Some people get their hair cut every few weeks, while others wait a year (or more!). To make your hair the healthiest, strongest, and yes, even longest it can be, the key is getting your hair cut on a regular basis. Hair is keratinized protein, any natural living byproduct of the body does wear out in time.
It’s important to get a haircut regularly for your best-looking hair. There are some general guidelines based on your current haircut, texture, and thickness. Here are the basics to make sure that your hair will always look its best in between trims!
How often to trim your hair for hair growth
Every six to eight weeks. Want to grow hair long, fast? It may seem counterintuitive, but getting your hair cut more frequently will likely result in longer hair since you prevent the hair cuticle from splitting at the end. When the split goes up the hair shaft, it becomes so thin that it breaks. Once you split your hair there’s no way to repair it, which inevitably means a more drastic cut the longer you wait.
Warning signs it’s time for a trim, no matter your length or texture
There are signs that you can be on the lookout for regardless of whether your hair is long, short, curly, or stick-straight. Truthfully, it is best to give your hair a trim before these signs because once you see them there is already damage done. If you can get in front of it, your hair will always appear its healthiest, shiniest, and retain the most moisture, bounce, and body. Sometimes it’s not possible to stop damage before it starts, so here are telltale signs that you need a haircut:
- You notice split ends.
- Your hair tangles easily and snags at the bottom.
- The ends of your hair have a sticky, almost gummy texture.
- Your curl patterns start losing or changing their shape.
- The ends of your hair start fraying and breaking off into many splits.
- Split ends are traveling up your hair shaft.
When to trim short hair
Every two to four weeks. People with short hair tend to like to do it every two weeks to four weeks just to keep it tight and looking good. At two weeks, short hair still holds its shape, but by four weeks, it starts to look overgrown.
How often to cut long hair
Every six months. Longer hair requires much less maintenance when it comes to getting a haircut. It’s far more forgiving. Many people with long hair simply want minimal trims, so they tend to get their hair cut less often so as not to lose length.
This comes with a caveat: While long hairstyles may adapt better to longer times between trims, long hair can also be more susceptible to breakage, since it’s older than shorter hair. If you’re noticing split ends or more frequent snags, it’s time to get a trim. When you should get a trim also depends on your hair texture: Thicker long hair can go longer between trims, while you might want to get more frequent trims for thinner hair.
How often thick hair needs to be trimmed
Every six months. Like long hair, thick hair tends to be more forgiving, so you can wait up to six months between trims.
When fine hair should be trimmed
Every four to six weeks. Finer hair tends to show every cut and can grow out less than ideally. You’ll want to get this type of hair cut frequently. Fine hair is more susceptible to damage from hot tools and bodybuilding products than other hair types, so frequent trims are key.
How often to trim your bangs
Monthly. Bangs should be a monthly trim, but you can go longer if you have lower-maintenance styles like wispy bangs or curtain bangs. For styles that land just below the brow, after a month, you’re going to get half an inch of regrowth, and half an inch of regrowth is going to be touching your eyelashes.
Contact Cindy today to set up your trim!