What happens if you don’t trim natural hair?

What happens if you don’t trim natural hair?

"By not cutting your hair, you are actually risking the length rather than letting it grow," says Bivona. It seems counterintuitive, but by frequently trimming your hair, you'll prevent breakage by removing the dead, fragile ends.

How can I trim my natural hair without heat?

"By not cutting your hair, you are actually risking the length rather than letting it grow," says Bivona. … When those ends split, they'll eventually travel up your hair and break it off higher, leaving your hair shorter than before—and such was the case with my sad, sad locks.

How often should a black woman trim her hair?

Healthy hair should have a steady appointment to be trimmed at half an inch every six to eight weeks. Healthy hair will have no damage or breakage if regular trimming and conditioning occur. It is fine to wait longer than eight weeks for a trim, but it is important to watch for split ends.

How can you tell if you have split ends on natural hair?

The ends of your hair will look dry, dull, and will have knots on the bottom of each strand. When trying to comb it, the hair will be tangled and brittle, resulting in breakage. Take this as a sign that your hair is very dry and it's time to cut the split ends. You need to get rid of the old to make way for new growth.