Ahead of the Kirb is original reporting, musings and interviews from beauty and entertainment insider Kirbie Johnson. It's a digital magazine without the corporate overlords, honing in on beauty, movies & film; reality tv, real life, and aging.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 110 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
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My New Pop Culture Newsletter: POPTOPSY
Hi everyone, Kirbie here.
I’ve launched a second newsletter on this platform. Instead of automatically adding everyone subscribed to Ahead of the Kirb to this new publication, I wanted to send a note so you have the opportunity to choose....
My Hair Wardrobe (In Defense of 5 Hair Brushes)
I remember when I first learned about glam squads. Ken Paves, Jessica Simpson’s hair guy, was truly a celebrity in his own right. Fans knew him because of his proximity to Jessica. He was always with her, whether shopping, dinner or late ni...
You Won't Catch Me Trying XERF.
Update 7/15/26: Hi everyone. This post really did some numbers on Instagram. I’m going to follow up with a more in-depth article about XERF, as I’ve had a lot of people counter that this machine is different from others in the U.S. It is in...
"Long Overdue": Sonya Dakar Stripped of Her License
You may recall the horrifying story of Victoria Nelson, whose face was irreparably burned by esthetician Sonya Dakar at her Beverly Hills clinic. Last August, Nelson, a former client of Dakar, posted a video alleging Dakar disfigured her fa...
The Hair Product I Won't Live Without
Welcome back to Hair Affair, a special series dedicated to everything happening on our heads. This week, I’m sharing the latest haircare news, standout products, and the salons and artists I personally vouch for. Think of it as part industr...
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