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Is it Time You Had a
Haircut? Here's How to Tell
Rules
dictating how often we need to visit the hairdresser are so many. Some say 7-10
weeks, others 3-4 months. It's not easy to know what is ideal for your locks.
Visiting the salon doesn't guarantee drastic changes though, so you are better
off with regular trims than waiting for your
hair to get out of hand and having to consider hair extension. To ensure your locks are always in a perfect state, we have collected 11
signs that will automatically mean it's time for you to have a haircut.
1. Your tips dry out faster than the
rest of your hair
When you
begin noticing that after your hair gets into contact with water the ends keep
drying even before you reach out for the towel, there's a high possibility that
your ends have no life in them. Damaged cuticles hardly retain any moisture, as
they become very porous. This is why they
dry out much quicker and it's time they
got trimmed out.
2. Tangled hair
Damaged hair
easily tangles. When you notice that it constantly gets supper knotty whenever
you put a brush through it, it is time! You are better off taking care of such
issues at an early stage, so that you
don't end up losing lots of hair in the future. Handling short hair is much
more effortless as compared to long, voluminous, tangled hair.
3. Tapered ends
Ideally, your
hair should maintain a uniform thickness all through. If you start noticing
that your ends are becoming super wispy, it is time for a cut. Normally, when
you hold a chunk of your hair against light,
you will notice a line separating your thinned-out
hair and your healthy hair. This should
serve as the mark point where you will be doing the cut. You will then need to religiously trim it for maintenance.
4. It doesn't hold style
Does your
hair tend to fall flat a few hours after curling it? It could be because it is
super damaged. Split ends are hardly controlled
by heat; they only get worse. If your hair is constantly straightened using heat
styling tools, regular trims are a must. Be sure to use heat protectants while
at it because they significantly reduce the damage risk.
5. Your hair is no longer curly as it
used to be
You may
notice the disappearance of your naturally curly hair, and a replacement with
straight tresses. Curly hair is usually bouncy, and when this disappears, it is
a sign! Regular trims will maintain a super bouncy and fresh look. Dry hair
hardly holds any curls because it had loosened up. At this point, it is worth
going for a trim. Regular trims are recommended every 3-4 months for easier
styling and maintenance.
6. Split ends
Split ends
can never be fixed. Their presence
automatically means the need for a cut.
Let no one sell you product for "repairing split ends" because they never work! A split end
keeps splitting up the shaft and your
hair's health will keep deteriorating. To fix this, you'll need to get regular
trims. A repairing mask helps damage prone and fine hair if added to a weekly
routine. Regularly dust your ends to stay on top of splits.
7. Lost shape
The easiest
way to maintain pixie cuts, bangs and other layered styles is by scheduling a
haircut every 5-6 weeks. This will
maintain the shape and cut of your style for a longer period of time. In addition,
it prevents softening of blunt cuts as a result of longer salon breaks.
8. Dull look
Sometimes, your hair may lose its shine and start looking
super damaged and dull. The difference between its shiny roots and dull ends
becomes too conspicuous. This is then the
best time to chop off the fried ends, deep condition the rest of your hair and
apply a repairing mask. These nourishing treatments need to be done on a weekly basis to prevent further hair
damage.
9. Uneven layers
Unless this
is the style you have gone for, your hair
should not be in a bunch of layers throughout your head. Uneven strands,
formlessness, and flyaway are a common
sign that a trim is the only way to get
things back in order.
Does your
bathroom floor get cluttered with fallen strands once you are done doing you
'do? When your hair seems to no longer increase in length, it's clear it needs
a little trim. Damaged ends cannot allow your hair to reach its full potential.
Chopping off those run-down ends will do wonders to the progress of your
tresses.
11. Frequent bad hair days
If your good
hair days have now been replaced by bad
hair days, if you'd rather have your hair in a messy bun all the time, you
could be trying to hide damage or have outgrown your style. A haircut will
freshen up your look and gives you something new to try
Bonus tip
Let your calendar be your guide
Whether or
not you like it, you will need to have a regular trim every 8 weeks for you to retain your hair's health
and look. After all, it is the easiest way to get rid of damaged hair!
About the
Author
Candice Hall
is the Marketing Manager of Dynasty Goddess Hair, with a factory in Thailand &
Office and Shipping Center in
West Palm Beach, Florida, they are one of the top retailers in Virgin Remy Hair Extensions in the USA.