Deanna Pai is a freelance writer and editor who’s been covering beauty, health, and wellness for more than a decade. She graduated with a B.A. in English Literature from Northwestern University in 2011, followed by several years on staff at magazines like Vogue and Cosmopolitan. In the years since, she’s written for a wide range of outlets, including Vanity Fair, Allure, New York Magazine, Women's Health, Glamour, and more. She’s also stepped in as an interim editor for both commerce and beauty teams and helmed countless beauty awards.
In addition to her editorial work, Deanna has led content creation and copywriting for both established beauty brands, such as Lancôme and Living Proof, as well as viral start-ups like Glow Recipe, Cocokind, and Vegamour. Whether through brand blogs or marketing emails, she utilizes her storytelling skills to hone brand mission, communicate core values, grow customer loyalty, and educate on products and ingredients—always with an eye to SEO.
Deanna has also served as an editorial consultant for Covergirl, Nexxus, and Thayers Naturals. In the meantime, you can find her in the New York City suburbs, where she lives with her husband and daughter and enjoys long walks, hot tea, and good books. Learn more about her work on LinkedIn.
Beauty
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Hair
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Beauty
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Style
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Gifting
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Life
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Skin
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Skin
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