Author: Oleg Maltsev
Just a couple of decades ago, men didn’t go to the hairdresser very often. They preferred short haircuts, which are practical and allow them to forget about the need to get a haircut for a long time. Today, representatives of the stronger sex are increasingly interested in fashion and regularly visit hairdressers. But how often should men's hair be cut, according to experts?
How often should you get your hair cut?
Most people sit in the barber's chair when their previous haircut has lost its shape. This is the right approach, but it is too general. There are individual characteristics of hair growth that also need to be taken into account.
Many men's hairstyles do not require frequent trimming. Therefore, there is nothing wrong if the visit to the hairdresser is delayed for a week. Women's “neglected” hairstyles are more striking in this regard.
On average, a person's hair grows 7 mm per month. It all depends on their location. For example, on the frontal and temporal parts of the head the intensity of growth is higher, and on the crown it is lower. Therefore, the frequency of visiting the hairdresser depends on the characteristics of the hairstyle. For example, those with long bangs will have to get their hair cut more often.
The real problem is unruly hair. Some men have “twirls” on the top of their heads or their hair stubbornly stands up in a tuft near their forehead even after being fixed with gel for a long time. In this case, all that remains is to regularly visit the hairdresser or choose a short haircut.
The stronger sex often makes the mistake of incorrectly planning the time to visit the hairdresser before an important event. For example, a wedding or graduation is planned soon. The guy gets his hair cut the day before the ceremony. This is wrong, because almost every haircut takes time to “style.”
It is best to get a beautiful hairstyle three days before a significant event. In this case, it will look much better.
Even the simplest short haircut requires updating at least once every 2 months . Otherwise, she will look unkempt. But it is best for a man to get a haircut about once every 25-30 days.
How often should short and long hair be cut?
All mothers are concerned about the question of how often they need to visit the hairdresser to keep their child’s hair beautiful and healthy. Some cut their children's hair at least once a month, others grow their daughters' braids and don't even trim the ends for years. Which one is right? Let's try to figure it out together.
Scientists have calculated that on average, human hair grows 12 mm per month. True, this figure may vary depending on the time of year. It has been proven that hair grows fastest in the spring and summer. That is why in the warm season it is necessary to cut little fidgets more often than in winter. Heredity and the general condition of the body also influence the growth rate of children's hair. All children's hair grows at different rates, so it is recommended to select the frequency of haircuts individually depending on the type of hairstyle.
Short haircuts require regular updating
If parents decide to cut their child's hair short, then they will have to visit the hairdresser quite often. This is due to the fact that when the hair grows back, the shape of the haircut is lost, the contours become blurred and it looks untidy.
Experts recommend updating most short haircuts for boys about once a month. An exception is made for “Boxing”, “Platform”, and figure cutting. These are very short haircuts and after 2-3 weeks, fidgety heads may look sloppy due to overgrown hairs. When choosing a fashionable short haircut for your son, you need to be prepared to make an appointment with a hairdresser 1-2 times a month.
Girls rarely have their hair cut very short. Hairdressers recommend that young fashionistas leave their hair longer than that of boys. So babies, even with short hair, usually visit hairdressers once every 1.5-2 months. During this time, the hairs manage to grow by about 2 cm, which almost does not spoil the hairstyle.
Some mothers try to reduce the number of visits to the hairdresser by choosing days for haircuts when the moon is waning. They believe that hair cut at this time grows slower, which means that the hairstyle will remain neat longer. There is no scientific basis for this sign yet, but this does not prevent one from believing in it.
Hairstyles with long hair
When deciding to grow their daughter's braids, many mothers completely stop cutting their baby's hair. They are sure that in this way the girl’s strands will quickly reach the desired length. In fact, even the longest and healthiest hair needs regular trimming of its ends.
Scientists have found that the longer the strands, the less nutrients the ends receive. This leads to their dryness, fragility, and dissection. That is why it is recommended to apply nourishing oil mixtures to the ends of the strands. But even enhanced care does not completely protect against the appearance of split ends, so you need to shorten your hair by 1 cm approximately every 3-4 months. There is no need to worry that this will interfere with hair growth, because it will grow by 3.5-5.0 cm, and you only have to cut one.
You will have to cut your hair a little more often at the very beginning of growing your braids. Usually, after a haircut, the hair has different lengths and, as it grows, it makes the baby’s hairstyle very unaesthetic. During this “transition period” you will need to cut your daughter’s hair 3-4 times a month. This time is usually enough for all hairs to become the same length. An exception is the “Bob” haircut, which has an even lower cut.
