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\UILibrary_MapImages_DLC2_SF.upk (0 remaining for ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\UILibrary_MapImages_DLC2_SF.upk) [0031.19] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\UILibrary_MapImages_HQAssault_SF.upk (0 remaining for ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\UILibrary_MapImages_HQAssault_SF.upk) [0031.19] Log: Flushing async loaders. [0031.21] Log: Flushed async loaders. [0031.25] Warning: Warning, Failed to load 'Texture2D UILibrary_MapImages.EWI_HQAssault_MP': Failed to find object 'Texture2D UILibrary_MapImages.EWI_HQAssault_MP' [0031.27] Warning: Warning, Failed to load 'Texture UILibrary_MapImages.EWI_HQAssault_MP': Failed to find object 'Texture UILibrary_MapImages.EWI_HQAssault_MP' [0036.17] DevOnline: UGameEngine::SetClientTravel LSmallScout_RiverValley?game=XComGame.XComTacticalGame?LoadingFromStrategy=1?Meld=1?StreamingMap0=CIN_DropshipIntros?StreamingMap1=patch_scoutrivervalley?StreamingMap2=?StreamingMap3=?StreamingMap4=?StreamingMap5=patch_hide_randomized_objects?LoadingSave [0036.17] ScriptLog: Script call stack: Function XComGame.XComPresentationLayerBase:BaseScreenState.PoppedState Function XComGame.XComPresentationLayerBase:State_ProgressDialog.Deactivate Function Engine.OnlineEventMgr:ActivateAllSystemMessages
[0036.17] DevNet: Browse: LSmallScout_RiverValley?Name=Player?Team=255?game=XComGame.XComTacticalGame?LoadingFromStrategy=1?Meld=1?StreamingMap0=CIN_DropshipIntros?StreamingMap1=patch_scoutrivervalley?StreamingMap2=?StreamingMap3=?StreamingMap4=?StreamingMap5=patch_hide_randomized_objects?LoadingSave [0036.17] XComMapSelection: Clearing preloaded level cache [0036.18] Log: ###### OnlineEventMgr waited 0.00 seconds for saves to complete [0036.18] Log: LoadMap: LSmallScout_RiverValley?Name=Player?Team=255?game=XComGame.XComTacticalGame?LoadingFromStrategy=1?Meld=1?StreamingMap0=CIN_DropshipIntros?StreamingMap1=patch_scoutrivervalley?StreamingMap2=?StreamingMap3=?StreamingMap4=?StreamingMap5=patch_hide_randomized_objects?LoadingSave [0036.19] Log: --- LOADING MOVIE START --- [0036.19] DevMovie: Looking for 1080_Black in ....\XComGame\Movies\ [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame\Movies\1080_Black.bk2 [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame\Movies\1080_Black_DEU.bk2 [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame\Movies\1080_Black_LOC.bk2 [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame\Movies\1080_Black.bik [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame\Movies\1080_Black_DEU.bik [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame\Movies\1080_Black_LOC.bik [0036.19] DevMovie: Looking for 1080_Black in ....\XComGame....\XComGame\Movies\ [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame....\XComGame\Movies\1080_Black.bk2 [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame....\XComGame\Movies\1080_Black_DEU.bk2 [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame....\XComGame\Movies\1080_Black_LOC.bk2 [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame....\XComGame\Movies\1080_Black.bik [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame....\XComGame\Movies\1080_Black_DEU.bik [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame....\XComGame\Movies\1080_Black_LOC.bik [0036.19] DevMovie: Looking for Black in ....\XComGame\Movies\ [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame\Movies\Black.bk2 [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame\Movies\Black_DEU.bk2 [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame\Movies\Black_LOC.bk2 [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame\Movies\Black.bik [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame\Movies\Black_DEU.bik [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame\Movies\Black_LOC.bik [0036.19] DevMovie: Looking for Black in ....\XComGame....\XComGame\Movies\ [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame....\XComGame\Movies\Black.bk2 [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame....\XComGame\Movies\Black_DEU.bk2 [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame....