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Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

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Left: Woman sitting and looking into the camera with a bandaged hand, text overlay reads, "A nail salon gave me an infection in my nail and it resulted in an amputation." Right: Female master in rubber gloves paints Black woman's nails with blue polish.

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“My confidence instantly was shot”: Woman shares warning after nail salon infection led to amputation

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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Lindsey Weedston

3 Panel: Left: Woman eating soup underneath text reading "You met me at a very Chinese time in my life." Middle: Chinese woman pointing into the camera looking into camera, text overlay reads, "tomorrow you are turning Chinese." Right: Woman in a red pajamas and a face mask, text overlay reads, "What my morning consists of since becoming Chinese."

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Culture

TikTokers are “becoming Chinese” in the newest wellness trend. Here’s what that means

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.

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Anna Good

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Color-changing digital press-on nails to hit shelves by the end of 2026: “The game has been changed forever”

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

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“Dior and Armani add blue”: Cosmetic chemist debunks viral claim about a “blue pigment shortage” in beauty products

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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“Genuinely a health concern”: JCPenney salon blasted after routine brow wax and tint goes wrong

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Woman shares warning after “Botox fail” leaves her with one closed eye: “Catch me winking at you for the next 12 weeks”

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“This is legit my makeup everyday”: The “rising sign” beauty trend is taking over TikTok

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“More courage than world leaders have in their pinky fingers”: Lush customers react to the brand closing down for a day in solidarity with Gaza

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

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The “clean girl” look is out. Behind the “purseface” beauty trend taking over instead

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“Could this girl be filming me right now?”: ​​Woman shares violating  experience with Brazilian waxer wearing Meta glasses

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“Thank you for this PSA”: Doctor says SKIMS face wrap “will only worsen” facial swelling

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“Their biggest mistake ever”: Urban Decay announces formula changes to their incredibly popular setting spray, and social media is in mourning

Cache Roberts is a beauty writer and reality TV junkie who lives for a good product launch and an even better plot twist. She’s the writer behind the What the Beauty newsletter and voice behind What The Reality podcast, where beauty meets drama, weekly. When she’s not testing blushes, she’s probably live commenting a reunion episode on TikTok.

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“My confidence instantly was shot”: Woman shares warning after nail salon infection led to amputation

TikTokers are “becoming Chinese” in the newest wellness trend. Here’s what that means

Color-changing digital press-on nails to hit shelves by the end of 2026: “The game has been changed forever”

“Dior and Armani add blue”: Cosmetic chemist debunks viral claim about a “blue pigment shortage” in beauty products

“Genuinely a health concern”: JCPenney salon blasted after routine brow wax and tint goes wrong

Woman shares warning after “Botox fail” leaves her with one closed eye: “Catch me winking at you for the next 12 weeks”

“This is legit my makeup everyday”: The “rising sign” beauty trend is taking over TikTok

“More courage than world leaders have in their pinky fingers”: Lush customers react to the brand closing down for a day in solidarity with Gaza

The “clean girl” look is out. Behind the “purseface” beauty trend taking over instead

“Could this girl be filming me right now?”: Woman shares violating experience with Brazilian waxer wearing Meta glasses

“Getting on the outrage marketing train”: Matt Rife stars in a new e.l.f. commercial, and fans of the brand aren’t loving the collaboration

“Thank you for this PSA”: Doctor says SKIMS face wrap “will only worsen” facial swelling

“What in the Handmaid’s Tale?”: People either love or hate the new SKIMS facial shapewear, but it sold out instantly

“Their biggest mistake ever”: Urban Decay announces formula changes to their incredibly popular setting spray, and social media is in mourning

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Beauty

“My confidence instantly was shot”: Woman shares warning after nail salon infection led to amputation

TikTokers are “becoming Chinese” in the newest wellness trend. Here’s what that means

Color-changing digital press-on nails to hit shelves by the end of 2026: “The game has been changed forever”

“Dior and Armani add blue”: Cosmetic chemist debunks viral claim about a “blue pigment shortage” in beauty products

“Genuinely a health concern”: JCPenney salon blasted after routine brow wax and tint goes wrong

Woman shares warning after “Botox fail” leaves her with one closed eye: “Catch me winking at you for the next 12 weeks”

“This is legit my makeup everyday”: The “rising sign” beauty trend is taking over TikTok

“More courage than world leaders have in their pinky fingers”: Lush customers react to the brand closing down for a day in solidarity with Gaza

The “clean girl” look is out. Behind the “purseface” beauty trend taking over instead

“Could this girl be filming me right now?”: ​​Woman shares violating experience with Brazilian waxer wearing Meta glasses

“Getting on the outrage marketing train”: Matt Rife stars in a new e.l.f. commercial, and fans of the brand aren’t loving the collaboration

“Thank you for this PSA”: Doctor says SKIMS face wrap “will only worsen” facial swelling

“What in the Handmaid’s Tale?”: People either love or hate the new SKIMS facial shapewear, but it sold out instantly

“Their biggest mistake ever”: Urban Decay announces formula changes to their incredibly popular setting spray, and social media is in mourning

11 summer beauty trends taking over in 2025

“Could this girl be filming me right now?”: Woman shares violating experience with Brazilian waxer wearing Meta glasses