Turkish Beauty + Cultural Experiences

<p>After spending an incredible seven weeks in Turkey this past summer with Mavi, my husband, and his family, I knew that I had to share my experience with the Naked Beauty community. As a beauty lover, foodie, and Black woman who has married into this culture, Turkey has become like a second home to me and a place that I believe is so often misunderstood. Luckily my two friends, Turkish comedian Lesli Karavil and Black American ex-pat Courtney Shay, agreed to sit down with me and unpack all that comes with living in this country. From exploring the various ways in which women choose to self-present, to embracing stillness as a means of femininity, to finding beauty services as a Black woman in Istanbul, there is so much nuance and uniqueness to unpack in this episode. In fact, you might just have to listen twice!</p><p><strong>Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: </strong><a href="https://www.miklarestaurant.com/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mikla (Restaurant)</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gulsha-g%C3%BClsha-Ultimate-Rosewater-6-76/dp/B06VYCFY5N" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gülsha Rosewater</a>, <a href="https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/europe/istanbul/spa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spa Soul at The Ritz Carlton Istanbul</a>, <a href="https://nymag.com/strategist/article/istanbul-turkey-itinerary-things-to-do.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My Guide to Istanbul (<em>The Strategist</em>)</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071GK1LFK/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_fabc_RHQKBGV6S93V3X6M418R?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ml1&amp;tag=umutozaydinli-20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Exfoliating Bath Mitt</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CRbPkKZFFov/?utm_medium=copy_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch My Hammam Experience</a></p><p>Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nakedbeautyplanet/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@nakedbeautyplanet</a>&nbsp;</p>