Maya Thomas
Maya Thomas is Who What Wear's assistant 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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The Hairbrush You Use Matters—Stylists Recommend These 16 Above All Others
I'm never going back.
By Maya Thomas
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Dry, Limp Curls? This Growth-Boosting Ingredient Can Help Make Them Juicy AF
Everything you need to know.
By Maya Thomas
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Going, Going, Gone—18 Polish Removers That Give Your Nails a Flawless Fresh Start
Thank me later.
By Maya Thomas
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Trust Me—These Tiny Beauty Tweaks Elevate Your Look to a 12 Out of 10
It's all in the details.
By Maya Thomas
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Everything You (Really, Truly) Need to Know Before Booking a Keratin Treatment
Straight from the experts.
By Maya Thomas
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Editors Swear By This Product for Glowing Skin Year-Round
Skin is in.
By Courtney Higgs
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20-Somethings Put Their Viral Beauty Faves Where They Can See Them—on Their Nightstands
Here's what they keep within reach of their sheets.
By Maya Thomas
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Compelling Reviews: People Swear These Products Transform Their Flat, Thin Hair
Achieve salon-quality hair at home.
By Casey Clark
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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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The Only Thing Better Than One Present Is 25: The Best Beauty Advent Calendars
Plus, see how cost-effective each one is.
By Maya Thomas
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I'm Swooning—Kaia Gerber's Latest Beauty Look Is Giving Gothic Audrey Hepburn
Here's every product you need to re-create it.
By Maya Thomas
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Blemish, Be Gone—17 Spot Treatments That Actually Stop a Pimple in Its Tracks
Try these derm-backed picks
By Maya Thomas
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Solid Perfumes Are Severely Underrated—12 That Will Make You Forgo Your Favorite Sprays
Take them anywhere.
By Maya Thomas
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I've Been Natural for 4 Years—These 12 Blow-Dryers Always Keep My Curls Popping
They get the job done.
By Maya Thomas
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5 Beauty Editors, 5 Holiday Shopping Budgets—Here's How We'd Gift With Each
From us to you.
By Maya Thomas