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Vanessa Rivera

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Spreading curl care & good flavor in NYC
💈 Braids 👉🏽 @nessas_trezzas
🥥 Coquito 👉🏽 @isla_elixirs

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@_vuhnessa unboxing Chryosis like it’s Christmas morning. Her curls approve and yours can too. Use VANESSA10 for 10% off 🤍

Curl creators: if you want your own box and your own code, you know where to find us.

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Doing your own knotless braids is a mental sport and a shoulder workout all in one. 😭 If the parts are straight, thank my muscle memory, not my eyesight.

My hands know the back of my head better than my GPS knows NYC.

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Good news! If you’ve been waiting for a weekday opening or haven’t found a time that works for you, now is the perfect time to book!

My schedule has officially opened up with more appointment availability. Available dates are highlighted on the calendar; message me to reserve your spot.

(I’ll continue sharing updated availability on my stories!)

📍Ridgewood, Queens NYC

Whether you’re thinking knotless, stitch braids, or a cute style for your kids, I’m ready to create it.
Bring me your vision and let’s make it happen!

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Shall I add to my list of services?

Lemonade braids are a popular protective hairstyle featuring side-swept cornrows that typically cascade over one shoulder. The style was named after Beyoncé’s iconic 2016 visual album Lemonade.

Ridgewood queens braider

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The curls are still defined. Still soft. Still holding their shape. ✨

This is what lightweight is supposed to mean. A lot of products look their best on the first day and begin to collapse by the third, the weight pulling the curl down, the buildup starting, the whole thing sending you back to wash day before the week is over.

A formula that works with the strand rather than sitting on top of it does not do that. It holds because it was never overloading the hair in the first place.

Fragrance free. Scalp first. A single jar that lasts two to three months, because when the formula is right, a little genuinely goes a long way.

#curlcream #curlcare #curlyhair #naturalhair #curlresults

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She wasn’t expecting that. 🤍

Neither were we — the first time we saw what happens when you take the weight off.

No layering. No product to fix the product that didn’t work.

One lightweight cream. Wet hair. Pea sized amount.

Fragrance free. Scalp first. Every ingredient explained.

The results aren’t the surprise. The simplicity is.

🔗 Link in bio.

#curlyhair #curlresults #naturalcurls #curlcream #chryosis /

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Tiny curls, big transformation. ✨

Styled with Chryosis Curl Cream for soft definition, moisture, and touchable curls without the heavy feel.
Because kids’ curls deserve gentle care too. 🤍

Gold Touched Curls.

#Chryosis
#GoldTouchedCurls
#CurlyKids
#HealthyCurls
#curltransformation

Tiny curls, big transformation. ✨

Before Styling with the Chryosis Curl Cream.

Because kids’ curls deserve gentle care too. 🤍

Gold Touched Curls.

#Chryosis
#GoldTouchedCurls
#CurlyKids
#HealthyCurls
#curltransformation

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Who says coquito is only for the holidays? 👀
At Isla Elixirs, it’s always coquito season!

Our Coquito Limber Pops are back for summer and ready for your freezer.

🥥 Classic
☕ Café con Leche
🍵 Matcha

12 Pops for $40

Available with:
✓ Dairy-Free Option
✓ No-Alcohol Option

📍 Ridgewood, Queens Pickup
🔗 Link in bio to order

Tag your coquito-loving friend below. ⬇️

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New prices. Better quality. Upgraded experience.

It’s been a long time since I updated my prices, but I’ve invested a lot into my craft, the products I use, and the experience I give my clients. I’m more intentional about using better quality braiding hair and scalp-friendly products for cleaner, more comfortable installs.

Thank you for continuing to trust me with your hair 🤍
DM for booking & availability.

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All the shades of brown have my heart. 🤎🍫⁠
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From rich mocha to sweet chocolate… now meet our newest chocolate drops ✨ Rain Hat, Bucket Hat and Trapper Hat—because you deserve a little sweetness.⁠
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#brownaesthetic #shadesofbrown #neutralcolors #hairbrella

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🎶 You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch…
Coquito thief, indeed🥥
Left no Classic, no Café, no Dulce Verde—
He took all the coquito! 💚

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The coquito you crave, without the compromise.

Dairy getting in the way? We’ve got you covered.
Our dairy-free coquito lets you savor the flavor and tradition.

Available now from Isla Elixirs.
Link in bio.

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