There is a folk tradition of cutting your hair during the waxing moon. Many believe that it speeds up hair growth, allowing you to achieve long, luxurious braids faster. You can follow it, but experts say that it is better to find a good hairdresser who will assess the condition of the hair every time and cut it to the minimum required length. This way the hair will be healthy, without split ends and will retain its length as much as possible.
What are the most popular haircuts for men?
Fashionable men's haircuts include:
- "Grunge". A style addressed to the stronger sex with thick and manageable hair. It is characterized by slight dishevelment, a minimal amount of hair at the temples and oblique bangs. “Grunge” goes well with moderate coloring. Most loved by young people under 25;
- "Canadian". It is considered a classic haircut, which is perfect for both mature men and representatives of the youth environment. “Canadian” implies the presence of long hair in the forehead and short hair on the crown and temples. Preferable for those with wavy hair that can be easily styled to the side;
- "Military." Simple and short haircut. The hair is cut evenly from the entire surface of the head using an electric clipper with a thin nozzle. As the name implies, “Military” is loved by the military, but has also become popular among the civilian population due to its practicality and the ability to avoid wasting time on hair care. The haircut has been around for many years, but it is still popular in many countries. After all, it emphasizes masculinity, which will always be in fashion;
- "False Mohawk." For those who want a little rebellion without going to extremes. The hair is combed from the sides to the middle, forming a small sharp hill. But the hairstyle requires care and the use of good fixatives.
When and how often should you cut your hair?
Many girls who dream of quickly seeing long beautiful curls on their heads stop cutting their hair altogether. On the one hand, you can understand them - after all, if you don’t shorten your hair, it will reach the required length much faster. But on the other hand, this very long hair will look thin, lifeless and in 95% of cases it will end up with split ends.
Before you start growing your hair, you need to mentally prepare yourself for a very long process, since in a couple of months your hair will not gain much in length in any case. Long hair that is not trimmed in time almost always begins to split ends, so it should be trimmed regularly at certain intervals.
The section occurs due to:
- frequent hair washing - the sebaceous glands do not have time to produce a sufficient volume of sebum to lubricate the hair at the root level, it is immediately washed off and the shaft is left without natural “smoothing” and a protective sheath;
- long hair length - in this case, there is not enough lubricant for the entire length of the hair shaft, that is, at the ends of the hair, the scales are not smoothed out, and the outer layer begins to delaminate;
- in frequent cases, due to the body - lack of minerals or vitamins, dehydration, gastrointestinal diseases, chemotherapy, and so on.
Sectioning is one of the most important reasons why you should constantly cut your hair, not only during the process of growing it, but also in the case of short hair, and generally always. You need to get a haircut in order to remove excess stress from your curls. But how often and at what time to do this?
Let's do a little math. A normal, average person in terms of health has an average hair growth rate of 1 cm per month. Now calculate how long you will have to wait in any case to achieve the desired length, even if you don’t get a haircut. However, we do not forget that after a certain period the hair still needs to be trimmed at the ends - hence the growth period increases.
However, if you follow the advice of many hairdressers - to cut your hair every month, which is only 1 cm long, then there will be no result in length. That's why:
- If your hair does not split ends, you can immediately switch to “long-term” therapy - cut the ends only once every 3-4 months.
- If you notice splits literally at the very ends of your hair, trim your curls once every 2 months for six months, and only then once every 4 months.
- If your hair has severe split ends, you should first free your curls from these unpleasant ends, that is, cut them off completely. After 2 months you will have to cut your hair again, and so on in several approaches - 4-5 times, that is, for 8-10 months. Yes, this is a step back in achieving long hair, but it is temporary. But the curls will grow back very beautiful and smooth! After this, you can switch to a one-time haircut at 4 months.
As for speed, no haircut can speed up the growth of your hair; this can only be affected by external care, the internal state of the body and genetics.
Benefits of cutting hair at home
It is believed that it is better to leave a haircut to a professional. But in fact, there are many advantages to cutting your hair at home:
- Saving. A hair salon employee will charge from 200 to 1000 rubles for his work. It will take about 2 thousand rubles to purchase an inexpensive and high-quality electric machine. This amount will pay off within a few months;
- Gaining a useful skill. It is clear that a man’s hair will be cut by his wife. For her, this is a great opportunity to learn something new if she has free time. Although there are many tutorial videos on Youtube that can help a single man do simple haircuts on his own;
- Safety. Poorly treated hairdressing tools can cause the client to become infected with folliculitis, ringworm, lice and even tetanus. Of course, the risk of catching these diseases is minimal, but still not excluded.
