How to Tell if You Need a Cut

Sure, your stylist tells you to return for a trim every 6 to 8 weeks, but who actually keeps that timetable? I mean, life is just too busy to keep regular appointments these days. And many people can get by much longer than 6 weeks without a haircut. So, how can you tell when it is time to get a cut? For many styles, like short and textured cuts, regular haircuts are a must or your style just looks ragged. For others, such as long and sleek cuts, you can get by without a cut for a few months without noticing any change in your style. The key then to knowing when it is time to get a cut lies in knowing your hair inside and out. It is fairly easy to tell when short cuts need to be revived. It becomes almost impossible to style your hair the way that you like it and it takes more and more spray to keep your style in place. Many people will also experience a style that goes flat halfway through the day due to the extra length pulling their style out. But when it comes to longer styles, the line of when it is time to get a cut often gets blurred, especially if you don't do much styling. For these types of styles, you should look for the following clues to know when it is time to get a cut: