Beauty
Botox vs. Fillers: What They Actually Do—and How to Tell If Either One’s for You
Maybe it starts with a conversation—someone you know mentions getting a little “touch-up,” or you scroll past a post about cosmetic treatments that makes you curious. You’ve never thought much about it before, but now the idea echoes. What exactly do these treatments do? And how different are they, really?
Botox and fillers often come up together, especially in discussions about aging or facial aesthetics. While they’re sometimes grouped under the same umbrella, they serve very different purposes. Understanding how each one works can help you figure out which—if either—might suit your needs.
Understanding Botox

Botox works below the skin. It’s used to relax specific facial muscles—especially those that move when you frown, squint, or lift your eyebrows. These repeated movements eventually leave lines behind, most often on the forehead or around the eyes.
When the muscle is relaxed, the skin above it isn’t pulled in the same way, and the lines tend to fade or become less obvious. It doesn’t stop all motion and doesn’t have to look stiff. In the right hands, it simply softens the more noticeable signs of repeated expression.
What Fillers Are Meant to Do

Fillers are different. They’re not about muscle—they’re about volume. As the skin ages, it loses some of its natural support. Cheeks may look flatter, lips thinner, or the area under the eyes a bit hollow. That’s where fillers come in.
Most are made from hyaluronic acid, which holds moisture and adds structure. When placed carefully, fillers can bring back some fullness and shape. They’re also used to define features that have started to lose their edge. Done well, they don’t change your face; they just give it a bit of its old firmness back.
Choosing Between the Two

If you notice wrinkles that deepen when your face moves—like when you squint or frown—Botox may help. If what’s bothering you is volume loss, or a change in the overall shape of your face, then a filler might be more suitable.
Some people choose to combine the two. Botox to settle the muscles, and fillers to rebuild what’s faded. But there’s no rule. It depends on what you’re comfortable with and what result you’re looking for.
Why the Person Doing It Matters

These are not over-the-counter treatments. They require medical skill and good judgment. Whoever you see should have proper training and know how to apply these tools with care and restraint.
Before going ahead with anything, ask to see examples of past work. A solid consultation should include a real conversation—where you feel free to ask questions and get honest feedback, not a sales pitch. The best practitioners don’t rush and won’t push you into decisions.
You Decide What Matters
There’s no correct age to start any of this. There’s no standard version of how you’re supposed to look. These treatments are personal. Some people try them and feel better for it. Others don’t feel the need.
Either way, it’s your face. You’re the one living in it every day. If you choose to do something, let it be for you—not because of pressure or trends, but because it feels right in your own mind.
Beauty
Bella Okagbue Goes Full Caramel Blonde
On January 15th 2026, Bella Okagbue shared some new photos with us on her Instagram page showing a lighter blonde caramel hairstyle. The former Big Brother Naija housemate and fashion influencer appeared a shade she hadn’t worn before.

Bella Okagbue – Instagram
Her hair was styled in soft waves that enhanced the warm honey-and-gold tones. The lighter shade is different from the dark hair she usually wears and refreshes her style.
The pictures show that Bella paired the new look with a tailored two-piece outfit. She wore a fitted blazer paired with a matching mini skirt, along with heels and minimal jewellery. The outfit was simple, in a neutral shade that kept focus on her hair.

Bella Okagbue – Instagram
Her makeup was kept natural. Skin tones appeared even, eyes were softly defined, and lips stayed in nude shades. The combination of hair, outfit, and makeup appeared well together.
This change marks one of Bella’s most noticeable hair updates since leaving the BBNaija house. She has mostly maintained darker shades in the past, so this caramel blonde shows a different side of her style.

Bella Okagbue – Instagram
Bella has continued to build her career in fashion, beauty and lifestyle beyond reality TV. She has worked with several brands, including Fashion Nova and Guinness, keeping her profile active in the industry. The new hairstyle fits into her aesthetic, adding diversity while remaining recognizable to her followers.
Whether she keeps the blonde long-term or returns to darker tones, the hair change adds a new element to Bella Okagbue’s look. It shows her willingness to try out new colours offering fans a fresh perspective on her fashion choices.
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Tacha Makes the Big Chop and Joins the Pixie Club
Tacha has long been recognized for her long hairstyles, which has been a signature part of her public image. Last week, Natacha Akide, better known as Symply_Tacha, appeared with a pixie cut.
She is known for making daring choices in both style and public appearances. Her hair was cut short. The pixie sits close to the head, putting focus on her facial features instead of hair length or volume.

Symply_Tacha – Instagram
In a video she posted on her Instagram account on the day she got the Pixie haircut. Tacha, she laughs and drops a sarcastic statement, “I hope I don’t regret this forever,” but her tone makes it obvious she’s joking. There’s no second-guessing in how she speaks, it sounds like a decision she’s already settled on.
At the salon, she unexpectedly meets Tiwa Savage and greets her as “Queen Mother” after the cut, she talks about how the hair feels clean, fresh, and light, saying she loves the look and calling it “main character energy always active.” She also asked her fans if they would be getting the same hairstyle in 2026.

Symply_Tacha – Instagram
she also shared some pictures on her official Instagram page. She paired her hair with a light-yellow halter-neck maxi dress with a deep V-neckline and a thigh-high slit with a flowy shape, along with a pair of gold-rimmed square shaped sunglasses and thick gold bangles on both wrists paired with strappy-high heel sandals. The shoe has a unique laser-cut leaf motif on the straps.The outfit, simple allowing her haircut to shine while showing her personal style.
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Susy Oludele Just Gave Braids a Whole New Meaning
Susy Oludele has always been known for bold, creative hair work, and her latest braid design shows how far traditional braiding can be pushed into sculptural, three-dimensional territory. She created blonde braids shaped into stacked cubes, neatly arranged and styled on a model with albinism. Each cube is tight and aligned. The shapes are formed and anchored by slim, close-to-the-scalp braids.
Instead of lying flat or flowing, the braids stand upright, creating an architectural effect that requires extraordinary skill and control. It shows just how Susy can push braids into new shapes.

Hairbysusy – Instagram
Susy Oludele’s journey started in Nigeria at a young age. She is of Yoruba descent and began honing her craft on friends and family before taking her skills professionally. She founded hair by Susy and has built a reputation for turning braids into bold, memorable statements. She is widely recognised for her collaborations with Solange Knowles and Beyoncé, including the iconic “Lemonade” braids. She has also styled Zoë Kravitz, showing how she adapts traditional braiding techniques to modern looks.

Hairbysusy – Instagram
Her work is recognised for organic approach to styling, structure, and creativity, turning standard braids into memorable statements.
With these cube-stacked braids, Susy Oludele proves how creative braiding can be. believing that the most iconic looks come from vision and flow rather than strict trends.
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