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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.

SWISH SWISH

Selena Gomez's Lob Is Equal Parts Sleek and Swingy

Heat up your flat iron.
LIGHT AND BRIGHT

Do My Eyes Deceive Me, or Did Kate Middleton Change Her Hair Color?

The Princess of Wales is ready for summer.
FIRST IN LINE

Bretman Rock Wears an XXL Braid on the Cover of Allure Philippines

The social media star shares the cover with actor Heart Evangelista—and their braids are connected!
NAILED IT

Vanessa Hudgens's Negative Space Neon Manicure Combines So Many Nail Trends

Including bold colors, teeny studs, and a French twist.
TICK TOCK TICK TOCK

What Time Is It? Megan Thee Stallion's Surrealist Manicure Can Tell You

This clock-themed set is a total work of art.

Is “Medical-Grade” Skin Care Legit?

We had to know if it's worth the three-figure price tags.
EYE LOVE IT

I Want Florence Pugh's Neon Orange Eye Shadow to Be Spring's Biggest Trend

Bring back fun makeup on the red carpet, please.
THROWBACK TIPS

Addison Rae’s “Bedroom Nails” Would Look Great in a MySpace Selfie

They're as nostalgic as her music.
PUT A BOW ON IT

Jennifer Lopez Celebrated Easter Wearing a Teeny Tiny Hair Accessory

Blink and you'll miss it.
BEAUTY NEWS

What New York's Proposed Ban on Cosmetic Ingredients Could Mean for Your Beauty Products

Your favorite black mascara could be in trouble.
WHAT THE SMELL

My GLP-1 Medication Changed the Way Perfume Smells to Me

I’m suddenly repulsed by the same scents I used to love. What gives?
SO SHINY

Everything We Know About SZA’s Not Beauty Brand

And how to get your hands on it.
RAWR

Lisa Wore Literal Claws for Nails During Her Coachella Performance

And we've got all the details.
OOH, SHINY!

Hailey Bieber Put a Jelly Twist on Her Signature Glazed Donut Nails for Coachella

You'll want to take a closer look at this set, trust me.
SEEING RED

Keke Palmer Looks Just Like Princess Ariel with These Long Mermaid Curls

I want to be part of her world.
OOH LA LAVENDER

Hailey Bieber's New Nail Color Is Totally Unexpected

I don't think she's ever worn this exact shade before.
FEELING THE PINCH

So, About Tariffs and Botox…

Neuromodulators and fillers are almost exclusively made overseas. Will their price be impacted now?
PRETTY PRINT

Sydney Sweeney's Crocodile Skin Manicure Is the Result of Nail Art Magic

Well, it's actually just blooming gel polish—but still!