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.

Nessa Humayun

Latest articles by Nessa Humayun

Not Ready for Injectables? These Painless Microneedle Patches Can Help Ease Fine Lines and Pigmentation

Yes, Blue Light From Phones Can Damage Your Skin—Here’s the Best SPFs to Prevent it

The Best Hair Accessories to Hold All Types of Hair—From Thick and Long to Thin and Fine

As a Beauty Editor With Hundreds of Products, This Is How I Declutter for the New Year

Ariana Grande, Gigi Hadid, Dua Lipa and Sienna Miller Swear by These London Hairstylists—You Can Book Them Too

I Worked in Front of an LED Light Panel for Months—This Is How It Actually Impacted My Skin

I Just Rented My 12th Flat in London—Here's the Interior Tweaks I Made to Elevate the Space, and Make It Feel Like Home

How Hypnotherapy Helped Me Break Out of an Insomnia Cycle

Dua Lipa Inspired Me to Get a Halo Manicure—and My Hands Have Never Looked Cooler or More Elongated

In 2026, Everyone Will Want to Look 35… Forever

These Will Be the Tweakments Du Jour in 2026, According to World-Best Aesthetic Doctors

If You Want Long, Strong Nails, You Need a "Nail Health Kit"—Here's What Top Manicurists Recommend

French Girls Swear by Broccoli Seed Oil For Their Hair and Skin—It’s Lightweight, but Packed With Fatty Acids and Antioxidants

High Frequency Wands Are Skincare’s Most Underrated Tool—They Target Acne, Inflammation, and Hair Loss

As a Lover of Coffee and Red Wine, I’ve Been Searching High and Low for the Best Whitening Toothpastes—These 6 Do the Job

Hold Up, Your Favourite Tweakments May Not Be Vegetarian or Vegan

I’m Heading Straight to the Salon to Get Tartan Nails—This Christmas’s Most Elevated, Festive Manicure

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

Metallic Scents Are the Most Misunderstood and Complex in All of Perfumery—They’re Sharp, Bright, and So Clean

Women Who Win: Drunk Elephant’s Tiffany Masterson on Bringing Simplicity to Skincare

Can Pregnancy Really Reverse the Effects of Laser Hair Removal?

The Boho Bob Is Trending, and We Know Why—It Instantly Adds Fullness to Fine Hair

I Write About Fragrance for a Living—And Hunt Down Deals for Fun. These are the Black Friday Perfume Offers That Truly Stand Out

Forget Tinsel, This Year I’ll Be Hanging These 13 Beauty ‘Baubles’ On My Tree

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

I’ve Been Trying to Repair My Damaged Nails for a Year—but This One Simple Change Has Made the Biggest Difference

After Years of Harsh Gel Manicures, I’m on a Healing Journey—This New Polish Range Is Like Skincare for Nails

These 10 Elevated Hand Care Duos Make My Bathroom Feel Like a Luxury Hotel

Presenting the Targeted Treatments That Triumphed at the Marie Claire UK Skin Awards

From KP-Busting Washes to Luxe Body Creams, These Are the Best Body Care Products of 2025, as Decided by Our Expert Judges