Gele & Makeup: 26 Perfectly-Tied Asooke in Vibrant Colours

Asooke is a heavy fabric worn chiefly by the Yoruba ethnic group. Asooke comes in many colours, patterns and even with embellishments. This post shows Asooke in vibrant colours and appreciates the skill that produced these perfectly tied gele and makeup looks.

It is summer after all in many parts of the world- the season of colour.

Here are 25 perfectly tied gele looks in colours we love:

 

Gele or Head-tie is the centrepiece of a traditional bride’s look. Perfectly tied Gele and a cohesive makeup look make a bride look stunning. Tying gele requires skill; it is now a specialty of makeup artists. It is undeniable the precision it takes to produce several layers of perfectly aligned or overlapping pleats; and the flair to tie a distinctly symmetrical fan gele.

@arewafashionhouse

Lemon is a stunning colour on this melanin princess. Love the smouldering makeup too.

@I_am_ajokegele

Gotta love this gorgeous fan gele in burnt orange and green pattern.

@bimmms24

This two-tone gele is so unique and the makeup by Oshewa Beauty is everything.

@asoebi.chateau

Ahhh, lady in red. So lovely and intense.

@marygeebeauty

Sunshine yellow on a sunshine bride with a killer smile.

@oshewabeauty

This azure gele is goals. The contrast with that dark red lip is what beauty is about.

@oshewabeauty

We love when a woman's beauty shines through flawless makeup. 

@herthesir_concepts

Pretty in pink. Ashabee's paired this gele with makeup in shades of rose. We adore this.

@topaltouch

If green is the colour of money, this bride looks like a million dollars.

@makeup_addiction

A beauty in teal. This colour pops.

@shadiat_alasooke

Iyawo wa! We want this magenta ensemble.

@taiwos_touch

This shade of blue is everything on her skin tone.

@makeup_addiction

Perfect pink on rich, dark skin. 

@oshewabeauty

Royal blue for a Queen. 

@makeup_addiction

Chartreuse just may be our new favourite colour. She is working it!

@shadiat_alasooke

Red will never go out of style.

@bimmms24

Don't you just love this shade of blue?

@mydes_touch

We were going to feature only deep colours but this mint called our name. Beautiful.

@shadiat_alasooke

Cobalt blue will always catch the eye.

@oni_gele

This overlapping style of gele is getting more popular and we are here for it.

@eeswatmakeovers

This whole colour combo is all we need this year.

@twentyeight02asooke

How can you not slay when you're covered in gold?

@beautyandthebeholdermakeovers

First of all, peep that glow. Next, this blue!

@glam_drop

Asooke in magenta always comes out amazing.

@vogueasooke

Come through! If you're not in love with Asooke gele already, this picture will single-handedly convince you.

@toke_alasoara

Wow. Beautiful yellow and sunset tones on her eyelids make this look a clear favourite for us this season. 

 

What's your favourite look?

Written by Sandra N.U.