It still bothers me how stylists say things like this and still keep their licenses. First thing is: Hair is dead PERIOD once it grows out of your scalp. Ive never been a big advocate of trimming, no it doesnt affect hair growth at all. When I started out I had very raggedy ends and got growth regardless. The most I would tell u is this, maybe get them trimmed ONCE for the purposes of making it even and then leave them alone and protect then with your life. If you go take a look at my fotki year 1 album. I started out with raggedy ends then trimmed them one good time and then I didnt trim for 3 years. Thats my advice, although I do know people that didnt trim at ALL and still got wonderful growth. Its up to you though girlie and let us know what you decided, but never let a stylist try to bully you into trimming if you dont want to, your hair will STILL grow.