Emma Stout is a Staff Writer at Bustle, where she covers beauty news, product launches, viral trends, and the many ways pop culture shapes what we’re putting on (and in) our faces.
Before joining Bustle, she wrote for Interview Magazine. She holds a master’s degree in Magazine Writing from NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute.
She identifies as a Carrie from SATC, a Hannah from Girls, a Southern girl with a Valley girl accent, and a proud member of the Lumbee tribe of North Carolina. When she’s not busy blogging, she likes to flip through Kim Kardashian’s selfie book and mourn her graveyard of likes on TheRealReal.
Hair
"Foiled Cashmere" Is The CBK-Inspired Blonde Everyone Wants Right Now
The colorist behind Sarah Pidgeon’s transformation shares exactly how to achieve the trending shade.
Fashion Week
Milan Fashion Week's F/W '26 Beauty Looks Were Anything But Quiet
Case in point: the smoky eyes at Gucci.
Makeup
"Brontë Blush" Makes Your Cheeks Look Deliciously Moody
Here's how to recreate the windswept look.
Beauty
Meet The New Guard Of Natural Hair Icons
These creators champion the idea that texture doesn’t need fixing to be beautiful.
Nails
8 Spring 2026 Nail Art Trends That Make Minimalism Feel Fresh
Next season's mani vibes are playful without feeling overdone.
Beauty
How To Recreate Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's Signature ’90s Beauty Look
From her butter blonde hair to her cranberry lipstick.
Makeup
Your Guide To Spring 2026's Hottest Makeup Trends
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Nails
12 Spring 2026 Nail Polish Color Trends That'll Brighten Your Mood
Dopamine dressing, but for your fingertips.
Hair
Shark's SilkiPro Straight Is A Wet-To-Dry Game-Changer
I've never gotten better at-home straightening results.
Fashion Week
16 Must-See Manicures From NYFW Fall/Winter 2026
Including pearlescent powder blue polish, pierced tips, and more.
Hair
Spring 2026's Biggest Hair Color Trends Are Bright, Bold, & Rich
Including soft black, buttery brunettes, and a bold new copper variation.
Makeup
Milk Makeup's Hydro Grip Concealer Hides My Dark Circles Like Magic
It's worth the hype.
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16 Last-Minute Valentine's Day 2026 Beauty Gifts That Feel Ultra Luxe
Products that'll make it look like you had a plan all along.
Nails
Prepare To Spot Dalmatian Nails Everywhere This Spring
The scattered speckles add an effortlessly cool flair to your fingertips.
Beauty
The Unexpected Beauty Tool Joey King Swears By For Better Sleep
The actor shares her go-to skin care products, including the spray that never leaves her gym bag.
Hair
10 Bang Trends For 2026 That'll Convince You To Get Fringe
Plus the celebrity references worth screenshotting.
Hair
"Skin-Tone Hair" Is The Quiet Luxury Trend Taking Over TikTok
References include PinkPantheress and Ariana Grande.
Makeup
"Baby Deer Makeup" Is Spring 2026's Biggest Soft Glam Trend
Makeup artist Kali Kennedy coined the term while creating Tate McRae’s Grammys look.
Beauty
The Y2K Rosary Anklet Tattoo Revival Is Officially Here
Get out your ballet flats.
Hair
The Old Hollywood Bob Has Pure Movie-Star Energy
Stars like Selena Gomez and Ayo Edebiri have cosigned the trend.