Heather Muir Maffei Title: Beauty director Education: University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Beauty writer and editor for more than 15 yearsBeauty director, Real Simple Experience Heather Muir Maffei is a beauty editor with more than 15 years of experience. Heather serves as the beauty director at Real Simple and was previously also the beauty director at Health magazine. She has worked on editorial staffs at Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Allure, Fitness Magazine, and more.Heather has also made several media appearances as a beauty expert for television segments, including the Today Show and New York Live. Education Heather received a Bachelor of Arts in communication and media studies from University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.