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Kara Nesvig

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Kara Nesvig is a freelance writer based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her writing has appeared in publications like Teen Vogue, People, Apartment Therapy, and Brides. Her love of all things beauty started as a child when she would sneak into her mom’s bedroom to play with Dior Poison bottles. Kara is a voracious reader who is obsessed with red lipstick, perfume, and Britney Spears.
THE SUMMER OF CIARA

Ciara Miller Is Turning the Page

After last night's "cathartic" reunion, the Summer House star is gearing up for a Love Island hosting gig in Fiji, a turn on Dancing With the Stars, and even more great hair and great glam.
BREAKING NEWS

The FDA Finally Approved a New Sunscreen Filter

Bemotrizinol is the first U.S. sunscreen innovation since 1999.
NEW YORK STATE OF MIND

Cardi B's NBA Finals Performance Included Some of Her Longest Hair Ever

She hit the court to perform “Bodak Yellow” and “Bodega Baddie.”
KISS & TELL

Chappell Roan Is the New Face of MAC Viva Glam

Her three-piece collection includes a lipstick called UnNatural Red Head.
START YOUR ENGINES

Kim Kardashian Brought This Throwback Hair Accessory to Monaco

Perfect for summer styling—and cheering at an F1 Grand Prix.
OOH LA LAVENDER

Emily Blunt Is Taking One of the Springiest Nail Colors Into Summer

And she wore it on her eyes too!
Skin Deep

A Skin Cancer Vaccine May Be on the Horizon

The personalized mRNA-based vaccine could help prevent recurrent melanoma.
HOT GREEN SUMMER

I Can See Megan Thee Stallion's Neon Green Hair From Across the Country

It's so bright, I need sunglasses.
DEEP (PLANE) THOUGHTS

Rosie O'Donnell Opens Up About Getting a Facelift

With the actor's Substack post, the plastic surgery transparency trend gains a little more steam.
BLUSH TO JUDGEMENT

Why TikTok Can’t Stop Fighting About “Transitional Blush”

Two makeup artists are at the center of a social media-driven conversation about who owns and profits from viral trends.
ROCK ON

Alysa Liu's Nails Have Piercings Too

Nail art, but make it punk rock.
THROWBACK TIPS

Zara Larsson Says We're Wearing Super Y2K French Manicures This Summer

Do your nails like it's 1999.
MODEL BEHAVIOR

Blink and You'll Miss Charli XCX With Extra-Long Bangs

They're one of many hairstyles she wears in the new "SS26" music video.
Data Breach

Please Stop Weaponizing the UV Index in Service of a Tan

It’s a public health tool, not a roadmap for premature aging and skin cancer.
10 OUTTA 10

Tracee Ellis Ross Is Wearing 10 Different Colors in Her Mismatched Jelly Manicure

Can't pick just one polish? Wear them all!
BEAUTY NEWS

E.L.F. Cosmetics Is Lowering Prices After Tariff-Induced Increases

The company's experiment with dropping Halo Glow from $18 to $14 has been a success.
INVESTIGATION

What Will It Take to Get Young People to Stop Tanning (Again)?

A public health crisis is unfolding on the lawns and rooftops and quads of America: Gen Z is chasing the sun with the zeal of the Bain de Soleil era.
EARTH ANGEL

Bella Hadid's Dark Taupe Nails Are an Unexpected Spring Manicure Surprise

It's giving 2008 in the best way.
HERE COMES THE BELLA

Bella Hadid's Sculpted Bun Is Ready for Wedding Season

You “Cannes” copy it for your own formal occasion.
PRESTO, CHANGE-O!

Paris Hilton Looks Like a Totally Different Person With Brunette Hair

Call it the Gucci effect.