In this monthly advice column, Felicity answers questions from readers.

Q: Is it better to wash your hair daily or is it better to wash it infrequently?

• Erika P.

Hair texture and consistency differs with every single person. Sometimes, you can wash it every day and be fine, but sometimes you can only wash it daily if you are feeling particularly mop-esque. I wash my hair every day with sulfate-free shampoo and am sure to restore moisture with conditioner and then a leave-in conditioner. If you wash your hair every day, try to use a gentle shampoo free of sulfates, or harsh salts, and rehydrate it afterwards. If you choose to go a few days between washes to allow your natural oils to settle back in, you can stay clean by using dry shampoo, which can be purchased or made yourself with a mixture of cornstarch and baby powder. I personally love the feeling of freshly-washed hair, but if you can tolerate it, absolutely lessen the number of washes per week or even per month. There is no wrong schedule on which to wash your hair – and you know what your mane can or cannot handle. You know your locks best!

Q: Why should you take advantage of mentorship opportunities, even if you don’t think you have time for them and may have to sacrifice personal time?

• Gary S.

Learning from someone who’s “been there” is an invaluable experience, and you should take advantage of it at any possible opportunity. I’m sure we’ve all learned that real life is nothing like school. If you have the chance to work with someone you look up to, take it. Learn what they wish they knew five years ago, take their advice, ask a lot of questions. Find out what they did to get to where they are and really listen; see if it will be just as rewarding and fulfilling for you. Sometimes, a little bit of sacrificed personal time can pay off, and if it means that you will be more confident in your life choices and more potentially successful, do you think that’s a fair tradeoff? It’s about what is important to you. Work hard, play hard, baby!

Q: Do you have any tattoos you regret? If so, why?

• Joel G. 

Tattoos are something that I do not find offensive or inappropriate, or even unprofessional 

(depending on what it entails, of course). They’re artful and, in many instances, can mean a great deal to someone. Three of my tattoos are simply beautiful pieces I wanted to decorate my skin with. My fourth and most recent tattoo commemorates my mother, who passed away only a few weeks ago. That piece is extremely close to my heart, and it was important to me to have it in ink. Like many people, I do not regret any of them. If you are going to get a tattoo, make sure that it is something that you will enjoy having on your body forever – because that’s how long it’ll be there. Do not feel bad if the tattoo you want has no sentimental value: Tattoo artists are “artists” for a reason! Do whatever you want with your body. It’s 2019. If a tattoo empowers you, go for it. My only advice is that you try to choose something you will cherish for the rest of your life. 

Thank you to the readers who submitted questions this month. Need some advice? Email FelicityMaeKnow@gmail.com for a chance to have your question featured in next month’s edition.