446: Hair Rules the Pros Are Breaking (and Why You Should Too) with Celebrity Hairstylist Mara Roszak

Mar 18, 2026

Mara Roszak, celebrity hairstylist and founder of sustainable brand RŌZ, shares insider styling wisdom. She debunks common hair myths and reveals everyday habits that cause damage. Hear tips on brushing, trims, heat protection, scalp care, and the minimalist routine pros swear by. Plus, a peek into red carpet styling and how to find a flattering, manageable haircut.

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Double Cleanse And Clarify Weekly

Use a gentle daily shampoo plus a deeper clarifying shampoo or scrub once a week to remove buildup.
Mara recommends a double-cleanse or weekly detox to restore movement, shine, and create a fresh foundation for styling.

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Detangle With Heat Protection

Use a detangler that doubles as heat protectant before styling or air drying.
Mara's Milk Hair Serum offers detangling and heat protection up to 450°F and suits both blow-drying and air-drying routines.

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Scrub The Scalp To Remove Buildup

Treat the scalp with a scrub or detoxifying product to remove buildup and stimulate follicles.
Mara's scrub includes caffeine, rosemary, AHA and BHA to cleanse follicles and support healthy growth from the scalp foundation.

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Mara Roszak is a celebrity hairstylist whose clients include Emma Stone, Zoe Saldana, and Olivia Wilde, and the founder of cult favorite sustainable haircare brand RŌZ.

In this episode, Mara joins me to break down everything we’re getting wrong about hair, from the biggest myths she wishes would disappear to the subtle styling habits that quietly cause breakage and damage.

We talk about the surprising things people do every day that ruin their hair (including why your brush might be part of the problem), whether cutting your hair actually helps it grow and if it’s truly possible to be blonde and still have long healthy hair.Mara also shares the minimalist hair routine she recommends for strong, healthy hair, how to properly care for your scalp, what to look for in a heat protectant and the styling techniques that make the biggest difference in hair health and longevity.

We also get into her approach to celebrity styling, what goes into red carpet and Oscars hair, how to find the most flattering haircut for your face shape and the simple tricks that create that perfect blowout at home.

If you want stronger, healthier hair, and the insider secrets celebrity hairstylists actually use, this episode is packed with tips you’ve probably never heard before.

You can find Mara on Instagram @MaraRoszak and check out her haircare line, RŌZ, online and at Sephora.

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