
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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Cloud Dancer Is Fine, But Gen Z Beauty Fans Are Claiming These Much Cooler Color Trends for 2026The brighter, the better.
By Maya Thomas
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Proven by Tastemakers: 18 Elegant Valentine's Day Nail Ideas That Never Go Out of StyleHearts! Polka Dots! Lace!
By Maya Thomas
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Curls and Coils Need Extra Hydration—Rest Assured, They'll Drink Up These 10 Hair OilsHappy, bouncy curls are ahead.
By Maya Thomas
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Ayo Edebiri Basically Wrote the Rule Book for Fresh-Faced Makeup—9 Looks on My Inspo BoardTake notes.
By Maya Thomas
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I Finally ID'd the 17 Products Kelsey Merritt Used in Her Frosted Peach Makeup RoutineIt's easier than you think.
By Maya Thomas
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I Asked, and 4 Perfumers Answered—6 Fragrance Trends Positioned to Define 2026New year, new scents.
By Maya Thomas
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I Struggled With Body Acne for Years Until I Added This Basic Item to My RoutineThere's a key ingredient you might be missing.
By Shawna Hudson
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My Hair Is Long, But These 7 Trending Bobs, Lobs, and Pixies Are Convincing Me to Go Short in 2026I'm starting fresh.
By Maya Thomas
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Makeup Artists Swear By These Miracle CC Creams for Clients With All Skin TypesThey're the secret to flawless makeup.
By Maya Thomas
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If Instant Goddess Energy Is What You're After, You Need to Prioritize This Enchanting NoteWearing it is like casting a spell.
By Maya Thomas
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My Hair Has Never Looked So Shiny, and It's Thanks to These 20 Specific ProductsGlass hair is my main goal.
By Maya Thomas
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Ranked and Reviewed: The 15 Best Eyeliners for Pulling Off Smoky Realness, Bold Designs, and Clean LinesI'm already sold.
By Maya Thomas
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These Best-Selling Olaplex Staples Were Behind Some of the Most Elegant Hairstyles at the Golden GlobesWe can't go without them.
By Maya Thomas
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Teyana Taylor and Amal Clooney Both Wore This New Charlotte Tilbury Concealer at the Golden GlobesGet ready to fall in love.
By Maya Thomas
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Elegant, Timeless, and Everywhere You Look: The Only 9 Dark Nail Colors You Need for an Ultra-Luxe ManiBRB—requesting these immediately.
By Maya Thomas