This Is How Often You Should Trim Your Ends Based On Your Texture
By Alexis Bennett. Photos: Getty.
Dealing with split ends is the most difficult part of any hair-care routine. It doesn't matter if your tresses are straight as an arrow or curlier than a Slinky. If you want healthy hair, regular trims are essential. But what exactly does “regular” mean? You've probably heard different numbers thrown around. But we turned to the experts to get clear answers for every hair type.
First, it’s important to know that no one is exempt from experiencing split ends. Even if you religiously follow all of the hair-care rules to a tee, your ends will eventually break. "Usually wear and tear causes ends to split," Philip Kingsley trichologist Steve Pullan tells SELF. "Exposure to elements can also have an effect." Combine all of that with your daily habits, and the oldest parts of the hair's shaft will start to split. "Hair grows on average a half an inch per month on all types of hair," Pullan says. "If you have hair that is six inches long, the ends are a year old. And if you have shoulder length hair, that means it’s two years old. And that alone ages hair and dries it out," Pullan says. So, here's how to know when it's time to clip your ends.
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This story originally appeared on Self.
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