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Natasha Marsh

POPSUGAR Contributor

Natasha Marsh is a freelance writer covering fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Based in New York City but raised in California, she caught the travel bug early. Natasha has lived in Florence, London and Brooklyn, and can always be found with a packed carry on for her next trip. Prior to freelancing, she held styling staff positions at The Wall Street Journal, Burberry, Cosmopolitan Magazine, British GQ, and Harpers Bazaar. When she's not at her computer, she enjoys working out, learning new languages, and stumbling upon new coffee shops in New York.

Latest Posts From Natasha

The Women's World Cup Was Just the Beginning of Decolonizing Soccer

08/18/2023

The Women's World Cup Was Just the Beginning of Decolonizing Soccer

As the ninth FIFA Women's World Cup comes to a close on Aug. 20, I find myself reflecting on all the impactful moments since the 1991 inception.

Soccer Culture Is Finally Coming to the US. Are Celebs Partially to Thank?

07/21/2023

Soccer Culture Is Finally Coming to the US. Are Celebs Partially to Thank?

For us US women's soccer fans, there are a couple historical moments that stand out: Brandi Chastain falling to her knees and ripping off her jersey when the United States won the FIFA Women's World Cup Final in 1999; Team USA goalie Hope Solo's iconic and viral save to get the win over Japan in the 2012 Olympics; and off-field, but just as legendary, the 2022 equal-pay agreement that finally guaranteed female soccer stars equal pay till 2028.

The Phenomenon of Hair-Salon "Deserts" — and How It Impacts Black Women

07/19/2023

The Phenomenon of Hair-Salon "Deserts" — and How It Impacts Black Women

Unfortunately, due to the lack of education around natural textures, myself and several other Black women I know can't easily walk into an unknown hair salon and get serviced.

Micro Braids Are Everywhere — Here's What to Know About the Style

06/09/2023

Micro Braids Are Everywhere — Here's What to Know About the Style

From chunky highlights and zigzag parts to claw clips and scrunchies, there's no doubt that Y2K beauty trends are having a major moment, especially when it comes to hairstyles.

Why Are So Many People Turning to Extraction Videos Right Now?

05/17/2023

Why Are So Many People Turning to Extraction Videos Right Now?

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I Tried Monet McMichael's Makeup Routine — and Damn, It's Good

04/13/2023

I Tried Monet McMichael's Makeup Routine — and Damn, It's Good

As a minimalist, my makeup routine consists of three things: tinted moisturizer, lipstick, and mascara.

Angel Reese and the Emotional Policing of Black Women Athletes

04/06/2023

Angel Reese and the Emotional Policing of Black Women Athletes

Watching Angel Reese and the rest of the LSU women's basketball team win the NCAA championship — with their lime-green sneakers, long fingernails decorated with embellishments and pops of color, 30-inch curly hair, afro puffs, hangtime twists, and lashes on fleek — filled myself and many other Black women with unapologetic pride and Black Girl Magic.

This Weekend's NCAA Championship Was a Win For All Women Athletes — Not Just LSU

04/03/2023

This Weekend's NCAA Championship Was a Win For All Women Athletes — Not Just LSU

Fact: women's sports receive less recognition and pay than their men counterparts.

Transgender Women Are Women — So Why Has World Athletics Banned Them From Competing?

03/31/2023

Transgender Women Are Women — So Why Has World Athletics Banned Them From Competing?

In a perfect world, all people could participate in the sport of their choice — regardless of skill set, physical abilities, skin color, gender, age, or background.

Ciara Can Be a Wife and a Mother and Wear a Naked Dress. Period.

03/16/2023

Ciara Can Be a Wife and a Mother and Wear a Naked Dress. Period.

Once a day, a friend of mine takes an hour-long mental break from work and walks around her neighborhood, sans headphones.

Paulana Lamonier Is Reclaiming the Myth That Black People Can't Swim

03/15/2023

Paulana Lamonier Is Reclaiming the Myth That Black People Can't Swim

At a friend's sixth-grade birthday party, I dove off the high board of the community pool and accidentally belly flopped into the water.

For Muslim Women, Their Relationship to the Hijab Is a Back-and-Forth Conversation

02/01/2023

For Muslim Women, Their Relationship to the Hijab Is a Back-and-Forth Conversation

After the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16, 2022, large-scale protests have taken place in Iran and all over the world.