
Samantha Holender
Samantha Holender is the Beauty Editor at Marie Claire, where she reports on the best new launches, dives into the science behind skincare, and shares the breakdown on the latest and greatest trends in the beauty space. Prior to joining the team, she worked as Us Weekly’s Beauty and Style Editor, where she stayed on the pulse of pop culture and broke down celebrity beauty routines, hair transformations, and red carpet looks. Her words have also appeared on Popsugar, Makeup.com, Skincare.com, Delish.com, and Philadelphia Wedding. Samantha also serves as a board member for the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME). She first joined the organization in 2018, when she worked as an editorial intern at Food Network Magazine and Pioneer Woman Magazine. Samantha has a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs. While at GWU, she was a founding member of the school’s HerCampus chapter and served as its President for four years. When she’s not deep in the beauty closet or swatching eyeshadows, you can find her obsessing over Real Housewives and all things Bravo. Keep up with her on Instagram @samholender.
Latest articles by Samantha Holender
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Demi Lovato Put a Curly Spin on Her Mullet
So much shaggy hair inspo.
By Samantha Holender
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The Internet Is Losing It Over Queen Elizabeth’s New Haircut
She’s having a pixie moment.
By Samantha Holender
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Best Blushes to Give Your Cheeks a Sun-Kissed Glow This Summer
Powders, liquids, and creams for every preference.
By Samantha Holender
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This Is Not a Drill: Kim Kardashian Chopped Her Hair Into a Bob
Apparently it’s bob girl summer.
By Samantha Holender
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Halsey’s Latest Eye Makeup Look Is a Lesson in Color Blocking
They only used three About Face products to get the look.
By Samantha Holender
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Brow Lamination: What You Really Need to Know About the Treatment
Brow lamination = like a perm, but for your eyebrows.
By Samantha Holender
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15 Beauty Brands Giving Back for Pride Month
Brands have teamed up with The Trevor Project, GLAAD, and more.
By Samantha Holender
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Inside Ana de Armas’ Platinum Hair Transformation Into Marilyn Monroe for ‘Blonde’
Her hairstylist Jaime Leigh McIntosh gave us all the wig details.
By Samantha Holender
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So What Is Hair Toning, Anyway?
"Anyone with color treated hair should be using toners."
By Samantha Holender