Elena Chabo
Former Beauty Writer
Elena Chabo is Cosmopolitan UK's former beauty writer, working on everything from buzzy celeb news and trending beauty, to sincere first-person reviews and engaging video content for social media. She also creates meatier features and expert-led how-to guides, for print and online. Her passion for Black beauty, textured hair, and the ways beauty interacts with culture, society, identity and relationships, quickly took over her writing career and led her into beauty journalism. Following an MA in Magazine Journalism in 2017, she cut her teeth across various roles at Stylist Magazine, before taking on a Digital Writer role at Good Housekeeping. It was here that beauty took centre stage and she launched and ran the site's first stand-alone beauty section. Remaining at Hearst, she joined the Cosmo beauty team in 2022. Find her on LinkedIn.
7 best cordless hair straighteners for easy, on-the-go styling āĀ tried and tested
It's time to ditch the wires
8 best press-on nail sets for the DIY manicure of your life
Sry, canāt talk ā Iām taking hand selfies
16 of the very best curl creams for unreal definition
It's giving bouncy
Zara perfume dupes: These 10 high street scents will remind you of your favourite luxury fragrances
From Baccarat Rouge to Le Labo and Byredo, no one should be priced out of smelling this good
What are BIAB nails: Everything to know about the strengthening nail technique
Broken, short, stubby nails? BIAB will help!
These are the fragrances loved by your fave celebs ā from Taylor Swift to Molly-Mae
Call it the smell of success...
These are the face SPFs that leave no white cast on Black skin
Dark skin tones finally have solid options for sun protection šš§“
How to follow the Curly Girl Method, according to its creator
With countless takes, we're stripping it back to its original principles
We tried the Morpheus8 skin treatment, and this is our honest review
Promising smoother, clearer, tighter skin, here's EYNTK; from prep to price to pain...
15 best tubing mascaras for smudge-proof lashes ā Tested & reviewed 2025
Fluttery lashes, no panda eyes in sight....
Here's EYNTK about booking your next braid sesh
Getting it right just got way easier
20 best cream and liquid blushers for a long-lasting glow
It's time to make those cheeks pop
The 20 best shower gels and body washes to turn your bathroom into a spa
From budget heroes to ultimate luxury
All the best face bronzing drops for a fake-tan-free glow (tried and tested 2024)
The cult Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi drops are in good company
14 of the best lip balms for when your lips aren't feeling cute
Because dry lips = the worst
Protective styles: Here's what all the different types of twists, braids and faux locs look like...
From dutch to box braids and crochet to marley twists
"My hair barely grew past my shoulders ā until I tried this supplement"
I've waited my whole life for long hair š„²
Welcome to beauty witchcraft's modern resurgence
We explore the powerful world of 'Glamour Magick', from glow-up spells to makeup manifestations š®
Everything you need to know about boho braids and all the inspo
Get ready to screenshot all these gorgeous styles and variations
"I've been doing my own bikini wax for years, this is what I've learnt"
Give me five minutes and I bet I'll convert you... š
Fenty Hair has landed in the UK - we test it on curls and coils
Convinced Riri can do no wrong tbh
29 Black-owned beauty brands beauty editors love
From big dogs like Fenty to our fave indie offerings, these are top tier
Falmouth travel guide: where to stay, where to eat and what to do
The walkable harbour town's clear blue waters are just the beginning
Benefit Fan Fest Mascara review: "I'm convinced it's making my eyelashes grow"
Forget lash serum, this mascara has transformed my lashes in a month
Everything you need to know about curl types in one handy guide
4B, 2C, what does it all mean, how do you identify yours, and does it really help?
Why are Black British female musicians still having to prove 'marketable' beauty myths wrong?
Emerging RnB Artist Ćyanna was told she'd never get signed with her Bantu knots and we have a lot to say
Quality Afro clip-in extensions are becoming attainable, and itās long overdue
I spoke to the brands making it happen, and even tried some myself
Ariana Grande debuted a shoulder-length brunette lob ā and weāre too stunned to speak
We miss brown-haired Ari
Beyond iconic 00s nostalgia fragrances that still serve today
It's time to smell Y2K and complete your aesthetic
Aura nails: From how to perfect them, to all the cutest inspo and designs
They're one of the easiest nail art manicures to DIY
Tyla with a pixie cut is absolutely everything
It's giving 90s leading lady and fans say she looks just like one in particular...
Wait, did Lily Collins just chop her long hair into a bob
Tres chic