
Maya Thomas
Maya Thomas is an Associate Beauty Editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . 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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Ingrid Silva Is Setting New Standards For Inclusivity In The Ballet World, Starting With Her Pointe Shoes
Inspiring change is a full-time job.
By Maya Thomas
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These Are the Only Protective Styles That Keep My Curls and Coils Damage-Free
Plus, how to keep them salon-fresh.
By Keeks Reid
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The 15 Best Hypoallergenic Eyeliner Picks for Comfort, Wearability, and Stunning Eye Looks
No more tears!
By Maya Thomas
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A Celeb Makeup Artist Broke Down the Best Way to Apply Eye Shadow (Plus What Not to Do)
Class is in session.
By Maya Thomas
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13 Ash-Brown Hair Ideas That Are Low-Maintenance and Effortlessly Cool, According to Stylists
Ready to book that appointment?
By Maya Thomas
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I'm a Night Owl, and My Tired Eyes Reveal It—17 Holy Grail Eye Creams That I Swear Work Miracles
It's basically magic.
By Maya Thomas
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I've Been a Fan of "Princess Nails" for Years—the 15 Classiest Designs I'd Wear In a Heartbeat
Show these to your nail artist ASAP.
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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These 17 Coastal Fragrances Make Me Feel Like I'm on the Set of The Summer I Turned Pretty
The sea is calling.
By Maya Thomas
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My Hair and Scalp Feel Reborn Whenever I Use This Unappreciated Type of Shampoo
It's a game changer.
By Maya Thomas
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I'm in My Garden Girl Era—30 Botanical Beauty Buys That Are Ripe for the Picking
BRB, I'm grabbing my wicker basket.
By Maya Thomas
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TBH, I'm in Shock These 15 Hair Tools Are Still Available FromReplica Store's Anniversary Sale
You won't want to miss these.
By Maya Thomas
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These 10 Hair Diffusers Will Give You the Defined Curls of Your Dreams
They're game changers.
By Maya Thomas
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Editors Agree: Of All the Hair Tools on Sale for Amazon Prime Day, These Are the 16 Must-Haves
We want them all.
By Maya Thomas
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WWW Beauty Editors Just Discovered Each Other's "Twin Flame" Fragrances
Smells like success.
By Maya Thomas