FIRST KISS STORIES

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Whether your first kiss was cute, funny, awkward, perfect, or unexpected - you know it was memorable! In the spirit of summer lovin’, Hope readers share first kiss stories.

I had my first really good kiss when I was a freshman in high school. I was raised in the good old days when you had to sneak a kiss! - Shirley Mills Mathew

“I was 13 years old and traveling in the church van with my now husband – we were coming home from Great Adventures

Amusement Park. He still teases me to this day how I held my lips tight and mouth closed. - Candace Vaught Robinson I was in 5th grade and we were in one of those pitch black pop-up planetariums that used to travel around to elementary schools. I crowded in with the rest of my class and it was so dark I wasn’t sure who I was sitting next to. Someone kissed me. I had to sit through a damn lesson about Ursa Major and the Milky Way waiting forever for the lights to come on so I could figure out who gave me my first kiss! Didn’t learn a thing about constellations that day. - Rebecca Parker

“I grew up next door to twins and they both kissed me, but I can’t tell you which one was first. I was probably 10 years old. - Janet Etheridge Milazzo

It was downstairs in my home with my first boyfriend at age 15 or 16. That man tracked me down on Facebook recently and was talking about how I broke his heart! - Norma Jarrett It was Halloween and I was 18 years old - there were no costumes as he was much older and didn’t celebrate Halloween. If I could go back, he definitely wouldn’t be my first kiss! - Molly Oliver

“I had many first kisses, but when you have your “last” first kiss, it becomes the only kiss that mattered. That kiss for me was

December 23, 1984, and I will remember that moment always. - Carman Mathew Banes My first kiss was with someone who still has my heart 30 years later. It was a GREAT first kiss too! It was the summer of my Freshman year. - Angelia White-Stone

First grade on the playground at recess. His name was Derek - he had the bluest eyes I have ever seen! - Eldred Coleman Jones First grade summer school under the turtle on the playground. We were girlfriend and boyfriend till 6th grade. Then again in 9th grade. - Beth Leavell-Davis

“Five years old on the playground! - Carolyn Quick Tillery

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Evolved Evolved Create a fresh new look for your summer YOU inspiring

Fun stories and ideas for your new summer hair style, the cutest summer outfits, and delicious summer recipes.

Hair Hair By: Kristen Miller

Hair can be a huge part of a woman’s day-to-day routine.

Many enjoy trying different looks and styles to match one’s clothes, occasion, etc. However, it’s important to be aware of the hair type you have to ensure that it’s receiving the right care and product treatment. Understanding this can make a difference in how a style may turn out for you according to the level of curl or frizz your hair may have.

Women have a variety of different hair types that go further in-depth than just straight, wavy, or curly. There are specific types of waves and curls, and knowing these differences can be very helpful in learning how to best care for your hair!

1A- pin-straight hair

1B- straight hair with some body, can hold a curl

1C- straight hair with mild waves or bend 2A- thin wavy hair

2B - medium wavy hair

2C - thick wavy hair 3A - loose curls

3B - medium curls

3C - tight curls 4A - soft kinky hair, tightly coiled

4B - wiry kinky hair, less visible curl

4C - very wiry kinky hair, no defined curl pattern

Lauren: 4B, Stylist: Herself

“ I feel most beautiful when wearing my natural hair. It brings me a sense of comfort in my skin that I can’t get from any other hairstyle.” -Lauren

Getting the perfect definition in your kinky curls can sometimes feel like a challenge, so we asked Lauren what she does to keep her locks looking flawlessly styled. “I first section my hair into four different clips so it’s easier to work with and saturate my hair with water. Next, I use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner to cleanse, rehydrate and soften my hair. I usually leave the conditioner for about 10-15 minutes then rinse. Out of the shower, I start defining my curls with the same conditioner and seal my hair with raw olive oil. I like to let it air dry so that I don’t lose definition.”

Emily: 2A, Stylist: Rebecca Young at Moxie on Mass

“I love that there’s so much of it. It’s thick and it’s got a lot of body which people frequently comment on.” -Emily

Emily’s hair type can be a little frizzy and has a coarse wavy texture. Rebecca Young, Hair Stylist at Moxie on Mass, made sure to properly prep her hair before styling. “I start with a hydrating shampoo and conditioner. After towel drying, I added a volumizing mousse and then used oil to smooth the ends to fight the frizz!” explains Rebecca. “I then use a 1.5 inch barrel curling iron. With Emily’s coarse hair, I tend to gently use a little higher heat than usual. Then, I brush through the curls for a smooth wavy look.” Complete this style by using a finishing spray to keep it all in place.

Faith : 3B, Stylist: Liz Olden at JCP Salon CastletonSQ Mall

“I love the versatility of my hair. If I want it straight, I can do that, but I’m enjoying growing it out naturally and figuring out the ways I can style my curly hair. “ -Faith

Not sure what to do when your hair falls in between hair types? Stylist Elizabeth Olden explains, “Faith has a combo of textures, she’s more wavy curly than curly coily and is a mix of 3A to 3C. To achieve her look after coloring, I used color shampoo and conditioner and followed it up with a moisture mask. To style her hair I used a leave-in conditioner, an oil serum and a curl definer prior to a three-strand twist out.”

Rupal : 1B, Stylist: Herself

“My hair is part of my personality. However, I also believe in presenting my authentic self wherever I go and my external appearance is not going to define my wisdom and intellect.” -Rupal

Rupal makes getting beautifully straight hair with a little bit of body seem effortless. She explains, “I do an overnight hot almond oil hydration to nourish my hair and wash it in the morning with a keratin shampoo and conditioner. I let it air dry for a couple of hours to reduce heat exposure. I apply hair serum and thermal protection spray then dry, straighten and style with a big round brush.”

Celine: 3A, Stylist: Herself

“For years I did not like my curly hair- but now I just love it. I can express myself in so many different ways and just be myself.” -Celina

“At night I use a cleansing shampoo and a nourishing conditioner. I dry my hair with a t-shirt, I don’t use a towel. While damp, I apply mousse throughout and scrunch the bottoms with my hands. Then, a little spray gel to the back and ends and let it air dry until bed when I put it up in Princess Leia buns with a scrunchie. When I wake up, I take it down and it’s ready to go! If my ends are straight I will use a curling wand to give them a curl.

Each model has her own way of styling her hair and has things that she likes and finds frustrating about her locks, but they all agree that their hair is a big part of who they are and find that their individual hair type only makes them more unique.

Kristen Miller is a current senior from IUPUI working on completing her BA in English with a concentration in writing and literacy. While working on her internship here and awaiting graduation, she enjoys writing fiction and just having a nice cup of coffee.