One of the most frequent questions we women ask ourselves is how often should we get a haircut to keep it healthy, and it's not just about having long hair but about having healthy, beautiful and radiant hair. There are many myths about this topic, and we're sure you've heard some of them, but OneHowTo.com explains in detail how often you should cut your hair, or rather when you should have it cut to make it look healthy and beautiful.
Cutting your hair doesn't make it grow more
For years we have heard that for our hair to grow we need to cut the ends, but this is a big lie! Cutting your hair frequently will not affect the speed of its growth, which has more to do with the vitamins and nutrients we eat and our genetics, but it does allow your hair to grow healthily, as each time you cut it you remove the split and damaged ends, giving your hair a healthier overall appearance.
Every visit to the hairdresser is also an opportunity to get a fresh look and a different hairstyle.
How much does hair grow each month?
Our hair can grow up to 2 inches per month, depending on the vitamins we take, our lifestyle, the environment we live in and of course our genes. Taking this into account, we can establish how often to get a haircut depending on whether you want it to grow or remain at the length you currently have.
How often should you cut your hair?
You'll have undoubtedly heard many things, but the reality is that how often you cut your hair depends on our own interests, because it's not the same if you want to let your hair grow as if you want it to always be the same. Nor can we compare the capillary damage of someone who gives their hair the utmost attention to a person whose hair is constantly exposed to sun, sea or pool water.
So the specialists' recommendation regarding how often to cut your hair is:
- Those who want their hair to grow but want it to stay healthy, should go to the hairdresser every 3 months.
- If you prefer to keep the same cut and don't want the hair to grow, then you should visit the hairdresser monthly or every two months.
- If you are very exposed to chemicals, sun, sea, or any agent that can severely damage your hair, it is recommended that you cut the ends every 2 months.
Women who care for their hair very well using hair protectors, masks and various products, can delay cutting for a little longer and do it every 4 to 6 months, though always paying attention that the ends haven't got in bad condition.
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