How Often Do You Really Need a Haircut?
“How often should I get my hair cut?” is one of the most common questions we hear behind the chair, and the honest answer is: it depends on your goals, your style, and the health of your hair. Here’s a simple guide to help you know when it’s time for a trim:
✂️ For Most Women
Aim for a trim every 8–12 weeks to keep your hair looking healthy, remove split ends, and maintain your shape without feeling high-maintenance.
✂️ If You Have Short Hair or a Precise Style
Have a bob or pixie? You’ll want to visit the salon every 4–6 weeks to keep the shape fresh and the style intentional.
✂️ If You’re Growing Your Hair Out
It’s tempting to skip trims, but regular cuts help you grow your hair longer, healthier, and faster by preventing split ends from traveling up the hair shaft. We recommend coming in every 12–16 weeks to keep the ends strong while maintaining your length goals.
✂️ If Your Hair Is Damaged or You Use Heat Often
Using hot tools, bleaching, or chemical treatments can make your hair more prone to split ends and dryness. In this case, a trim every 8 weeks can help manage damage and maintain your hair’s integrity.
✂️ If Your Hair Is Curly or Textured
Curly hair often needs a bit more moisture management and shape maintenance. A cut every 10–12 weeks is ideal unless you want to keep a highly defined shape, in which case 8–10 weeks may suit you better. If you have tight, coily hair you might prefer to push it longer between trims to avoid having too much length cut off. We get it! If that’s the case, we suggest using hydrating products at home to keep your curls strong, healthy and hydrated.
But Does Cutting Hair Make It Grow Faster?
Hair doesn’t need to be cut to grow, but trimming helps prevent breakage and split ends, which keeps your hair healthier and makes it easier to grow to your desired length without losing thickness along the way.
The Bottom Line
There’s no one-size-fits-all schedule for haircuts, but if you’re unsure, booking a trim every 3 months is a great rule of thumb. Your stylist can help adjust this based on your hair type, goals, and lifestyle.
Need help planning your haircut schedule to align with your hair goals? We’d love to help you create a custom maintenance plan to keep your hair looking its healthiest and most beautiful.
