Natural hair don't need trims?

asagi

So I just went to a new salon that's opened up this week. I'm still getting used to having to deal with my hair in its natural state so can't tell everything yet so I asked the main hairdresser does my hair need a trim. She ask me if it was texturized and upon being told no said that if my hair is natural then it doesn't need a trim. Then she said natural hair don't need trimming. I'm a bit confused is that true? Also I asked if she can cornrow my hair since it's short. This other hairdresser that was just standing there watching me ever since I stepped into the place suddenly grabs my hair and starts pulling it all over my head to see the length. And she pulled hard! I mean is that necessary? Do all hairdressers do this? Is it because it's believed natural hair is stronger than relaxed hair she felt she could pull that hard? I never experienced that when I had relaxer and I did put in cornrows from time to time.

Blueblood

Any one who touches you without your permission especially if they are hurting you is abusing you - tell them to stop immediately.

I suggest you take your business elsewhere as no hairdresser should pull your hair to hurt it.

While natural hair is stronger than relaxed hair depending on your individual hair it may not be that strong.

Natural hair does need trims however if you take care of the ends it doesn't need to be trimmed that often. You should learn to dust your hair yourself.

If you use a salon that has 99% Black clientèle you may find that the hairdressers aren't use to cutting hair so will avoid it if possible. I suggest you use a salon that has a more mixed clientèle.

Korkscrew

Whether or not anyone needs a trim is somewhat subjective. Some people go years w/out a trim or never trim and their hair is perfectly healthy and full, w/out obvious splits or breakage. Then again, others find their hair thins out and splits a lot - more so if they're using chemicals or heat - and so they choose to trim it as needed.

Or another reason to get the next trim or cut is to maintain a shape that makes the hair easier to style and manage. For me, I know it's time for a trim when my layers are growing out to the point where my hair/curls start looking weighed down and less springy.

Not every stylist will truthfully answer your question about how often to trim because s/he makes $$ every time you step into her salon. It is to a stylist's benefit to tell you to get a trim from them as often as possible.

Use your own eyes to gauge how often you need a trim. Trust the look and behavior of your hair. You'll probably know when you need a trim.

asagi

Thanks for the advice you guys!

Puertoricangirl

Korkscrew how much do you suggest I trim? My length and ends are old damage but the rest is healthy thanks to CG! I was thinking an inch or two so my curls could spring up again.

Firefox7275

You might consider a hair analysis such as Goosefootprints on Etsy, review on Pedaheh's Wavy Library blog.

You can ask her to compare ends to lengths say, and advise how much is badly damaged. Personally I trim whatever is straggly, seems overly porous or has lost some of its curl pattern.

BotticelliBrit

I personally trim every four months of so, usually if I notice I've got split ends or if my ends in general look like they're in need of it.

Everyone is individual and nobody knows your hair better than you, so I think that when you think you need a trim then that is when you do.

Puertoricangirl

Ok thank you

sixelamy

I've noticed the majority of hairdressers are very rough. I don't understand the need for it, IMO. How often you trim depends on if you have split ends or not, or if you need some shape to your hair. I definitely would NOT say that all natural hair doesn't need trimming.

Korkscrew

Puertoricangirl wrote: »

Korkscrew how much do you suggest I trim? My length and ends are old damage but the rest is healthy thanks to CG! I was thinking an inch or two so my curls could spring up again.

Hmmm. Well, sounds like you already have a good idea about how much of your hair is old and damaged, correct? So maybe the next question to ask yourself is, how much of your damaged hair are you willing to part with right now?

You could gradually cut it out, assuming you don't have horrible split ends. My personal choice would be to lop off most or all the damage at once for the healthiest, springiest looking hair possible. But I'm extreme that way

Puertoricangirl

Yea that's about right I think I'm just afraid of someone cutting it wrong. I just love my long hair so much and it tangles a lot but I don't have much split ends at all. I might have a few and that's it

Korkscrew

I understand your hesitation. Best to research stylists first IMO. I figure "better safe than sorry". I have 3 blog entries about deciding if and when to cut your curly hair and how to go about getting the best curly cut possible. Feel free to check those out if you want (see my sig line for links). It's interesting how on the one hand,it's just hair, but on the other, we put so much time, patience, $$$ and effort into our hair that it's something to be guarded too