There’s a common misconception that trimming your hair is counterproductive, because you are, in fact, cutting your hair. “If you want to grow long hair, why would you cut it?” Is the thought pattern that all too many people think, and whilst it does make sense on a surface level, this may actually be working against you. Throughout this post, we’ll explain exactly why keeping up with regular trims may actually help you grow your locks; don’t worry, you don’t have to cut off astronomical amounts of hair – just wherever is necessary.
Naturally, your ends are more prone to damage, since they’re the oldest part of your hair. This can be from friction, heat, manipulation or just time. As such, this damage manifests as split ends (frayed strands that are split along the hair shaft). This may seem a miniscule at the start, but if these split ends are neglected time and time again, they can begin to actually travel up the hair shaft, splitting higher and higher and giving the hair a transparent, thin or frazzled look to it. Ignoring this further can lead to copious amounts of breakage, furthering its fragile nature.
This is exactly why it’s best to trim regularly, to ensure that the hair strands are uniform and sealed. Not only does this maintain a healthier and lustre appearance, but it prevents split ends from travelling upwards, ruining the otherwise healthy hair. Everybody’s hair needs vary, though it’s commonly agreed that the most beneficial time periods to get trims are every 8 to 12 weeks. This doesn’t have to be the case for everyone – see what works for your hair and discuss this with your hairstylist- but it’s definitely worth looking into. By taking these measures, you’ll be on top of keeping your hair in tip-top condition.
