
Maya Thomas
Maya Thomas is Who What Wear's Associate Beauty Editor based in New York City. Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University. After graduating, Maya began freelancing for Parade as a contributing commerce writer. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time rewatching Gossip Girl, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then. Follow her adventures at @itsmayalala on Instagram.
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These 10 Hair Diffusers Will Give You the Defined Curls of Your Dreams
They're game changers.
By Maya Thomas
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30 Chic and Strategic Nail Designs If You're Short on Nail Space
Short nails are in.
By Maya Thomas
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Dull, Winter-Stressed Skin? Experts Swear This Superfood Helps Turn Up the Glow
It deserves a spot in your skincare routine.
By Maya Thomas
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Buh-Bye, Fine Lines! These 20 Squalane Skincare Products Are All You Need for a Strong Skin Barrier
Take notes.
By Maya Thomas
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Lip Scrubs Are Wildly Underrated for Softer, Smoother, Plumper Lips—13 of the Very Best
Kissable lips ahead.
By Maya Thomas
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Heads Up! These 9 Fashion-Forward Nail Trends Are About to Dominate Your FYP in 2025
You don't want to miss out on these.
By Maya Thomas
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When We're Busy AF, These "Slow Living" Beauty Routines Help Us Find Our Chill
More cozy vibes, please.
By Maya Thomas
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I'm Giving My Beauty Cabinet a Clean Sweep for 2025: Everything I'm Keeping and Replacing
Here's to a fresh start.
By Maya Thomas
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I'm Picky and Only Wear Certain Scents in the Wintertime—Here's the Reveal
These are my top picks.
By Maya Thomas
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Once I Committed These Manicure Tips to Memory, My Nails *Finally* Started Growing—and Fast
They've never looked better.
By Maya Thomas
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Of All the Eyeliners in My Makeup Bag, These 12 Pencils and Pens Never Smudge
Fierce liner looks are in.
By Maya Thomas
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If It's Not in Selena Gomez's Beauty Routine, I Don't Want It—28 Products and Tips I'm Saving
Take notes.
By Maya Thomas
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Trust Me—This Underrated Shower Savior Helps You Achieve Baby-Soft Skin Year-Round
Smooth skin ahead.
By Maya Thomas
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If You Have Knotless Braids (But Not the Accessories to Style Them), Here's What to Buy
They're too chic.
By Maya Thomas
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Eloise at the Plaza Is the OG Coquette Icon—12 Beauty Staples I'm Convinced She'd Use Today
From a sparkle-infused hair oil to an oversize velvet bow.
By Maya Thomas