Lauren Gordon
Beauty Contributor
Lauren Gordon is a contributor for Cosmopolitan’s Black Beauty Hub and the Emerging Audiences Editor at The Mirror, where she leads the Under-35s team and serves as the creator-curator of The Gulp, a weekly lifestyle and culture newsletter.
With nearly a decade of experience across leading newsrooms and digital platforms, Lauren’s career in lifestyle and beauty journalism flourished after earning her journalism degree from the University of the Arts London.
The 6 best hair ideas for natural Afro hair that you can easily do at home
No cornrowing skills needed here!
06 February 2026
8 easy ways to tackle ingrown hairs on Black skin — and actually see results
Razor bumps, begone!
25 December 2025
Fake Black haircare products are everywhere - here's how to spot them
It's hard to know what to trust...
24 December 2025
9 best protective hairstyles to flatter every face shape – from flat twist updos to knotless braids
There’s nothing more fitting than a style that’ll keep our curls maintained during the colder weather
31 October 2025