How much hair should i trim to get rid of split ends?

How much hair should I trim to get rid of split ends? There’s no amount that is right for everyone, so it’s best to get advice specific to you from a stylist who knows your hair.

Although I advocate trimming the ends of split strands, I recommend keeping track of how much you trim. My recommendation is to trim no more than a centimeter or a centimeter and a half.

To fix broken ends, trim off the damaged ones while leaving the new ones.

If you want to know how much to trim your split ends, read this article on the best way to do it according to your hair type.

Here are a few quick tips on how to trim the ends of your hair to avoid split ends. Cut about 1cm or 1.5cm at most.

To know how much you should trim your hair to get rid of split ends, it’s important to asses the type of hair that you have.

Not all hair types require the same sorts of cuts. It’s not always possible to evenly trim five centimeters off ends if you have straight hair, for example. Curly hair might also need more maintenance than normal hair, for example.

Also, when we talk about trimming the split ends of your hair, there are many factors to consider: hairstyle type, dryness, hydration level etc.

Follow these tips to trim split ends

• To avoid split ends, use soft-edged scissors to trim your hair. That will helped seal it which helped delays the appearance of new split ends.
• NEVER use a razor for trimming the damaged ends of your hair. A razor is not the most appropriate tool for this type of problem.
• It’s a good thing stylists know what they’re doing when it comes to hair. They use fire to cut split ends but it’s not recommended you try that at home.

• Repairing split ends will take much longer when your hair is dry and damaged. Keeping your hair moisturized and nourished will lesson this risk.
• Poor choices in styling, including using tools that are too hot, stringently bleaching or lightening your hair, or styling aggressively can all lead to split ends.

Alternatives for trimming damaged ends according to hair type

1) Trimming split ends on short hair

How many centimeters of hair should you trim if you have split ends on your short hair?

If hair is bleached, then it’s very unlikely that it’ll have split ends. However, if the hair is quite long then it could be prone to breakages.

One issue is whether we should trim the damaged parts.

People with short hair types usually don’t like complications. I bet that trimming off 2-3 centimeters of your hair isn’t going to be too much trouble for you, right?

If you have short hair to begin with, you might not feel too bad about losing a couple of inches to improve your overall hair health.

2) Trimming split ends into a bob cut

Some people may have issue with what others do to their hair that suits them better. If you trim an extra inch, a medium bob might become close to a short bob for example.

For the best results, make sure to be accurate when trimming the ends of your split-ends. Consider how cutting these will impact your style.

Is it better to heal your hair?

Which would you prefer to do; remove the split ends to preserve the length, even if you don’t fully repair the damaged section?

If you choose this option, you should know that by covering your hairs, they’re still going to be dry and brittle.

This means that the hair will continue to tangle up as you comb it and will continue to have a finer texture on the ends.

While it will take a bit more time and effort, you won’t lose any length or thickness. It’ll be a choice to make between you and your trusted stylist.

3) Cutting split ends on long hair

In this case, you should take into account your own hair characteristics:

• If your hair is very long and thin, the end of the hair will keep splitting. To prevent this from happening, I advise you to trim a centimeters or two above the split ends every six months. This should stop the damage on your hair.
• If your hair is long and thick, it will be more resistant to split ends. Trimming the ends every 2 months should be enough to restore its health.
• If you have long hair, the case is the most complicated because there are two different possibilities.

1) If your ends are only split at the longest layer, all you’ll need to do is trim those ends. It will still be layered, but the longest layer will become unified with the next layer.

2) On the other hand, if your problem is split ends through thinning due to bleached hair or thinning because of excessive blow-drying or flat ironing, you might want to consider trimming more. This is one of the biggest issues though:

Your hair will end up more layered and very short all around if you cut off the ends.

An alternative is to take out the ends of the longer layers and keep the most damaged ends of the upper layers for another time.

That way, you’ll mask the damage with silicone solutions, for example. Doing this will be a temporary solution.

4) Trimming split ends on straight hair

Straight hair is the most difficult hair type to deal with because any slip will be visible. This means that you’ll have to go up the cut to erase it, cutting more than originally required.

• If you have this hair style, I advise you to trim the ends in a gradient instead of cutting them all at once.
• If you want a straight cut, I recommend using a razor machine for the most accuracy and neatness.

 5) Cutting split ends on wavy hair

The growth of your hair should be taken into account so that the ends are cut to the same length as the body of the hair. This will help you create a more even cut.

• When cutting your hair, always try to cut the ends no more than needed. This hair type has a tendency to grow long and frizzy if you’re not careful.
• For example, if you want your edges to be cut at 2 inches, make sure you do 4. When it dries, it will return back to its natural state and your cut won’t look balanced
• To avoid frizzing wet hair, cut the ends in a gradient with your scissors. This will keep it from knotting up when it dries, and allows you to retain the desired length.

6) Trimming split ends on curly hair

Curly hair’s split ends can be the easiest to trim, but they can also be the ones you’re most afraid to cut.

• When you want to cut the split-ends off of your curly hair, make sure it’s wet. Hold it tight by combing it and trimming off the ends with scissors
• If you cut or trim hair ends over two centimeters in length, it will shrink the hair twice as much. This is something to keep in mind so you can avoid unpleasant surprises when your hair dries.

To know how much to trim your splits ends, You must consider your hair type

Throughout this article, I’ve shared tips on how to trim the ends of your hair. That includes what you should cut depending on your hair type.

When you’re cutting the ends of a strand of hair, knowing how much to trim is important for all hair types. Here’s a general guideline:

I always tell you not to cut your hair unless you make an appointment at your usual salon. This way, you’ll avoid losing unnecessary length and also make sure that your hair always looks great.