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DERA | Beauty Founder + Creator

@derathebrand

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learning to create out loud & live fully 🤭
business • hair • lifestyle ✞♡
building @azairehairstudio
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There are seasons when God keeps things hidden, and I think there’s wisdom in knowing when something needs to be protected, nurtured, and kept between you and Him.

But I’m also learning that there’s a difference between God keeping you hidden and fear keeping you hidden.

And if I’m being truthful with myself, I’ve been doing the latter.

Fear of being perceived. Fear of doing too much. Fear of letting people see things before I’ve figured them all out.

But I want people like me to see that building isn’t always neat. Especially in entrepreneurship.

Have you ever seen a construction site that was neat and tidy? 😂 I definitely haven’t.

There’s dust. Things are unfinished. Plans change halfway through. Sometimes it looks like a mess before you can even tell what’s being built.

So here’s to creating more, hiding less, and becoming okay with being seen while still becoming.

After all, a city set on a hill cannot be hidden🤍 taken in Houston, Texas by @derathebrand

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Evidence of His grace❤️ taken in Houston, Texas by @derathebrand

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Pretty girls have coily hair🤍

#4bhair #houstoncontentcreator #houstonnaturalhairstylist #washngo #afrohairstyle taken in Houston, Texas by @derathebrand

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love my cloud bob😸🖤

#afrohairstyles #houstoncontentcreator #explore #naturalhair #houstonhairstylist taken in Houston, Texas by @derathebrand

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6 months ago

blessed & highly favored 🫶🏾✨

#houstoncontentcreator #blackfemalebusinessowner #houstonbusinessowner #nyxblush #explore taken in Downtown Capital by @derathebrand

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6 months ago

The Father’s Daughter✨🤍

Makeup💄: @lizorella_

#houstoncontentcreator #birthdaypictures #explorepage #explore #birthdaydress taken in Houston, Texas by @derathebrand

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pretty in pink😚💗

#explore #explorepage #houstoncontentcreator #houstonevent #houstoncreatives taken in Houston, Texas by @derathebrand

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8 months ago

A Galentines I will never forget!! SUCH a beautiful night with beautiful people🥹Thank you so much @lizorella_ for your obedience in executing the vision God gave you❤️❤️
Can’t wait for the next event🤭🤭

MUA / Instructor 💄 @lizorella_
Creative Director 🎥 @mayowavisuals
Decorator 🎀 @booksbevents
Caterer 🥘 @grazewithcomfort
Photographer 📸 @tani.lens
DJ 🎶 @christ.fm

#explore #houstonevent #houstonmakeupartist #houstonmakeupclass #houstoncontentcreator taken in Houston, Texas by @derathebrand

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Chapter 21: Written by God✨🤍

Thank God for 21 years of His grace and mercy🙏🏾🤍 #happybirthdaytome by @derathebrand

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THIS VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND IS FOR THE GIRLS!!

LizOrella Beauty is Hosting a Galentine’s Masterclass and tickets are on sale now! Seats are limited so secure your seats now! We have just a few early bird tickets so be quick! We’ll see y’all in February! ☎️❤️🩷🎟️

Oh, and bring your makeup kits! 🤭

🗓️ February 13, 2026
⏰ 6pm-10pm

📸 @editsbykolade
🎬 @mayowavisuals
📱 @thedeborahedit
💇🏾‍♀️ @azairehairstudio + @yadahextensions
💄 @lizorella_ taken in Houston, Texas by @derathebrand

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Back like I never left🤭

MUA: @lizorella_

#explore #explorepage #houstoncreator #contentcreator #4cafro #blackgirlafro #blondeafro taken in Houston, Texas by @derathebrand

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