Yes, cutting damaged hair is generally recommended and often necessary.
Damaged hair, whether from heat styling, chemical treatments (like bleaching), or environmental factors, can become brittle, develop split ends, and lose its overall health and appearance. Cutting off the damaged portions allows for healthier hair growth and prevents the damage from spreading further up the hair shaft.
Here's a breakdown of why cutting damaged hair is beneficial:
- Prevents Further Damage: Split ends and damaged areas can continue to split and break, traveling further up the hair shaft and causing more extensive damage. Trimming removes these compromised sections.
- Improves Hair Appearance: Removing dry, brittle, and split ends instantly makes hair look healthier, shinier, and more manageable.
- Promotes Healthy Growth: By eliminating damaged portions, the hair can focus its energy on healthy growth from the roots.
- Facilitates Easier Styling: Damaged hair is often difficult to style and can look frizzy and unkempt. Cutting it makes styling easier and improves the overall look.
As expert Polko states, severely damaged hair resulting from excessive bleaching or heat styling may require a significant cut rather than just a trim. The severity of the damage dictates the extent of the cut needed.
While trimming regularly can help prevent damage from getting too severe, addressing existing damage by cutting it off is a crucial step in maintaining healthy and beautiful hair.
