Hair Care: Are You Cutting Your Hair Enough?

With long hair, I don’t get it cut nearly enough. Because of my long layers and very simple haircut, I don’t really need to. However, I never seem to realize that this is my main cause of all my “hair problems” – my ends looking ratty, my hair losing volume, even my style not holding up throughout the day.

One of my favorite 30 Rock clips of all time is the one where Jack states, “I get my hair cut every two days, after all, your hair is your head suit.” Funny, but true – don’t you always notice how your hair being done up really completes your outfit?

Now, I’m not saying that YOU need to cut your hair every two days, but it is recommended you get a cut every 6-8 weeks – that’s nearly every month. But WHY you may ask? Especially if you have long hair like mine, or you are trying to grow your hair out, you may especially wonder what the point is to visiting a hairdresser so often.

Mainly, you want to get your hair cut often because it rids you of split ends, breakage, and fragile hair. The hair at your ends is the oldest, and thus the most delicate. When trying to grow hair out, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is not getting trims often. Your hair will be much more prone to breakage without frequent cuts, and thus, your hair will actually seem to grow more slowly. It’s the same deal if you have chemically processed, dyed, or bleached locks – your hair is more prone to damage, and getting a cut every 6 weeks or so will keep your hair looking best at whatever length you prefer.

So, time to fess up. When’s the last time YOU got your hair cut?

Would You Wear It? Half-Shaved Hair Styles

Every time I see a starlet head down the red carpet with one of these shaved, asymmetrical hairstyles, I wish I had the guts to pull something like this off with my hair. I have seen a lot of gals in real life going for a half-shaved look as well, so this is not just for the rich and famous.

I gotta ask, would you ever wear it? Or is this style best left to punk rockers and rebellious teens?

Would You Wear It? Color Stamping

I came across this article on Color Stamping hair on Beautylish and couldn’t help but pass it along.

This trend has been seen on the runways, but I have yet to see it in real life on the street.

The picture below is a look created by Brig Van Olsten. This takes bright color to the next level of making a statement with your hair!

What do you say about Color Stamping your hair, Would You Wear It?

Image Source: Beautylish