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Find the Right Foundation for Your Skin

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A flawless beat starts with one thing: foundation that actually matches your skin. But with so many shades, undertones, and formulas out there, finding “The One” can feel like searching for a soulmate.

Whether you’re dry, oily, melanin-rich, or somewhere in between, the right foundation won’t just match, it’ll melt into your skin like your second self. Here’s how to find your perfect match, plus a few Nigerian brands that are absolutely killing the game.

Know Your Skin Type

Before you swatch a shade, know your skin.
• Oily? Go for matte or oil-free formulas.
• Dry? Cream or hydrating liquid foundations will keep you glowing.
• Combination? Try a satin or semi-matte finish for balance.
• Sensitive? Look for fragrance-free, gentle formulas.

Pro tip: Always prep your skin with the right skincare, even the best foundation can’t save a bad base.

Understand Your Undertone

Your undertone is the vibe under your skin and it totally affects how foundation looks on you.
• Warm undertones: Golden, peach, or yellow.
• Cool undertones: Pink, red, or bluish tones.
• Neutral: A balance of both.

Trick: Check your veins. Green means warm, blue/purple means cool, both means neutral.

Swatch Like a Pro

Don’t test on the back of your hand; your face and neck are the true match zones.
Apply a small amount along your jawline and blend it downwards along your neck.
The perfect shade should disappear into your skin.

Finish What You Started

Foundation finishes matter, here’s how to choose the right one:
• Matte: Long-wear and shine-free, great for oily skin.
• Dewy: Luminous and fresh. perfect for dry skin.
• Natural/Satin: Skin-like finish that works for almost everyone.

Choose based on your vibe: soft glam, everyday beat, or full-face slay.

Nigerian Brands That Understand Your Shade

These homegrown brands are shade-inclusive and made with melanin-rich skin in mind:
• Zaron Cosmetics: Healthy Glow Foundation blends easily, feels weightless, and comes in diverse shades.
• Nuban Beauty: Their In My Skin Foundation offers a buildable coverage, a smooth texture and blends like butter.
• House of Tara: A true OG in the game, highly pigmented and perfect for deeper tones.
• BMPro: Pro-level coverage without the cake, ideal for glam girls and artists.
• Avour Cosmetics: Affordable, smooth, and surprisingly long-lasting, a favorite among everyday makeup lovers and pros alike.

Final Thoughts

The right foundation doesn’t just sit on your skin, it becomes one with it. When you understand your skin type, undertone, and the finish that complements your look, you’ll save time, money, and makeup meltdowns.

What’s your go-to foundation brand? Ever had a perfect-match moment? Drop your favorite in the comments, we’d love to hear about it.

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Bella Okagbue Goes Full Caramel Blonde

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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