How often should you get your ends trimmed?

Hello, everyone
I would like to know how often you should have your ends trimmed. Do you go every 6 weeks or later or earlier than that. I`ve heard 6 weeks but wanted to know how others did theirs.

I go every 8 weeks and just get the very ends nipped off. My hairdresser only takes off what she needs to and after about a week or 2 it`s back to the length it was before the trim and in much better condition.

Hi Chip!,

If you are trying to grow your hair long getting it trimmed every 6 weeks will defeat the purpose, as average hair growth is only 1/2" per month. If you are growing out from a short cut, you might want somewhat frequent trims to keep it looking neat as it grows.

I have almost waistlength hair and get it trimmed professionally about every 8 months. I trim splits myself as I see them with super sharp scissors used only on hair.

Go as long as you can between trims if your goal is long hair. :-)

HTH!

Hi Snow White/Wishing4 ;-) !

I`ve seen your posts here and, knowing your love for Snow White, wondered if that was you!

Take care!

It depends on what you are trying to achieve with your hair.
If you are trying to maintain a certain length, shape and style then I would suggest you work out your hair growth rate (the average is about 1cm per month) and determine the maximum tolerable length before a trim is required. That way you won`t waste your time and money.

If you are growing your hair long I suggest you seriously re-consider the necessity of professional trims. Get a trustworthy friend to section your hair, gently twist each section`s length and trim off ONLY any damaged (split) hair. Healthy hair stays put.

The last time I went for a trim was 8 months ago, at the end of this month I`ll let my stylist take of 1cm. I`m growing out a short bobcut. I`m doubting between two styles: layered hair a few inches below my shoulders or a mid-thigh length but then I`ll have to have patience and I`m already 22 years old so when it`ll be long maybe I`ll be to old for it.

what do you think?

caro wrote: The last time I went for a trim was 8 months ago, at the end of this month I'll let my stylist take of 1cm. I'm growing out a short bobcut. I'm doubting between two styles: layered hair a few inches below my shoulders or a mid-thigh length but then I'll have to have patience and I'm already 22 years old so when it'll be long maybe I'll be to old for it. what do you think?

Caro,
Anyone can have long hair. Don`t let people say you look better with short hair, or that you are too old, they are just jealous. You`re 22 now, so when you`re 28 it should be the length you want? That is not old at all. There are 60 yr. olds with long hair. If older people weren`t supposed to have long hair, it wouldn`t keep growing.
Long hair makes you look younger too!

I got your e-mail, thanks!

Hey Caro

Good for you!!!

The semi-perm shampoo-in colour isn`t as damaging as permanant colour, but why compromise your hair`s health & condition at all?
What`s the problem with your natural colour?

Just imagine......thigh-length, shining, swishing, healthy hair. In a shade that matches your skin tone and eyes.....coloured by Nature.

Whatever you choose, best of luck to you.

Uzma