Beauty trends come and go, but some trends are too bold to ignore. Enter the black-lined lips trend — a fierce, in-your-face look that’s shaking up the makeup scene. From runways to street corners, black-lined lips aren’t just for goths or glam rockers anymore.

They’re a full-blown beauty statement, and it’s time we all got on board. Let’s break it down: the black-lined lip look is exactly what it sounds like. Take a black lip liner, outline your lips, and then slap on a pop of color in the middle.

Sounds simple, right? But the result is anything but. According to Mumbai-based content creator, actor, and beauty aficionado Ankush Bahuguna, it’s the perfect way to dial up your makeup game, “Black-lined lips are a great way to amp up your look. I love how they shake up the nude lip trend.

Personally, I’m a fan of the cherry-cola lips.” This bold beauty move does more than just outline your lips — it makes them pop. It’s the contrast between the black liner and the lip color that creates an illusion of fullness, making your pout look like it’s straight out of a high-fashion magazine.

Plus, it’s an easy way to go from ‘nice’ to ‘wow!’ in one slick move. “Start with a black lip liner, blend it inward, and top it with gloss,” Ankush Bahuguna advises for the perfect finish. And let’s be real, if Ankush says it, we’re doing it.

So, why all the hype? First off, it’s striking. The sharp contrast between the black and the inner lip colour gra.