Some opt to have their trim done by a professional to ensure all damaged hair is removed and it is done with even ends. While others opt to trim their ends at home at their convenience. At home trims are not always as even, but it gives you more control over how much hair is removed. Home trims can also be less stressful for people who are not ready to cut all their damaged hair off at once or who have bad memories from a prior stylist.

No matter how you decide to trim your hair, it is important to remove damaged ends/split ends, otherwise this damage will travel up the hair shaft and worsen the condition of the rest of your hair. The removal of the ends early prevents this process and therefore allows you to retain more length in the long run. You do not want unhealthy hair and that is what will happen if you do not trim your ends on a regular basis. You have to remember to “take care of your elders (ends)”.

Usually the recommendation is a trim every 2-3 months, but the frequency may differ depending on the condition of your hair and how well you protect your ends.