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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.

HARD AS NAILS

Is the Trendy Russian Manicure More Work Than It’s Worth?

The pros tell us the ins and outs of this ultra-precise, polished technique.
TOTALLY BUGGIN'

Tiny Bugs Are Crawling All Over Kylie Jenner's Latest Manicure

Not literally though.
YOU'RE A DOLL

When Marc Jacobs Said "Give My Models Doll Eyes," He Meant That Literally

This look definitely sparks joy.
FLOWER POWER

Cardi B Dressed Up as a Giant Flower With the Manicure to Match

For the Marc Jacobs fall 2024 fashion show.
THE AWARD GOES TO ...

Taraji P. Henson Wore 7 Different Looks While Hosting the BET Awards

And each one involves a different wig.
LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET

The Best Beauty Looks at the 2024 BET Awards

Check out our favorite hair, makeup, and nail moments from the red carpet.
HOMEMADE REME-DON'T

Nara Smith Isn’t the Only Influencer Making Her Own Sunscreen

And cosmetic chemists want them all to stop: “You can make your own car, too, but sometimes there are things you just shouldn’t do."
ME-OW!

Selena Gomez's Eyeliner Is So Sharp It Might Cut Me

Perfectly precise.
SUMMER VIBES

Ayo Edebiri Wore the Prettiest Mermaid Hair and Nails to The Bear Season 3 Premiere

Out of the kitchen and under the sea.
SUMMER LOVIN'

Beyoncé and Her Natural Curls Are Thriving on Vacation at Last

Time to take some PTO.
ORANGE YOU GLAD

People Simply Cannot Handle Megan Thee Stallion In Long, Neon Orange Hair

It matches her Pucci print bikini top and miniskirt.
GLAZED DUNKIN' DONUTS

Hailey Bieber Matching Her Manicure to Her Dunkin' Is Such a Vibe

Spoiler alert: It's not orange.
THAT'S THAT RUNWAY MODEL

Sabrina Carpenter In a 1950s-Inspired Hair Scarf Just Feels Correct

Please please please… tell me how you got your bangs so perfect.
OH THE NOSTALGIA

Cardi B Just Wore the Most 2008 Bangs I've Seen Since... Well, 2008

Grab your Converse.
Legal Procedures

A Plastic Surgeon Operated On His Wife. Now He's Been Arrested for Manslaughter

In its shocking medical details, this case is an outlier. But operating on family is more common in plastic surgery than you may think.
COME TO THE DARK SIDE

Emma Stone Is Back to Super Dark Brunette

“Vamp goddess” vibes.