Planning your hair appointments around the Christmas period can be a smart way to stay ahead of the game, especially when the festive rush begins. Booking your appointment at the end of November rather than December allows you to beat the rush, giving you one less thing to worry about as Christmas approaches.
With your fresh cut or colour already sorted, you’ll have more time to enjoy the holidays stress-free. Plus, by scheduling your next appointment for January whilst you are in the salon, you can start the new year feeling polished and refreshed.
In this guide, we’ll explore how long a haircut or hair colour typically lasts and how to maintain your look throughout the festive season and into the new year…
How Long Does a Haircut Last?
A haircut’s longevity depends on factors like your hair type, style, and growth rate. On average, hair grows about half an inch per month, but this can vary from person to person.
1. Short Hairstyles
If you have a pixie cut, bob, or any short, structured style, growth will quickly alter the shape of your cut. Typically, short styles need maintenance every 3-6 weeks to keep looking sharp.
2. Medium-Length Styles
Mid-length cuts like lobs or shoulder-length hair usually need a trim every 6-8 weeks to maintain their shape and prevent split ends.
3. Long Hair
Longer styles can go up to 8-12 weeks between trims. Regular cuts are essential to prevent split ends and maintain a healthy look.
4. Layered or Textured Cuts
Cuts with layers or texture tend to lose their definition faster, so touch-ups every 6-8 weeks are recommended to maintain the look.
How Long Does Hair Colour Last?
Hair colour longevity depends on the type of dye used and your hair care routine. Here’s a guide to how long different types of hair colour typically last:
1. Permanent Hair Colour
Permanent hair colour is designed for long-lasting results, with vibrant colour typically staying fresh for about 6-8 weeks. Even if you colour your hair at the end of November, your colour will easily last through the holiday season, keeping your hair vibrant for all your December festivities. A January touch-up will keep your colour looking bright well into the new year.
2. Semi-Permanent Colour
Semi-permanent colour lasts around 4-6 weeks, gradually fading with each wash. For holiday plans, colouring your hair in late November would still have your hair looking great by Christmas, if you use colour-safe products like Moroccan Oil Colour care or Paul Mitchell Color Protect and avoid over washing.
3. Demi-Permanent Colour
Demi-permanent colour offers a happy medium between semi-permanent and permanent dyes, lasting about 6-8 weeks. It’s an excellent choice if you want a longer lasting look, perfect for staying vibrant throughout December.
4. Highlights or Balayage
Highlighted or balayage hair can last longer, with touch-ups needed every 8-12 weeks. If you get highlights at the end of November, they’ll easily look fresh and beautiful through Christmas without needing a touch-up.
How to Prolong Your Haircut or Colour
To keep your haircut or colour lasting through Christmas (or beyond), follow these tips:
- Use Colour-Safe Products: Invest in colour-safe shampoos and conditioners to extend the life of your colour. If you are going to invest in having the colour applied to your hair, using products that will maintain it, is essential.
- Minimise Heat Styling: Excessive heat can cause colour to fade and lead to breakage, so use heat protecting sprays like Moroccan Oil Perfect Defence and limit hot tools.
- Avoid Over washing: Frequent washing strips your hair of natural oils and can cause colour to fade. Wash your hair 2-3 times a week to keep your colour vibrant.
- Regular Trims: Even if you’re growing out your hair, regular trims are essential to maintaining its health and look.
Your Hair, Christmas-Ready!
By getting your hair done at the end of November, you’ll not only have a fresh cut and colour for the festive season, but you’ll also avoid the holiday rush at the salon, crossing another task off your Christmas to-do list early. Your look will easily last through all your holiday events, and by booking a follow-up appointment for January, you’ll start the new year feeling refreshed. With proper care, your style will stay vibrant and healthy, carrying you through the holidays and into the new year in style!
To stay ahead of the busy holiday season and ensure your look is always on point, it’s a great idea to book all your hair appointments through the end of the year and the start of 2025. By having your trims and colour touch-ups scheduled in advance, you won’t need to scramble for last-minute slots, leaving you with more time to enjoy the season’s festivities without stress.
The flip side…
The flip side to all of this is that sometimes we just like to have our hair fresh for Christmas and if that’s you, then we wholeheartedly look forward to seeing you during December to freshen up you cut or colour.
However you choose to plan your end of year hair experiences, we recommend booking up to at least your January appointment, which in most cases is just the next appointment and the one after. It takes away a lot of the stress which will know can arise that time of year.
We look forward to welcoming you all to CoCo’s this festive season.
