Will Cut Hair Dry?

In fact, taking scissors to dry hair has never been more popular. That's because for certain hair types and styles, getting snipped when your hair is completely dry can actually improve the results—as well as improve the condition of your hair too.

Should my hair be dry when I cut it?

For most textures, Tripodi actually recommends trimming hair while it's slightly damp. "If it's towel-dried and a lot of moisture is taken out of the hair, but you can still see its natural texture, that's a generally good time to cut it," she explains.

Does cutting hair dry damage it?

Dry cutting also causes less damage to the hair, which allows you to go longer between haircuts. "The hair is elastic, so when you cut it wet, the ends can fray a little more," said Arturo. ... "You really don't need as many haircuts between because the shape holds itself for a while."