Want long hair? Don't cut it!
October 13th 2008 14:33
If only it were that simple.
Rather, it's a delicate balance between growing your hair fast and keeping it in style. You don't want to cut off what you grow, but at the same time you want it to look its best. Your stylist will likely tell you that you need a trim every six weeks, and I'm no hairdresser but I know that trimming your hair that often is unnecessary and counter-productive to your goal of long hair (see 'to trim or not to trim'). At the same time, going for years without a trim may also be counter-productive because you'll have a huge mass of split ends to have cut off the next time you step into the salon. You need to find a happy medium.
Everyone's medium will be different. It depends on your hair type, and how often you style it or have it coloured. If your hair is really brittle then you should deal with that - i.e. grow out your natural hair - before you go long. Long hair only looks good when it's in top condition.
If you're extra-gentle with your hair and lay off the colouring and heat styling, then you could easily go 18 months without a trim. Your layers (if you have them) won't have grown too far out of style, and you won't have many split ends. This is particularly true for fine-haired people as their hair doesn't split as easily as their coarse-haired counterparts.
Personally I have my hair trimmed once a year. I had it done just last week, and it looks great but seems so very short to me - you really notice 2 inches when you want long hair fast! Basically, if you want long hair that looks good, the occasional trim is necessary... but just how occasional depends on your hair's type and the care you take of it. Find your own happy medium and with a little patience you'll get the long hair you desire.
Rather, it's a delicate balance between growing your hair fast and keeping it in style. You don't want to cut off what you grow, but at the same time you want it to look its best. Your stylist will likely tell you that you need a trim every six weeks, and I'm no hairdresser but I know that trimming your hair that often is unnecessary and counter-productive to your goal of long hair (see 'to trim or not to trim'). At the same time, going for years without a trim may also be counter-productive because you'll have a huge mass of split ends to have cut off the next time you step into the salon. You need to find a happy medium.
Everyone's medium will be different. It depends on your hair type, and how often you style it or have it coloured. If your hair is really brittle then you should deal with that - i.e. grow out your natural hair - before you go long. Long hair only looks good when it's in top condition.
If you're extra-gentle with your hair and lay off the colouring and heat styling, then you could easily go 18 months without a trim. Your layers (if you have them) won't have grown too far out of style, and you won't have many split ends. This is particularly true for fine-haired people as their hair doesn't split as easily as their coarse-haired counterparts.
Too much trimming perhaps?
Personally I have my hair trimmed once a year. I had it done just last week, and it looks great but seems so very short to me - you really notice 2 inches when you want long hair fast! Basically, if you want long hair that looks good, the occasional trim is necessary... but just how occasional depends on your hair's type and the care you take of it. Find your own happy medium and with a little patience you'll get the long hair you desire.
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Comment by Rebecca Babes_
i need abit of advice!
my hair isn't that long, but i want it to be i have got alot of layers in it and want to grow them out and also grow my hair longer.
what do u reccommened i do? thankyou
Comment by Journeywoman
Great Hair Style Tips
The Mama Sutra
I Dream of Hollywood
Fashion Peach
Up to you of course
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Comment by Journeywoman
Great Hair Style Tips
The Mama Sutra
I Dream of Hollywood
Fashion Peach
This will make your hair grow as fast as it possibly can, but keep in mind that some people's hair just isn't genetically programmed to grow as much as 1 inch per month. Mine does, luckily, and I get it to continue growing at that rate by following the tips above. Hope this helps, and I'm glad you like the site!