How often should you get a haircut? It depends on your style: a skin fade needs a touch-up every couple of weeks, while long hair can go three months. Our free haircut frequency calculator gives you a personal schedule, your next haircut date and what it adds up to over a year.

How Often Should You Get a Haircut? Quick Guide

What Decides How Often You Need a Haircut

• Length: the shorter the cut, the faster growth shows. Half an inch of growth doubles a #2 buzz but barely changes long hair.
• Sharp lines: fades, undercuts and blunt bobs lose their shape quickly. Soft layers and tapers grow out gracefully.
• Growth speed: hair grows about half an inch a month on average, but faster or slower depending on genetics and age.
• Hair health: split ends travel up the hair, so regular light trims keep long hair looking thick.
• Texture: curls hide growth, so curly cuts can go longer between appointments.

Short cuts are measured in clipper numbers. Use our haircut numbers chart to see how fast each length grows out, and estimate your yearly spend with our haircut cost calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should men get a haircut?

Most men with short hair need a cut every 2 to 4 weeks. Fades are at the shorter end, while medium-length styles can go 5 to 8 weeks.

How often should women get a haircut?

Every 4 to 6 weeks for pixies, 6 to 10 weeks for bobs and shoulder-length cuts, and every 10 to 14 weeks for long hair.

How often should I trim my hair if I’m growing it out?

About every 10 to 14 weeks, removing a quarter inch or less. See how long it will take to reach your goal with our hair growth calculator.

Does cutting your hair make it grow faster?

No. Hair grows from the scalp, so cutting the ends does not change the speed. Regular trims do prevent breakage, which helps you keep length.

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