How To Protect & Treat Your Scalp In the Sun - Fashion Times

I was recently asked by Fashion Times for some tips on how to protect and treat your scalp in the sun this summer. We discussed everything from the right shampoo and conditioners to use to protective hair treatments, and healthy hair foods and vitamins to scalp treatments. 

You can read the article, here. 

Rachel Roy's "Good Hair" Tips

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There has been much speculation that Rachel Roy is the inspiration behind Beyonce's "Becky with the good hair," and while we may never know if those rumors are true, there is no denying that she has luscious locks. 

So what is her secret? 

Rachel dished on some of her "good hair" tips in a new interview with Into the Gloss. Of her hair care regimen, she said, "On occasion, I do get oil treatments where they put oil on your scalp row by row and then massage you for 30 minutes. It’s amazing because my scalp gets dry. That’s why I only wash my hair about once a week. I’m a dry shampoo girl because of that. I can get a blowout to last me a whole week. If I get it styled, I like braids or a ponytail. I like it done really high and tight because it gives your face a little lift."

Whatever she is doing, it is obviously working, she has beautiful hair, but some of her comments could potentially mean trouble for her follicles down the road. 

Giving your scalp a little extra TLC is essential for healthy hair, whether it is scalp treatments or massage, healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. However, while I don't think there is reason to wash your hair every day, as many Americans do, you want to be careful that dry shampoo doesn't replace a regular shampoo regimen. While washing once a week may seem extreme, how often to wash your hair is a very individual one. If your scalp is oily or you tend to workout, you might need to wash your hair more frequently than someone who has dry hair or scalp or who is not as athletically active.  

As for how often you should use dry shampoo between washes, this varies by individual as well, due to their sebum production, lifestyle and styling habits. In the beginning, I would advise trying the dry shampoo just once or twice between washes and be mindful of sebum, product or other buildup that could impact style or scalp health. Dry shampoo should absolutely NOT replace your regular shampoo/conditioner regimen. 

As for her styling habits, I always advise women to be cautious with tight styles, such as braids and high ponytails, because they can potentially cause damage to your hair follicles, if overused. 

Just remember, hair care is just like skin care, and should be adjusted to your specific needs, what works for some women, won't work for all. So find a regimen that keeps your hair and scalp feeling healthy, and limit any potentially harmful habits or products. 

Hollywood's Newest Hair Chameleon - Emma Stone

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After going through three hair colors in one month, Emma Stone has been crowned Hollywood's newest hair chameleon. But while changing your style so much can be fun, and often gets you a reputation as a fashion risk taker, it can also cause serious damage to your hair.

Many women don’t seem to realize that chemicals like bleaches and dyes can fundamentally change the structure of their hair, making it weaker and more susceptible to breakage and damage. Overusing these treatments and frequent color changes can lead to breakage, hair fallout, loss of density and volume, and in some severe cases, even traction alopecia.

If Emma continues to change up her color so frequently, she may want to consider starting on a regimen of hair vitamins, like Viviscal Pro or professional-grade Biotin, which can stimulate healthy hair growth and give your hair's overall health a boost. 

PEOPLE - Prince's Most Iconic Hair Moments Remembered

While the world is no doubt remembering Prince's music, People.com is also remembering his impact as a style icon, with a slideshow of his most memorable hair moments. 

You can see the tribute, here.

Harper's Bazaar: Best Celebrity Hair Changes of 2015

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I spend a lot of time discussing celebrity hair on the blog, and oftentimes, we're talking about risky choices celebs are making in the name of beauty. From frequent color changes to extensions, Hollywood's biggest stars continue to put the health of their follicles at risk. 

Harper's Bazaar has an excellent roundup of some of the best celebrity hair changes of 2015. Some of the stars are on the list for a simpler, sleeker look, and some made the list for their bold, and sometimes colorful, choices. 

You can see the complete list, here.

While Hollywood often leads the world when it comes to style, I hope readers think twice before following some of these potentially dangerous trends! While constantly changing up your style can certainly give you the reputation of a fashion risk-taker, you could end up with permanent damage to your hair!