Do I need to straighten my hair first before getting it trimmed?

[Tene]

I wanted to go to the salon to get my hair trimmed this weekend. I haven't trimmed in like over 3 months. I was wondering do I need to straighten my hair first before I let them trim my hair. Or could they just trim it like it is?

 

[balisi]

That all depends on two main things:
1. How proficient the stylist is at trimming unstraightened hair
2. How much you trust your stylist

Have you asked your salon/stylist about this?

 

[skegeesmb]

I usually have my hair straightened to get a cut. Some stylists just can't cut curly hair all that well.

 

[Tene]

That all depends on two main things:
1. How proficient the stylist is at trimming unstraightened hair
2. How much you trust your stylist

Have you asked your salon/stylist about this?

No I haven't asked she doesn't even know I'm transitioning. I haven't been to her in a couple months.

 

[prettyinpurple]

I would only straighten it before trimming if you plan on wearing it straight often. I never straighten my natural hair so I prefer it to be trimmed curly. The thing about straightening and then trimming is that shrinkage is a mutha. And your hair may look totally different after it shrinks back to its natural state. I also like my hair trimmed while dry or at least partially dry, again to see what it looks like with shrinkage.

 

[KiniKakes]

Perhaps you can just roller set ure transitioning hair and sit under a dryer, which will straighten it just enough to get a good, even trim.... afterward, if you prefer a curly look, you can wash it again. Either way, you're not using direct heat so it shouldnt be too damaging, right?