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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.

High Hopes

CBD Skin Care May Protect Against Sun Damage—and Skin Cancer—According to a New Study

It just might reignite a category that’s, er, lost its buzz.
CELEBRITY SKIN

Kim K Reveals Her Psoriasis Almost Ruined Her Met Gala 2022 Appearance

The infamous Marilyn moment was hanging by a thread.
SWEET LIKE CANDY

Megan Thee Stallion Has Never Worn This Dreamy, Pastel Hair Color Combo Before

Now I'm craving cotton candy.
LOVE-LOVE-LOOOOVE

Pretty Sure This Is the Blondest Zendaya's Hair Has Ever Been

It's so bright.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TAKE ME WITH YOU

Sabrina Carpenter Let Her Natural Hair and Makeup-Free Skin Thrive on Vacation

She's not working late, because she's on vacay.
TIME FOR A TARGET RUN

Cardi B's Bag Is Full of Unsexy Drugstore Staples

And we love her for it.
PRECIOUS METAL

Halle Bailey's Nails Look Like They're Made of Molten Gold

So glamorous.
JUST KEEP SWIMMING

Kim Kardashian Is Putting Salmon Sperm All Over and Inside of Her Skin

It's a thing.
SEEING RED

How Worried Do We Need to Be About Tampons Right Now?

A new study found lead and arsenic in some tampons—but the situation is more nuanced than your feed might have you believe.
A+

Rihanna Somehow Made Schoolgirl Pigtails Adult-Friendly

She's going back to school.
GROOVY, BABY!

Megan Thee Stallion's Nails Look Like Little Metallic Lava Lamps

Cue the “Austin Powers” theme song.
ON FIRE

Zendaya's Latest Manicure Is Totally Unexpected—and Totally Classic

It's a summer staple.
COMEBACK KID

Megan Thee Stallion Pinned Back Her Bangs In a Little Pouf Like It's 2009

It's baaaaaaack.
SWEETER THAN SUMMERTIME

I Need a Magnifying Glass to Examine Every Detail of Saweetie's 3D Floral Nails

Blooming beauty.
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.