We have the same job and I make 3 times more than you. Our age isn't that different.
ETA: I don't think I even made what you make when I
started out.
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Mix of 3s, thick, coarse, medium porosity
Current hair styling technique: rake with a scrunch at the end. (works with my coarse hair)
http://public.fotki.com/curlymix/
pw: curls
Known HGs: KCCC, homemade fsg, honey