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.
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