Don't really know when you should cut your hair? Gouiran Beauté has found the answers to your questions so you can understand the important factors of hair growth speed based on your hair type.
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First of all, know that hair, on average, grows about 1 centimeter per month. However, this average varies depending on each person's genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors, their lifestyle, and their diet. Furthermore, external elements also influence hair growth. Take seasons as an example. It has been scientifically proven that during summer, hair growth is faster, while during autumn, hair loss is more significant.
We won't go into the details of each hair type in this article; however, we will help you identify, according to different hair lengths, when it is the best time to visit your hairstyling professional.
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The optimal frequency for cutting short hair
The frequency of hair cutting is very important when wearing short hair. If you wait too long, it can give the impression that the person is a little neglected. That said, the frequency here depends on your cut and your length.
Buzzcut, very short hair
For a buzzcut, since you have a very short cut (generally 3 mm) all over the scalp, you can let it grow, whether you have straight, sleek, curly or kinky hair.
However, if you want to maintain the effect of the hairstyle, you will have to cut it every week !
Short hair
For short hair with a skin fade, if you want to maintain the effect, we advise you to do it once a week. However, you can allow yourself some leeway by waiting two weeks, if you don't mind a little length on the sides.
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For longer hairstyles, it will mostly depend on the type of hairstyle you want. In any case, bangs in the eyes are never very pleasant or aesthetic. The same goes for hair starting to cover the top of your ears! We therefore advise you to visit your hairdresser every 3 to 6 weeks, which largely depends on your hair type.
When looking to gain length
Even when you want length, when you let your hair grow, the ends must be regularly cut because they are damaged. In addition, hair grows faster on the top of the head than on the sides. To have an aesthetic hairstyle, you will agree that an appointment here and there will not be refused! Thinking about going every 8 weeks is, in this specific case, a good idea.
Quick reminder: if you go to your hairdresser more than three weeks apart, be careful to regularly cut the hair going down your neck if you are not trying to gain length.
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The optimal frequency for cutting long hair
Is your hair long or mid-length and you're wondering when it's the right time to visit the hairdresser?
Medium-length hair
As soon as your hair touches your shoulders, visiting the hairdresser every 8 to 10 weeks is a good solution, regardless of your hair type.
Long hair
For long hair, capable of falling down your back, consider visiting your hairdresser every 10 to 16 weeks. The main goal here is to remove split ends, which can make your hair look unkempt or damaged. Indeed, over the weeks, your hair ends get damaged and split. If you're interested, below are the different types of split ends you might have in your hair, so you know how to recognize them. In any case, we strongly advise you to visit a hairdresser for a little refresh to remove these damaged lengths.
If you leave split ends, your hair will be brittle and, soon, you will have uneven and perfectly visible length.
The specificities of curly and coily hair
It's relatively easy to notice split ends on straight hair, but what about curly or coily hair?
There are two schools of thought for preventing split ends on these hair types: those who take the time to do it themselves, and those who go to a specialized hairdresser!
Going to a specialist
We are talking about specialized hairdressers here simply because not everyone is trained to take care of curly and coily hair. We advise you to do your research on the hairdresser you wish to turn to beforehand (unless, of course, they already know your hair).
Do It Yourself
It will require patience, but it's entirely possible to do! We advise you to do it after a shower for simplicity.
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Does the moon really influence hair growth?
Many articles talk about the moon's influence on hair growth. Hair would grow back faster after being cut on a full moon day or, to a lesser extent, during its growth phase. In reality, no serious study confirms this hypothesis one way or another. Therefore, we do not encourage anyone to wait for the full moon to cut their hair.
On the other hand, we know that the sun promotes hair growth, especially in mid-summer (abuse can damage the hair). This is because it promotes the production of a well-known and essential protein for hair growth: keratin.
Conclusion
Whatever your hair type, remember that your hair won't grow back faster, but at least it will grow back healthy. That's the whole difference. It's one of the best methods for having healthy hair. We hope we've been able to teach you more about the optimal frequency for cutting your hair. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to ask us in the comments section.
