Senior Health and Sustainability Editor
Ally Head is Marie Claire UK's Senior Health and Sustainability Editor, nine-time marathoner, and Boston Qualifying runner. Day-to-day, she heads up all strategy for her pillars, working across commissioning, features, and e-commerce, reporting on the latest health updates, writing the must-read wellness content, and rounding up the genuinely sustainable and squat-proof gym leggings worth *adding to basket*. She also spearheads the brand's annual Women in Sport covers, interviewing and shooting the likes of Mary Earps, Millie Bright, Daryll Neita, and Lavaia Nielsen. She's won a BSME for her sustainability work, regularly hosts panels and presents for events like the Sustainability Awards, and is a stickler for a strong stat, too, seeing over nine million total impressions on the January 2023 Wellness Issue she oversaw. Follow Ally on Instagram for more or get in touch.
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I made a 2025 bingo card to help me *actually* stick to my goals - and I'm shocked at how much it's boosted my motivation
A wellness trend that's actually worth trying?
By Nishaa Sharma
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Aligne are launching bridal and it's making me want to renew my vows
It's a nice day for a white wedding
By Penny Goldstone
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I broke my three-year no-foundation streak for this ‘gel tint’—it has the most unique, long-lasting formula
It's now a make-up bag staple
By Nessa Humayun
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I made a 2025 bingo card to help me *actually* stick to my goals - and I'm shocked at how much it's boosted my motivation
A wellness trend that's actually worth trying?
By Nishaa Sharma
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I tried the viral Mel Robbins morning routine for a week - and, having tested, totally get the hype
My body clock is *finally* back on track.
By Nishaa Sharma
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As the US bans controversial additive Red Dye 3 - a dietician explains what it is and why it's so harmful
Cherry red food colouring is on the out.
By Anna Bartter
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I'm a leading wellness expert - and always turn to these 5 simple prompts before saying yes to a decision
Always feel torn? Consider this your bible.
By Adrienne Adhami
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Wondering whether you should take probiotics? As a world-leading gut health scientist, you might be surprised by my take
In an MC UK exclusive, we deep dive into the latest research.
By Dr Megan Rossi
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Wellness patches claiming to boost energy, mood and more are all the rage RN - so do they work? We ask experts
Is better health really just a stick-on patch away?
By Anna Bartter
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We asked anti-ageing experts for their honest take on the wildly popular NMN supplement - and they wouldn't recommend
Can a supplement ever really be the fountain of youth?
By Frances Daniels
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As a Health Writer, I approach nutrition trends with caution - but was surprised by how I felt after drinking cucumber water every day for two weeks
A daily refreshing hydration hit? It's a yes from me.
By Anna Bartter