
Nessa Humayun
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
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Live from the Oscars Red Carpet 2026: The Best Beauty Looks
The biggest moments in hair and make-up
By Nessa Humayun
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Nothing Helped My Painfully Dry, KP-Prone Skin Until I Found This £7 Anti-Scratch Cream
A new French pharmacy holy grail
By Nessa Humayun
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Bella Hadid on Rebellious Beauty, Daily Lymph Drainage, and her 3-Minute Make-Up Essentials
The new Prada Beauty ambassador gets candid about her routine
By Nessa Humayun
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I Had the Same Facial That A-Listers Get Before the Oscars—Here’s the Truth Behind Awards Season Skin Prep
An account of the best facial I've ever had
By Nessa Humayun
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After Years of Gel Manicures, I’ve Restored My Thin, Brittle and Peeling Nails to Health—These 8 Products Were Transformative, and Under £18
Here's to long, strong nails
By Nessa Humayun
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These Are the Hair Trends That Dominated Fashion Week AW26
A whole host of stunning looks
By Nessa Humayun
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These Are the Standout Beauty Looks From Fashion Week AW26
From Regency-era glam to 90's minimalism
By Nessa Humayun
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I Just Learnt the Biggest Lesson on My Year-Long Nail Health Journey—It’s All About Choosing the Right Base Coat
A true game-changer
By Nessa Humayun
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Shark’s New Hair Tool Had a 10K+ Waitlist—But Does It Live Up to the Hype?
We were the first to put it to the test
By Nessa Humayun
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I Drank Bone Broth Every Day for a Month, Here’s How It Impacted My Skin
A Beauty Editor's verdict
By Nessa Humayun
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The Tucked Bob Adds Instant Volume and Accentuates Cheekbones—I’m Sold
It's been worn by Hailey Bieber, Gigi Hadid and Selena Gomez
By Nessa Humayun
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You Can Now Get Polynucleotides Injected Into Your Lips—Here’s How the Results Compare to Filler
Salmon sperm has officially come for our lips
By Nessa Humayun
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TCM Was Centuries Ahead With Its Longevity-Based Approach to Beauty—Why Are We Only Paying Attention Now?
And how to apply its ancient teachings to your regimen
By Nessa Humayun
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These Trending, Minimalist Animal Print Nails Are Set to Be Everywhere This Spring
From deer print to zebra and more
By Nessa Humayun
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‘Ballet-Slipper Lips’ Are the Nostalgic Trend That Will Be Everywhere This Spring
Stars like Pamela Anderson are fans
By Nessa Humayun
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These Are the Best Minimalist Nail Art Looks for Valentine’s Day, and You Can Do Them at Home
Cute but never corny
By Nessa Humayun
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These Are the Definitive SS26 Beauty Trends, According to the Runway
The Marie Claire UK SS26 beauty report has just landed
By Nessa Humayun
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When Beauty Turned Gory: How Placenta and Organ-Based Ingredients Became Skincare’s Latest Focus
Featuring a facial essence "pure enough to hold a human heart"
By Nessa Humayun
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Turns Out, Your Hair Porosity Is Just as Important When Shampoo Shopping as Type and Colour
Your guide to low and high porosity strands
By Nessa Humayun
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This Is Everything You Need to Do Right Now, for Super Long Hair This Summer
Mermaid lengths incoming
By Nessa Humayun
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From Rugged Hilltops to Coastal Oases, Here’s How to Explore Tuscany From Top to Tail
The very best places to luxuriate under the Tuscan sun...
By Nessa Humayun
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I Haven’t Suffered From Dry Skin Once This Winter—I Credit It to These Two Products
An experience I've *never* had before
By Nessa Humayun
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“I Lost Myself in the Process”—How 'Looksmaxxing' Culture Is Reshaping the Tweakments Industry
"I thought it would be helpful, but people never focus on the areas you expect"
By Nessa Humayun
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Can Hermès Translate Its Craft to Skin? We Were the First to Try Their Debut £105 Foundation
Our verdict on the house's first-ever base product
By Nessa Humayun
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Want Plump Lips Without the Burn? These Next Gen Lip Plumpers Don’t Skimp on Results
These nourishing formulas deliver instant volume, comfortably
By Nessa Humayun
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I Gave Up Gel Manicures a Year Ago—Here’s How I Took My Nails From Weak and Peeling to Long and Strong
I waved goodbye to the salon this time last year
By Nessa Humayun
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Like Me, More and More Women Are Leaving Aesthetic Clinics Feeling Insecure, What's Going On?
"It's for this reason that I won't go to aestheticians anymore"
By Nessa Humayun