\XComGame\Movies\Black_LOC.bk2 [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame....\XComGame\Movies\Black.bik [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame....\XComGame\Movies\Black_DEU.bik [0036.19] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame....\XComGame\Movies\Black_LOC.bik [0036.19] DevMovie: Attempting to play a movie that doesn't exist "Black"; aborting [0036.21] XCom_Content: Clearing content cache [0036.21] XCom_Content: Flushing archetype cache [0036.24] Log: [0036.24] DevMemory: Memory allocations reported by the OS: 370.36 MB (with 0.00 MB waste) [0036.24] DevMovie: Looking for 1080_XEW_ShieldLogo in ....\XComGame\Movies\ [0036.24] DevMovie: ....Trying ....\XComGame\Movies\1080_XEW_ShieldLogo.bk2 [0036.24] DevMovie: .... Found ....\XComGame\Movies\1080_XEW_ShieldLogo.bk2 [0036.24] DevMovie: Starting memory preloaded movie...XEW_ShieldLogo (1080_XEW_ShieldLogo) [0036.24] DevMovie: Waiting for memory preloaded movie to finish loading ... [0036.25] DevMovie: Playing movie [....\XComGame\Movies\1080_XEW_ShieldLogo.bk2] [0036.25] DevMovie: Channel map(DEU): 0/1/5/4/2/3 [0036.25] DevMovie: Got memory preloaded movie event!!! [0036.25] XCom_Content: Clearing content cache [0036.25] XCom_Content: Flushing archetype cache [0036.25] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\UICollection_Common_SF.upk(UICollection_Common) [0036.27] Log: Pushing Bink silence [0036.27] DevMovie: Unmute bink movie [0036.27] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\TacticalResources_SF.upk(TacticalResources) [0036.47] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\UICollection_Tactical_SF.upk(UICollection_Tactical) [0036.49] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\LongWar.upk(LongWar) [0036.59] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\Perk_GeneMod_MuscleFiber_SF.upk(Perk_GeneMod_MuscleFiber) [0036.71] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\Perk_AdrenalineSurge_SF.upk(Perk_AdrenalineSurge) [0036.71] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\Perk_NeuralDamping_SF.upk(Perk_NeuralDamping) [0036.72] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\Weapon_Medikit_SF.upk(Weapon_Medikit) [0036.90] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\Weapon_MEC_Chaingun_SF.upk(Weapon_MEC_Chaingun) [0037.14] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\Weapon_MEC_Railgun_SF.upk(Weapon_MEC_Railgun) [0037.16] XCom_Content: Loading package ....\XComGame\CookedPCConsole\MeldResources_SF.upk(MeldResources) [0037.19] XCom_Content: CacheContent: Starting [0037.19] XCom_Content: CacheContent: Finished, took 0.000s [0037.49] Log: Game class is 'XComTacticalGame' [0037.52] Log: Primary PhysX scene will be in software. [0037.52] Log: Creating Primary PhysX Scene. [0037.53] Log: Bringing World LSmallScout_RiverValley.TheWorld up for play (0) at 2023.05.19-09.03.45 [0037.53] ScriptLog: XComMutatorLoader: arrTacticalMutators.Length = 6 [0037.53] ScriptLog: XComMutatorLoader: arrStrategicMutators.Length = 1 [0037.53] ScriptLog: XComMutatorLoader: CurrentGameInfo == XComTacticalGame [0037.55] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Current = XComMutatorLoader_0 [0037.55] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Next = XComLZMutator_0 [0037.55] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Current = XComLZMutator_0 [0037.55] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Next = XComBombMutator_0 [0037.55] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Current = XComBombMutator_0 [0037.55] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Next = XComMeldSpawnMutator_0 [0037.55] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Current = XComMeldSpawnMutator_0 [0037.55] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Next = XComPodSpawnMutator_0 [0037.55] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Current = XComPodSpawnMutator_0 [0037.55] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Next = XComSpawnAlienMutator_0 [0037.55] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Current = XComSpawnAlienMutator_0 [0037.55] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Next = SightlineMutator_0 [0037.55] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Current = SightlineMutator_0 [0037.55] ScriptLog: XComMutator: Next = None [0037.60] Log: Bringing up level for play took: 0.108904 [0037.61] Error: StartLocalVoiceProcessing(): Device is currently owned by another user [0037.61] Log: ########### Finished loading level: 1.428016 seconds [0037.61] DevMovie: Disabling movie thread input processing [0037.61] XComMapSelection: XComMapManager::AddStreamingMap: Streaming patch_scoutrivervalley at X=0.000 Y=0.000 Z=0.000 (blocking) [0037.61] XComMapSelection: XComMapManager::AddStreamingMap: Streaming patch_hide_randomized_objects at X=0.000 Y=0.000 Z=0.000 (blocking) [0037.61] Log: Flushing async loaders. [0037.63] Log: Flushed async loaders. [0037.64] Warning: Warning, Failed to load 'SwfMovie ?deu?gfxui.ime.moviepath?': Failed to find object 'SwfMovie ?deu?gfxui.ime.moviepath?' [0037.64] Log: GFx attempted to load missing object [?deu?gfxui.ime.moviepath?] [0037.65] Warning: Warning, Failed to load 'SwfMovie ?deu?gfxui.ime.moviepath?': Failed to find object 'SwfMovie ?deu?gfxui.ime.moviepath?' [0037.65] Log: GFx attempted to load missing object [?deu?gfxui.ime.moviepath?] [0037.65] ScriptWarning: Accessed None 'BATTLE' SeqAct_WaitForBattleRunning patch_hide_randomized_objects.TheWorld:PersistentLevel.Main_Sequence.SeqAct_WaitForBattleRunning_0 Function XComGame.SeqAct_WaitForBattleRunning:CheckCondition:0045 [0037.66] ScriptLog: Script call stack: Function XComGame.UIFxsMovie:FlashRaiseInit Function XComGame.UIInterfaceMgr:OnInit Function XComGame.UIFxsMovie:OnInit Function XComGame.UIFxsMovie:SetMouseActive
[0037.68] ScriptLog: Script call stack: Function XComGame.UIFxsMovie:FlashRaiseInit Function XComGame.UIFxsMovie:OnInit Function XComGame.UIFxsMovie:SetMouseActive
[0037.68] ScriptWarning: Accessed None 'BATTLE' SeqAct_WaitForBattleRunning patch_hide_randomized_objects.TheWorld:PersistentLevel.Main_Sequence.SeqAct_WaitForBattleRunning_0 Function XComGame.SeqAct_WaitForBattleRunning:CheckCondition:0045 [0037.70] ScriptWarning: Accessed None 'BATTLE' SeqAct_WaitForBattleRunning patch_hide_randomized_objects.TheWorld:PersistentLevel.Main_Sequence.SeqAct_WaitForBattleRunning_0 Function XComGame.SeqAct_WaitForBattleRunning:CheckCondition:0045 [0037.72] ScriptWarning: Accessed None 'BATTLE' SeqAct_WaitForBattleRunning patch_hide_randomized_objects.TheWorld:PersistentLevel.Main_Sequence.SeqAct_WaitForBattleRunning_0 Function XComGame.SeqAct_WaitForBattleRunning:CheckCondition:0045 [0037.72] Error: Can't start an online game that hasn't been created [0037.73] Error: (AddNetObject) Object XComWorldDataContainer Transient.XComOnlineEventMgr_0:Checkpoint_TacticalGame_0.XComWorldDataContainer_0 with invalid NetIndex 10483 (max: 0) [0040.81] Log: === Critical error: === Fatal error!
Address = 0xe17e6a (filename not found) [in F:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\XCom-Enemy-Unknown\XEW\Binaries\Win32\XComEW.exe]!<

Heya! I am staying with Fam in East London and looking to get some last minute soft locs!
Do folks have any recommendations of ppl or know of any salons that would take me??

Hi, I'm 19 and a student at a known univ in Ubelt. Finals week is almost over and after that balik ako sa province. I figured I wanna gain experience before that.
So I'm a virgin. Never had any kind of relationship with anyone. Just looking for someone to possibly have sex with. Tomorrow sana since I leave saturday.
About me. I'm 19, bi, 5'1 i think, chubby, introverted. I'm unsure if I'm femme or not haha. But maybe leaning towards it? From QC/Manila area. I can host. Dm me.
About you. Idc sa height & weight. Idc if experienced or not. But be clean please. No STDs. Hindi serial killer please. Someone who would take the lead. For the looks maybe soft clean looks? But ok lang if not soft. Idc if femme or masc. Student rin like me 18-21 y/o non nego. Preferably someone who can come to me rin and studies/lives near. Dm me for my exact loc.
Send me a picture or your tg/discord/ig username or whatever you like.

