How often should I get a haircut?

Getting a haircut is not only a way to change your appearance, but it is also an important step in maintaining healthy hair.

Hair is exposed to many environmental factors such as hot sun, wind, dust, air pollution, chemicals from dyes, curling agents, heat styling machines, etc. All of these factors make the ends of the hair, the part farthest from the scalp, prone to dryness, split ends and weakening over time. If not removed, this damaged hair will affect the overall health of the entire hair.

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How often should I cut my hair?

There is no absolute number for everyone, but here are specific guidelines for each hair type and care needs:

Short hair: Short hair can easily show imbalance when it grows longer. Therefore, you should cut your hair every 4-6 weeks to keep the standard hair shape, avoid the back hair growing faster than the front, losing the style.

Long Hair: If you want to grow your hair long but still ensure it is healthy and beautiful, trim the ends every 8 - 12 weeks. Regular trimming helps to remove split ends without affecting the length too much, and also helps the hair grow evenly and less breakage.

Naturally curly or wavy hair: Curly hair tends to be drier than straight hair because the curl structure makes it difficult for natural oils to spread from the scalp to the ends of the hair. You should trim your hair every 8-12 weeks to maintain elasticity and prevent tangles and breakage.

Dyed, bleached, permed or straightened hair: Chemically treated hair is more susceptible to damage, especially at the ends. Therefore, it is recommended to get a haircut every 6 - 8 weeks to keep your hair in good condition and to help your hair recover after using chemicals.

Men's Hair: For men's short hair, a trim every 3 - 5 weeks is ideal to keep it neat and clean, especially with hairstyles like fades, undercuts or spiky hair.

Signs you need a haircut right away

The ends of the hair begin to split into two or more branches.

Hair is dry, brittle and breaks easily when brushed or styled.

Hair looks unruly, tangled and unmanageable.

Hair grows long but not as shiny as before.

Despite treatment with conditioner and hair mask, hair still does not improve.

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