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Kelsey Castañon

Senior Editor, POPSUGAR Beauty

When Kelsey isn't grilling dermatologists on the important stuff (like Botox) you can find her eating a potentially hazardous amount of spicy food, justifying her love for Justin Bieber, and buying expensive wine that she definitely does not need.

Latest Posts by Kelsey

Hulu's The Great: Interview With Hairstylist on Wigs, Beauty

Beauty Interview

The One Detail You Probably Missed About the Hair in Hulu's The Great Is Actually Pretty Hilarious

by Kelsey Castañon 1 day ago

Will Hairstylists Wear Goggles at the Salon Amid Coronavirus

Why You Might See Hairstylists Wearing Goggles at Salon Appointments Now

by Kelsey Castañon 1 week ago

Dr. Pimple Popper's Beauty Firsts & Career Evolution

The Moment That Almost Stopped Dr. Pimple Popper From Becoming Dr. Pimple Popper — Until It Didn’t

by Kelsey Castañon 2 weeks ago

Michelle Obama's Hairstylist Talks Politics of Hair

Michelle Obama's Former Hairstylist on What the World (and White House) Needs Now

by Kelsey Castañon 2 weeks ago

Shadow Roots Hair-Color Trend For Summer 2020

The "Shadow Roots" Hair-Color Trend Is the Solution to All Your Post-Lockdown Woes

by Kelsey Castañon 2 weeks ago

Haircut After Coming Out as Queer | Personal Essay

How a String of Major Haircuts Helped 1 Writer Reclaim Her Identity After Coming Out

by Kelsey Castañon 2 weeks ago

Haircut Trends to Try Summer 2020, According to Pros

Beauty Interview

6 Haircut Trends to Bump to the Top of Your Summer Mood Board

by Kelsey Castañon 3 weeks ago

Best Black Hairstylists to Follow on Social Media

Go Ahead and Tap That "Follow" Button on These 31 Game-Changing Black Hairstylists

by Kelsey Castañon 6/15

Moving In With Partner Amid COVID Personal Essay

Small Space Living

My Girlfriend Moved In a Week Before the Pandemic Hit, and We Need a New Word For "U-Haul"

by Kelsey Castañon 3 weeks ago

Facing Racism in the Beauty Industry | Personal Essay

Beauty Interview

This Black Beauty Publicist Has an Important Message About Products Everyone Needs to Hear

by Kelsey Castañon 6/03

Best Skincare Products to Buy in June 2020

24 Skin-Care Products Bringing Our Editors a Sense of Calm Right Now

by Kelsey Castañon 4 weeks ago

Zit Happens: Acne Advice, Tips, and Treatments

Zit Happens: Acne Advice, Tips, and Treatments

by Kelsey Castañon 2 weeks ago

Is the Coronavirus Making Acne Worse? Breakouts on the Rise

Beauty Interview

Has Your Acne Only Gotten Worse During Lockdown? 55% of People Are Reporting "Yes"

by Kelsey Castañon 6/15

Hair Color Trends to Try Summer 2020

5 Dreamy Hair Color Trends to Start Planning For Now — and Pin For Later

by Kelsey Castañon 2 weeks ago

Are In-Store Makeup Testers Safe Amid the Coronavirus?

Is This the End of In-Store Makeup Testers at Beauty Stores?

by Kelsey Castañon 5 days ago

Are Blowouts at Hair Salons Not Safe Amid the Coronavirus?

The Unsettling Reason Many Hair Salons Won't Be Using Blow Dryers When They Reopen

by Kelsey Castañon 5/17

Hairstyle Trends to Try in Summer 2020

Beauty Interview

4 Cool Hairstyle Trends Worth Trying This Summer, Even If You're Not Going Anywhere

by Kelsey Castañon 5/14

How Coronavirus Will Change the Way You Shop For Beauty

Beauty Interview

How Will COVID-19 Impact Beauty Shopping? Let Us Count the Ways . . .

by Kelsey Castañon 5/12

Hailey Bieber on Justin Bieber's Skin-Care Routine Video

Hailey Bieber's Explosive Confession on The Biebers on Watch: She Pops Justin's Pimples

by Kelsey Castañon 5/06

Hair Salons Reopening After COVID-19: How Hairstylists Feel

Beauty Interview

What It's Really Like to Be a Hair Salon Owner Going Back to Work Right Now

by Kelsey Castañon 5/05

Best Skin-Care Products of May 2020, According to Editors

Beauty Shopping

The Social-Distancing Skin-Care Products Our Editors Are Swearing by This Month

by Kelsey Castañon 5/07

Dr Pimple Popper: A Week in the Life While Social Distancing

Beauty Interview

What a Week in the Life of the Internet's Favorite Pimple Popper Looks Like From Home

by Kelsey Castañon 4/28

How to Shave Your Vagina Pubic Hair, Expert Tips

Just a Super Useful Guide to Shaving Your Pubic Hair, Because the More You Know

by Kelsey Castañon 5/25

How to Do At-Home Blackhead Extractions Safely

Tempted to Squeeze Those Blackheads? Here's How to Do At-Home Extractions Safely

by Kelsey Castañon 5/30