
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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30 Chic and Strategic Nail Designs If You're Short on Nail Space
Short nails are in.
By Maya Thomas
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Here It Is—the Expert-Approved and Fuss-Free Guide to Laying Your Edges
Class is in session.
By Maya Thomas
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I Asked Sabrina Elba About Her Must-Do Beauty Practices—Here Are Her Nonnegotiables
Yes, she really does do it all.
By Maya Thomas
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I Haven't Even Moved Yet, But I've Already Ordered These 15 Chic Home Fragrance Finds
Smells like success.
By Maya Thomas
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Knowing Your Exact Curl Type Can Be Tricky, so 2 Texture Specialists Broke It Down for Us
Your curls will thank you.
By Maya Thomas
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Suddenly, This Underrated Flower Has Dominated My Beauty Routine, From Elegant Scents to Skincare
There's nothing sweeter.
By Maya Thomas
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This Classic, French Girl–Approved Mascara Is All You Need for Flirty Lashes
A must-have for volume, length, and curl.
By Maya Thomas
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It's Bridal Season, and I Can't Stop Pinning These 21 Wedding Nail Designs
Say "I do" to these ideas.
By Kaitlyn McLintock
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1998's Practical Magic Is a Crash Course In Whimsigoth Beauty, And I'm Taking Notes
Consider us enchanted.
By Maya Thomas
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The Best Beauty Tools of 2025
By Maya Thomas
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The Best Nail Products of 2025
By Maya Thomas
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I Finally Embraced My Natural Hair, and These 11 Products Made It So Much Easier
It's the defined curls for me.
By Maya Thomas
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These 11 Shampoos and Conditioners for Hair Growth Are 100% Worth Every Dollar—Experts Agree
Get ready to screenshot.
By Maya Thomas
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Don't Sleep on Strawberry-Scented Perfumes—11 Our Picky Editors Love Most
These are seriously sweet.
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