The Mystery of Haircuts: Factors Influencing Women's Haircut Frequency
If I have to be broad and general here, it’s because there are more variants than haircuts. Some of us are pixie cut people, others long layers, and each woman’s haircutting schedule will be as unique as her ledger of bangs. Of course, this is not to say that there is a formula which, when input with the correct hair types, lengths and styles, will calculate how much time you should be spending on a trip to the hairdresser. The truth is that the factors that play into how often women get their hair cut is difficult to narrow down, mostly for the reason that as many factors go into when to chop off dead ends as there are angled cuts that hairdressers can tease a way through. In this guide, however, I’m going to do my level best to look at the factors which influence how often you might want to give in to the call of the salon.
Hair type: One reason is hair type. For people with finer or straight hair, their tresses likely grow out much faster and require more regular trims in order to prevent split ends, and later on, to keep it in shape. Other people, like my mother, with permed hair or curly hair, will go longer between trims so that they can keep the length, and have more natural volume.
Length: Length of hair is also an important influencer on the frequency of haircuts. Women with short, bob style hair or pixie cuts require more frequent measures to ensure its shape and style. Most women who get bobs and short haircuts tend to get their hair cuts every 4-6 weeks to keep their hair looking on point. There are also the ladies with longer hair who have their ends trimmed less-frequently to prevent breakage and split ends. They typically will get their hair trimmed every eight to twelve weeks.
Thirdly, aim is important too. If you have a general vision for your hair or a specific haircut in mind but don’t care much about precision, then visiting your hairstylist once every three to four months could be appropriate. Aim for something a bit more exciting, on the other hand, and you might be tempted to see your hairstylist more often to keep your hair at the stylist’s exacting standards. If you have the energy and motivation, you could even squeeze in an extra visit before a special occasion so your hairstylist can give your hair a precision trim, blowout and elegant up-do.
Ultimately, women determine how much they trim their own hair, and this should largely be guided by personal preference and convenience. It is likely that many women enjoy frequent trips to the salon, perceiving such trips as an indulgent, nourishing ‘self-care’ practice. A woman who chooses to have her hair cut less regularly might prioritise convenience in staying on schedule and in budget, considering that she ‘doesn’t like sharing spaces with others’ and this reflects the ‘inconvenience and hassle of frequent trips to the salon’. Insofar as personal preference and lifestyle factors drive a woman’s haircut schedule, she could maintain a positive self-perception.
Professional Opinion: There are a number of important personal factors that dictate the necessity of a new haircut, such as your personal taste. However, consulting a professional hairdresser can give you some specific, and professional, haircare advice, depending on your hair type and hair goals, including how often you should be getting regular haircuts. Hairstylists can examine the nature of your hair, and suggest a new haircut based on knowledge of both your hair and your desired hairstyle. You can also ask your hairstylist for some personal hairstyling tips that will maximise the effectiveness of the haircut. Simply put, you should trust your hair to a hairstylist to recommend when your hair needs help, and then your hair will look better than ever.
Hence, summarising, there is no distinctive frequency that all women benefit from getting their hair cut. Varying factors play prerequisite roles as determinants including hair texture, type, length and desired styles; the personal variation, as well as the professional advices. Haircut frequency varies in all instances and most importantly is dependent on the individual hair type. In a nutshell, every person with a different hairstyle will realise different objectives in terms of how often they cut their hair. Nevertheless, one can remain with healthy and beautiful hair, portraying and harmonising one’s unique class.
