It's not every day that celebrities bare all, trading in the glitz and the glam for a moment donning their au naturel beauty – from red carpet premieres to internationally reaching TV show appearances, life for the A-List can seem, well, highly desirable. So, when earlier today we saw Maya Jama taking to social media with no makeup and nul pwa (read: zero) hair extensions, you best believe we were all for the relatability.
Just a little over 24 hours ago, the Love Island host took to her Instagram Stories to share a short video clip vlogging her day.
Unlike Maya, having a squad of professionals at your every beck and call, zhuzh'in you up with hair and makeup kits isn't something we 'normies' experience day-to-day *sighs in regular folk*, we're still very appreciative of her taking the time to get real with us when she can.
From the above screenshots, I'm sure we can all agree that Maya's itsy bitsy ponytail is the cutest thing we've laid eyes on today!
And this isn't the first time the star has been candid online. Last month the presenter, once again, took to her IG Stories with a GRWM video, showing her fans and followers the effort it takes to appear showbiz-ready.
Makeup-free Maya >>> STUN.
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Not only that but like her recent 'do as shown above, it also seemed as if the star revealed her natural hair length – but this time with a down style. Aka, she was shown to not be wearing any extensions, clip-in hair pieces or even a red bouffant wig (IYKYK).
IDK about you but Maya's tresses are a lot shorter than we expected them to be – that is, when comparing them to her XXL mermaid waves. Alas, for this look, Maya's go-to hairstylist, Jay Birmingham worked his magic, creating a glass-like curly blowout on her chest-length locks. *Chef's kiss*.
There's no denying that whether sporting short or long hair, Maya is stunning. Period! Is there anything she cannot do?
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
