Reese Witherspoon Gets New Summer Look

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Many women opt for shorter hairstyles and lighter color in the summer months, and celebrities are often the first to debut the new summer trends. Reese Witherspoon is the latest celeb to get a fresh summer look, chopping 4 or 5 inches off her signature blonde locks. While it is fun to experiment during the summer months, you also have to be careful to protect your hair from summer's elements! 

Here are 6 ways to keep your hair healthy this summer. 

1. Shampoo & Conditioner - This is the first line of defense for your hair and can create a protective layer against environmental damage. Use a shampoo that is sulfate-free and has a deep cleanser - it should remove remove pollutants but not strip the hair of its essential oils. The conditioner should protect and lubricate the cuticle, so look for one with amino silicones and cationic surfactants. 
2. Protective Treatments -  Sunscreen can be applied directly to the hair as a "sunblock" to protect its color. Applying lightweight silicone products to damp hair will protect against frizz while enhancing shine.
3. Vitamins - Make sure your diet includes several key vitamins for your hair, like iron, zinc, biotin, selenium and B-12.
4. Hair Supplements - Nutritional supplements like Viviscal will also boost the quality and growth factor of your hair, helping you in summer. 
5. Laser Treatment - Low level laser therapy is a great way to stimulate growth and thickness in the hair, and will help in summer months. There are several hand-held “laser brushes” available on the market, including Erchonia’s THL-1, Sunetics Laser Brush and the HairMax LaserComb. 
6. Avoid Damaging Activities - During hot summer months, be extra careful about these risk factors: pool chlorine, hair dye, blow dryers, curling and flat irons, straightening and over shampooing.

Michael Lohan Gets Hair Transplant Ahead of Lindsay's Wedding

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Michael Lohan recently underwent a hair transplant, no doubt to help him look his best at daughter Lindsay's upcoming wedding. 

At 56, Lohan has been experiencing hair loss for years, and had deep recession in the temporal regions as well as a balding crown. For years, he had tried different methods to conceal the hair loss, including a combover style, but as the hair loss progressed, these methods simply weren't enough anymore. 

Good for him for taking advantage of the advanced transplant methods available. New microsurgical no-scalpel/no-stitch harvesting techniques like NeoGraft FUE or ARTAS Robotic-Assisted Transplants allow for a minimally-invasive no-linear-scar “follicle-by-follicle” approach. This advanced process allows for diminished downtime and discomfort while avoiding the pluggy look and linear scars which traditional ‘old-style’ hair transplants left behind.  

You can read more about Lohan's transplant, and see photos at The Daily Mail.

 

Fascination Over Donald Trump's Hair Continues

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For years, Donald Trump has been the target of jokes and suspicion about his hair, which many believe to be fake. And the fascination only seems to be growing the closer we get to the election. 

The Washington Post has compiled the 100 greatest descriptions of his hair ever written, which you can read, here. 

Last fall, I was asked for my opinion on Donald Trump's hair by The Bald Truth radio show, you can listen to the interview, here, and get my take on some of the rumors and speculation surrounding the GOP candidate's famous hair.

GQ Deems Brad Pitt a Hair God

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I talk a lot about Hollywood's many hair chameleons on the blog, but usually it is in reference to female stars, but Brad Pitt deserves mention too. 

GQ recently deemed the star a "hair god" for being able to pull off everything from long hair to buzz cuts and just about anything in between. But what I find most remarkable about Mr. Pitt's hair is that his hairline is still strong, thick and healthy at 52. As I've mentioned before, the hair loss risk increases with age ... But, specifically, at his age, Mr. Pitt is defying a 50-percent chance of hair loss.

So how does he do it? 

Good genes of course play a role, but there is a good chance there are other factors at play as well. 

It's my guess that Mr. Pitt has been very proactive in protecting his hairline over the last 10 to 20 years, and probably uses some type of preventative treatment - like FDA approved Propecia. I also wouldn't be surprised if he's used Rogaine from time to time (although treatment should be consistent to be effective) and low level laser therapy.

Just a hunch, but hair as good as his usually requires medical intervention.

But will it last forever? Not without medical treatments like the ones I described above.

Rosie O'Donnell Opens Up About Hair Loss

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Rosie O'Donnell recently took to Twitter to open up about her hair loss issues, posting a photo of herself with a noticeably thinning hairline. 

While Rosie's admission was brave, she isn't alone. According to the American Hair Loss Association, 40% of women experience hair loss or ‘thinning’ by the time they reach menopause. Women’s hair loss can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, hormonal changes, diet, health, medications and stress. 

Female hair loss is extremely common and extremely misunderstood. While women experience high rates of hair loss just like men do, the public awareness is far below that of what is for men. Women with thinning hair tend to suffer a far greater psychological and social burden than men. 

