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.
-
I'm Snagging These 12 Discounted Nordstrom Beauty Buys While I Still Can
It's that time of year.
By Maya Thomas
-
I'm a Baby New Yorker—These 12 Perfumes Help Me Channel "NYC It Girl" Energy
What I'm wearing uptown and downtown.
By Maya Thomas
-
A Dry, Itchy Scalp Is No Fun—Derms Share 4 Ways to Instantly Deliver Moisture
Goodbye, flakes.
By Maya Thomas
-
Say Goodbye to Lash Extensions—These Magnetic Lashes Are All You Need for Doe-Eyed Drama
The easiest falsies you'll ever use.
By Maya Thomas
-
After 10 Years, I Finally Learned How to Get the Most Out of Retinol
And so can you.
By Maya Thomas
-
I'm in Awe—This Easy-to-Use Tool Leads to Super-Smooth Skin in Seconds
Strawberry legs, who?
By Maya Thomas
-
This Supplement Has Actually Changed My Dry, Fine Hair for the Better
Never give up on your hair dreams.
By Adrienne Faurote
-
If You Have Color-Treated Hair, Stylists Are Begging You Not to Ignore This Product
Your hair will thank you.
By Maya Thomas
-
"Mermaid Braids" Are All Over Pinterest—3 Must-Have Tips to Master Their Maintenance
All aboard the braid train.
By Maya Thomas
-
TBH, These On-Sale Hair and Beauty Tools Are All I Need to Feel Put Together
Get ready to screenshot.
By Maya Thomas
-
My New Beauty Cabinet Is Looking Bare—15 Amazon Items I'm Restocking It With
Everything I'm snagging.
By Maya Thomas
-
Mermaid Braids Are All Over Pinterest—3 Must-Have Tips to Master Their Maintenance
All aboard the braid train.
By Maya Thomas
-
After 10 Years, I Finally Learned How to Get the Most Out of Retinol
Derms give me the 411.
By Maya Thomas
-
ICYWW—Here's What 3 Beauty Editors Carry in Their Workbags 24/7
Editors always come prepared.
By Maya Thomas
-
Monet McMichael's New Snif Fragrance Is Proof That Rose Is Far From Old-Fashioned
We love a rose moment.
By Maya Thomas