Katie Withington
Beauty Writer
Katie Withington (she/her) is the Beauty Writer, at ELLE UK and Harper’s Bazaar. Working alongside the ELLE UK Beauty Team, she covers all things beauty for both print and digital, from finding backstage make-up trends at London Fashion Week and investigating buzzy skincare ingredients, to unzipping the beauty bags of Hailey Bieber and Margot Robbie. Prior to joining ELLE UK in 2022, Katie studied (BA) Fashion Journalism at London College of Fashion and has previously contributed to Red, Good Housekeeping and Prima.
The 15 Best Fruity Perfumes That Smell Like Summer — From Sultry Cherry to Zesty Peach
Meet summer's juiciest new scents.
Taylor Swift Unveils A Dramatic New Glamour Bob Haircut
The singer looks unrecognisable with this bold, new crop.
Cherry Nails - How To Recreate Summer's Cool Girl Manicure, Plus 13 Ideas For Your Next Appointment
A guide to the juiciest nail art of the season.
Taylor Swift’s New ‘Life Of A Showgirl’ Era Is Here — And Her Orange Lipstick Is The First Clue
The TS12 album hints have already begun.
The 9 Best Cowboy-Inspired Perfumes For A Breezy, New Cool Girl Scent
Saddle up! There's an effortlessly stylish Western scent for everyone, from dusty leathers to smooth, intoxicating liquors.
Meghan Markle's New Tousled Hairstyle Is Her Most Effortless Look Yet
This textured 'do couldn't be chicer.
The Top 5 Summer Blonde Shades To Get Fresh Sunkissed Hair Now
From butter bleach to bronze blonde, these are the best golden shades to try.
How To Master Your Fine Hair Routine - The Dos And Don'ts, Pro Tips And Products To Know
From top-tier formulas specifically designed to promote new growth to expert advice for creating thicker lengths.
More Than A Game: How Women’s Football Is Creating Community For LGBTQ+ Fans
Following the Women’s Euros, writer Katie Withington explores the intersection between the women’s game and its ever-growing LGBTQ+ fanbase.
The 15 Best Retinol Eye Creams For Those Pesky Fine Lines
Your need-to-know guide to retinol eye creams (including whether they're worth your buck).
The 11 Best Milky Toners - The Korean Skincare Secret For Transforming Dry Skin
This K-beauty hybrid is a must-have for glowing summer skin.
A Pixie Cut For Thick Hair Can Be Transformational - Here's How To Do it Right
'When you’re getting a pixie on thick hair, it’s got to be cut extremely well,' shares hairstylist Dale Herne.
Emily Ratajkowski Looks Completely Different With A New Fringed French Bob
This tousled cropped style is her best cut to date.
The Princess Of Wales' Fresh Honey Bronde Hair Colour Is Her Best Shade Yet
'It’s a very refined update, not dramatic, but a little more youthful and feels fresh,' shares hairstylist Tom Smith.
29 Holiday Nail Ideas That Are Perfect For Summer Jet-Setting
The best manicure inspiration for short stays and long-haul flights alike.
The Box Bob Is The Ultimate Cool-Girl Hairstyle For Summer
Everything you need to know about this viral blunt cut.
5 Ways To Sweat-Proof Your Make-Up For Festival Season This Summer
Plus, the best heatwave-ready products to try now.
The 5 Best Oils For Hair Growth That You Need To Know About
Manifesting longer lengths? From rosemary to lavender, this is the truth about essential oils and hair growth.
Selena Gomez’s New Choppy Cowboy Bob Is The Best Way To Wear A Fringe This Summer
Meet the 'cool girl' haircut of the summer.
Bronde Hair Is Trending For Summer, Here Are The 3 Freshest Shades To Know
From teddy bear beige to the honey balayage, these are the coolest bronde hair colours to sport for summer 2025.
Charli XCX! Sabrina Carpenter! Chappell Roan! Why Don't Other Festivals Follow Primavera's All-Female Lead?
Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan lead Primavera Sound 2025's history-making line-up, but why is creating a gender balanced line-up still a challenge for so many festivals?
3 Bob Haircuts That Thick Hair Types Can Actually Wear This Summer
From sculpted bobs to Nineties blow-outs, these short styles are the best way to wear thick hair now.
3 Bob Haircuts For Fine Hair That Sing Summer
These short, bouncy styles were made for thin hair.
A Short Layered Bob Is Summer's Freshest Haircut, Here's How To Style It
A hairdressers' guide to the choppy, tousled cut.
The A-Line Bob Is Officially Summer's Chicest Haircut, Here's How To Style It
The nostalgic, blunt cut is making a comeback.
Pamela Anderson Channels Marilyn Monroe With A Dramatic Bob Transformation - Here's How To Recreate It
This '60s inspired cut is a huge departure from her signature '90s style.
5 Fresh Bob Haircuts For Summer
From the 'cowboy bob' to the 'soft crop', these are the best bob haircuts to sport right now.
From Tobacco Bronde To Whispering Pixie Bobs, How To Wear These 7 New Summer Hair Trends
The celebrity hairdressers' guide to the most coveted hair trends of summer 2025.
7 New Summer Nail Trends To Wear Right Now, From Sorbet Chrome To Sheer Ombré
The best manicure designs for the sunny days ahead.
The 2025 ELLE Future Of Beauty Awards: The 40 Game-Changing Products To Know
Between new technology and next-gen formulas, beauty has never been smarter. To cut through the noise, our expert judges have put the latest in skincare, haircare, bodycare and make-up through its paces. As we celebrate ELLE UK’s 40th anniversary, here are the 40 game-changing products to know.
If You Hate The Feeling Of SPF, The New La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir Sunscreen Is Perfect For You
La Roche-Posay's new sunscreen was made to combat greasy SPF textures - we put it to the test.
Bella Hadid’s New ‘Crème Brûlée Blonde’ Hair Is This Summer's Warmest Shade - And You Can Recreate It
The supermodel debuted a fresh sunkissed glaze for Cannes Film Festival 2025.
