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Sarah Stierch

I'm a journalist, opinionist, photographer and polymath based in northern California. I am currently seeking freelance opportunities in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake Counties in Northern California. I am currently …

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Jess Lahitou

Jess is a freelance writer and editor. She's a Bustle newswriting alum, and former editor and staff writer at Ravishly. With a Master's degree in Education and nearly seven years …

Becca Rose

Writer, editor, twitter-joke-maker.Personal essays, op eds, cultural criticism, feminism, religion, books, entertainment, relationships, news coverage, lifestyle, and celebrity.

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Dr. Rachel Tavel, PT, DPT, CSCSPhysical Therapist. Writer. Runner.

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The Effortlessly Cool Nail Polish Trend You Need ToTty

Nail health has never been more popular — and that’s exactly why so many celebs and beauty influencers are swapping out their long, colorful gels for naked manis and classic French tips (aka “old money nails”). Londontown’s new line of minimalistic nail strengtheners pretty much hits the nail on the …

By Natalie Gale
15th September 2024 • Bustle

These Weird But Clever AF Sunglasses Are About To Be Everywhere

It’s time to pack away your aviators and wayfarers (for now, at least). Recent eyewear trends have introduced more variety into the world of sunglasses, with retro-looking frames, rim-free silhouettes, and even space age-looking sunnies taking centre stage. And now, a new luxury eyewear brand is redefining what it means …

By Natalie Gale
25th August 2024 • Bustle

This Genius New Product Makes Your Lips Silky Smooth & Makeup Artists Are Obsessed

It feels like every brand has a lip oil these days. Gisou, Fenty Skin, Summer Fridays, and even drugstore brands like e.l.f. have all gotten in on the lip oil trend. After all, who doesn’t love that silky slip that a luxe-feeling oil gives? It’s no surprise that viral beauty …

By Natalie Gale
17th August 2024 • Bustle

This Is The Genius Travel Essential You'll Want For Your Next Trip

Traveling anywhere fun this year? Sometimes, the prep before a big trip is almost as fun as the trip itself — picking outfits, planning itineraries, getting your hair done. Of course you have to make sure you pack a book or two (check out Bustle’s summer 2024 book picks for …

By Natalie Gale
4th August 2024 • Bustle

How To Fake A Fuller Hairline In Seconds

You know those videos on TikTok where a girl shows off her newly thickened hairline? She’s usually promoting some type of hair growth product — maybe it’s rosemary water, a scalp brush, or a hair growth serum. While the results may look impressive, the product is super time consuming — …

By Natalie Gale
30th June 2024 • Bustle

The Top Jewelry Trends You'll Be Seeing Everywhere This Summer, From Whimsical To Wavy

Think about the jewelry trends of the last few years: understated, “quiet luxury,” and dainty. Now, hold onto your petite huggie hoops, because 2024’s jewelry trends take us in a completely different direction. And this new direction isn’t all that unexpected considering the most recent viral trends. The “mob wife” …

By Natalie Gale
23rd June 2024 • Bustle

This Chic, Comfy Activewear Looks So Expensive — & It's Currently On Sale

Whether or not you’ve seen Zendaya’s new movie, Challengers, the press tour outfits likely haven’t escaped your feeds. In fact, you probably can’t stop seeing photo after photo of all of the actress’s saucy, tennis-inspired outfits. Between Zendaya’s blockbuster and the soaring popularity of pickleball, tennis’s easier cousin, it’s no …

By Natalie Gale
9th June 2024 • Bustle

Achieve Your Glazed Donut Skin Goals With This Derm-Loved Face Serum That Keeps Selling Out

Have you been hearing about peptides everywhere lately, but you’re not exactly sure what they do? It turns out they’re incredibly beneficial for pretty much any skin concern imaginable, from dryness to a loss of firmness to unwanted hyperpigmentation. And there’s one serum in particular that just might be the …

