How Often Should You Cut Your Hair? A Simple Schedule That Works

"Is it time yet?" It's a question we hear daily in our Mission salon. While everyone's hair grows at roughly half an inch per month, the "need" for a haircut is actually determined by your style and the health of your ends.

The Precision Fade Schedule (2-3 Weeks)

If you wear a skin fade or a sharp lineup, the growth from two weeks is enough to make the transition look "fuzzy." For that crisp, Mission-dapper look, a bi-weekly visit is the gold standard.

Short Hair and Pixie Cuts (4-6 Weeks)

Short styles lose their silhouette quickly. Once the hair around your ears and neck starts to flip or look bulky, it's time for a reshuffle.

Mid-Length Styles (6-8 Weeks)

For bobs or shoulder-length cuts, 6 to 8 weeks is the sweet spot. This allows you to maintain the length without the style becoming unmanageable or losing its "bounce."

Long Hair Maintenance (8-12 Weeks)

If your goal is growth, you might think you should avoid the scissors. The opposite is true! Regular "dusting" (removing just the very tips) prevents split ends from traveling up the hair and causing breakage that forces you to cut off more length later.

Listening to Your Hair

Regardless of the calendar, listen to your hair. If you find your hair is tangling more at the ends, or if your morning styling is taking 10 minutes longer than it used to, those are the signs that a Mission salon visit is overdue.