
Maya Thomas
Maya Thomas is an Associate Beauty Editor at Who What Wear. 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 Spring Hair Trends Dominated 2025, But They Already Feel "Dated"—11 Swaps You'll See in 2026
Spring is looking good.
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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Sorry, Florals and Pastels—Celeb Nail Artists Are Swapping Dated Designs for These 6 Spring Manis
It's all about the details.
By Maya Thomas
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These 20 Playful Beauty Products Are the Secret to Unlocking Your Whimsical Side This Spring
Cool and quirky.
By Maya Thomas
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No Lie, This Editor-Loved $9 Mascara Delivers Falsie-Level Volume
I'm in love.
By Maya Thomas
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Makeup Artists Say These 11 Concealers Immediately Cancel Out Dark Circles
Just like magic.
By Maya Thomas
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This French Fragrance House Is Absolutely Steeped in Elegance—9 Scents Worth Adding to Your Rotation
Meet your new fragrance favorites.
By Maya Thomas
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I'm in My Simplified Skincare Era—How I Brighten, Hydrate, and Protect My Skin With Just One Product
Glowing skin ahead.
By Maya Thomas
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You're Probably Not Using the Right Face Wash—These Derm-Backed, Editor-Tested Recs Will Change That
Shop their picks.
By Maya Thomas
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My FYP Has Been Looking Especially Frosty: The 10 Makeup Must-Haves Leading the Charge in 2026
Consider me obsessed.
By Maya Thomas
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I Have Hooded Eyes—These Are the Only Eyeliners I Trust for Long-Lasting, Smudge-Free Looks
No more bad eyeliner days.
By Maya Thomas
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According to Editors, These are the Dewiest, Glowiest Foundations Money Can Buy
Trust us.
By Maya Thomas
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Legacy Ballerina Misty Copeland Reflects on Her Trailblazing Career and Reframing the "Traditional" Dancer
Inspiring change one pirouette at a time.
By Maya Thomas
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Temps Are Finally Warming Up, and According to Experts, so Are Hair Colors—8 Worth Trying This Spring
Soft, romantic, and sun-kissed.
By Maya Thomas
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Not Cherry, Not Citrus: The Crisp, Juicy Perfume Everyone With A+ Taste Is Wearing This Spring
There's nothing sweeter.
By Maya Thomas