Knowing how often to get a haircut isn’t quite as simple as following the traditional six-week rule. Your ideal schedule depends on your haircut, hair texture, condition and what you want to achieve.
At Julia Lampard Salon, we believe your haircut schedule should be personal to you. Here’s a practical guide to help you decide when it might be time for your next trim.
How often should you get your hair cut?
There’s no single answer to how often should you get your hair cut, but these timeframes are a useful starting point:
- Short cuts and precision styles: 4–6 weeks
- Fringes: 3–5 weeks
- Medium-length hair: 6–10 weeks
- Long hair: 8–12 weeks
- Curly, coily and textured hair: 8–12+ weeks
- Bleached or damaged hair: 6–8 weeks
- Growing hair longer: 10–12 weeks
These are guidelines rather than strict rules. Your stylist can recommend a schedule based on your individual hair, lifestyle and goals. Our cutting and styling services are always personalised around you and your hair.
Short styles and fringes
Knowing how often to cut short hair largely comes down to how structured your style is. Shorter cuts generally need more regular maintenance because even a small amount of growth can change their shape.
Pixie cuts, bobs and other precision styles may benefit from an appointment every four to six weeks. Fringes can require even more frequent attention, particularly if you prefer a precise length or shape.
Medium and long hair
When it comes to how often to cut long hair, around eight to twelve weeks is a useful guide. Longer styles tend to retain their shape for longer, although layers, split ends and overall condition can influence when your next trim is needed.
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Curly, coily and textured hair
There’s no fixed rule for how often should you cut curly hair. Curl pattern, shrinkage, dryness, protective styling and your preferred shape can all affect the ideal timeframe.
Some curls and coils can comfortably go longer between cuts, while more structured curly styles may need regular shaping. Your stylist can also consider whether techniques such as dry cutting are suitable for your individual texture and curl pattern.
The maintenance timeline by haircut and style
The more structured your haircut, the sooner you may notice it losing its shape. A sharp bob, defined fringe or short layered cut will usually require more maintenance than long, softly layered hair.
Your haircut doesn’t necessarily need to look damaged for it to be time for an appointment. If it no longer sits or styles as easily as it did before, a trim can help restore its shape and movement.
How often should you trim hair when growing it?
How often should you trim your hair when your goal is more length? For many people, every ten to twelve weeks is a good starting point.
Regular trims won’t make your hair grow faster, but removing compromised ends can help manage splitting and breakage while you work towards your desired length.
For more tips on looking after your hair between appointments, you can explore our latest hair advice and news.
Coloured, bleached or chemically treated hair
Chemical treatments can leave some hair more vulnerable to dryness and breakage, so condition should play an important role in deciding how often to get a haircut.
Regular trims can remove damaged or compromised ends before splitting becomes more noticeable. A good home routine can also help keep your hair feeling nourished between salon visits.
We use and recommend Davines hair care, with products that can be selected according to your individual hair type and needs.
Fine hair vs thick hair
Fine hair can sometimes lose its shape or appear wispy at the ends sooner, while thicker hair may begin to feel heavy or become harder to manage as it grows.
Hair density alone shouldn’t dictate your schedule. Pay attention to how your hair looks, feels and behaves, and adjust the time between appointments accordingly.
Signs you need a haircut sooner
You might want to bring your appointment forward if you notice split or dry ends, increased tangling, your layers losing definition, a short style becoming difficult to manage or your hair no longer holding its usual shape.
These signs can be more useful than simply counting the weeks since your last appointment.
Does trimming make hair grow faster?
No. Hair grows from the follicle, so cutting the ends does not increase its growth rate.
Regular trims can, however, help manage split ends and breakage. This can be particularly useful when you’re trying to maintain healthy-looking lengths while growing your hair.
How to protect the shape between appointments
A thoughtful home routine can help your haircut look its best for longer. Use products suited to your hair type, avoid excessive heat where possible and use heat protection when styling.
The products we choose in the salon also reflect our wider commitment to thoughtful haircare and our sustainable salon values.
What to discuss with your stylist
A good consultation can help establish a haircut schedule that works for you. Talk to your stylist about how often you use heat, whether your hair is coloured or chemically treated, how much time you spend styling it and whether your priority is maintaining a precise shape or growing your hair.
These details allow your stylist to recommend an interval based on your actual routine rather than a standard timeframe.
Building a personalised haircut schedule
Ultimately, how often to get a haircut depends on your length, texture, condition, style and personal goals. Six weeks might be right for a precision bob, while long or curly hair could comfortably need more time between appointments.
Rather than following a fixed rule, pay attention to your hair and work with your stylist to create a schedule that keeps it looking and feeling its best.
Ready to plan your next haircut? Contact Julia Lampard to speak to our team or arrange your next appointment.
FAQs
Is six weeks between haircuts necessary?
Not necessarily. Six weeks can work well for short or structured styles, while longer hair may comfortably go eight to twelve weeks or more between appointments.
How often should you cut short hair?
Around every four to six weeks can help short styles retain their intended shape.
How often should you cut long hair?
Many longer styles can be trimmed approximately every eight to twelve weeks, depending on condition, layers and your hair goals.
How often should you cut curly hair?
Around eight to twelve weeks can be a useful starting point, but curl pattern, shrinkage, condition, styling habits and your preferred shape should all be considered.
Should I cut my hair more often if I have split ends?
If you’re noticing significant splitting or breakage, booking sooner may help prevent damaged ends from becoming more noticeable.