
Nessa Humayun
Nessa Humayun is the Beauty Editor at Marie Claire UK. With over eight years of editorial experience across lifestyle sectors, Nessa was previously the Editorial Lead of HUNGER Magazine’s print and digital arms, where she was known for profiling the likes of Lily Allen, Loyle Carner, Kano, Billie Piper, Daisy Edgar Jones, Travis Barker, and more.
Obsessed with beauty since she was tall enough to raid her mum’s vanity, Nessa will be covering everything from product must-haves to long-reads about the industry writ large. Passionate about the intersection between women’s health and the beauty industry, Nessa is committed to unpacking what’s really worth it, and what’s driving us to spend our hard-earned money. Aside from that, she prides herself on being a human guinea pig, forever searching for the perfect 90’s lipliner and enduring the pain of prophilo in her quest for skin so glowy, it’s basically reflective.
After graduating from Kings College London with a BA in English Literature and Language, Nessa started her career in fashion at Net-a-Porter, before delving into the world of print media and contributing to the likes of British Vogue, Dazed and Cosmopolitan. Nessa is also a creative producer, having crafted editorials featuring Nicholas Daley, Luke Edward Hall, and Weyes Blood. Most recently, she spearheaded the campaign for DJ Jyoty’s world tour.
Latest articles by Nessa Humayun
-
The Purdey Bob Has Always Been Iconic—This Summer’s Updated Version Is Bold, Effortless, and So Chic
Back and better than ever
By Nessa Humayun
-
Hold Up, Kylie Jenner Just Dropped Her ‘Boob Job Order’—For The Girls
We love an honest queen
By Nessa Humayun
-
From Now, I Will Only Get Japanese Manicures—They Involve No Polish, and Literally Buff Nutrients into Your Nail Beds
For those on their nail health journey
By Nessa Humayun
-
Hands Down, I’ve Never Tried a Better Hair Product—This Non-Greasy, No-Wash Overnight Creme is *Skincare for Split Ends*
Plus, it won't stain bedding
By Nessa Humayun
-
Our Beauty Editor Shares Her Least Glamorous, Most Budget-Friendly Holy Grail Products
My true can't-live-withouts
By Nessa Humayun
-
Hundreds of Beauty Products Have Dropped on Our Desk this Month—but These 9 Are the Crème de la Crème
Only the very best
By Nessa Humayun
-
I’ve Always Gotten Compliments on My Lashes—The Secret Is a £10 Mascara, Which I’ve Been Gatekeeping For 15 Years
It was one of the first make-up items I bought
By Nessa Humayun
-
This non-greasy, overnight scalp serum has made my hair grow like a weed—after three months, I'm hooked
Plus, it's fuss-free to apply
By Nessa Humayun
-
I’ve tried hundreds of liners, but this one allows me to create the lips I want—it effortlessly defines and shapes
Plus, no feathering
By Nessa Humayun
-
After years of harsh gel manicures, I'm on a healing journey—this new polish range is like *skincare for nails*
An antidote for brittle, peeling talons
By Nessa Humayun
-
Abiding by the rules of ‘circadian beauty’ has transformed my skin for the better—I didn’t even need to buy a single product
A few simple swaps is all it takes
By Nessa Humayun
-
Wave goodbye to leopard and tiger—you should be wearing *this* animal print on your nails this summer
Cool girl coded
By Nessa Humayun
-
Juicy, kissable jam lips are the best food-related make-up trend I've seen in *ages*
Vampy, but with a summery twist
By Nessa Humayun
-
Nip+Fab’s peptide-packed oil and mist duo leaves me with super plump and glowy skin—I won’t be without it this summer
Sponsored by Nip+Fab
It’s time to get familiar with the power of peptides
By Nessa Humayun
-
Can TikTok's caveman method give you 'mouldy' skin? Experts break down the controversial regimen
There's minimal, and then there's *minimal*
By Nessa Humayun
-
This blurring lip product is unlike anything I've tried—it gives me effortless rom-com lips
Truly kissable lips
By Nessa Humayun
-
I was an eye cream sceptic, but this lightweight gel plumps, hydrates and brightens—I'm officially converted
It's become an everyday staple
By Nessa Humayun
-
We're not for panic buying, but here's how Trump's tariffs might affect your K-beauty spending habits
They could impact the industry globally
By Nessa Humayun
-
Rodeo hair is the 2025 take on the bombshell blowout—and it's set to be huge this summer
The higher the hair, the closer to god...
By Nessa Humayun
-
This perfume was created in 1872, and I wear it today—it’s musky, sexy and deserves a spot in your collection
It smells nearly identical, 153 years later
By Nessa Humayun
-
TikTokers are claiming that their luteal phase is making them ‘ugly’—here’s how it actually affects your skin, hair and nails
Plus, how to prepare for it…
By Nessa Humayun
-
The White Lotus may be over, but it’s cemented effortless, tousled ‘holiday hair’ as *the* summer style
Think mermaid waves, but chicer
By Nessa Humayun
-
Aimee Lou Wood’s smile proves Hollywood has fallen out of love with veneers—could natural teeth be the next status symbol?
A new dawn for our chompers
By Nessa Humayun
-
We’re two beauty editors with polar opposite perfume tastes—our take on Glossier’s new summer scent might surprise you
Glossier You Fleur, on trial
By Nessa Humayun
-
To mark the end of Fashion Month, I declare these the 36 best beauty looks from the AW25 runways
Only the crème de la crème
By Nessa Humayun
-
This expensive-looking nail shade is a favourite of Selena Gomez—I predict it’s the colour of the season
It screams spring
By Nessa Humayun
-
4 Marie Claire editors just put Merit’s new Signature Lip Liners to the test—here are our brutally honest verdicts
Plus, you can shop them a day early...
By Nessa Humayun