as someone who wanted to try out straightening my hair but didn’t want to touch it up daily
i have been natural (braids and recently tried locs) all my life but wanted to mix it up
i want to share a couple of hacks that’s helped me along the way maintain my hair for up to a WEEK (6 days and day 7 is wash day)
apart from purchasing some really good quality shower caps (i double use)
a hand held shower device has been a life saver for me because i can control the water flow so much better and basically have water not touch my head at all (leaving it 99.99% dry)
also great for the environment! saves water because you turn it off while scrubbing up and your hands are full
i wrap it up every night in a silk bonet
i wrap it all the way around my head like they do at the salon and make sure to oil it every three days
and on wash day a really good hair mask to keep it healthy (also rosemary oil has been a great addition to my routine)
it’s ends up super soft and bouncy
does anyone have any other tips?
also (and perhaps the most important) make sure not to straighten to often (i only do it in the winter months and it’s usually only for a a couple weeks (6 weeks equals 6 flat irons if it isn’t bone straight anymore well i can bantu knot or twist it undo and it’ll be wavy then, don’t fight your hair’s natural changes too much)
oh and summer and spring are strictly for braids and natural curls lmao :)

Hey Everyone, I am a 5'4 AFAB that is Demigirlflux (Non Binary Spectrum) Queer (specifically, Panromantic Demisexual/Demi Rose) and Curvy (specifically boobs and thighs not so much ass). My style is still developing considering I'm a 21 y/o college business student that is still sadly closeted towards family (financially depend on them despite working part time on campus) but open with close friends, university, and online.
I recently found a term called Stem/Stemme Lesbian that is like a tomboyish woman with feminine aspects and that's what exactly describes me. I'm not a man, I do feel masculine at times but it's very soft boy, however, I never want the experiences of being seen as a man but I do like compliments like "handsome" tho. I'm not entirely a woman either. I can fit the label but it's like wearing clothes too big, it fits but I rather not. Hence me on the Non Binary Spectrum bc I fluctuate (Demifluidflux) in terms of Gender (60% Demigirl, 20% Agender and 20% Demiboy)
I classify my style of being Andro Femme lending. I started my Dreadlocks journey (two strain) on 01/02/2023 so eventually my locs is going to grow. My goal is mind effing with people in terms of my gender despite me being big chested and curvy short gal. I already confused my professors with my voice (PCOS and no hormones) but the minute ppl see me I'm clocked as a cis woman. I'm hoping in the future I can be more androgynous. I don't have Dysphoria with my boobs majority of the time, (main dysphoria is periods + wanting both genitals/neither or switching unfortunately think shape shifter) however, occasionally I do want to have a andro/masculine swimsuit outfit so I need some ideas around "NB femme swimsuit", "androgynous swimsuit", "swimsuit that clock me subtly as a Queer Sapphic Lending Black Woman"
I noticed high waisted stuff looks good on me and I want to look for stuff that has skirt + cover up combo with hats for my growing locs, and I want something to compliment my milk chocolate body without me looking like a ballon. Swim bottoms is cool too I just not sure how to style or find something affirming without breaking the bank.
I'm a Floridan but I'm going to Australia in a couple of months for study abroad but I could really use some ideas that speak out that I can order while I'm here and not be taken from helicopter parents or something that I can shop or get in stores at Australia. Not sure since I can't even find a Haitian Culture/Restaurants in AU, doubt they have a plus size swimsuit to fit me (200 pounds) but I just want y'all assistance which I got a few months to figure out.
Thank you for reading and looking forward to hear y'all suggestions

Hey Everyone, I am a 5'4 AFAB that is Demigirlflux (Non Binary Spectrum) Queer (specifically, Panromantic Demisexual/Demi Rose) and Curvy (specifically boobs and thighs not so much ass). My style is still developing considering I'm a 21 y/o college business student that is still sadly closeted towards family (financially depend on them despite working part time on campus) but open with close friends, university, and online.
I recently found a term called Stem/Stemme Lesbian that is like a tomboyish woman with feminine aspects and that's what exactly describes me. I'm not a man, I do feel masculine at times but it's very soft boy, however, I never want the experiences of being seen as a man but I do like compliments like "handsome" tho. I'm not entirely a woman either. I can fit the label but it's like wearing clothes too big, it fits but I rather not. Hence me on the Non Binary Spectrum bc I fluctuate (Demifluidflux) in terms of Gender (60% Demigirl, 20% Agender and 20% Demiboy)
I classify my style of being Andro Femme lending. I started my Dreadlocks journey (two strain) on 01/02/2023 so eventually my locs is going to grow. My goal is mind effing with people in terms of my gender despite me being big chested and curvy short gal. I already confused my professors with my voice (PCOS and no hormones) but the minute ppl see me I'm clocked as a cis woman. I'm hoping in the future I can be more androgynous. I don't have Dysphoria with my boobs majority of the time, (main dysphoria is periods + wanting both genitals/neither or switching unfortunately think shape shifter) however, occasionally I do want to have a andro/masculine swimsuit outfit so I need some ideas around "NB femme swimsuit", "androgynous swimsuit", "swimsuit that clock me subtly as a Queer Sapphic Lending Black Woman"
I noticed high waisted stuff looks good on me and I want to look for stuff that has skirt + cover up combo with hats for my growing locs, and I want something to compliment my milk chocolate body without me looking like a ballon. Swim bottoms is cool too I just not sure how to style or find something affirming without breaking the bank.