But the good news for Rosie, and the millions of women suffering from hair loss and thinning, is that there is a whole range of effective treatment options available for them that can prevent, control and reverse the hair loss process. Some of these treatments include Rogaine For Women, Formula 82M, PRP Therapy, low level laser therapy, nutritionals, minimally invasive hair transplants and even Latisse (the Brooke Shields eyelash drug).

Women who are suffering from hair loss or thinning, should contact an experienced hair restoration physician who can work with them to determine the most effective treatment regimen for their specific needs. Patients should look for a doctor who is a full-time medical hair loss specialist certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery and recommended by the American Hair Loss Association.

Kaley Cuoco Ditches Short Hair

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Kaley Cuoco celebrated wrapping up another season of her hit show with a new look. The star ditched her character's bob for long extensions, saying on Instagram of the decision, "It's very important for me to change my look after wrapping each season :) I love playing Penny, but it's good for me to bring it back to Kaley, last year I chopped it all off- this year I'm doing the opposite."

While extensions may seem like an easy way to change up your style, they aren't without risks. 

The reality is, hair extensions are actually extremely harmful to the hair follicles. Because of the excess weight and pulling, hair extensions, when worn too much, can lead to a type of hair loss called "traction alopecia." Traction alopecia is a form of "scarring alopecia" and characterized by an obliteration of the hair follicles. Hair transplantation is the most effective way to reverse this condition.

If you are a regular user of hair extensions, weaves, braids or wigs that attach to the hair, your hair follicles are in danger of permanent damage.

Hollywood often leads the world when it comes to style, but this is one trend I recommend avoiding!

Postpartum Hair Loss Watch: Chrissy Teigen

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Chrissy Teigen recently gave birth to a baby girl - but now that she's in the postpartum phase, she could start to see some associated hair loss.

Postpartum hair loss is relatively common - but don't worry, it isn't permanent. The medical community believes it could be triggered by the hormonal fluctuations that occur during this period. While pregnant, women see a surge in their estrogen and progesterone levels (which is why women have such great hair when pregnant) - and after the baby is born, these levels return to the pre-pregnancy level. It is this sudden drop-off in hormone levels that causes the hair follicles to go into short-term shock.

As a result, shedding is quite common in the weeks, and months, following the delivery.

Chrissy may not experience postpartum hair loss - but if she does, I hope her doctors will tell her not to worry. Postpartum hair loss is normal, temporary, and shouldn't be a problem. If she does experience excessive thinning and wants to speed up the hair recovery process, she may want to consider a regimen of low level laser therapy and a vitamin supplement like Viviscal to help stimulate healthy hair growth.

Celebrities Get their Hair Ready for Spring

 

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Julianne Hough has a wavy new 'do, Khloe Kardashian is sporting a lob, and Miranda Kerr is bringing back the classic bob. 

There is no time like spring to change up your hairstyle. Whether it is a new, shorter 'do, or a change in color like we're seeing with Sarah Hyland, Emma Roberts, and Shailene Woodley - who all decided to go darker in honor of spring's arrival. 

While spring can be a great time to change up your look, just be careful, because 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 you're looking for a way to give your hair a little TLC after the winter months, you may want to consider a "scalp makeover," because healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp! Beauty treatments for the scalp can range from sebum-regulating topical serums (as well as hydration, anti-hormonals and blood microcirculation stimulants) to scalp steaming, scalp massage, electrotherapy stimulation, hair boosting dermal patches and laser therapy.

David Letterman Sports Bald Head, Big Beard in Retirement

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It isn't uncommon for celebrities to change up their look, especially following a long run as a TV character, or a recurring movie role. This helps them distance themselves from the character. 

It has been less than a year since David Letterman passed the late-night torch, but he wasted no time in reinventing his image. The star was recently photographed looking nearly unrecognizable with a full beard and bald head. 

In past interviews, Letterman hinted that a beard was part of his retirement plan, saying,"I had to shave every day — every day — for 33 years," he said. "And even before that when I was working on local TV. And I just thought, the first thing I will do when I am not on TV is stop shaving."

Perhaps more surprising than the beard, is seeing Letterman completely bald. 

While there are lots of ways to help those suffering from hair loss - good for Letterman for taking a more lax approach to grooming in his retirement! 

You can see photos of Letterman's new look, here.

Is Superman Balding?

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We may have to wait another week to see if Superman defeats Batman in the new Dawn of Justice movie, but one battle we know he isn't winning, is the one with his receding hairline. 

In photos from his current promotional tour, you can see that Henry Cavill, 32, is experiencing quite a bit of recession in the temporal region. Considering he is part of a widely successful film franchise, it is probably time for him to consider some proactive measures, to ensure his recession doesn't continue. 

