Beauty
Pink! The Nail Color Trend For Summer 2025
Inspired By The Beautiful Namibian Model Mel Clarke
Summer 2025 is here, and girls want to be more flawless.
Yes, The call of summer is real — not only in fashion but also in beauty, where the smallest detail can become the loudest trend. And this season, that detail is pink nails, championed boldly by none other than Namibian beauty icon Mel Clarke.

As Summer officially begins on this June 21st, 2025, Mel Clarke sets the tone with her radiant manicure and pedicure in a captivating shade of pink a hue that doesn’t shout but glows with quiet confidence.
The look? Clean, glossy, and refreshingly versatile that can run with Whether she’s wearing a white sundress, beachy co-ords, or a color-blocked outfit, Mel’s pink nails tie everything together with elegance and effortlessness.

Why Pink Nails Are the Power Trend of Summer 2025
1. Universal Appeal:
Mel Clarke’s chosen shade is a vibrant, semi-transparent pink that works across all skin tones. It complements a spectrum of fashion choices, from minimalist neutrals to bold tropical prints, making it the ultimate beauty investment for the season.
2. Statement in Simplicity:
While nail art and chrome finishes remain popular, there’s a growing return to clean beauty aesthetics. Mel embodies this perfectly. Her pink nails are glossy, healthy-looking, and feminine — proof that you don’t need complexity to make a statement.
3. From the Catwalk to the Coastline:
Whether you’re heading to a beach or a rooftop party in Lagos, Dubai, Nairobi, Windhoek or Cape Town, the pink nails like Mel’s offer the kind of chic, adaptable charm that feels right everywhere. It’s the shade that says, “I’m polished but playful.”
4. A Symbol of Self-Care:
Mel Clarke’s pink manicure is more than just a beauty choice it’s a reflection of wellness and intentional femininity. In a world moving fast, embracing a look that’s soft yet impactful is a way of grounding beauty in self-love.

Influencing a New Generation
Mel Clarke’s presence on social media and her growing influence in fashion and beauty make her a trendsetter not just in Namibia, but across Africa and beyond. Her pink nail look is already sparking inspiration — from young girls painting their nails at home to professionals updating their salon moodboards.
This summer, expect to see more pink not just because it’s pretty, but because it’s powerful.
Let Mel Clarke’s pink nails guide your summer vibe: bold in energy, soft in expression, and endlessly stylish.
Follow her now on Instagram “Mel Clarke“.
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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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