By Natalie Gale
21st April 2024 • Bustle

People On TikTok Are Talking About This Common Form Of Gaslighting

“Weaponized incompetence refers to pretending not to know how to do something when you do really know how to do it,” former psychotherapist and writer, Emily Mendez, M.S. EdS, tells Bustle. “

By Emily Mendez, MS, EdS
20th February 2024 • Bustle

My Weird, Wonderful Week Living Like Gwyneth Paltrow

Yoni steams, bee venom therapy, candles that “smell like my vagina” — in the matter of talked-about wellness figures, Gwyneth Paltrow makes more headlines than most. Ever since she launched her wellness and lifestyle brand, Goop, in 2008, critics have enjoyed picking apart her every bone broth-drinking move. A lot …

By Marie Lodi | Beauty and Fashion Writer
18th October 2023 • Bustle

I Tried A Ton Of Self-Tanners For Dark Skin Tones & These 5 Were The Best

As someone with melanin, I had never *entered the chat* when it came to self-tanners. I always felt as though darker skin tones were excluded from the concept, and quite frankly, I didn’t really see the point. Over the last few years, many self-tanning brands are becoming more inclusive with …

By Chelsie DeSouza
19th September 2023 • Bustle

This Budget-Friendly Moisturizer Has A Cloud-Like Texture Reviewers Are Obsessed With

Finding the perfect moisturizer, especially if your skin is dry or acne-prone, is easier said than done. Some leave you with a dewy finish, but end up feeling too greasy; others feel light and cool upon application, but leave you feeling dry an hour later. If you feel like Goldilocks …

By Natalie Gale
27th August 2023 • Bustle

This Mix-At-Home Serum Kit Lets You Indulge Your Inner Chemist — & The Results Are Incredible

What if you could easily mix your active skin care ingredients at home to create lab-potent serums without any mess or fuss? Ingredients like vitamin C are notoriously unstable, as they react with light and water, which can lead to them losing their efficacy over time. That’s why groundbreaking new …

By Natalie Gale
13th August 2023 • Bustle

Beauty Experts Say You're Probably Overpaying For These Things — & Here's What To Buy Instead

When it comes to beauty purchases, there’s nothing wrong with the occasional splurge, but don’t get it twisted — a product doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to work well. In fact, the beauty experts below, like hair stylists, estheticians, dermatologists, and makeup artists, say that you …

By Natalie Gale
5th August 2023 • Bustle

Is Hemp The Skin Care Industry's New MVP? This Beauty Brand Thinks Yes

Bad hair days, move over — it’s time to talk about “bad” skin days. You know, those days when you look in the mirror to find multiple breakouts or a patch of irritation that won’t calm down. These are the days when your skin looks perfectly normal, but when we …

By Natalie Gale
9th July 2023 • Bustle

Derms Reveal Exactly What To Look For In A Makeup Primer For Acne-Prone Skin

When it comes to my morning makeup routine, applying primer is the step I often tend to overlook. But it’s also one of the biggest game changers. The benefits of a makeup primer are hard to ignore — they’re like skin care and makeup all in one, and are capable …

By Natalie Gale
20th May 2023 • Bustle

The Best Eye Creams For Milia (Aka Those Pesky Under-Eye Bumps), According To A Doctor

Sometimes, using a new eye cream to hydrate or brighten the delicate skin under your eyes can leave you with a whole new condition: milia. Those little white bumps just under the skin are caused by a buildup of keratin and dead skin, and can be tricky to get rid …

By Natalie Gale
14th May 2023 • Bustle

All Your Questions About Slugging, Answered — Plus, The Best Balms & Ointments To Use

Slugging isn’t just a fleeting TikTok trend — the skin care technique has roots in Korean and Black communities, and will likely continue to be practiced for decades to come. Slugging means applying a layer of an occlusive product, like petroleum jelly, to your face before bed, locking in hydration …

By Natalie Gale
13th May 2023 • Bustle

Clinique Black Honey Is Sold Out Again — So Here Are 5 Similar Alternatives To Try

