How Often Should You Cut Your Hair?
A trim schedule by hair type, goal, and lifestyle — from pixies to growing it out.
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The short answer
Most adults benefit from a trim every 6–10 weeks. Short shapes (pixies, bobs, tapers) need 4–6 weeks; long hair you're growing out can stretch to 10–12 weeks.
Signs you're overdue
- Ends tangle the moment you brush
- Layers look limp and lose shape
- Split ends visible to the naked eye
- Color looks dull even after washing
The growing-out trap
Skipping trims doesn't speed growth — split ends travel up the shaft, forcing bigger cuts later. A small dusting every 10 weeks keeps length and health.