Emma Stout
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.
Back In Play
The "Soccer Girl Pony" Is Having Its Main Character Moment
It's the hairstyle that raised a generation.
Beauty
Meet The Nail Artists Redefining Modern Manicures
From subtle minimalists to avant-garde sculptors, these artists are pushing modern manicures into bold new territory.
10/10 Recommend
Victoria Beckham Somehow Made Blush Feel New Again
Meet the Blush Stylus.
Dyeing Over These
Summer 2026's Top Hair Color Trends Have A Warm, Sun-Kissed Glow
Think soft dimension, glossy shine, and low-maintenance grow-outs.
Tech Test
Shark's Depuffi Tool Has Officially Replaced My Frozen Gua Sha
The hot-and-cold beauty device has earned a permanent spot in my routine.
Beauty
The Beauty Secrets Of NASCAR's Coolest Driver
Toni Breidinger shares her pre-race beauty rituals and hack for helmet hair.
Mani Mood Board
Summer 2026's Most-Wanted Manicure Shades
Even classic white is getting a shimmery glow-up this season.
Off The Ice
Alysa Liu’s Beauty Evolution Started With Rattail Braids
The Olympic gold medalist on hair dye, looksmaxxing, and the piercing she wants next.
Fully Glazed
Rhode's Highlight Milk Delivers A Hailey Bieber-Level Glow
It's like a glowy primer, liquid highlighter, and body shimmer — all in one bottle.
Femininomenon
Chappell Roan's M.A.C. Viva Glam Campaign Is Pure Fantasy
The pop star is stepping into the beauty brand's philanthropic initiative with a trio of lip products.
Color On Rotation
Welcome To The Age Of Blush Wardrobes
A celebrity makeup artist explains how to curate your own.
Red Carpet Secrets
Anne Hathaway’s Tiny Braid Trick Is Basically A Facelift For Your Hairline
But the viral hack is one that experts say comes with real trade-offs.
Check, Please
Picnic-Core Is Taking Over Our Manicures
From classic checks to fruity accents, these gingham nail ideas are almost too cute to handle.
Beauty
These Creators Built The Beauty Community They Wanted To See
Bustle’s 2026 Beauty Icons are redefining what the industry looks like — and who it’s actually made for.
Hair Defense
Finally, A Bang Hack That Can Survive A Gust Of Wind
Ella Langley’s viral lash glue trick promises to actually keep fringe in place.
Pretty In Pink
"Cherry Blossom Blush" Is The Romantic Makeup Trend Taking Over TikTok
Think pale pinks and soft lilacs that create a diffused, watercolor-like flush.
More Sparkle, Please
This Summer, French Tips Are Entering Their Bedazzled Era
The trinketification of fashion has officially reached manicures.
Fringe Fatigue
Welcome To The Forehead Renaissance
Inside beauty's quiet backlash against bangs in favor of flexible, reversible styles.
Color Correction
Everyone Is Recovering From “Blonde Blindness”
A celebrity colorist explains why blonde hair is getting warmer, softer, and shinier.
That Glow Though
Fenty’s New Soufflé Bronzer Is Basically Permanent Golden Hour
The cushiony, easy-to-blend formula lives up to the hype.
