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    Charley Williams-Howitt

    Charley Williams-Howitt

    Freelance Beauty & Wellness Journalist

    Charley is a freelance beauty journalist and contributor to Marie Claire. She has over 20 years of experience working in the beauty and fashion industry and has managed and written content across multiple titles, including Woman & Home, Red and Woman's Weekly, interviewed celebrities and industry icons, reported at Fashion Weeks, and led the creative direction of editorial shoots.

    Latest articles by Charley Williams-Howitt

    The Rachel Hair on Gigi Hadid, created by hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos
    Gigi Hadid Brought Back the 'Rachel' Haircut—So I Tried It Too, and My Hair Has Never Looked So Full

    Celebrity hairstylists share exactly what to ask for if you want Gigi Hadid's modern take on the iconic cut.

    Hair
    • overnight masks
      I’ve Tried Every Night-Time Routine—This Is the Only Step I Never Skip

      Better skin by morning

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Skincare
    • Does your ponytail give you a headache?
      If Your Ponytail Gives You a Headache—Your Hair Is Trying to Tell You Something

      Updos have become this summer’s defining hairstyle. But could this repetitive tension be ruining your hair?

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Hair
    • foundation sticks
      I Tested the Most-Hyped Foundation Sticks on the Market—Now Liquid Foundation Feels Like a Chore

      Easy, effective and blissfully low-faff.

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Make Up
    • The role fragrance plays in chronic illness recovery
      When I Lost Myself to ME, Fragrance Helped Me Find My Way Back

      Smells that go straight for the heart.

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Fragrance
    • Hand creams with SPF
      Yes, Your Hands Age Faster Than Your Face—Our Beauty Editors Swear By These SPF Hand Creams

      A beauty editor’s obsession with protection.

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Skincare
    • skin bumps
      The Definitive Guide to Those Random Skin Bumps You Keep Googling

      From Milia and ingrown hairs to skin tags and pustules.

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Skincare
    • Laser facial
      Before You Commit to a Laser Facial, Read These 8 Insider Rules Experts Rarely Share

      Consider this your pre-laser checklist

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Skincare
    • In-Flight Skincare
      In-Flight Skincare, According to Experts: When It’s Essential—and When It’s Performative

      Face routine at 35,000 feet

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Skincare
    • a model sporting a 'clavi-cut' on the runway for Aje
      The Clavi Cut Is the Most Flattering Way to Navigate that Tricky Grow-Out Stage

      TikTok’s chicest in-between hair hack

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Hair
    • Sculpting bob
      The 'Lazy' Haircut That Sculpts Your Face Without Makeup

      Enter the contour bob

      Hair
    • Scar treatment
      The Definitive Guide to Treating Every Type of Scar

      Different types need different treatments

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Skincare
    • Barn girl blonde
      Barn Girl Blonde Is the Undone Shade Replacing High-Maintenance Highlights

      The soft-focus colour defining spring hair

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Hair
    • spring makeup trends
      The Spring 2026 Makeup Trends Set to Define the Season

      Because why wait?

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Make Up
    • best aesthetic treatments
      I Test Aesthetic Treatments for a Living—These 5 Are My Non-Negotiables at 47

      Midlife skin, but better

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Skincare
    • hair colour extensions
      Is This the Future of Hair Colour? How I Changed My Shade Without Dye

      Extensions get a rebrand

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Hair
    • Root perm
      Is the Root Perm the Answer to Long-Lasting Volume?

      Undetectable lift incoming

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Hair
    • Face Reading & Reiki Facial
      I Tried a Face Reading—And It Changed How I Feel About My Skin

      Insightful and practical

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Skincare
    • Makeup for Bad Lighting: Stella McCartney AW25
      Makeup That Outsmarts Bad Lighting: The Pro Tricks for the Worst-Lit Season

      Because the best makeup doesn't rely on good lighting

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Make Up
    • launchmetrics
      I’m a 47-Year-Old Beauty Editor and I Just Broke Up With My 10-Step Skin Routine—These Are the Products That Made the Cut

      Not giving up, levelling up

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Skincare
    • Body care claims
      Body Care’s Big Claims, Tested: What Works—And What Doesn’t

      The derms weigh in

      Beauty
    • Best Skin Barrier Repair Products
      How to Repair Your Skin Barrier for a Strong, Healthy, Winter-Proof Glow

      Bounce back from barrier stress

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Skincare
    • Mia Goth brown lipstick
      Yes, We’re Wearing Brown Lipstick Again—Here’s How to Make It Look Modern

      From cocoa to espresso, the new browns to know

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Make Up
    • a model during fashion week with distinctive blusher looks
      Blush Stacking Explained: How to Layer Blush for a Natural, Sculpted Look

      Feel the flush

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Make Up
    • Three models walking the Saint Laurent catwalk in Paris
      Fashion's Scent Awakening—Inside the New Era of Olfactory Styling

      There's something in the air

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Fragrance
    • Charli XCX, Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Raye
      The Beauty Remix: How Female Artists Are Reclaiming The Pop Charts One Look At A Time

      Middle finger make-up

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Make Up
    • Pores A model walks the runway during the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025-2026 fashion show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 8, 2025 in Paris, Franc
      Pores 101: The Science, the Myths and the Skincare That Actually Helps

      The tiny gateways shaping your skin’s health

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Skincare
    • Expensive hair Füsun Lindner is seen wearing a grey long-sleeve knit polo with a half-button placket, worn tucked into the trousers from Stella McCartney; high-waisted wide-leg trousers in a warm camel-brown shade, draping fluidly to the shoes from Ami Paris; a large structured black leather handbag, with silver minimal branding and details from Acne; black rectangular sunglasses with a sharp silhouette from Saint Laurent; her brown hair is worn in a sleek, straight bob with a middle part on September 3, 2025 in Munich, Germany.
      A Beauty Editor’s Guide to Rich-Girl Hair on a Real-Girl Salary

      Bougie beauty on a budget

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Hair
    • four women photographed walking on the street during Copenhagen Fashion Week
      From Chic Toothpaste To Smart Deodorant, These 16 Buys Prove It's Time To Stop Hiding Problem-Solving Products Away

      Your bottom drawer just got an upgrade

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Beauty
    • Permanent make-up A guest wears a blue patterned pearls headband hat and has long, loose hair. The outfit includes a dark brown, textured sweater layered over a light blue collared shirt with visible cuffs, outside Munthe, during Copenhagen Fashion Week, on August 06, 2025
      5 Things the Experts Want You to Know About Permanent Make-up

      The truth behind lasting make-up

      By Charley Williams-Howitt

      Make Up
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