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Those who color their hair might need trims more frequently. \u201cIt depends on the level of damage and what type of color treatments,\u201d says Faith Huffnagle<\/a><\/span>, Prose Director of Education and veteran stylist. \u201cFor example, bleach is more damaging than permanent coloring. A good rule of thumb is to go with the standard\u2014which is a trim every eight to ten weeks\u2014and begin to observe your hair around week seven. Notice any split ends<\/a><\/span>? If you begin to see them then eight weeks is proper but if not, ten weeks is okay.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If the blowout bar is your home away from home or you hit the hot tools<\/a><\/span> on an almost daily basis, that curling iron<\/a><\/span> habit is going to send you to the salon for a cut sooner. \u201c[In that case I\u2019d recommend a trim] every six to eight weeks to clip split ends before they start to unravel,\u201d Huffnagle says. \u201cThe beginning of a split end from heat styling can sometimes be a little white bulb at the end of the hair strand.\u201d Keep an eye out for that red flag and schedule an appointment once they begin cropping up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Au naturel ladies may think they\u2019re in the clear if they air dry their hair<\/a><\/span>, but that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you can cut it less often. \u201cTexture and length also play a large role in the health of hair needing a trim\u2014not just air drying,\u201d Huffnagle says. \u201cHowever, heat is a commonly large contributor to damage. Some naturally fragile hair types experience the beginning of split ends in six weeks after a fresh trim with no heat styling and manipulation, simply from the fragility of the hair.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another factor is the type of style you wear. Someone with a pixie cut can expect more frequent trims and maintenance. \u201cIf you want to maintain your length, opt for a trim every four to six weeks, since any growth on short hair is more noticeable than on long hair,\u201d Huffnagle says. \u201cIf you\u2019re trying to grow out your hair, don\u2019t make the common mistake of skipping trims altogether. Someone who is growing out their hair can trim every three to six months depending on hair type.\u201d But if you stretch it too long, that will lead to some serious damage that can only be fixed with a cut, so your stylist will end up having to take off even more length. It might seem like a contradiction, but regular trims will help you reach great lengths with happy, healthy hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still unsure of how often you should be taking a seat in the salon chair? Have a chat with your stylist about it the next time you go in for a trim. Like we said, it\u2019s a little different for everyone. And if it looks like your hair needs some help, that means it\u2019s definitely time for some scissors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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