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Kelsey Castañon

Senior Content Director

Kelsey Castañon is a Brooklyn-based writer, editor, and content strategist with more than 13 years of experience in publishing. She is currently the senior content director at POPSUGAR, where you can find her stockpiling (and reporting on) everything from skin care to wine. Previously, she's worked with the brilliant minds at Refinery29, Seventeen, Shape, Allure, and Teen Vogue, and has appeared on TV segments on The Dr. Oz Show, Cheddar News, and Good Morning America. She still doesn’t know where all the bobby pins go.

Latest Posts From Kelsey

How to Style a Shag Haircut to Perfection Every Single Time

04/24/2024

How to Style a Shag Haircut to Perfection Every Single Time

Finally booked that appointment, said a hail Mary, and took the shag-haircut plunge?

How to Style a Bob Haircut, According to an Editor

04/16/2024

How to Style a Bob Haircut, According to an Editor

Unless you count the occasional pumpkin spice latte or my proclivity for a "Bridgerton" binge, I don't typically succumb to peer pressure for trend's sake.

The $8,674 Cost Breakdown of Maintaining Platinum Hair For 3 Years

03/27/2024

The $8,674 Cost Breakdown of Maintaining Platinum Hair For 3 Years

Welcome to Show the Receipts, a new series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done.

The $11,390 Cost Breakdown of Freezing Your Eggs in New York City

03/15/2024

The $11,390 Cost Breakdown of Freezing Your Eggs in New York City

Welcome to Show the Receipts, a new series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done.

Here's How to Remove Blackheads At Home Safely

03/01/2024

Here's How to Remove Blackheads At Home Safely

Not to get all Coach Carr from "Mean Girls" on you, but the general consensus of skin experts on at-home pore extractions, much like popping a pimple, is akin to passing out condoms to high schoolers: "We're not encouraging it, but if they're going to do it, let's make it safe," aesthetician Candace Marino tells POPSUGAR.

Just a Super-Useful Guide to Shaving Your Pubic Hair

02/29/2024

Just a Super-Useful Guide to Shaving Your Pubic Hair

Maybe you've never even thought about removing your pubic hair.

Reintroducing Josie Maran

02/29/2024

Reintroducing Josie Maran

Josie Maran was 18 when she first realized she could do anything.

Confessions of an NFL WAGs Makeup Artist

02/12/2024

Confessions of an NFL WAGs Makeup Artist

Before Taylor Swift became the NFL WAGs poster child — signature red lip, custom bomber jacket, and all — there have, of course, been other sports wives and partners.

Finally, the Answer to What Red Lipstick Taylor Swift Is Always Wearing

02/12/2024

Finally, the Answer to What Red Lipstick Taylor Swift Is Always Wearing

There is but one lingering question that comes to mind post-Taylor Swift's recent NFL appearances (besides, um, "Anyone else also alarmingly invested in this Travis Kelce thing?"), and that is about her red lipstick.

The Double Tragus Piercing Trend is All Over Instagram

01/30/2024

The Double Tragus Piercing Trend is All Over Instagram

"Make it a double" was a phrase most often reserved for your local bartender (and preferably in regard to tequila, please and thanks).

Got Sensitive Skin? The 4-Step Skin-Care Routine You Need

01/05/2024

Got Sensitive Skin? The 4-Step Skin-Care Routine You Need

If even looking at a new skin-care product makes your face itch in fear, you probably have sensitive skin.

You're About to See the "Airspace" Haircut Everywhere

01/02/2024

You're About to See the "Airspace" Haircut Everywhere

No, this is not Elon Musk's latest business venture (and thank God for that).