Your Result: Trim
Your hair is due for a trim
Split ends cannot be repaired, only removed. Left alone, a split travels up the strand, causing more breakage and tangles. Trims do not make hair grow faster. They stop damage from taking away the length you have already grown.
Signs your ends need attention
- Visible splits or frayed ends
- Single-strand knots
- Tangling at the ends
- Thin or see-through ends that make your hair look uneven
Your four-week plan
- Week 1: Book your trim. Tell your stylist your goal: keep as much length as possible, reshape, or remove damage.
- Week 2: Protect your ends. Detangle gently, choose low-manipulation styles, and sleep in a satin bonnet.
- Week 3: Moisturize and seal your ends. Apply a leave-in and a light oil to the ends every day or two, and avoid heat.
- Week 4: Check in. Do your ends feel smoother with fewer tangles? Plan your next trim.
How often to trim
Most people do well with a trim every 8 to 12 weeks. Hair that is colored, relaxed, heat styled or already damaged may need one more often.
Common problems and fixes
- I want to keep my length. Ask for a dusting, which removes only the damaged ends, usually about a quarter inch.
- My ends split again quickly. Dry ends, friction and heat are the usual causes. Seal your ends, protect your hair at night, and check your heat tools.
- I am afraid to cut my hair. Damaged ends make hair look thinner and shorter. Cutting them off often makes hair look fuller. Talk it through at your appointment.
Book your trim
Our products for this routine
Made by Kamilah Lee Salon and used in our chairs.
- Moisture milk: a light leave-in for your ends.
- Nourishing Oil: a very light oil to seal your ends every day or two.
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This is general hair care guidance, not medical advice.