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It really depends on your own hair and specific hair needs.
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Its all relative, saysIrinel de Leon, celebrity hairstylist and Dyson global styling ambassador.
Regularly trimming or cutting your hair comes with many benefits.
So you want to be sure youre making your salon trips at the right time.
Theyre also used for different circumstances.
When to Trim Based on Length…
Shorter haircuts often require more frequent trims to maintain their shape and style, adds celebrity hairstylistT.
Both experts agree that you should trim hair every six weeks, at a minimum.
For short fine hair, she recommends a trim every four to six weeks.
Medium-length hair, six to eight weeks.
Long fine hair, eight to 12 weeks.
Do not skip on trims, she says.
If youre transitioning to your natural hair, then De Leon recommends getting frequent trims every four weeks.
Damaged Hair
All experts agree on this: whenhair is damaged, it must be cut off.
Youre going to have to commit and then let your hair grow back out.
Its unlikely [that you’re free to] repair damaged hair, adds T. Cooper.
I know a lot of women dont want to cut off all the damage at once.
Its a team effort, she says.
A lot of people dont realize that healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp, says T. Cooper.
Its the perfect tool to create different hairstyles, she says.
