Is it OK to cut your own hair?

Is it OK to cut your own hair?

“People can cut their own hair,” Angelo says, “as long as the end goal isn't a perfect, crisp, polished look.” In short, feel free to keep those scissors handy when you need a quick styling touch-up.

How much should you cut your hair for a trim?

If you want to maintain your length, opt for a trim every four to six weeks, since any growth on short hair is more noticeable than on long hair. If you're ready to grow your hair out, you can wait longer — up to four-six months before your first trim, and then every six-twelve weeks after that.

Does hair really grow faster when you cut it?

Cutting the ends of your hair doesn't affect the follicles in your scalp, which determine how fast and how much your hair grows, says Paradi Mirmirani, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco. Hair grows an average of a quarter-inch every month—whether or not you cut it.