Does Trimming Hair Make it Grow Faster?
We’ve all heard that trimming your hair will make it grow faster, but doesn't that seem counterproductive? How can cutting your hair shorter make it grow longer? Today, we are here to explore that statement and explain what it really means.
The quick answer to “does trimming hair make it grow faster” is no, it doesn’t. Hair growth starts at the scalp, so trimming off the dead ends doesn't actually make it grow faster. However, it makes it grow healthier, which is crucial if you want long luscious hair. Cutting split ends and damaged hair helps your hair to appear healthier and thicker and prevents split ends from traveling up the hair shaft.
So now we know trimming our hair makes it grow healthier, but how often do we need to do it? Regularly getting a trim is a part of keeping your hair healthy, and the frequency depends on your hair type and hairstyle.
If you have textured hair, you’ll want to trim your hair every 2-3 months to keep it soft and healthy.
For non-textured hair, it mostly depends on how quickly your hair grows and what haircut/style you have. For short styles like a crop or a pixie, a cut every 3-4 weeks will keep it looking sleek. For bobs, you'll want a trim every few months to maintain a clean look. Longer hair can go anywhere up to 4 months before needing a trim.
Tips for Growing Your Hair
If you want to actively grow your hair longer and faster, we have a few tips to help you do that! We already know about getting regular trims, but there are a few more things you can do to help your hair grow to its fullest potential.
Use Quality Products
It’s essential to keep in mind that growing your hair starts with having a healthy scalp, so use high-quality products that do not create buildup or cause any damage. Most drugstore hair products will not do much for your hair (and can actively damage your hair and scalp), so opt for salon-quality hair products and pay attention to the ingredients used.
Scalp Massages
A deep scalp massage can do wonders for hair growth and hair health. Massaging your scalp promotes blood flow to your hair follicles which helps them grow healthy and quickly. You can massage your scalp for 1-2 minutes in the shower along with your shampoo, or you can do a dry massage with a few drops of hair oil to nourish and massage simultaneously!
Supplements
Many supplements on the market right now can promote hair growth. We recommend ones that have biotin and collagen, which provide your body with the specific amino acids that make up keratin (which is what makes up your hair). You can also look into antioxidants like vitamin C and E, which help manage stress on your scalp (scalp stress leads to hair loss).
Treatments
If you are looking for an extra boost for your hair, Lemon Tree salons have excellent hair treatments that promote hair growth. Our keratin hair treatments smooth out frizzy hair, which can lengthen the time between trims. The remedies also boost the keratin in your hair strands to maintain their health and longevity. You can also check out our other treatment options for getting smooth and silky hair.
Final Takeaway
As we have learned, trimming your hair does not make it grow faster, but it does make it grow healthier! Get regular trims and keep your scalp healthy for the best hair growth results. If you are interested in learning more about our hair treatments, give us a call and we can help you with your hair care needs!