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    Nessa Humayun

    Nessa Humayun

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    Beauty Editor

    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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    Plus, the rise of a new subset: 'neo-gourmands'

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      Taylor Swift Just Proved That Clean, Precise, and Expensive-Looking Naked Manicures Are Here to Stay

      Less is more

      By Nessa Humayun

      Beauty
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      I’ve Been Gate-Keeping These Irish Make-Up Brands—They're Some of the Best Formulas I’ve Tried and They're Actually Affordable

      Brands you should get to know, stat

      By Nessa Humayun

      Make Up
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      After Years of Heat-Styling, I’m on a Healing Journey—This £9 Raw Oil Has Transformed the Quality and Fullness of My Hair

      A turbo-charged masque

      By Nessa Humayun

      Hair
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      This £16 Silk Kajal Liner Has Replaced All My Expensive Ones—It’s Buttery Soft, Pigmented and Lasts All Night

      A new staple in my make-up bag

      By Nessa Humayun

      Make Up
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      I Went on a Sunny Holiday, and Returned With Hyperpigmentation Down My Arms—Here’s How I Treated It in Just a Few Weeks

      Body hyperpigmentation is very common, but treatable

      By Nessa Humayun

      Skincare
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      Why It’s Time to Celebrate Softness After the Age of the 'Snatched' Face

      "What if you can stop actively fighting your natural features?"

      By Nessa Humayun

      Beauty
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      Trust Me, Waterless Pedicures Are a Game-Changer if You Want 360° Foot Care—I’m Never Going Back to the Regular Kind

      Podiatry with a touch of luxury

      By Nessa Humayun

      Beauty
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      As a Self-Confessed Materialist, I Declare These the Chicest, Most Beautiful Products You Could Ever Pull Out of Your Handbag

      9 bona fide conversation starters

      By Nessa Humayun

      Beauty
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      If Regular Pedicures Aren’t Cutting It, You Need to Learn About Paraffin Treatments—They’re a Godsend for Dry, Cracked Heels

      Plus, they boost circulation and muscle relaxation

      By Nessa Humayun

      Beauty
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      Clean, Plump and Healthy-Looking—This New K-Beauty Manicure Is Like Tinted Lip Gloss for Your Nails

      Polished, with some added oomph

      Beauty
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      FACEGYM Founder Inge Theron on Longevity, Why Facial Massage Works, and Lessons From Being a Professional ‘Spa Junkie’

      The entrepreneur on working with your face, not against it

      By Nessa Humayun

      Beauty
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      Salty, Beachy, Oceanic and Utterly Alluring—Wear These Scents if You Want to Tap Into ‘Siren’ Energy This Summer

      Marine scents that capture the complexity of the ocean

      By Nessa Humayun

      Fragrance
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      It’s Summer, but I Can’t Get Enough of Ink Perfumes—They’re Nostalgic, Long-Lasting, and Evoke Cosy, Rainy Days

      Compliments guaranteed

      By Nessa Humayun

      Fragrance
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      Shay Mitchell on Her 58-Step Skincare Routine, ‘Pretty Little Liars’ and Prioritising Hair Health on Set

      The actor makes a case for beauty maximalism

      By Nessa Humayun

      Beauty
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      Animalic, Mysterious and Pure, You Need to Smell This Synthetic Fragrance Note I Can’t Get Enough Of

      It's unlike anything else

      By Nessa Humayun

      Fragrance
    • dry shampoo
      This Dry Shampoo ‘Paste’ Is a Dream for Brunettes—It Leaves Zero White Cast, and Texturises for Perfect Beachy Waves

      A true do-it-all

      By Nessa Humayun

      Hair
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      What Your Fragrance Says About You: Perfume Archetypes Based on Your Aesthetic

      Get ready to meet your olfactory twin.

      By Lottie Winter

      Fragrance
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      Apricot Hair Is Seriously Trending Right Now—and It Screams ‘Euro Summer’

      *The* colour of summer '25

      By Nessa Humayun

      Hair
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      Dry, Cracked Heels? These Products Work Miracles—and They’re Under the Price of A Single Pedicure

      From treatment serums to rich creams

      By Nessa Humayun

      Beauty
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      Andie MacDowell on Her Desert Island Beauty Essentials, and Wearing Mascara to Work at McDonald's

      The long-time L'Oréal Paris ambassador speaks make-up and ageing well

      Beauty
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      The Next Frontier of Beauty? Straight Men

      "I just wanna be a hot dad"

      By Nessa Humayun

      Beauty
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      This 70s-Inspired Shaggy Bob Is Summer's 'It' Girl Cut

      Unfussy yet packs a punch

      By Nessa Humayun

      Hair
    • Ozempic Hair Loss
      Thousands of Women Are Reporting Excessive Hair Loss on Ozempic—Here’s What’s Going On

      A doctor weighs in

      By Nessa Humayun

      Hair
    • fragrance minis
      I Smell Perfumes for a Living—Trust Me, These Are the Chicest Minis to Take On Your Next Holiday

      From herbaceous scents to musky ouds

      By Nessa Humayun

      Fragrance
    • Marie Claire Fragrance Awards 2025
      From vintage icons to new classics—these 16 scents will stand the test of time, according to our Marie Claire Fragrance Awards judges

      Icons, which have stood the test of time

      By Nessa Humayun

      Fragrance
    • Fragrance Awards Winners 2025
      Marie Claire Fragrance Awards 2025 Winners

      By Nessa Humayun

      Fragrance
    • Marie Claire Fragrance Awards 2025
      In the Market for Niche Perfumes that Will Guarantee Compliments? These 9 Impressed the Marie Claire Fragrance Awards Judges the Most

      A masterclass in breakthrough acts

      By Nessa Humayun

      Fragrance
    • Marie Claire Fragrance Awards 2025
      From Candles to Body Mists—These are the 8 Lifestyle Picks that Impressed Our Judges Most at the Marie Claire Fragrance Awards

      Perfect buys to elevate your home (and body)

      By Nessa Humayun

      Fragrance
    • Marie Claire Fragrance Awards 2025
      Love Gourmands—or Can't get Enough of Florals? These are *the* Very Best Perfumes from Each Fragrance Family

      From punchy citruses to sensual ouds

      By Nessa Humayun

      Fragrance
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