In this video, Mikhail Pervyshov will show you how you can cut your own hair using a clipper without leaving your home:
Should men get a manicure?
There is nothing wrong with well-groomed male hands. Manicures for the stronger sex are offered today even in beauty salons. It will be made much faster and cheaper than women's.
For some, manicure is a necessity. For example, if a man has problematic nail plates that peel, the master will cover them with special protective agents.
Many successful representatives of the stronger sex regularly get their nails done. A person in a leadership position is always visible; it is important for him to impress his subordinates and conduct difficult negotiations with partners. Pleasant-looking hands with clean nails fit well with the image of such a man.
Myths regarding men's hair
Some men believe in myths that have no logical basis:
- “It’s better to get your hair cut more often to keep your hair healthy.” Doctors do not see the relationship between haircuts and hair health. If a man does not want to go bald early and dreams of thick hair, then he should include foods containing vitamin B in his diet, spend more time in the fresh air, be less nervous and get enough sleep regularly. It is food and lifestyle that directly affect the nutrition of hair roots. Special strengthening shampoos provide only minimal effect;
- “Wearing caps and hats increases the likelihood of going bald.” There is no danger in the fact that a man likes to wear hats. There is only a possibility of increased dandruff formation due to the fact that the scalp sweats more often and becomes oily. But this will definitely not thin out your hair;
- “Frequently washing your hair causes hair loss.” Allegedly, this is facilitated by the chemicals contained in shampoos. In fact, the components of household products have little effect on the structure of the hair, and certainly cannot damage its roots.
The frequency of visits to the hairdresser varies from person to person. It depends on the characteristics of the hair and the haircut model. Usually, those with voluminous hair visit the barber almost every week to keep their fashionable hairstyle in the required volume. Others are content with a short haircut, which is enough to do once a month .
When is the best time to cut your hair and how often?
You can understand when it is better to cut your hair and how often, first of all, by assessing your own hair, its structure and overall health, as well as by the goals that you set for yourself in this area. The length and type of hair have a big impact on the frequency of haircuts, as well as all the manipulations they undergo between trips to the salon. On average, hair grows 1-1.3 cm per month, although the length and speed at which it grows varies from person to person. That is, to know when you can cut your hair, you need to pay attention to four factors: the rate of hair growth, the type and length of hair, the condition and your intentions for your own hair.
Let's start by debunking the myth that frequent trimming of ends promotes rapid hair growth. The only reason your hair may look shorter without regular trimming is because of breakage. If the ends are left untrimmed for too long, they may eventually fall off due to being too damaged. Therefore, we can say that timely trimming helps hair growth when damaged ends are cut off. When you cut completely healthy hair, you only lose length. If you want to grow your hair, just increase the interval of your haircuts a little, making sure, however, to get rid of split ends and brittle ends in a timely manner.
If you really want to keep your trips to the salon to a minimum, try to avoid products and activities that are harmful to your hair. Straightening, curling, styling products, coloring and much more degrades the health and overall appearance of your hair, increases breakage and even promotes hair loss.
Short hair
Cutting short hair largely depends on whether you want to keep it short or not. If you do not plan to grow your hair, you can get a haircut once every 4-6 weeks, since on short hair each new centimeter is more noticeable than on long hair. If you want to grow it out, you can take up to 4-6 months to let it grow out a bit, and then trim the ends every 6-12 weeks.
Medium and long hair
The longer the hair, the older and more vulnerable it is. Trim them every 6-8 weeks to maintain the length if you are happy with it. If you are not yet satisfied with the length of your hair and want to grow it further, then get your hair cut every 8-10 weeks.
Natural hair
Healthy, natural hair does not need frequent trimming. If they grow slowly enough, then every 3-4 months will be enough to maintain the length. To grow, increase to 4-6 months.
Chemical/heat treated hair
Hair that is constantly under stress from chemical or heat treatment becomes very fragile. To avoid split ends and breaking ends, trim them every 4-8 weeks. A little less to maintain length, and a little more - every 8 weeks - to grow.
You can also use the 2020 haircut lunar calendar to find out the favorable haircut days.
