Four Key Signs That You Need a Haircut

by | Apr 21, 2023 | Hair

We know one of the last things someone who is trying to grow longer hair wants to hear is that they need a haircut or to cut their ends. It defeats the purpose of growing long hair, right? Well, which the initial service can be emotionally painful and discouraging when you trim away old ends, which aren’t really doing anything for your style, you make way for healthier and stronger locks. Still not convinced? Think about it this way: is it better to have long hair with splitting ends or shorter hair that’s healthy all over? These four signs that you need a haircut may help you the next time you are reluctant to let go of any previous inches.

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The cuticle will look damaged
One of the key signs that you are in dire need of a trim is by simply looking at your hair, does it really look healthy? Is it shiny? Or is it dry and lacklustre, does it feel rough to the touch, is it difficult to comb through and does it tangle easily? If you answered yes to the end questions then you probably are in need of a fresh trim.
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The ends will appeal lighter
The ends will appear lighter than the rest of the hair. This is due to wear and tear from heat styling, environmental factors like sun exposure, or chemical services such as highlighting. So if you have a natural ombre effect going on right now with your hair you may want to look about booking that appointment.
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You have noticed that your style isn't as fresh as it used to be
You experience a lot of fly-away strands or you have to put more time in to get your hair looking ‘just right’. This is another obvious sign it may be time for a trim, your damaged locks will not react well to heat or simple styling, they look tired and dull.
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Your hair lacks elasticity
you can also tell if your tresses are damaged because they will lack elasticity, are very porous, break off with ease and may feel crunchy and hard to touch. It’s time to get that trim!

In conclusion, as much as we may want one, there is no magic cure that will truly repair split ends. All you can do is prolong the inevitable, which is a trim or cut. Whilst there are products on the market designed to temporarily hold your ends together in the meantime, the longer you wait to rid your hair of those unsightly ends, the higher the likelihood that the split ends will turn into split hair strands that are even more damaged. So now you know, book in for that haircut you have been putting off!