Do you know how often you should cut your hair? – GOOD SHAPE

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Three months. This is the maximum amount of time the strands can be away from the scissors. After that, the tendency is for dryness and split endsconditions that can be aggravated by the use of a hairdryer, curling iron, chemical, pollution, sun exposure, beach and other external agents. “The cuticles open, increasing the appearance of unkept hair”, explains dermatologist Carla Vidal, from São Paulo.

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Yes, there are products that alleviate these side effects. “This is the case with finishers formulated with silicone and vitamin-based treatments, which restore the hair’s water balance”, says Luann Lôbo, a dermatologist from Brasília. But the action is limited and nothing like a good cut to exterminate once and for all the fearsome ends divided into two, three and even four parts that insist on embarrassing everyone — including the healthy areas of the hair shaft. Moral of the story: scissors at the right time makes the locks visibly prettier inside and out!

Girls who love long hair and forget the power of a good cut (even during the growth phase!) should take extra care. “It is a myth to say that trimming makes hair grow faster, but the habit helps to keep the hair healthy, without split ends and with less risk of breakage.”, says Carla.

One more golden tip: choose a trusted professional. “Although there are tutorials on how to cut at home, nothing beats the expertise of a good hairdresser”, explains the expert. We agree!