The selfie craze has gotten people doing all sorts of crazy things to make their snaps stand apart.

Hashtags like #selfiesunday or #womencrushwednesday are reaching new heights of popularity as everyone is competing for the most likes.

So what happens if you are not feeling the love you deserve? Could there be something missing in your selfies? Could it be bad lighting or a poor angle?

Here are five things you must keep in mind in order to snap the perfect selfie.

Blow dried hair

Yes, we know what you must be thinking – “blow dried hair? Seriously?”

Fact is, 50% of an awesome selfie is based on how perfectly coiffed your hair is.

So whether your hair is curly, straight or wavy, make sure they are appropriately styled. Greasy and unruly hair will ruin the perfect selfie and that’s something nobody wants.

Bright lipstick

We are all for the natural look but bright lips take on a life of their own when it comes to selfies. The camera makes your lips look bigger and ‘poutier’ so break out the pinks and the reds.

Pro tip: these colors make your teeth look whiter so yet another reason to ditch the neutrals and reach for the red.

Good lighting

This is a given because if you can’t find good lighting, the selfie is more than likely to appear very bland.

So try to find a spot with plenty of light and make sure to stand against the light as that will give your selfies a pleasing glow.

The right phone

This one is a no brainer.

We highly recommend the OPPO F3 dual selfie camera phone that has been specifically designed to perfect the selfie game.

With a dual selfie front camera , one 16-megapixel for individual selfies, and an 8-megapixel double view wide-angle camera which is ideal for group selfies, you get picture perfect result each time you snap.

With OPPO’s Beautify 4.0 effect you can also add a bokeh effect that will add a little something extra to your selfies which is sure to make people take notice.

Signature pose

Are you all about the head tilt and pout? Or is a strand of hair over one eye more your style?

Whatever your vibe may be, find a selfie style that is your signature pose.

Of course it’s always a good idea to mix it up but your signature pose will help create synergy in your feed and keep things familiar for your followers.

This content is produced in paid partnership with OPPO Pakistan