If you’re like me, you don’t think about getting a hair trim until it’s way too late and your ends are split and fried. But since you’re reading this and asking the question, “How often should you trim your hair?” you clearly care about the state of your hair and maintaining or restoring its health (and you’re better at planning ahead than I am). So to help figure out exactly when to schedule your next haircut or trim (because clearly I could use a refresher), I turned to Leigh Hardges, stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago, for all the info.
Spoiler: Even if you’re growing it out, your hair needs a trim at least every three months. But if you’re curious to know more specifically how often you should cut your hair depending on its length, texture, or condition, follow this helpful guide below.
How often should you trim your hair?
No clue when you need your next trim? Your stylist can give the best idea based on your specific hair needs, but if you didn’t set up your next appointment during the last time you were at the salon, here’s a good guideline to follow according to length:
If you have short hair:
When you’ve got short hair, Hardges says you’ll want to get it trimmed more often to maintain the shape and make styling short hair easier. Expect to see your stylist for a good trim as often as once a month.
If you have medium-length hair:
On the other hand, the changes in medium hair as it grows out are a little less noticeable, so this length can make it a bit longer between trims. Hardges says you can go the recommended six to eight weeks (with bang trims or face-framing pieces shaped up in between cuts).
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