Trimming/Dusting on Wet or Dry Hair?

[Lady Esquire]

I have heard different responses from stylists. I have not dusted since April 2007...six months ago. I relaxed two days ago and my ends need cleaning. Should I trim when its wet or dry?

 

[Dayjoy]

Because hair stretches when it's wet, I would suggest you trim on dry hair. That way you have a realistic view of what you are actually cutting and get no unwanted surprise when you are in the finishing stage of doing your hair.

 

[Lady Esquire]

Because hair stretches when it's wet, I would suggest you trim on dry hair. That way you have a realistic view of what you are actually cutting and get no unwanted surprise when you are in the finishing stage of doing your hair.

Thank you. You think its best to rollerset or flat iron prior to dusting?

 

[balisi]

I usually trim or dust on dry hair for greater accuracy. A good rule of thumb for dusting is that the dusted hair is supposed to look like dust on the floor. When I cut or trim naturally straight hair or hair with a little wave, I prefer to do so with the hair wet.

 

[Lady Esquire]

or can i dust on air-dried hair?

 

[Lady Esquire]

I usually trim or dust on dry hair for greater accuracy. A good rule of thumb for dusting is that the dusted hair is supposed to look like dust on the floor. When I cut or trim naturally straight hair or hair with a little wave, I prefer to do so with the hair wet.

I never thought of it like that. Thank you so much.

 

[Dayjoy]

Thank you. You think its best to rollerset or flat iron prior to dusting?

I can't say 100%, but I notice my stylist always trims just after blowdrying when my hair is straightest. Also, I see that a lot of the ladies here dust/trim on flat ironed hair. I think it makes the condition of the ends easier to see--and, once again, you can see just how much you are cutting and get it even.

 

[Artemis]

I like to dust on dry flat-ironed hair. Maybe a 1-2 days after washing. It's still pretty clean, but I've noticed my hair "settles" a bit, and it's easier for me to handle my ends. I can run my fingers through and tell where I need to start dusting at that point.