While he may seem young to be seeing hair loss, it isn't uncommon, in fact, 30% of men in the their 30s will experience some degree of hair loss, and that risk increases as you age. 

Cavill could benefit from a hair regimen of FDA-approved Propecia, or Rogaine, which could help him avoid further recession. He would hardly be the first actor to take action against hair loss, more are investing in hair restoration than ever before. New technology and non-invasive procedures are selling points for many actors looking to enhance their looks discreetly with little downtown and recovery.

Obama's Advice for Trudeau: Start Dyeing Your Hair Early

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President Obama has been known to joke about the prevalence of his gray hairs, especially in the years since he took office, and today, he offered up some advice on the subject to Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, telling him, "if he plans to keep his dark hair, then you have to start dyeing it early."

The president admitted that when he came into office he had no gray hairs, now he has a lot. But in the past, he shrugged off those that attributed his gray hairs to stress, saying his grandfather went gray at 29. And he's right. While stress may play a role in the appearance of gray hair, in the end, it really comes down to genetics and aging. Which means, if you want to know your risk level, take a look at your parents and grandparents and when they grayed, it can give you an idea of what you can expect.Though it varies by individual, on average, the onset of gray hair can usually be seen around age 30 for men and age 35 for women, but for others, it can occur much earlier, and some, much later.

As of right now, there isn't a lot we can do to prevent or delay the onset of gray hair, but that might not be in the case in the future, thanks to a recent discovery that found the first gene link to graying hair. The gene, IRF4 was known to affect color, but the research found that it also plays a unique role in the transition to grey. More research will have to be conducted, but this news could lead to a lot fewer people dyeing their hair in the future.

New Research: Why Hair Goes Grey

 

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While George Clooney has fully embraced his role as a silver fox, that isn't the case with millions of men and women who go to great lengths to keep those pesky grey hairs away. 

But new research could hold the key to slowing, or even preventing grey hairs, in the future that is. The research, which was published in Nature Communications, has discovered the first gene link to greying hair. The gene, IRF4 was known to affect color, but the research found that it also plays a unique role in the transition to grey. 

More research will have to be conducted, but this news certainly has the potential to lead to a decrease in the number of silver foxes in the future. 

You can read more about the study, here.

Lady Gaga Bleaches Eyebrows Every Day

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It is no secret that Lady Gaga makes some unique, and sometimes questionable, decisions in the name of beauty of fashion. The risk-taker recently admitted to bleaching her eyebrows everyday, in order to make them, "more versatile."

The reveal has some questioning whether or not this is safe, or healthy for your eyebrows.

Lady Gaga is definitely putting her follicles at risk with this kind of extreme regimen. Many women don’t realize that chemicals like bleaches and dyes can fundamentally change the structure of their hair, including your eyebrows, making them 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.

 
While eyebrow transplants can be used to restore living and growing follicles into the eyebrow area, her best bet would be to lay off the bleach, and give her follicles a break, before she causes serious damage.

Recession Alert - Michael Fassbender

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Oscar hopeful Michael Fassbender has quickly risen to the top of Hollywood's A-list, but as you can see from the photos, he's still just a regular guy, fighting the same receding hairline as millions of men. 

Fassbender, 38, is seeing some deepening recession in his hairline, but is lucky that his hair loss seems to be isolated to that area, at least for now. His maturing hairline is normal for a man his age, in fact, as he approaches 40, his risk increases to 40 percent. 

It may be a good time for the actor to think about a proactive hair regimen of FDA-approved Propecia, or Rogaine, which could help him avoid further recession. He would hardly be the first actor to take action against hair loss, more are investing in hair restoration than ever before. New technology and non-invasive procedures are selling points for many actors looking to enhance their looks discreetly with little downtown and recovery.

Is Stress Causing Kris Jenner to Lose Her Hair?

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Kris Jenner was recently photographed with noticeably thinning hair - could it be the stress of her very public divorce and family issues are finally taking their toll on her? 

While it may come as a shock, recent studies suggest that divorce can be a trigger for hair loss in women. The research found that, genetics aside, marital status is the next strongest predictor of hair loss in women. The good news is, if  she is experiencing stress-related hair loss, the thinning will most likely not be permanent. However if there are other lifestyle factors behind her hair loss, such as over-styling, chemicals, or even plastic surgery, she will need to adjust her behaviors if she wants to save her hair from permanent damage. 

She can give her hair a boost with nutritional supplements, and maintaining a diet filled with healthy hair foods. Laser therapy can also be an effective way to stimulate growth.

Howard Stern: Does He Wear a Wig? - RadarOnline

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When it comes to celebrity hair, there are few people more controversial than Howard Stern. While America's favorite shock jock has long asserted his hair is real, people are still skeptical.

