Does Trimming Your Hair Make it Grow Faster?

Why Regular Trims Are Good for Your Hair (Even Though They Don’t Make It Grow Faster)

Let’s clear up one of the biggest hair myths out there: getting regular trims doesn’t actually make your hair grow faster. Hair grows from the roots, not the ends. But before you cancel your next trim, here’s why regular trims are still one of the best things you can do for the health and look of your hair.

The Real Reason to Trim: Preventing Split Ends

Split ends are more than just annoying. They can travel up the hair shaft, leading to more breakage and damage. When you skip trims, those split ends can make your hair look frizzy, uneven, and thinner at the bottom. Trimming off those damaged ends helps stop breakage in its tracks and keeps your hair looking thicker and healthier overall.

Healthy Ends Help You Keep Length

While trims won’t speed up the rate of growth, they do help you hold on to the length you’ve already got. Think of it like this: if your hair grows about half an inch a month but keeps breaking at the ends, you won’t see much progress. Keeping the ends clean and healthy means your hair has a much better chance of growing longer over time.

It’s Also About Styling and Shape

Hair with clean, blunt ends is easier to manage and style. Damaged or wispy ends can make your hair harder to brush, harder to style, and harder to maintain. A good trim keeps your shape fresh, whether you’re wearing it straight, curly, layered, or anything in between.

So How Often Should You Trim?

That depends on your hair type, your goals, and how much heat or color you use. For most people, every 8 to 12 weeks is a solid range. If you’re growing your hair out, ask your stylist for a light trim just to dust the ends and keep things strong without losing your progress.

The Bottom Line

Trims don’t make your hair grow faster, but they definitely help it grow better. Keeping your ends healthy means fewer split ends, less breakage, and hair that looks and feels its best.

Ready for a trim? Book your next appointment with us and let’s keep your hair on track.