"How often should I be getting my hair cut?" is the question we get asked most, and the honest answer is: it depends. Hair grows about 1.25 cm a month on average, but what matters is how your cut was designed to grow out.
Here's the no-drama guide.
The short answer
Short, precision cuts (pixies, bobs, fades): every 4–6 weeks
Mid-length cuts with shape or layers: every 6–8 weeks
Long hair you're growing: every 10–12 weeks
Low-maintenance, lived-in cuts: every 8–12 weeks
Use these as a starting point, then adjust once you've talked it through with your stylist."How often should I be getting my hair cut?" is the question we get asked most, and the honest answer is: it depends. Hair grows about 1.25 cm a month on average, but what matters is how your cut was designed to grow out.
Here's the no-drama guide.
The short answer
Short, precision cuts (pixies, bobs, fades): every 4–6 weeks
Mid-length cuts with shape or layers: every 6–8 weeks
Long hair you're growing: every 10–12 weeks
Low-maintenance, lived-in cuts: every 8–12 weeks
Use these as a starting point, then adjust once you've talked it through with your stylist.
Short and precision cuts: 4–6 weeks
A sharp bob or a short crop depends on clean lines. Even half a centimetre of growth changes the shape, so these cuts earn their keep with regular visits. Skip them and the cut loses its edge fast.
If you love the look but not the schedule, ask your stylist about a version with a softer outline that grows out more kindly.
Mid-length and layered cuts: 6–8 weeks
Layers and face-framing pieces are what make mid-length hair move well. Leave it too long and the layers drop, the weight sits in the wrong places and styling takes more effort every morning. A trim every six to eight weeks keeps the shape working for you.
Growing your hair out: 10–12 weeks
Yes, you still need haircuts. Regular small trims remove split ends before they travel up the hair shaft, which means you keep more length in the long run. Cutting off a little often beats cutting off a lot later.
Low-maintenance cuts: 8–12 weeks
This is our favourite kind of cut. Kurt specialises in cutting techniques designed to look good on a Wednesday, not just the day you leave the salon. A well-cut, low-maintenance style grows out gracefully, so you can stretch the time between appointments without it looking overdue.
Signs it's time to book
Your ends feel dry, rough or look see-through
Your style doesn't sit the way it used to
You're tying your hair up more because it's "not behaving"
Your blow dry takes longer than it should
You can see split ends, or hair snaps when you brush it
Does colour change the schedule?
A little. Coloured or lightened hair is more prone to dryness and breakage, so regular trims matter even more, especially with blondes. If you're getting your colour done as well, booking the cut at the same appointment saves you a trip. See our post on how to maintain your blonde between salon visits for what to do in between.
Make it easy
Cuts are quicker than most people think, and we're right in the Auckland CBD on Cross Street, so squeezing one in around work is easy. Check our services and pricing or book online, and tell us how often you realistically want to visit. We'll design the cut around your life, not the other way round.
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