Sali Hughes facts for kids
Sali Hughes (born on 21 February 1975) is a journalist, writer, and broadcaster from Wales. She is well-known as the beauty columnist for The Guardian newspaper.
About Sali Hughes
Her Early Life
Sali Hughes was born in 1975 and grew up in a place called Blackwood, Caerphilly in Wales. Her father worked in politics for the Labour Party, helping people and communities. Her mother worked for a local education group. Sali has three brothers. She went to a comprehensive school called Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni.
Before becoming a journalist, Sali worked for two years as an assistant to a make-up artist named Lynne Easton. This job helped her gain experience. She even worked on photo shoots with famous musicians like George Michael and the Pet Shop Boys. She also helped with television commercials.
Working as a Journalist
Sali's first job in journalism was at a magazine called Loaded in the mid-1990s. After that, she wrote articles and opinion pieces for many different magazines. These included popular titles like Grazia, Elle, and Cosmopolitan.
Since 2011, Sali has been The Guardian's main beauty columnist. She writes a weekly column in their Saturday magazine. She also creates online video tutorials, sharing beauty tips. You can also hear her weekly on BBC Radio 5 Live. In 2020, she presented a special program on BBC Radio 4 called File on 4.
Writing Books
Sali Hughes has also written several books. Her first book, Pretty Honest, came out in 2014. It was a helpful guide about beauty. Two years later, in 2016, she released her second book, Pretty Iconic. This book talked about beauty products that have been very important and influential over time.
In 2019, Sali's third book, Our Rainbow Queen, was published. This book was all about the fashion choices of Elizabeth II, the former Queen of the United Kingdom. Her fourth book, Everything is Washable and Other Life Lessons, was released in 2022.
Helping Others
In her personal life, Sali Hughes married comedy writer Daniel Maier in 2017. They live in Brighton with her two sons.
Sali is also involved in charity work. In 2018, she helped start a charity called Beauty Banks. This organization helps people who are struggling financially. It provides them with important daily hygiene items and personal care products.
