Trying to grow hair longer or get thicker hair can feel like an endless waiting game. While hair is the fastest-growing tissue in the human body, according to the Trichological Society, the average rate of growth is 0.5 to 1.7 centimeters per month or anywhere from about two to eight inches per year. That growth can feel minimal — especially when you're waiting for...
When it comes to big hair changes, we recommend saving 'em for the pros but when done right, it's totally possible to freshen up your layers, trim your already-existing bangs or nix split ends at home when you're desperate and can't make it to the salon for a cut every six to eight weeks.
The key is to start small with a few careful snips ...
