There is no single answer — it depends on the cut, not the calendar. The shorter and sharper the shape, the sooner it grows out. Use this as a starting point and adjust with your stylist.
A guide by style
- Very short cuts and fades: every 2–4 weeks
- Short styles and pixie cuts: every 4–6 weeks
- Bobs and shoulder-length cuts: every 6–8 weeks
- Long hair: every 8–12 weeks, mainly to keep the ends healthy
- Curly and coily hair: every 8–12 weeks, or when the shape starts to drop
- Fringe / bangs: every 3–4 weeks — many salons offer a quick fringe trim
What about colour?
Root touch-ups are usually booked every four to eight weeks, depending on how different the colour is from your natural shade. Highlights and balayage grow out more softly and can often go three months or longer.
Signs it is time to go back
- Your usual style takes longer to do in the morning.
- The ends tangle, split or look thinner than the rest.
- The shape has lost its line — layers sit flat, or a bob flicks out.
Growing your hair out?
You still need trims, just fewer of them. A light trim every ten to twelve weeks removes split ends before they travel up the hair, which is what actually lets it get longer.
Make it easy on yourself
Book your next appointment before you leave the salon. You keep your stylist and your favourite time slot, and you never reach the "I needed a cut two weeks ago" stage.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I get a haircut?
It depends on the style: every 2–4 weeks for very short cuts and fades, 6–8 weeks for bobs and shoulder-length cuts, and 8–12 weeks for long or curly hair.
Do I need trims if I am growing my hair out?
Yes, just fewer. A light trim every ten to twelve weeks removes split ends before they travel up the hair.
How often should I touch up my roots?
Usually every four to eight weeks. Highlights and balayage grow out more softly and can often go three months or longer.