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Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Nail technician reveals salon secrets you should know before getting your nails done

Nail Tech Info

‘I think I just ditched pedicures’: Nail technician reveals salon secrets you should know before getting your nails done

Sarah is an artist and museum worker based in Brooklyn. She hates overhead lighting and doesn’t mind NYC rats.

Sarah Conklin

Customer shows how Grande Lash serum gave her severe reaction

Grande Lash

‘Not me watching this on week 3 of using Grande Lash’: Customer says Grande Lash serum sent her to the hospital

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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Rachel Kiley

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‘Sephora has made a huge mistake’: Customer does the math on Sephora rewards points, finds out how they’re overcharging you

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘Ulta does not pay a lot … but there are some perks’: Woman says she works at Ulta as a ‘hobby,’ shares all the products she gets for free that make the job worth it

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Shopping expert reveals the most ‘underrated’ products you can find at Dollar Tree

Dollar Tree Deals

‘Time to stop sleeping on Dollar Tree’: Shopping expert reveals the most ‘underrated’ products you can find at Dollar Tree. Here’s what to look for

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Worker says we should normalize getting ‘ugly and fat’ after starting 9-5 job

9 to 5 hunger

‘I gained like 30lbs going to an office job’: Worker says we should normalize getting ‘ugly and fat’ after starting 9-5 job

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Why don’t millennials age compared to Gen Z?

Not Aging

‘Still get carded in my 30s’: Why don’t millennials age compared to Gen Z?

Sephora customer says ‘entitled’ 10-year-old shopper kept hounding her over $70 Drunk Elephant moisturizer

Sephora Children

‘I would’ve bought it out of spite’: Sephora customer says ‘entitled’ 10-year-old harassed her over $70 Drunk Elephant moisturizer

Customer demands Sephora implement an age policy after her experience with a 10-year-old customer

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‘I do not know where these kids get the audacity’: Customer demands Sephora implement an age policy after her experience with a 10-year-old customer

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

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‘I need a 21+ Sephora’: Customers call out Sephora, Drunk Elephant for catering to 12-year-olds

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‘I have changed my mind’: Viewers divided after Nanny takes 2 children to Sephora and says leashes are ‘fantastic’

Allyson Waller is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Allyson Waller

Woman says she bought $100 perfume from Sephora as a gift. The bottle came empty and store won’t take it back

Sephora Empty bottle Perfume

‘I would fill it up with water and return it’: Woman says she bought $100 perfume from Sephora as a gift. The bottle came empty and store won’t take it back

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‘Jackpot’: Woman finds brand-name beauty products disguised in different packaging at Dollar Tree

Sarah is a multi-platform editor and writer who has been covering various topics—lifestyle, health, and entertainment—for more than a decade. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Tracy Anderson, Vital Proteins, Healthline, Diply, and more.

Sarah Kester

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#TikTokMadeMeBuyIt: Why TikTok shopping is now the ordinary 

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‘Why do they intervene when they don’t know what’s going on’: Nail salon customer called out by woman who believed she left without tipping, sparking debate