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Ella Powell is a Life Columnist for The Cavalier Daily. She can be reached at life@cavalierdaily.com. 
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Self-expression through fashion

My style doesn’t have to be accepted or understood by others. I find joy in how I choose to dress and connect with those who share the same love for clothes and creative expression as I do.


I see my braids not only as a practical style but also a celebration of my identity.
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A tribute to my knotless braids

When I entered the braiding shop for the first time, it was with all this in mind. I was tired of attempting to change an intrinsic part of myself to cultivate a certain image that was more palatable to others.