Articles by Nessa Humayun, Beauty Editor

Nessa Humayun is the Beauty Editor at Marie Claire UK. With over eight years of editorial experience across lifestyle sectors, Nessa was previously the Editorial Lead of HUNGER Magazine’s print and digital arms, where she was known for profiling the likes of Lily Allen, Loyle Carner, Kano, Billie Piper, Daisy Edgar Jones, Travis Barker, and more.

Obsessed with beauty since she was tall enough to raid her mum’s vanity, Nessa will be covering everything from product must-haves to long-reads about the industry writ large. Passionate about the intersection between women’s health and the beauty industry, Nessa is committed to unpacking what’s really worth it, and what’s driving us to spend our hard-earned money. Aside from that, she prides herself on being a human guinea pig, forever searching for the perfect 90’s lipliner and enduring the pain of prophilo in her quest for skin so glowy, it’s basically reflective.

After graduating from Kings College London with a BA in English Literature and Language, Nessa started her career in fashion at Net-a-Porter, before delving into the world of print media and contributing to the likes of British Vogue, Dazed and Cosmopolitan. Nessa is also a creative producer, having crafted editorials featuring Nicholas Daley, Luke Edward Hall, and Weyes Blood. Most recently, she spearheaded the campaign for DJ Jyoty’s world tour.

Latest articles by Nessa Humayun

These Are All the Beauty Products That Taylor Swift Actually Uses—Including Her Signature Red Lipstick and Eyeliner

All her essentials, in one place

I Tried the ‘Oil’ Manicure Trend, and My Nails Look Like They've Just Had a Facial

It's basically skincare for nails

Since I Mastered Cuticle Care, I’ve Nailed Clean, Salon-Worthy Manicures at Home—Here’s How to Do It

Expert advice ahead

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Nessa Humayun

Latest articles by Nessa Humayun

These Are All the Beauty Products That Taylor Swift Actually Uses—Including Her Signature Red Lipstick and Eyeliner

DHT Blockers Are the Unsung Hero for Treating Hair Loss and Thinning—Here’s How to Incorporate Them Into Your Routine

The Box Bob Was Made for Thin Hair—It Adds Thickness, Body and Hasn’t Stopped Trending All Year

This Black Friday Is Set to Be Huge for Perfume—Here Are the Best Early Deals to Shop Now

Minoxidil Is Proven to Reverse Hair Loss, Boost Growth and Thicken Strands, but You Have to Use It Correctly—Here’s How

Inside the Beauty Pilgrimage to Seoul—Do South Korea’s Skincare Treatments Really Outshine the Rest of the World?

Hailey Bieber Doesn’t Get Botox—She Swears by These Under-the-Radar Tweakments Instead

Introducing the Ultimate Fragrance Christmas Gift Guide, With Every Pick Approved by Expert Editors

If You Love Smelling Elegant and Sophisticated, Then Get to Know These Modern-Day Chypre Scents

I Tried a Retro Hair Dryer Hood and Got the Bounciest Blow-Dry of My Life

I Tried the ‘Oil’ Manicure Trend, and My Nails Look Like They've Just Had a Facial

Why Are Beauty Products Getting So Expensive?

Tortoiseshell Nails Are Trending, and They’re So Customisable—Here’s All the Inspo You Need for the Salon

I Can’t Stop Saving Pictures of the Cloud Bob—Here’s How to Pull Off This Autumn’s Hottest Chop

Your Definitive Edit of Editor-Approved Beauty Gifts That Define Luxury

Wearing Ballet Flats Landed Me With a Fungal Nail Infection—Here’s Why They’re More Common Than You Think

The MAGA Beauty Aesthetic Tells the Story of America Today

From Bubblegum Lips to Side Fringes, These Were the Standout Beauty Looks From Paris Fashion Week

After Years of Gel Manicures, I’ve Restored My Thin, Brittle and Peeling Nails to Health—These 8 Products Were Transformative, and Under £18

How Hypnotherapy Helped Me Break Out of an Insomnia Cycle

Since I Mastered Cuticle Care, I’ve Nailed Clean, Salon-Worthy Manicures at Home—Here’s How to Do It

I Was One of the First People in the UK to Try Korean Liquid Microneedling—Here’s Why It’s Set to Be the New Treatment Du Jour

From Flicky Micro Bobs to Berry Lips, These Were the Standout Beauty Looks From Milan Fashion Week

After Months of Testing, I've Found 5 Cozy Autumnal Perfumes You're Unlikely to Smell on Anyone Else

Ear Seeding Promises to Help With Stress, Sleep and Depuffing—Marie Claire’s Editors Put It to the Test

These Are the Key Beauty Trends We Spotted Backstage at London Fashion Week

Do You Have Coarse, Wiry Greys That Are Hard to Cover? Me Too—Here How To Get Effective Coverage That Lasts

Top Hairstylists Just Gave Us the Lowdown—‘Toasted Beige’ Is the Perfect Blonde for Autumn

Phoebe Philo Just Proved That Sheer Manicures Are Going to Be All the Rage This Autumn

At 30, I’m Prioritising Tech-Led Skincare—Here’s What Happened When I Tried Exosome Therapy for the First Time