
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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Why Are Beauty Products Getting So Expensive?
And how it's impacting consumers and smaller brands
By Nessa Humayun
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Tortoiseshell Nails Are Trending, and They’re So Customisable—Here’s All the Inspo You Need for the Salon
From white tortoiseshell to French tips
By Nessa Humayun
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I Can’t Stop Saving Pictures of the Cloud Bob—Here’s How to Pull Off This Autumn’s Hottest Chop
Soft, ethereal and perfect for cozy season
By Nessa Humayun
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Wearing Ballet Flats Landed Me With a Fungal Nail Infection—Here’s Why They’re More Common Than You Think
Take heed of your footwear choices...
By Nessa Humayun
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The MAGA Beauty Aesthetic Tells the Story of America Today
In Trump’s circle, performing idealised femininity is a strategy
By Nessa Humayun
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From Bubblegum Lips to Side Fringes, These Were the Standout Beauty Looks From Paris Fashion Week
More was more at PFW
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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How Hypnotherapy Helped Me Break Out of an Insomnia Cycle
After trying conventional methods, I went out of my comfort zone
By Nessa Humayun
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Since I Mastered Cuticle Care, I’ve Nailed Clean, Salon-Worthy Manicures at Home—Here’s How to Do It
Expert advice ahead
By Nessa Humayun
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From Flicky Micro Bobs to Berry Lips, These Were the Standout Beauty Looks From Milan Fashion Week
The Italian fashion capital delivered on the beauty front
By Nessa Humayun
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After Months of Testing, I've Found 5 Cozy Autumnal Perfumes You're Unlikely to Smell on Anyone Else
Off-beat, cosy, smoky and woody picks
By Nessa Humayun
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Ear Seeding Promises to Help With Stress, Sleep and Depuffing—Marie Claire’s Editors Put It to the Test
Plus, your questions answered
By Nessa Humayun
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These Are the Key Beauty Trends We Spotted Backstage at London Fashion Week
From statement lips to references to glam-rock era Bowie
By Nessa Humayun
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Do You Have Coarse, Wiry Greys That Are Hard to Cover? Me Too—Here How To Get Effective Coverage That Lasts
Plus, the best products for at-home touch-ups
By Nessa Humayun
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Top Hairstylists Just Gave Us the Lowdown—‘Toasted Beige’ Is the Perfect Blonde for Autumn
The perfect warm hue for the colder months
By Nessa Humayun
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Phoebe Philo Just Proved That Sheer Manicures Are Going to Be All the Rage This Autumn
Colour us obsessed
By Nessa Humayun
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At 30, I’m Prioritising Tech-Led Skincare—Here’s What Happened When I Tried Exosome Therapy for the First Time
Everything you need to know
By Nessa Humayun
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From ‘Mermaid Eyes’ to Statement Bobby Pins, NYFW’s Best Beauty Looks Were Wonderfully Playful
Your guide to the standout looks
By Nessa Humayun
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Beauty Addicts on Reddit Swear by These Niche Brands—After Testing Them, I Totally Get The Hype
Featuring the best loose shadows I've ever tried
By Nessa Humayun
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BIBBI YEAR 2059: The Aroma of Tomorrow
An olfactory antidote to uncertain times, Bibbi’s Year 2059 reaches for the stars
By Nessa Humayun
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We’ve Been Testing Victoria Beckham’s First-Ever Foundation for Weeks—Here’s Our Verdict
Lightweight coverage, infused with skincare from Augustinus Bader
By Nessa Humayun
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This Simple 4-Step Body Routine Has Given Me the Glass Skin Look, Top to Toe
An extra boost of hydration for autumn
By Nessa Humayun
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These Are the Definitive AW25 Beauty Trends, According to the Runway
The Marie Claire UK AW25 beauty report has just landed
By Nessa Humayun
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This Ingredient in Your Favourite Lash Growth Serum Could Be Causing Volume Loss, Dark Circles and Hyperpigmentation
Plus, how to scan ingredient lists effectively
By Nessa Humayun
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A Practical Guide to Getting Your Hands on Tretinoin—the Fastest-Acting, Strongest Form of Retinol
Tretinoin is already in its active form, unlike retinol
By Nessa Humayun
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The New Status Symbol Is Your Face—How 'Quiet Luxury' Took Over Our Tweakments
And the accompanying decline of fillers and Botox...
By Nessa Humayun
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To Get the Perfect Manicure, You Need to Figure Out What Nail Length Really Suits Your Hands—Here’s How
And it's actually pretty simple...
By Nessa Humayun


