Trimmed Ends - What A Good Look

      The battle continues between client and stylist when it comes to trimming ends. Consider it a necessary evil, but necessary nonetheless. That “length” that you are holding onto isn’t cute…because the people behind you can see through it - Ha!

      But seriously, your hair needs trimming approximately every 6 weeks, unless you are drying it out and damaging it more with excessive heat and styling, then you may require more (which you do NOT want to happen). African-American women are the worst at this, mainly because our hair does not grow as fast as other races. Therefore the sistas are more likely to not get it done out of fear that it wont grow back. But trust me, it does and it grows back in healthier form. When you get your ends trimmed on a regular schedule you shouldn’t lose more than ¼ of an inch. It’s when you DON’T trim it on time that you lose more than you wanted or expected.

     I understand there are many hairstylists out there who have ruined your trust when it comes to anyone coming close to your locks with anything sharp. But I promise, there are many of us who do understand the difference between a trim and a haircut. Ask your stylist to show you what they are cutting and what you need removed.  Just understand if you have 2 inches of split ends (for whatever reason) you need to cut 2 inches. Cutting 1 inch means you still have 1 inch of split ends and not getting it done completely is just like not getting it done at all, so be realistic.

A trim is off of the very ends of your hair shaft. If you came in with 700 layers you should leave with 700 layers…just layers with even ends. If you came in with layers and leave out all one length, you just got a haircut (and are probably instantly ticked off).  Now if every time you get your hair done the stylist wants to trim your ends, its one of 4 reasons:

1.    You don’t come in often enough so its that time again

2.    You didn’t cut enough off and still have split ends

3.    Damage is occurring somewhere between appointments

4.    You have a scissor happy stylist…. Run! 

If you wear a relaxed style, get your ends trimmed when you get your 6week touch-up so that you can stay on schedule. If you go natural, wear braids, weaves or only go into the salon for color touch ups, trim it during those appointments as well. So in a few of those instances, it may very well be 8 weeks, but I wouldn't suggest going any longer. Good luck and  Mo’ Hair!