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.
-
17 Products Designed With Low-Porosity Hair in Mind (and How to Use Them)
Understand your strands.
By Maya Thomas
-
It's Giving Wealth—These 13 Nest Perfumes Smell Like Old Money in the Best Way
Get ready for compliments.
By Maya Thomas
-
An Ophthalmologist Taught Me How to Restore Lash Loss—Now, Mine Are the Healthiest They've Ever Been
They've never looked better.
By Maya Thomas
-
If You Want to Smell Expensive 24/7, You Need to Try This Seductive, French-Girl Secret
It's our favorite fragrance hack.
By Maya Thomas
-
18 Mouthwatering Gourmand Perfumes That Will Have People Saying, "Wow, You Smell Incredible"
I'm obsessed with these scents.
By Maya Thomas
-
The Grammys Red Carpet Is Known for Iconic Beauty Looks—Here Are the 2025 Standouts
We can't get enough.
By Maya Thomas
-
Dullness and Fine Lines Are No Match for This Botanical Hero—My Skin Leveled Up in 10 Days
It's the next big thing.
By Maya Thomas
-
Every Beauty Secret This Gen Z Editor Archived From #BeautyTok (You Know, Just in Case)
Who knows what the future holds?
By Maya Thomas
-
These 10 Hair Diffusers Will Give You the Defined Curls of Your Dreams
They're game changers.
By Maya Thomas
-
30 Chic and Strategic Nail Designs If You're Short on Nail Space
Short nails are in.
By Maya Thomas
-
Dull, Winter-Stressed Skin? Experts Swear This Superfood Helps Turn Up the Glow
It deserves a spot in your skincare routine.
By Maya Thomas
-
Buh-Bye, Fine Lines! These 20 Squalane Skincare Products Are All You Need for a Strong Skin Barrier
Take notes.
By Maya Thomas
-
BTW, These Perfumes Make You Smell Rich, and You Can Buy Them at Ulta
Meet your new signature scent.
By Katie Berohn
-
Lip Scrubs Are Wildly Underrated for Softer, Smoother, Plumper Lips—13 of the Very Best
Kissable lips ahead.
By Maya Thomas
-
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