Cassie Steer
Contributing Head of BeautyCassie Steer is contributing head of beauty at HELLO! working on women’s glossies since 1997. She previously served as acting beauty director and head of beauty at Grazia, beauty director at Instyle and beauty editor at Marie Claire and her work has featured in Stylist, Sunday Times Style, the Telegraph, net-a-porter.com, glamour.com amongst many more. She graduated from Kings College London with a degree in Geography armed with the knowledge that soil erosion rates were not for her. A beauty minimalist with maximalist sensibilities, she loves an unpronounceable ingredient and geeking out over the latest health and beauty tech whether that’s polynucleotides or fragrances driven by neuroscience.
Recent articles from Cassie Steer
The coffee mistakes to avoid when the clocks go back
From mistiming your morning brew to reaching for that late-afternoon latte, these are the caffeine habits experts say are worth rethinking as the days get shorter.
The Autumn hair shed: Why you’re losing more hair right now (and what to do about it)
More hair in your hairbrush, shower drain or on your pillow? Don’t panic. We ask the experts what’s normal, what’s not and how to support healthier hair through winter
Would you microneedle your own hands? I tried Trinny London’s at-home treatment
Having spent a career trialling serums and creams for my face, could a new at-home microneedling kit turn back time on my increasingly raggedy (and mis-matched) mitts?
Hyperpigmentation explained; The different types, and how to treat them
We’re getting up close and personal with misbehaving melanin and how best to tackle it
Could a 21-step head spa treatment be the ultimate stress reliever?
Why the skinification of haircare is turning the luxury spa experience on its head with the rise of the luxury head spa
4 simple but beautiful ways midlife women can lean into the soft-focus makeup trend dominating autumn
Brown mascara is the easiest way to elevate your makeup, so long as you pick the right shade for your eye colourIn partnership with Maybelline
Val Garland’s midlife make-up rules: 'Be bold, not old!'
The legendary makeup artist and Glow Up judge urges us to be 'bold not old' and know when to put the highlighter down.
Why 'blush blindness' is the ultimate anti-ageing makeup trick for midlife skin
Beauty editor Cassie Steer is making a case for wearing more blush as you mature
8 at-home skin tools we genuinely rate – including a celeb-approved firming gadget
From LED eye masks to hair-growth helmets, these are the skin and hair care gadgets with gravitas
Brigitte Macron follows in Queen Camilla's fashion footsteps with Barbie-inspired outfit
First Lady Brigitte Macron joined her husband, Emmanuel Macron, for an engagement with the Spanish King and Queen
Is perimenopause sabotaging your eyebrows?
Beauty editor Cassie Steer reflects on her disappearing brows and suspects hormones are to blame
We've tested hundreds of hair 'saviours' – these are the 11 we're still using for softer, healthier hair
As beauty editors and experts, we test countless new, so when one becomes a staple in our routine, it's worth listening
Soft-focus makeup is the flattering beauty trend that's perfect for women over 40
Forget perfect skin. It's all about blurring, diffusing and embracing a little imperfection - and it could be the most flattering way to wear makeup in midlife.
Can these science-backed fragrances transform your holiday memories and help ease travel anxiety?
From calming airport anxiety to creating powerful holiday memories, the latest neuroscience-led fragrances are designed to do more than simply smell good.
Is summer making your scalp miserable?
From burnt partings to summer dandruff, here's why our scalps struggle in the heat – and the expert-approved ways to keep them healthy.
Are you a 'super mover'? How your walking pace reveals how fast your brain is ageing
As a new study shows brisk walkers are half as likely to experience cognitive decline, we investigate whether picking up the pace can help you live longer.
Is your high-protein diet secretly speeding up ageing?
We’ve been told to pile our plates with protein, but new research suggests that eating less may help us age better. We ask the experts what the science actually says about protein, muscle, menopause and longevity.
