Some individuals get their hair trimmed every few weeks, while others wait a year (or more!). To make your hair the healthiest, strongest, and yes, even longest it can be, they key is getting your hair trimmed on a regular basis. "Hair is keratinized protein," explains Philip B, a celebrity hair care specialist. "Any natural living byproduct of the body does wear out in time."
It highlights that it's necessary to have hair trimmed frequently. For your best-looking hair, there are some broad rules based on your present haircut, texture, and thickness. Here are the essentials to make sure that your hair will always look its best in between trims:
How Frequently To Trim Your Hair For Hair Growth
Every six to eight weeks. Want to grow hair long, fast? It may sound contradictory, but getting your hair trimmed more regularly will likely result in longer hair as you prevent the hair cuticle from separating at the end. "When the split goes up the hair shaft, it becomes so thin that it breaks," cautions Meri Kate O'Connor, senior colorist and instructor at Eva Scrivo Salon in New York City. "Once you split your hair there's no way to repair it," which eventually implies a more harsh cut the longer you wait.
Warning Signals It’s Time For A Cut, No Matter Your Length Or Texture
There are symptoms that you might be on the watch for regardless of whether your hair is long, short, wavy, or stick-straight. "Truthfully, it is best to give you hair a trim before these signs because once you see them there is already damage done," explains Philip B. "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 halt damage before it starts, therefore here are clear symptoms that you need a haircut:
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You detect split ends.
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Your hair tangles easily and snags at the bottom.
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The ends of your hair have a sticky, almost gummy appearance.
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Your curl patterns start fading or altering their form.
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The ends of your hair start fraying and breaking off into multiple splits.
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Split ends are going up your hair shaft.
The absolute greatest length of time that he would wait for a hair cut? Six months. "After a certain amount of time, no matter how well you treat your hair, your very tips tend to get frayed," explains Philip B.
Now, for the specifics:
When To Clip Short Hair
Every two to four weeks. "People with short hair tend to like to do every two weeks to four weeks just to keep it tight and looking good," explains Philip B. At two weeks, short hair still keeps its shape, but by four weeks, it starts to seem overgrown.
When You Should Cut Mid-length Hair
Every eight to twelve weeks. "Mid length can be very here nor there, and when it goes nor there, you usually throw it in a ponytail," he explains. "It’s nice when the edges are shaped."
How Frequently To Cut Lengthy Hair
Every six months. Longer hair takes far less upkeep when it comes to getting a hair cut. "It’s far more forgiving." Philip B explains that many individuals with long hair merely want minimum cuts, therefore they tend to get their hair trimmed less regularly so as not to lose length.
This comes with a caveat: While long hairstyles may adapt better to extended intervals between trims, long hair can also be more vulnerable to breaking, as it's older than shorter hair. If you're experiencing split ends or more frequent snags, it's time to get a trim. When you should have a trim also depends on your hair texture: Thicker long hair can go longer between cuts, while you might wish to have more regular trims for thinner hair.
Read Also: Medium Length Haircuts for Women Over 40
How Frequently Thick Hair Has To Be Clipped
Every six months. Like long hair, "thick hair tends to be more forgiving," adds Philip B, so you may wait up to six months between cuts.
How Frequently You Should Cut Curly Hair
Every six months. "With curlier hair you can go longer because you can style it, you can do things to it," explains Philip B. Being able to style your hair might prolong out time between trims. "There are so many types of curls and curl patterns, but the commonality for cutting usually is that the curl definition or pattern changes and loses its shape," he adds. If your curls start looking lifeless, it's certainly time for a haircut.
When Fine Hair Should Be Clipped
Every four to six weeks. Finer hair tends to reveal every cut and might grow out less than ideally. You'll want to have this sort of hair cut regularly. Philip B. believes fine hair is more prone to harm from hot tools and body building materials than other hair types, so frequent trims are necessary.
How Frequently To Clip Your Straight Hair
Every four to eight weeks. "Straighter hair can grow out really shabby looking." Try getting it cut every month or two, particularly if your hair is both fine and straight.
How Frequently To Cut Your Natural Hair
Every three to four months. Keeping your ends moisturized is crucial to making sure your natural hair looks its best. If your natural hair is chemically treated, however, aim for eight weeks, since Philip B explains, "Trimming is needed more often with the use of chemicals and relaxers."
When To Have Layered Hair Cut
Every eight to twelve weeks. Tons of layers demand extra maintenance. "After a month, you can truly look sexy. After roughly two months, time to restructure," explains Philip B. That's because layered hair doesn’t grow uniformly. "Every follicle grows at its own frequency, so you have a lot of different lengths going on." Longer layered designs can stretch a bit longer between cuts.
