FAQ: How Do I Know When I Need A Trim?

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FAQ: My stylist tells me to trim my hair every 6-8 weeks. However, when I look at my hair, I don't think the ends look too bad. How can I tell when I really need a trim?

A: It can be difficult to tell. If you flatiron or roller set your hair on a regular basis, the ends may appear perfectly straight and healthy. However, after a few days, damaged and dehydrated ends will become more noticeable.

If you notice that:

  • Your ends snag or break easily when you comb or brush your hair,
  • Your hair will no longer hold curl,
  • Your hairstyle loses its bounce and shape easily,
  • Or, the hair on your crown appears healthy and strong but the ends appear thin and weak, it might be time to schedule a trim.

Even if you are trying to grow longer hair, holding on to dry ends will not help. The ends will continue to split up the hair shaft causing breakage and dry, brittle hair.

I hope this helps! For more tips and techniques, you can find me at www.healthytextures.com.

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