The rise of expensive skin: why skin is the new status symbol
Misty Copeland, makeup artist Pati Dubroff and beauty pros explain why flawless skin has become the ultimate modern status symbol and how to achieve it
Sam McKnight - the stylist behind Princess Diana's iconic crop - gives us his 4 rules for adding volume to fine, flat hair
Hair legend Sam McKnight shares his expert advice for creating lasting volume, from wash-day mistakes to the styling products that give instant lift
Why have I suddenly started craving vanilla scents in midlife?
After decades of indifference towards vanilla scents, HELLO!'s Head of Beauty, Cassie Steer, suddenly can't get enough
Can a £1299 full-body MRI really cure health anxiety? I put one to the test
I'm a lifelong hypochondriac. Would a full-body scan finally cure my health anxiety - or simply give me something new to worry about?
Do we really want to smell like a banana?
Apparently, yes. Once the preserve of novelty scents, banana has ripened into perfumery's most unexpected summer fragrance hit. Here's why
What it was really like doing Madonna’s makeup, according to Laura Mercier
The visionary behind the original 'no-makeup makeup' reveals why she turned Madonna down for three years, the eyeliner that made her sweat, and the one time she kept the queen of pop waiting.
You Asked, Anabel Answered: Your Biggest Hair Questions Solved
This week, consultant trichologist Anabel Kingsley tackles your most pressing hair concerns, from stress shedding and menopause-related thinning to dandruff myths and the truth about rosemary oil.
Fearne Cotton: Why slowing down is the ultimate act of self-care
From the pressure to be everything to the fear of becoming irrelevant, the broadcaster and author knows exactly why so many women are exhausted. And why a health scare forced her to slow down
Why sensitive skin is on the rise according to dermatologists - and how to soothe it
What’s really causing our reactive complexions according to dermatologists
'A hot flush in a heatwave is like pouring petrol on a fire' - menopause warrior's cooling tips
Menopausal hot flushes plus this week's heatwave equals a need for strategic firefighting
Did Cannes just spell the end of the Hollywood smile?
Cannes Film Festival was as star-studded as always, with celebrities flocking to the French riviera for the swanky soiree, but rather than critiquing the movies, people's attention was drawn to the teeth of A-listers…
The real reason you wake up at 3AM - sleep expert reveals what's really going on
We were joined by insomnia specialist Kathryn Pinkham for a live Q&A on all things sleep. Here, we share her wisdom, including ditching the sleep trackers and why 8 hours is a myth
The 'sunscreen sandwich' could change how you apply SPF in your skincare routine
Master the art of layering SPF for smarter skin protection
Your hormone questions answered: from why you might be struggling to lose weight to painful periods
We were joined by hormone expert and nutritionist Hannah Alderson for a live Q&A on all things hormones. Here, we share her mood-balancing wisdom
Pollution, weight loss drugs and screen time: how modern life is damaging your vision
From GLP-1 side effects to supercharged pollen seasons, the 21st century has never been so tough on our eyes
Top stylists reveal the 4 habits that might be sabotaging your healthy summer hair
Step away from the scissors - these are the spring har mistakes to stop now according to the experts
Why you’re feeling the spring slump and how to get your energy back
The post-April energy dip is real. From sleep shifts to mental overload, here’s how to rest your rhythm
How to choose your perfect wedding day perfume – and it's nothing to do with what your partner likes
How to choose the perfect wedding day perfume; from finding your signature scent to making it last a lifetime
Menopause essential or everyday health fix? The surprising case for vaginal oestrogen
From UTI’s to postpartum recovery, this hormone therapy is doing more than you think
Princess Diana's stylist shares dog-walk proof hairstyle
We join hair legend Sam McKnight for walkies with his four-legged muse Stanley to talk dog walk-proof styles and the art of perfectly undone hair
Life-changing habits that help me feel better than ever at 46, from tongue scraping to early dinner
Author and wellness expert Jasmine Hemsley shares the five Ayurvedic practices she does every day
What exactly does a £599 dog bed do? Inside the bizarre pet wellness boom
You might not teach an old dog new tricks but you can help them live longer.
Why 'slow travel' is en route to becoming the ultimate 2026 wellness trend
Welcome to self-care in motion, from world-class sky lounges to ultra-luxury superyachts