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Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘Let this be a warning’: Woman gets the Keaton Oaks haircut. Then she reveals what you have to know before considering it

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

3 panel image: on the left a person holds up their hand with painted finger nails, in the middle is the exterior of a Walmart Store, and on the right two people explain.

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‘I can’t believe they’re encouraging this’: Walmart shopper reaches for nail polish in the beauty aisle. Then she notices new tester feature

Grace Rampaul is a social and multimedia intern at the Daily Dot. She is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, with a major in Journalism and focus on Media and Entertainment Studies. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

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‘I literally was going bald’: Woman notices hair regrowth. Then she shares the one product she used to see results

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‘I’m a nail tech and it is 100% illegal’: Woman gets her nails done. Then she notices fungus under her nails

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

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‘At least it’s free’: Sephora shopper receives Laneige birthday reward. Then she opens the box

Laiken Neumann is a Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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‘Tried this at Ulta’: AI is influencing how you shop. Here’s what it means for you

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

3 Split Image. Hand holding pimple patch on face on left. Dermatologist explaining pimple patch hack with text that reads: "DIY pimple patch hack from a dermatologist" "Stop wasting money on pimple patches!" in center. CVS storefront on right.

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‘These are identical to pimple patches but 10X the product’: Expert says stop wasting your money on pimple patches. Then she reveals what you should buy at CVS instead

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‘That’s really selfish’: Woman tries new hair growth product. Then she realizes she can’t ever own pets again

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘There’s kind of a myth out there’: Expert reveals how often you should actually be washing your hair if you have hair loss

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

Melody Heald

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‘It cut me’: Woman throws her Lush bath bomb in tub. Then she feels something sharp

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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“I have been begging my friends and family for years”: Redditors sound the alarm on Amazon beauty products

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

Rachel Kiley

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‘If you’re here, is Gotham safe?’: Woman buys L’Oréal Telescopic Mascara. Then she tries to take it off

Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

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‘They not supposed to be doing that!’: Woman says pedicures ‘ruined’ her feet. It’s because nail salons use this illegal tool

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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Charlotte Colombo

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