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Asses Your Hair\u2019s Current State<\/h2>\n

Just like all of your other relationships, your hair status needs a serious diagnostic check every once in a while to ensure it\u2019s healthy. Look at your lengths and take note of how far up any split ends go. The further up they go, the more indication that it\u2019s time for a cut. Split ends<\/span><\/a><\/span> create the appearance of frizziness and can become a pain when you style. The ironic part is that those looking to grow out their hair may avoid getting trims for fear of losing length, but postponing a snip could mean split ends that have unraveled further up the hair strand meaning that there\u2019s more you\u2019ll have to trim off for healthy ends. The moral? Regular trims could actually help hair appear to grow faster.<\/span><\/p>\n

Update Your Calendar<\/h2>\n

Speaking of keeping things regular, you should try and schedule haircuts in advance to ensure you stick to a schedule. The usual time frame people tend to go in between trims is about three months, but, not all hair is created equal, so your routine snips could depend on the length you\u2019re maintaining as well as your texture. If your hair is generally healthy and not prone to split ends, here\u2019s our general rule of thumb:<\/p>\n

Short Hair:<\/strong> 4 to 6 weeks
\nMedium Length Hair:<\/strong> 6 to 8 weeks
\nLong Hair:<\/strong> 8 to 12 weeks<\/p>\n

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Use the Right Technique for Your Hair<\/h2>\n

While we think you should aspire for any haircut you want, the wrong technique used to cut it could cause a risk of damage and shaping issues as your hair grows back. For instance, a razor cut (a haircut where a razor blade is the tool) isn\u2019t great for long, curly, textured, and high porosity hair. That also goes for bleached or over processed strands, as it can make hair look thinner. If you have a short pixie or bob, razor cuts could be great. Finally, stick to tapered layers if you have thick, straight hair, or debulk your ends and make sure the layers blend to avoid them looking too choppy.<\/p>\n

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Settle the Wet vs. Dry Debate<\/h2>\n

When it comes to the mechanics of cutting hair, your go-to stylist is definitely the expert on whether your hair should be cut dry or wet. However, knowing this information yourself can\u2019t hurt, especially when seeking out a new stylist.<\/p>\n

Curly hair can lose almost 75 percent of its length as it goes from wet to dry, so if it\u2019s cut wet, it\u2019s hard to gauge how short the cut will actually be. In that case, you want a dry cut, which also applies to damaged hair since these types have delicate cuticles that become invisible once hair is wet. When the damage isn\u2019t apparent, it\u2019s hard to figure out if the stylist is actually cutting it out or not. All other hair types? Feel free to cut them wet!<\/p>\n

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Keep Up the Good Work<\/h2>\n

The months between haircuts and trims should be spent treating your hair to nutritive ingredients and routines. Incorporate a sulfate-free<\/span><\/a><\/span> shampoo, into your regimen and add a deep conditioning treatment every two weeks. For everyday protection, rely on your leave-in conditioner and oils such as avocado,<\/span> jojoba<\/span><\/a><\/span>, and <\/span>coconut<\/span><\/a><\/span>, especially for curls and longer lengths. This maintenance will help stave off split ends, breakage, and <\/span>dryness<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A great cut needs the proper hair care. Find your unique blend here<\/a><\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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