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How to Grow Your Nails: Easy Tips & Tricks for Strong, Long Nails

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We’ve all been there. When you grow out your nails, only for one to snap, right before a big event. It’s worse than a bad hair day.

 

But don’t worry, long, strong nails aren’t magic. They just need consistency, patience, and the right care. 

Whether your nails are brittle, peeling, or refusing to grow, these simple tips will help

Applying Cuticle oil

Stop Using Your Nails as Tools

 

Prying open soda cans, scratching off price tags, typing aggressively we see you, keyboard warriors but please take it easy on those nails. 

 

You can strive to keep a mini multitool (or even a spoon!) nearby to save your nails from unnecessary stress.  

 

And it doesn’t take much to keep them moisturized. Yes, really! Dry nails equal weak nails. 

 

Your holy grail products are the simplest nail care items you can think of: 

Cuticle oil, you can apply this daily if you have the time, but of course you should find time if you want healthy nails.

Hand cream, just make sure to slather it on after washing your hands, there should be no trace of dryness.

 

Another pro tip you should buy into is rubbing  oil on your nails before bed, it’s like a deep-conditioning treatment while you sleep.  

 

Healthy nails

File Them the Right Way.

 

Shape matters a lot when filing your nails,  

always file in one direction, no sawing back and forth it causes splits. 

 

You can also try to opt for rounded or square shapes, pointy tips will always break faster than you imagine. 

Trust me, using a glass or fine-grit file or cheap emery boards can rough up your nails.  

 

The food you eat also has something to do with how well your nail grows, eat nail-friendly foods, 

Biotin-rich: Eggs, almonds, sweet potatoes. Protein-packed: Beans, fish, lean meat. Hydration heroes: Water, cucumbers, watermelon. 

 

If your nails are super weak, you can consider a biotin supplement, but please  check with your doctor first!   

 

Skip the use of harsh polish removers like Acetone, it dries out nails. You can Look for Acetone-free removers or you can try the soaking methods of warm water + olive oil. Also learn to give your nails a “break week” between polishes to let them breathe.  

 

Perfect nails

Stop Biting Your Nails! 

 

Biting your nails doesn’t directly stop their growth, but it can damage the nail bed and surrounding skin, which may indirectly affect nail health and appearance, so if that is a regular habit, you need to drop it. 

 

Know that you can also fake it till you make, 

if your nails still won’t cooperate after all that hardwork, just know it takes time so you can always try press-ons, modern ones look super natural. 

 

Use a strengthening base coat like OPI Nail Envy. Confession time: Even some celebrities use tricks like these, so no shame at all!

 

Final Tip: Be Patient! 

 

Nails grow 3mm/month, so don’t expect miracles overnight. Stick with these habits, and you’ll see progress! Now over to you, what is  your biggest nail struggle? Peeling? Breaking? Share in the comments below and let’s troubleshoot together!  

 

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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.

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.

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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.

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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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