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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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

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

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‘I am in so much pain’: Woman gets a pedicure before attending Coachella. Then it goes terribly wrong

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.

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Woman calls our hairstylist after $800 appointment.

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‘I received the most ginormous text message’: Woman calls out hairstylist after $800 appointment. Then the drama begins

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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Salon customer says she didn’t tip on $60 service even though she ‘loves’ her hair

Salon No Tip

‘Same with some nail salons’: Salon customer says she didn’t tip on $60 service even though she ‘loves’ her hair. Here’s why

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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‘I can’t explain it but I would feel so violated’: Woman goes to salon and gets her hair washed—by someone pretending to work there

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

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

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