In Gaza City, Amani Dweima and her 16-year-old daughter, Aya, visit Noor’s Salon for eyebrow shaping and makeup before a wedding. Noor, a former nursing student, opened the salon three weeks ago in a destroyed area. Despite the hardships of war, women find comfort and escape in self-care at the salon. Amani, who was displaced and returned to the north, believes looking after oneself can change mood and provide a small escape from the tragedies around. Noor provides essential services for women, offering treatments to help them feel lighter and happier. Despite the lack of resources, Noor’s salon is a source of income for her family. The women in Gaza find solace in beauty amid the war, holding on to dreams of normalcy and self-care.
Apa yang kita lihat selama perang ini telah sangat menghancurkan.”
Saat Noor menambahkan sentuhan akhir pada riasan Aya, dia bercerita penuh rindu tentang mimpinya.
“Lebih dari apapun, saya ingin perang ini berakhir sehingga saya bisa memperluas bisnis saya, pindah ke salon yang layak, dan menawarkan lebih banyak layanan.
“Tapi pesanku untuk semua wanita adalah ini: Jaga dirimu, tidak peduli apa pun. Hidup singkat.”