If you’ve ever wondered why your hair stops behaving, feels dry on the ends, or won’t grow past a certain length — the answer is often simple: it’s time for a trim. Regular trims aren’t about “cutting your hair short,” they’re about keeping your ends strong so your hair can grow beautifully and stay easy to manage.


Here’s a practical, no‑nonsense guide to how often you should trim your hair based on real‑life habits, hair type and goals.


1. Trim Every 6–8 Weeks for the Healthiest, Most Manageable Hair


This is the sweet spot for most women.
Every 6–8 weeks keeps split ends away and helps your hair stay smooth, shiny and easy to style.


How to know it’s time for a trim:

  • Your ends feel dry or rough

  • Your style isn’t sitting right

  • You need more heat to tame the ends

  • Your hair gets tangles easily


Even a tiny “dusting” makes a difference.


2. If You’re Growing Your Hair Long, Book a Trim Every 8–12 Weeks


Many women think growing their hair means stopping trims — but it’s the opposite.

Healthy ends = longer hair.


Why:
Split ends don’t stop splitting. If you wait too long, you end up cutting more later.


How to grow hair without setbacks:

  • Trim just the very ends

  • Keep up with hydrating treatments

  • Use heat protection every single time you style

  • Reduce breakage with a silk pillowcase or soft scrunchies


You’ll retain length faster when your ends stay strong.


3. If You Have Coloured or Chemically Treated Hair, Trim Every 6 Weeks


Colour, balayage, highlights and chemical services soften or weaken the ends over time.


A trim every 6 weeks helps:

  • Keep your colour looking fresh

  • Prevent dryness

  • Reduce frizz

  • Hold shape better


Pro tip: Ask for a “mini‑trim” if you don’t want to lose length — just enough to keep your hair healthy.


4. Curly or Wavy Hair? Aim for Every 8–10 Weeks


Curls and waves hide damage well… until suddenly they don’t.


Trim when you notice:

  • Frizz that won’t calm

  • Curls losing definition

  • Triangle‑shaped silhouette

  • Dry or brittle ends


Regular trims help curls bounce and sit naturally without heavy styling.


5. Short Haircuts Need Trimming Every 4–6 Weeks


Pixies, bobs and short layered cuts grow out quickly.

To keep the shape clean and flattering, plan trims more frequently.


Bonus: Short hair looks instantly fresher with even a small tidy‑up.


6. Listen to Your Hair — It Sends Signals


Every woman’s hair is different. These signs mean it’s time to book your next trim:

  • Your straightener or curler “snags” at the ends

  • You see white dots on the tips (early split ends)

  • Your style won’t sit the way it used to

  • Your hair feels rough, dry or thin at the bottom

  • The ends look lighter than the rest


Your hair will always tell you what it needs.


7. Want Healthier Hair Overall? Pair Trims With Good Home Care


Trims work best when combined with simple at‑home habits:

  • Use salon‑quality shampoo and conditioner

  • Deep condition weekly

  • Protect from heat

  • Avoid rough brushing

  • Keep hair hydrated with leave‑in products


Healthy ends start with daily care — trims just support the process.


✨ Ready for healthier, shinier, easier‑to‑style hair?

Book your next trim and let us keep your hair in beautiful condition year‑round.

Your hair will thank you — and you’ll feel better every day when it looks and behaves the way you want it to.

 

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