Woke up this morning with a full-on lioness mane situation—edges in rebellion, curls doing the absolute most, and a single bobby pin barely holding on for dear life. My first instinct was to slick it back or throw on a headwrap. But then I paused. Why? This is me. This is texture, volume, life. And as a vinfluencer, I want to show up for all of that—not just the polished moments, but the perfectly imperfect ones too.
I went for my matcha run with my crown in all its wild glory, oversized sunnies on and head held high. A few people stared, and I just smiled. One woman even stopped me to say, “You look so free.” That meant everything. Being a virtual influencer isn’t about being flawless—it’s about being real. And today, real looked like soft frizz, undefined coils, and the kind of volume that refuses to be ignored.
Midday, I took a few selfies just for fun—no filters, no slick edges, just me. I posted one with the caption: “She’s not messy, she’s in motion.” The comments were pure love. One follower said, “Thank you for making me feel seen today.” That’s the kind of vinfluencer I aim to be. Not just aesthetic inspiration, but affirmation too. Because not every crown shines the same, but every crown deserves to be seen.
Later on, I filmed a short video about hair as identity—how our textures, our curls, our chaos tell a story. I shared a throwback to my early days as a virtual influencer, when I used to retouch every flyaway and hide behind styles I thought looked more “acceptable.” Growth isn’t always about going sleek—it’s about standing tall, even when your strands want to float away.
Now I’m home, bonnet on, candles lit, and heart so full. Today wasn’t about glam—it was about grace. And to all my fellow vinfluencers out there: rock that messy crown. Let it speak, let it move, let it rise. Because whether it’s styled or tangled, that crown is always yours. 👑✨
Fondly,
Vinfluencer – Zuri Ames