layered trims

> Does anyone know how to trim layered hair so that it> will all eventually grow to one-length? I am not sure> which to trim - just the layered ends, or straight> across at the bottom.I had layers cut in my hair last January or February (can't remember) , long ones but had at least 4-5 different lengths cut (been sorry ever since) Anyway, where I go to buy my Aveda products, a stylist there said to leave the upper layers alone for hearty trims and just cut on the bottom but that to get a stylist to hold the top layers up and trim the very edges only just to keep them in good shape while letting them grow. After I had them cut originally, I went back immediately and had quite a bit cut off to get rid of the bottom layer. I absolutely hated the haircut. I waited for a few weeks then went back again for a few more inches taken off. I then waited 4 months and went back for a two inch cut in June. Now I am dealing with a small amount of layers but some are there. Thank goodness my hair grows fast or I would be in deep depression over the layer bit. I intend on letting it grow for quite awhile before trimming again. It's a couple of inches from my bra strap now and want it to make it to that goal asap. Plus I wear my hair up alot and I can make a bun better if the ends are not blunt cut. The layers remaining are pretty close together now. That's my two cents on the subject! good luck.. Cher~

> dear Cher,> Thanks for your input. From what I gather, you didn't> like your layers, and neither do I like mine ! :)> I do think it is a shame to cut all the bottom ends> (especially if they are healthy) just to get them> evened out with the layers. I'd like to give it a go> though, but am having second thoughts as my un-layered> bottom hair is quite healthy. Unlike you, my hair> grows real slow ( :( ) so it would probably take a> long while to get the layers on par. I am also> considering just trimming the layers only as they are> badly damaged and look like seaweed. Any suggestions?> ChristineYou have to make the choice on your hair of course. I suggest you do regular trims on the bottom and leave the layers alone as much as possible so it can all catch up, if you do not choose to cut most of the layering off as I did. Anyone who has slow growing hair should never attempt layers unless they are completely sure on the hairstyle. Even for fast growing hair it takes quite awhile to get it all back to one length. If your layers are unhealthy, try some super conditioning and baby trims while doing the regular trims on the bottom layer. Are you using a hot curling iron on the top layers? You maybe overdoing on the styling and frying the hair there. If you want it to all grow out and be healthy also, you will have to treat it nicely. Good luck.. Cher~

> Dear Cher,> yes i think i will take your good advice on the> conditioning and baby trims. Nope, I don't have a> curling iron, but I have fried the layers with hair> colour and they're turning orange(hehehehhe). Luckily> no split ends so far :)> I do appreciate your replies. Thanks.> Sincerely, ChristineGoodness.. if you can laugh over orange hair.. you can handle the layers I am thinking.. good luck!