Why You’re Not Really Getting The Trim You Want
We’ve all been there: You walk into the salon just wanting a one, maybe, two-inch trim and end up leaving with four inches gone and tears welling up. Losing inches can be hard for anyone who’s worked so hard to grow out their hair. If you find yourself going months without getting a little snip for fear of losing more than expected, we’re here to tell you once and for all how to get a good trim.
The first way to ensure you get the trim you want is to simply ask your stylist. According to Max Gierl, senior stylist at mizu New York salon, a trim means something different to everyone—yes, even stylists. “Trim to some means take the dead stuff off and to others it means less than an inch,” he explains. By simply asking what a trim means to them, you can avoid any miscommunication and potential tears.
“If the stylist doesn’t offer a consult before your shampoo, you should absolutely insist on one,” he says. “If you’re nervous, ask for a hand mirror to have him/her show you what will be coming off.” Bottom line: Communication is key.
If you don’t like what you’re hearing, Gierl says you should never feel pressured to stay for the cut (it’s your hair after all!), but just remember the stylist is a hair professional. “Listen to their opinion first, consider their point, and then have a conversation,” he says. But of course, ultimately, if you don’t like what you’re seeing once the stylist takes scissors to your strands, it’s perfectly fine to ask the stylist to stop and discuss more of what they’re doing. They want you to be happy!
Lastly, Gierl says that it’s really never a good idea to avoid a trim. Hair grows 1/4-1/2 inch per month depending on you diet, overall health, stress levels, etc., so keeping up maintenance will ensure the best overall health of your hair. “It’s best to get a trim—evening out—every 10-12 weeks by the same person,” says Gierl. “Having the same hairstylist will keep the conversation going—plus they know their own work and can keep it up easier.” And if you absolutely must skip a trim, Gierl cautions taking matters into your own hands, literally.
“Cut your own hair if you want, but don’t complain when you go to the salon and your hairstylist needs to do a major chop to even things out!” he says. Don’t need to tell us twice!
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