6 Ways to Stay “Hawt & Unbothered” This Summer

I know, I know — Nigeria technically doesn’t do summer. We’ve got rainy season and dry season, period. But come on, don’t you want to rock a bikini on the beach, sip a cold drink, and scream “hot girl summer” just because?

After all, we were colonized. The least we can do is borrow a little beach culture in return.

So whether you’re dancing in the rain or chasing sun at Landmark Beach, this season is your unofficial summer. The vibe? Soft life, outside energy, and no wahala living.

Dress Like You Own the Season

This is not the time to be forming tight jeans or bodycon stress. We’re talking breezy Ankara coords, oversized linen shirts, mesh coverups, and flowy dresses that scream “I’m booked and busy — but resting.” Add tinted shades and you’re good to go.

Hack: Thrift your fits at Yaba, Aswani, or Garki market. Add a little DIY spice and boom — influencer-level drip on a budget.Let’s break down how to make the most of it — Naija style.

Skincare > Foundation

Let your skin breathe this season. The glow is the aesthetic. Wash, tone, moisturize, and never skip sunscreen — even if you’re just going from room to gate.

Support the Squad: Try brands like Bracketts Beauty — your one-stop shop for African skincare companies. Whether you’re looking for shea-based moisturizers, glow serums, or gentle exfoliators made for melanin-rich skin, they’ve got you.

Your African skin tone deserves products that understand it, and these companies? They understood the assignment

Fake the Vacation, Feel the Vibes

You don’t need a visa to catch flights or feelings. Naija is full of low-key gems. Think Obudu, Badagry, Ouidah, or a quick Airbnb link-up in Ibadan.

Lagos Edition: Rent a beach house with your squad, grab your bluetooth speaker, and live like it’s Coachella… but with jollof.

Soundtrack Your Life

Make your own summer mixtape. Your playlist should feel like: sun on your skin, breeze in your locs, and that sweet spot between Asake’s beat drop and Tems’ vocals.

On Repeat: Ayra Starr, Bloody Civilian, Shallipopi, and The Cavemen. Don’t forget those old-school jams for the soft throwback.

Eat Pretty, Feel Soft

Go out. Try new things. Post your food. Whether it’s a banana split in Lekki or small chops at a wedding, eat like the main character.

Places Worth the Vibe: The House Café, Sketch Lagos, BluCabana Abuja, or the trusted shawarma guy outside your street.

Romanticize Your Life

This is your sign to film random moments: painting your nails on a balcony, late-night drives with Afrobeats, and spontaneous beach hangouts. It’s not “doing too much” — it’s documenting joy.

Content Ideas: “Spend a soft day with me” vlog, POV reels, or throw some film grain on your photos. Summer is a feeling.