During the air raid, she takes lipstick out of her pocket and paints her lips. After the news of the losses, he goes for a manicure. The lights out do not stop the desire to buy his favorite cream. For many Ukrainians, taking care of themselves has become more than just a habit – it is a deep gesture of survival, a way to pull themselves together when chaos and fear are all around.

LIGA.net tells the stories of people who do not devalue care during war, but on the contrary: they turn it into support, a ritual of strength and inner stability.

Igor Tselip — about manicure as an act of self-love

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