I continue today with my rebuttal to an article on refinery29.com, titled "10 Lies Your Hairstylist Tells You". Today's topic: Trimming your hair. Whether you've jumped aboard the pixie train or are in the process of growing your hair down to your waist, today's topic is a must read. So let's get this party started!
I know how absurd this sounds and like most of you, I too have wondered if getting my hair trimmed this frequently is actually necessary or just a ploy to steal my hard earned money. So, what's the answer? As annoying as this is, the straight answer: it depends.
I know I know, that doesn't really clear things up, does it? The truth is, there is no "one-size fits all" answer to how often you should be getting your hair trimmed. There are several factors that need to be taken into consideration. Factors such as hair health, texture, styling desires and goals, and length just to name a few. Discuss these factors with your stylist for a better idea on how often you really need to get a trim.
In the meantime, here are a couple popular styles explained to help give you a better idea as to why your stylist may be suggesting frequent trims.
You don't have to look very far to see a celebrity who took the plunge and decided it was time to rock the pixie. Short styles can be freeing and so empowering! Daily styling is rather low maintenance and usually takes less time than longer looks but don't let that fool you into thinking the style itself is low maintenance. Short hair should be trimmed more frequently; my professional opinion, 4-6 weeks. With short hair it is important to maintain the shape. Once the hair begins to grow out, the cut begins to lose shape making it more difficult to style. Frequent trims helps keep the overall shape of the cut eliminating the "why won't my hair do what I want it to!" frustration.
Kim Kardashian definitely has envy-worthy hair. Blonde or brunette, love her or hate her, you can't deny the woman has gorgeous locks. A long style like her's can stay away from the salon a little longer; my professional opinion, 6-8 weeks is recommended. Of course you must take into consideration the health of the hair, whether it's prone to split ends, and the desired long-hair-style. Like short styles, long hair with layers styles best and (let's be honest) looks best when the style (aka shape) is maintained. However, unlike short hair, long layers can extend their vacation from the salon a little longer because the growth is not as noticeable.
Bottom line, ask your stylist why they recommend the time-frame they've given you. It's good to be informed and honestly, you know your hair better than any one. If you disagree with your stylist's recommendation discuss potential alternatives. For instance, if you heat-style using a thermal protection spray or lotion can help keep hair healthier which can help extend the life of your cut. Keep an open dialogue with your stylist about anything they do/say that you question or don't understand. Again, trusting your stylist is essential. Asking questions and understanding their methods can help build trust and confidence in one another.
Have questions? Don't hesitate to ask! Never be afraid to educate yourself. After all, knowledge is power and that is a beautiful truth.
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