While the beauty industry never stops churning out new products, some products are so good that they stand the test of time: NARS blush in ‘Orgasm’, Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré, and, of course, ‘Black Honey.’ Clinique’s classic Almost Lipstick in ‘Black Honey’ has remained a tried-and-true staple …

By Natalie Gale
29th April 2023 • Bustle

If You Have Curly Hair & Dandruff, Experts Say These Are The Best Shampoos To Use

No matter your hair type, dandruff can be difficult to treat — so when it comes to curly hair, which tends to be more prone to dryness, developing an effective treatment plan for your dandruff becomes even trickier. “Curly hair is often dry and more prone to frizz due to …

By Natalie Gale
15th April 2023 • Bustle

Braids, Faux Locs, & More Vacation Hairstyles That Black Travel Influencers Love

When you’re trying to enjoy your vacation, the last thing you want to worry about is your hair. While Black hair is powerful and beautiful, our waves, curls, kinks, and coils do need extra love and attention; some of us have routines that consist of 10 or more products to …

By Chelsie DeSouza
23rd March 2023 • Bustle

3 Spring Looks From Macy's For Brunches & Everything Else

By Marie Lodi | Beauty and Fashion Writer
20th March 2023 • Bustle

5 Cheaper Alternatives To Milk's Cult-Favorite Hydro Grip Primer (That Work Just As Well)

Hailed by countless Sephora reviews, Reddit forums, and beauty awards, Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Primer is one of the most popular primers on the market. But if you find that it’s sold out, not in your budget, or doesn’t work for your skin, the best Milk Hydro Grip Primer alternatives …

By Natalie Gale
19th March 2023 • Bustle

How To Give Your Hair Mega Volume — Because Bouncy '90s Blowouts Are Back, Baby

As evidenced by Bella Hadid, Kourtney Kardashian, and J.Lo, big, bouncy hair à la ‘90s-style blowouts is here to stay. No matter your hair goals (from Farrah Fawcett to a more subtle Rachel from Friends) or your hair type, here are a few tips from celebrity hairstylists on how to …

By Natalie Gale
18th March 2023 • Bustle

It's Time For The CROWN Act To Become Federal Law — Here's Why

On the night of December 14, 2022, while Black women slept in their bonnets, wraps, braids, twists, buns, and silk scarves, the CROWN Act (which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) was blocked for the second time by the Senate, preventing the bill from becoming …

By Chelsie DeSouza
7th March 2023 • Bustle

The Algae-Infused Skin Care That Hailey Bieber, Chrissy Teigen, & More Celebs Love

Almost overnight, Mara Beauty became a brand getting buzz from some of the most loved celebrities and trusted skin care gurus. Deciding on a new skin care product to try (while crossing your fingers that you don’t break out after introducing it) can be hard, especially when the market is …

By Chelsie DeSouza
29th December 2022 • Bustle

Finding Joy & Peace Through Your Holiday Skin Care Routine

Skin care can be overwhelming. Trying to find products that work well for your skin type, dealing with breakouts, and learning what your complexion needs can easily become a source of contention. With the added pressure of unrealistic beauty standards, building a skin care routine can feel like an equation …

By Chelsie DeSouza
14th December 2022 • Bustle

I Tried Lady Gaga's Favorite Workout Machine & Now I'm Hooked

Just when I thought I had tried every unusual workout imaginable — from barbell HIIT to kickboxing-and-treadmill intervals, paddleboard yoga, and pool cycling — the VersaClimber entered the scene.

By Stacia Datskovska
19th September 2022 • Bustle

Did TikTok Kill The BeautyTube Star?

For Bustle, I wrote about the development of BeautyTok and whether it rivals Beautytube.

By Bashirat Oladele
23rd August 2022 • Bustle

Sustainable Swimwear One Fashion Contributor Is Eyeing For Summer

By Marie Lodi | Beauty and Fashion Writer
6th June 2022 • Bustle