RadarOnline decided to take an in-depth look at Howard's hair, to try and answer the burning question of whether or not he wears a wig. When they asked for my input on the matter, I was able to offer an interesting perspective as I had the opportunity to interview on Howard's show last year to discuss beard transplants, celebrity scruff, and other topics, including briefly, Howard's famous locks.  

You can listen to the full interview, here. You'll hear how the interview, and Howard, changes tone after I bring up his hair. 

While an argument can certainly be made that his hair doesn't necessarily match up with his age, having never treated him, I can't say for sure if it is his hair or not. But if it is his hair, my guess would be that he has been using some type of preventative treatment, like FDA-approved Propecia, for years. An occasional dose of low-level therapy might also do wonders for keeping his curly tresses healthy. 

You can read the full RadarOnline story, here. 

For now, it looks like the wig debate continues, but in my experience, hair doesn't look that good without some type of medical assistance. 

Carlos Boozer Admits to Painting his Hair

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Some men try the combover, some go for a hairpiece, but NBA star Carlos Boozer took another direction to hide his hair loss - paint! 

Well, not paint exactly. In a recent interview, Boozer finally came clean on the extreme measures he's tried to get his hair back. “…they came out with this — it’s like a hair dye, whatever, for men called the ‘bigen.’ So I tried it, and he just made my stuff look like shoe polish up there … this is like five years later, and I’m still hearing about it.”

While Boozer seems to be able to joke about the incident now, for most men, hair loss isn't a laughing matter. Luckily, there are lots of effective treatments available, such as finasteride or minoxidil based therapy, platetlet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, Formula 82M, low-level laser therapy, and advanced hair transplant procedures. Hair loss is a treatable condition, but early detection and intervention are keys to achieving optimal results. 

How Does John Stamos Do It?

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At 50, John Stamos continues to keep his remarkably full hairline. Which leaves many asking, how does he do it? As most people know, the hair loss risk increases with age. But, specifically, at his age, Stamos is defying a nearly 50-percent chance of hair loss! Again, how does he do it? 

It's my guess that Stamos has taken a very proactive approach in protecting his hairline over the last 10 to 20 years, and probably uses some type of preventative treatment - like FDA approved Propecia. I also wouldn't be surprised if he's used Rogaine from time to time (although treatment should be consistent to be effective) and low level laser therapy.

Just a hunch, but hair as good as his usually requires medical intervention. But will it last forever? Not without medical treatments like the ones I described above. Hair loss today is a treatable condition but proactive treatment and early detections are key to achieving optimal results! 

Transplant Watch: Gordon Ramsey

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As I discussed last week, the Internet is buzzing about whether or not celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey underwent a second hair transplant recently. 

Recent photos seemed to suggest he had, and more evidence to support the transplant theory can be seen in new photos showing a completely shaved undercut. While many are calling his new look bizarre, that kind of shave definitely gives good access to the donor area.

The speculation with no doubt continue for Ramsey, and I hope he considers speaking up about his transplant. Hair transplants are not the taboo topic they once were, and he would hardly be the first celebrity to publicly discuss his experience.

Kaley Cuoco Debuts New Summer Cut

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Many women opt for shorter hairstyles and lighter color in the summer months, and celebrities are often the first to debut the new summer trends. Kaley Cuoco is the latest celeb to get a fresh summer look with a choppy bob cut. While it is fun to experiment during the summer months, you also have to be careful to protect your hair from summer's elements! 

Here are 6 ways to keep your hair healthy this summer. 

1. Shampoo & Conditioner - This is the first line of defense for your hair and can create a protective layer against environmental damage. Use a shampoo that is sulfate-free and has a deep cleanser - it should remove remove pollutants but not strip the hair of its essential oils. The conditioner should protect and lubricate the cuticle, so look for one with amino silicones and cationic surfactants. 
2. Protective Treatments -  Sunscreen can be applied directly to the hair as a "sunblock" to protect its color. Applying lightweight silicone products to damp hair will protect against frizz while enhancing shine.
3. Vitamins - Make sure your diet includes several key vitamins for your hair, like iron, zinc, biotin, selenium and B-12.
4. Hair Supplements - Nutritional supplements like Viviscal will also boost the quality and growth factor of your hair, helping you in summer. 
5. Laser Treatment - Low level laser therapy is a great way to stimulate growth and thickness in the hair, and will help in summer months. There are several hand-held “laser brushes” available on the market, including Erchonia’s THL-1, Sunetics Laser Brush and the HairMax LaserComb. 
6. Avoid Damaging Activities - During hot summer months, be extra careful about these risk factors: pool chlorine, hair dye, blow dryers, curling and flat irons, straightening and over shampooing.