Latest articles by Nessa Humayun
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“I've Spent More on Tweakments Than on Two Long-Haul Holidays”—How Treatment Stacking Became the New Normal“Treatment stacking” is on the rise, especially amongst younger demographics, but what is it doing to the way we see ourselves?
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Heatwave Hair Shedding Is Real—Here’s How a Dermatologist Recommends Protecting Your Hair and ScalpAccording to a derm, this year's extreme heat coupled with seasonal patterns may have led to more hair loss than usual
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If You’re Tired of Sweet Gourmands, Autumn’s Trending Scents Are Inspired by Incense, Ancient Stone and Sacred SpacesA slew of cathedral-inspired, sacred scents are catering to a new generation of olfactory tastes.
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My £4 Secret to a Minimal Manicure—This Simple Tool Makes Bare Nails Look ImmaculateFor cleaner, neater-looking nails and perfectly groomed cuticles, the humble nail brush deserves a comeback.
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As a Brunette, I Was Scared to Try the 'Low-Contrast Brow' Trend—My Features Have Never Looked More DefinedThe subtle bleaching technique making dark brows look softer, not smaller.
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Not All PDRN Skincare Is Created Equal—This Is What a Derm Wants You to Know Before You BuyMolecular weight, delivery system and concentration all trump buzzy marketing
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I Wore “Blonzer” Once and Everyone Asked Where I’d Been on HolidayThis blush-bronzer hybrid has just become my summer staple
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So You Think You Know All About SPF—But Beauty Experts Say This "Forgotten" Part Of Your Body Needs AttentionAs scalp care continues to boom, dermatologists say UV protection should be part of every healthy hair routine.
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Forget Florals—Perfume Experts Are Looking to Tomato, Carrot and Beetroot for Trending Fragrances Right NowFecund, earthy notes are dominating the fragrance scene this summer.
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From Candles to Body Creams—These Lifestyle Picks Impressed Our Judges Most at the Marie Claire UK Fragrance AwardsThe best products to scent your home (and body)
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These 14 Scents Are The New Guard of Perfumery, Say Our Marie Claire UK Fragrance Awards JudgesThe very best of perfumery in 2026
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These Modern Classics Will Stand the Test of Time, According to Our Marie Claire UK Fragrance Awards JudgesFeaturing our verdict on the best EDP to buy now
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From Gourmands to Greens—The Best Fragrances in Every Scent Family, Per Our Marie Claire UK Fragrance Awards JudgesPlus, their verdict on the best oud
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Spironolactone Is Being Dubbed the GLP-1 of Acne—Here’s What Derms Want Us to KnowSpironolactone has recently gone viral on social media, but is it really a cure-all for hormonal acne?
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We Asked 13 Beauty Editors for the One Treatment That Transformed Their Routine—Here's What They SaidFrom injectables to hair Botox
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My Makeup Looks Professionally Done When I Use These Tiny, Precision Beauty ProductsFrom pinpoint concealers to ultra-slim contour pens
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Bare Nails Are Trending, But My Nails Weren't Ready Until I Tried These 'Nail Concealers'For those of us without naturally perfect nails
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The Best SPF Mists for Effortless Sun Protection Top-Ups That Won't Ruin Your Make-UpThe very best formulas on the market
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I Haven't Trimmed My Hair in a Year—I Credit This Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner For My Surprisingly Silky EndsNew holy grail, unlocked
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The Common Vitamin Deficiency Dermatologists Notice in People With Acne50 per cent of UK adults are deficient in this particular vitamin.
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I Started Using a Hypochlorous Acid Spray Daily—and Haven’t Had a Breakout SinceA true game-changer in the heat
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The Serum Sticks That Saved Me From the 3pm Make-Up SlumpI thought powder was the answer. It wasn't.
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The Global Fuel Crisis May Be Coming for Your Beauty RoutineYour favourite products could become more expensive and harder to purchase. Here, we speak to beauty industry experts on the potential impacts of today's geopolitical landscape.
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These 15 Styling Products Impressed Our Experts Most in This Year’s Marie Claire UK Hair AwardsOnly the crème de la crème
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These Formula Pioneers Earned Top Marks From Our Judges at the 2026 Marie Claire Hair AwardsOnly the most cutting-edge of innovations
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The Best Repair Products of 2026, as Voted by Our Marie Claire Hair Awards JudgesFrom bond repair to expert-approved masks
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Meet the Winning Products in Marie Claire UK Hair Awards 2026 ‘Tool Innovators’ CategoryFrom the most powerful hairdryer to a game-changing filtered shower-head