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Some individuals get their hair trimmed every few weeks, while others wait a year (or more!). To make your hair the healthiest, strongest, and yes, even longest it can be, they key is getting your hair trimmed on a regular basis. "Hair is keratinized protein," explains Philip B, a celebrity hair care specialist. "Any natural living byproduct of the body does wear out in time."
It highlights that it's necessary to have hair trimmed frequently. For your best-looking hair, there are some broad rules based on your present haircut, texture, and thickness. Here are the essentials to make sure that your hair will always look its best in between trims:
How Frequently To Trim Your Hair For Hair Growth
Every six to eight weeks. Want to grow hair long, fast? It may sound contradictory, but getting your hair trimmed more regularly will likely result in longer hair as you prevent the hair cuticle from separating at the end. "When the split goes up the hair shaft, it becomes so thin that it breaks," cautions Meri Kate O'Connor, senior colorist and instructor at Eva Scrivo Salon in New York City. "Once you split your hair there's no way to repair it," which eventually implies a more harsh cut the longer you wait.
Warning Signals It’s Time For A Cut, No Matter Your Length Or Texture
There are symptoms that you might be on the watch for regardless of whether your hair is long, short, wavy, or stick-straight. "Truthfully, it is best to give you hair a trim before these signs because once you see them there is already damage done," explains Philip B. "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 halt damage before it starts, therefore here are clear symptoms that you need a haircut:
You detect split ends.
Your hair tangles easily and snags at the bottom.
The ends of your hair have a sticky, almost gummy appearance.
Your curl patterns start fading or altering their form.
The ends of your hair start fraying and breaking off into multiple splits.
Split ends are going up your hair shaft.
The absolute greatest length of time that he would wait for a hair cut? Six months. "After a certain amount of time, no matter how well you treat your hair, your very tips tend to get frayed," explains Philip B.
Now, for the specifics:
When To Clip Short Hair
Every two to four weeks. "People with short hair tend to like to do every two weeks to four weeks just to keep it tight and looking good," explains Philip B. At two weeks, short hair still keeps its shape, but by four weeks, it starts to seem overgrown.
When You Should Cut Mid-length Hair
Every eight to twelve weeks. "Mid length can be very here nor there, and when it goes nor there, you usually throw it in a ponytail," he explains. "It’s nice when the edges are shaped."
How Frequently To Cut Lengthy Hair
Every six months. Longer hair takes far less upkeep when it comes to getting a hair cut. "It’s far more forgiving." Philip B explains that many individuals with long hair merely want minimum cuts, therefore they tend to get their hair trimmed less regularly so as not to lose length.
This comes with a caveat: While long hairstyles may adapt better to extended intervals between trims, long hair can also be more vulnerable to breaking, as it's older than shorter hair. If you're experiencing split ends or more frequent snags, it's time to get a trim. When you should have a trim also depends on your hair texture: Thicker long hair can go longer between cuts, while you might wish to have more regular trims for thinner hair.
Read Also: Medium Length Haircuts for Women Over 40
How Frequently Thick Hair Has To Be Clipped
Every six months. Like long hair, "thick hair tends to be more forgiving," adds Philip B, so you may wait up to six months between cuts.
How Frequently You Should Cut Curly Hair
Every six months. "With curlier hair you can go longer because you can style it, you can do things to it," explains Philip B. Being able to style your hair might prolong out time between trims. "There are so many types of curls and curl patterns, but the commonality for cutting usually is that the curl definition or pattern changes and loses its shape," he adds. If your curls start looking lifeless, it's certainly time for a haircut.
When Fine Hair Should Be Clipped
Every four to six weeks. Finer hair tends to reveal every cut and might grow out less than ideally. You'll want to have this sort of hair cut regularly. Philip B. believes fine hair is more prone to harm from hot tools and body building materials than other hair types, so frequent trims are necessary.
How Frequently To Clip Your Straight Hair
Every four to eight weeks. "Straighter hair can grow out really shabby looking." Try getting it cut every month or two, particularly if your hair is both fine and straight.
How Frequently To Cut Your Natural Hair
Every three to four months. Keeping your ends moisturized is crucial to making sure your natural hair looks its best. If your natural hair is chemically treated, however, aim for eight weeks, since Philip B explains, "Trimming is needed more often with the use of chemicals and relaxers."
When To Have Layered Hair Cut
Every eight to twelve weeks. Tons of layers demand extra maintenance. "After a month, you can truly look sexy. After roughly two months, time to restructure," explains Philip B. That's because layered hair doesn’t grow uniformly. "Every follicle grows at its own frequency, so you have a lot of different lengths going on." Longer layered designs can stretch a bit longer between cuts.