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‎How To Perfect Lip Contouring For The Best Combo ‎

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Make-up has advanced quickly in recent years, and one rising trend is lip contouring. It is a key technique for creating a defined, fuller-looking pout.

‎Perfecting lip contouring can be challenging, especially when matching the contour to the appropriate lip colour.

A finely contoured lip

A finely contoured lip

‎A simple lip shade can look striking when properly shaped. It is just a matter of getting that fuller, plumper lip look – and that is not as impossible as you may think. You can have your lip contour sorted in no time with some helpful tricks and the correct products.

‎Essential Items For Lip Contouring:

Lip liner

Lip liner

‎Lip Liner: A good lip liner defines the shape, choose a shade slightly darker than your natural lip colour.

 

‎Lip Gloss: Choose one that flatters your skin tone and complements your style.

‎Concealer: To have a smooth contour, one can use a concealer slightly lighter than your foundation.

‎Highlighter: A little bit of highlighter add dimension and depth to your contoured lips.

‎ How to Prep Your Lips:

‎Exfoliate: Gently rub your lips with a lid scrub to remove dead skin and soften the surface.

Nivea lip moisturizing balm

Nivea lip moisturizing balm

‎Moisturize: Apply a nourishing lip balm to keep lips hydrated and prevent dryness.

‎Prime: create a long-lasting base by applying a small amount of primer or concealer around the lip area so liner and lipstick stay better.

‎Know Your Lip Shape:

Different types of lip shape

Different types of lip shape

‎Understanding the contouring process starts with recognizing your lip shape. Examine your lips and identify the following features:

‎Cupid’s bow: The crest of the upper lip.

‎Lip Line: The natural outline of the lips important for defining shape with liner.

‎Lip Shape: examples include oval, round, heart-shaped or full.

‎Knowing your lip shape helps you create proportions that flatter your features

‎How to Contour Your Lips in five Steps:

Lined lip combo

Lined lip combo

‎Follow these five simple steps to contour your lips.

‎Step 1: Line Your Lips

‎Use a lip liner which is a shade darker than your natural lip color.

‎Lightly trace along your natural Cupid’s bow and lip line.

‎You can apply the liner to fill in your lips; no need to worry about being too precise,  other steps will take care of it.

‎Step 2: Apply Concealer

‎Apply a concealer that is a shade lighter than your foundation and dot it over the outer edges of your lips.

‎Blend it well! It must blend well with your skin complexion.

‎It will produce a delicate divide between your lips and the rest of your skin.

‎Step 3: Add depth with shadow

‎Using a lip liner, or a darker shade of lip color, gently create a shadow effect at the outer ends of your lips.

Start at the Cupid’s bow and blend downward to form a smooth gradient. This adds depth and dimension to the lips.

‎Step 4: Highlight and Define

‎Using a small amount of liquid or cream highlighter and dab the centre of the lower and upper lips.

‎Blend gently outward so the highlight looks natural this defines the lips and adds subtle radiance.

‎Step 5: Finish with a Gloss

Finally apply your favorite lip gloss to finish the look.

‎Choose a shade that complements your skin tone and overall style.

‎Lip contouring is a transformative technique for enhancing your facial features. If you prefer a minimalist look, lip contouring is perfect for avoiding full-blown makeup while still enhancing your features. It’s an easy-to-wear technique that can subtly transform your look.

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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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