From haircuts and color to treatments and touch-ups, the desire to refresh your hair is always there. But how often do you really need to do it? Whether you have dark, thick hair or lighter, finer strands, the notion that some hair types require less care than others is simply not true.
The impact of climate on hair care
If the goal is healthy and well-groomed hair, the level of attention, regularity, and salon care should remain consistently high. A haircut should be updated every 6–8 weeks to maintain the shape and structure of the hairstyle. If you are growing your hair out, the maximum interval is 10–12 weeks, after which it begins to lose its shape.
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When it comes to coloring, it is recommended to touch up regrown roots every 4-6 weeks to maintain an even color. Additionally, hard water with a high limestone content and sun exposure can change the shade more quickly and make the color uneven without regular maintenance.
How often should you update your highlights and balayage technique?
Highlights should be updated every 10–12 weeks to maintain the shine of your hair. In regions with hard water, light shades are more likely to take on a copper tone, and the sun accelerates the loss of shine and dehydration, which affects both the color and the overall condition of the hair.
Balayage allows for a more flexible schedule—about every 15–17 weeks. However, that doesn't mean it can be neglected: without regular care, chestnut shades can take on reddish nuances, and blondes can lose their brightness. Sunlight can also make the color flat and “oxidized” instead of naturally soft gradients.
Care procedures
Hair care should be done weekly to maintain its health. Hard water, ultraviolet radiation, and frequent beach visits quickly dehydrate hair. Without regular care, it becomes more brittle, which not only worsens its appearance, but also accelerates the loss of color.
How to care for hair extensions
Hair extensions need touch-ups every 6-8 weeks depending on the method. In the summer, sun, salt water, and mineral buildup can affect both extensions and your own hair, changing their color, texture, and how naturally they blend together.
Well-groomed, healthy-looking hair is the result of discipline, the right time for procedures, and an understanding of the factors that affect it: from climate to urban pollution. So don't neglect the advice of experts. It is your hairdresser who will help you determine the optimal care for you.
Based on material from: Vogue.es