If you are an 70's or 80's baby then you know all about hair grease. Whether it was Blue Magic, Super Gro or Ultra Sheen, hair grease was...

My first 90 Day To Beautiful Hair Challenge is complete! The picture on the left was taken on August 15th and the picture on the right wa...

Unwanted dark marks on the skin, also known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, are a common complaint among patients with brown skin...

Growing up, my absolute best friend in the world, Vivian had long thick flowing locks. I, on the other hand, was on of those unfortunate ...

It is so refreshing to see how much more accepted natural hair has become, particularly to the women who rock it well.  While I think we ...

Coconut oil has been used for centuries in hair and its unique chemical structure makes it especially beneficial for it to penetrate deep...

Protective Style Hair Care The seasons are officially changing and for me that typically means a change in hairstyle. My normal protectiv...

When I was younger, I really was bothered by hair shaming comments. It was important to me that people thought I looked nice and professi...

As I have mentioned before, very few oils have been studied by the medical community for their benefits on the hair. One of the few excep...

So now that you’ve figured out that your sulfate-containing shampoo is working against you, what should you next? Shopping for new hair p...

Hi all! I know I have been MIA for awhile but it is for good reason. Over the past several months I have been working hard on putting tog...

I am commonly asked about my path to medicine in dermatology by students who are looking to forge a similar path. Below are some answers ...

My patients often ask me for recommendations on hair products. Since many of my patients come to me as a last resort with hair loss or ha...

Some people think that just because I am a dermatologist, caring for my own hair is easy, and that could not be further from the truth! J...

Sample Hair Care Regimen courtesy of YouTuber HairLicious Sundays (or any other day of the week): → Apply a light protein for 15-20mins w...

Daily use of sunscreen is advantageous for many reasons. The most well-known, and arguably most important, benefit is a decreased risk of...

What’s shea butter? Shea butter is an intensely moisturizing and healing cream suitable for all skin types, even for sensitive skin. It’s...

Did you know that brown skin has, on average, more layers of dead skin cells (termed the stratum corneum) than fair skin? A buildup of ex...

Naturally, curly hair requires special attention to keep it looking its best at all times. Whether you’re natural or relaxed, here are ti...

Many women with naturally curly hair prefer to wear their straight, which for some may improve manageability and cut down on styling time...