I'm a Floridan but I'm going to Australia in a couple of months for study abroad but I could really use some ideas that speak out that I can order while I'm here and not be taken from helicopter parents or something that I can shop or get in stores at Australia. Not sure since I can't even find a Haitian Culture/Restaurants in AU, doubt they have a plus size swimsuit to fit me (200 pounds) but I just want y'all assistance which I got a few months to figure out.
Thank you for reading and looking forward to hear y'all suggestions

Hey Everyone, I am a 5'4 AFAB that is Demigirlflux (Non Binary Spectrum) Queer (specifically, Panromantic Demisexual/Demi Rose) and Curvy (specifically boobs and thighs not so much ass). My style is still developing considering I'm a 21 y/o college business student that is still sadly closeted towards family (financially depend on them despite working part time on campus) but open with close friends, university, and online.
I recently found a term called Stem/Stemme Lesbian that is like a tomboyish woman with feminine aspects and that's what exactly describes me. I'm not a man, I do feel masculine at times but it's very soft boy, however, I never want the experiences of being seen as a man but I do like compliments like "handsome" tho. I'm not entirely a woman either. I can fit the label but it's like wearing clothes too big, it fits but I rather not. Hence me on the Non Binary Spectrum bc I fluctuate (Demifluidflux) in terms of Gender (60% Demigirl, 20% Agender and 20% Demiboy)
I classify my style of being Andro Femme lending. I started my Dreadlocks journey (two strain) on 01/02/2023 so eventually my locs is going to grow. My goal is mind effing with people in terms of my gender despite me being big chested and curvy short gal. I already confused my professors with my voice (PCOS and no hormones) but the minute ppl see me I'm clocked as a cis woman. I'm hoping in the future I can be more androgynous. I don't have Dysphoria with my boobs majority of the time, (main dysphoria is periods + wanting both genitals/neither or switching unfortunately think shape shifter) however, occasionally I do want to have a andro/masculine swimsuit outfit so I need some ideas around "NB femme swimsuit", "androgynous swimsuit", "swimsuit that clock me subtly as a Queer Sapphic Lending Black Woman"
I noticed high waisted stuff looks good on me and I want to look for stuff that has skirt + cover up combo with hats for my growing locs, and I want something to compliment my milk chocolate body without me looking like a ballon. Swim bottoms is cool too I just not sure how to style or find something affirming without breaking the bank.
I'm a Floridan but I'm going to Australia in a couple of months for study abroad but I could really use some ideas that speak out that I can order while I'm here and not be taken from helicopter parents or something that I can shop or get in stores at Australia. Not sure since I can't even find a Haitian Culture/Restaurants in AU, doubt they have a plus size swimsuit to fit me (200 pounds) but I just want y'all assistance which I got a few months to figure out.
Thank you for reading and looking forward to hear y'all suggestions

So my brother wants instant locs we found a stylist with 4.9 ratings with over 137 ratings and I called her and told her my brother wanted instant locs and asked if she did them she said yes. She asked for photos which I sent and said she would do them for $240 so my brother arrived at his appointment today at 2:30 pm and my brother texted me and said that she said “his hair is to soft of texture for instant locs” I’ve never heard that before

I started my locs 9 months ago on my own, long story short I went to this spot downtown called 3 little birds and to be fair it wasn’t a horrific experience but if I could do everything myself I would. It jus get tiring n takes extra long n im just looking for root maintenance n loose hairs to be pulled into my locs . They did th roots but got to close to my scalp. I am in need of someone I can trust that isn’t in a rush and can genuinely crochet @ a fair price I just want soft spots tightened n my new growth crocheted w hairs poking out my locs if anyone knows someone that they would recommend I would appreciate it beyond words 💪