Should You Get Trims?

If you want healthy hair, regular trims are essential. ... "Hair grows on average a half an inch per month on all types of hair," Pullan says. "If you have hair that is six inches long, the ends are a year old. And if you have shoulder length hair, that means it's two years old.

Do you really need to trim your hair?

If your hair is more prone to split ends, or you have a lot of chemical treatments done, trimming every eight weeks will help keep your hair healthy. On the flipside, there's no reason you can't rock long, healthy hair—and getting regular trims can definitely help you get there.

How often should you get trims?

Michael Fuzailov, owner of Poiz Beauty Salon, says the average time frame between cuts is “every 3 to 4 months.” Hairstylist Lisa Huff recommends trimming between a quarter to half an inch off the hair every 12 weeks if growing it out. Doing it more often won't make your hair grow any quicker.

Alexander Ross

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