The March Issue // Beauty // Staying Trim
Staying Trim
Hi, I’m Oscar James, Tyra’s longtime hair stylist. She was only 19-years-old the first time we worked together in a tiny little NYC apartment. We've both come a long way since then, but honey, if there's anybody who knows this woman's hair it's me. I've done the whole gamut with her; I've done it natural, put in clip-ins, weaves and styled her wigs.
Even though Tyra has worn extensions for years, we've always been mindful to take care of her real hair. We don’t compromise it for any look; it's her real hair that is most important.
Underneath those wigs, her hair has grown so much and it’s in great shape. (I’m really proud of it!) But if I could share one Golden Rule about hair with you that I’ve always reminded Ty-Ty, it’s this: "If you want it to grow, you got to let it go!" In other words, trims are a M-U-S-T.
We've been letting Tyra's real hair—and the color— grow out a long time; it grew really long, but in order to get it nice and blunt, and in order to get rid of most of the color, we had to cut almost three inches off! Baby, you should've seen her squealing! (Well, you really can on the Tyra Show; we cut it on camera.)
Listen, whether or not you wear faux hair, and no matter what your real hair texture, keeping it trimmed is a major part of helping hair grow longer and stronger. Tyra is proof!
How can I tell when it’s time for a trim?
OJ: When your hair gets tangled easily and is hard to comb straight through, or when you can see clear through the ends, it’s time. Checking your ends regularly is definitely a good habit to develop. If you have just removed any type of hair extensions, check them as soon as you take the added hair out.
How often should I get a trim?
OJ: In general, every 6-8 weeks.
Approximately how much should be cut off?
OJ: It depends on how damaged your hair is, but usually about 1/4 inch.
What does a trim really do for my hair? I don’t want my hair shorter.
OJ: What doesn’t it do? A good trim makes hair easier to comb and style, and always it makes it look much fuller. Although a trim can seem like a mini-haircut, don’t worry about your hair being shorter, trims actually help your hair grow.
Do you keep your hair trimmed? Let us know.
What hair products do you use on Tyra's hair? ex:(shampoos,conditioners,etc) My Goal is long healthy hair so thanks for the tips:)
thanks for the tips Oscar y hair really needs a trim
You rock my socks off! :) you just saved the life of my hair. so in honor of my curls i thank you oh mighty hair lord :) your a rock star.
Tyra,I think it is wonderful that you decided to show your real hair, be proud of it girl. For me, I usually wear my real hair out, and when I do, some people stare at it. I have had people say that it looks like weave ... moreTyra,I think it is wonderful that you decided to show your real hair, be proud of it girl. For me, I usually wear my real hair out, and when I do, some people stare at it. I have had people say that it looks like weave because it's long and reaches almost to the middle of my back.
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omg....i think i need a trim trim..hahahah thanks OJ for the tip's
Yes i keep my hair trimmed but trimming doesn't do anything for me. I tried going to the hair dresser, that didn' t work.
Thanks Oscar for the tips!!! keep doing what you do best!!
Well thank you Mr. James!! i have long hair. my mom teaches me, ands shows me how to take good care of my hair., and i am very thankful for that, because my hair is the main thing, that makes me feel pretty. but the prob ... moreWell thank you Mr. James!! i have long hair. my mom teaches me, ands shows me how to take good care of my hair., and i am very thankful for that, because my hair is the main thing, that makes me feel pretty. but the problem is...i dont get my hair trimmed often! even though my mom said to get my hair trimmed, its healthy for your hair. my sister mia hair is longer than mines now, because she gets her hair trimmed often. when i visit the shop, once in a blue moon thats when i get my hair trimmed. but itzs very important and i dont want my hair to break off, because i already have bleached hair.
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Oscar how can i grow a healthy, long hair?
Yeah...you have to trim those ends...i've been natural now for about 1year and 7 months and I've had about 5 inches trimmed off of my hair...and it's healthy.
I barely get it trimmed. It's so unhealthy! It almost reaches my waist and I've dyed it black to bleach blonde then blonde again like 3 times, then brown, then darker brown and that's where I'm at now.
I make sure to trim my hair once a month. It took 6 years to grow it to this length, and I'm going to make sure I keep it healthy. I've been pretty successful about it, thank goshness. My hairdresser loves doing my hair. ... moreI make sure to trim my hair once a month. It took 6 years to grow it to this length, and I'm going to make sure I keep it healthy. I've been pretty successful about it, thank goshness. My hairdresser loves doing my hair.. except it's really long so it take hours to blow dry.
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hey..it's me again, your lol diva!! lol. Well, my story is a bit SAD (so afraid of departing) mith my hair...honey, there aint much up there as is, i havent seen the inside of a beauty salon since i was able to turn a ca ... morehey..it's me again, your lol diva!! lol. Well, my story is a bit SAD (so afraid of departing) mith my hair...honey, there aint much up there as is, i havent seen the inside of a beauty salon since i was able to turn a cart-wheel..over 10 yrs. ago it was a bad experience. I've let several licensed persons cut my hair & was left speechless!! my hair is SOOO DAMAGED, THIN, SHORT, MEDIUM & LONG ......EVERYWHERE.lol.. I just keep putting that darn wig cap on throwing the wig on top of it, shake & go...i know i'm a mess. i gave up & so did my hair..it literally...SPLIT, lol. So sad & TRIMLESS
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trimming it makes it come out better
i hate trimming my hair because i have to get it done like every two weeks!!!!! idk wats wrong with my hair it just grows split! lol if it werent for split ends id only pay to get my hair done once a month lol :(
I want to get my hair trimmed far more often, but it's very expensive to see a hair dresser. I don't know if it's like that everywhere, or if i just live in an expensive town for it (I've lived here my whole life). But I ... moreI want to get my hair trimmed far more often, but it's very expensive to see a hair dresser. I don't know if it's like that everywhere, or if i just live in an expensive town for it (I've lived here my whole life). But I'm considering investing in a pair of hairdressing scissor just so i can snip at the ends a little bit myself for much cheaper in the long run. i don't think i'll be attempting any brave haircuts myself though! It'l just be for maintenance.
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So true I have really, really, curly red hair and man its hard to style. If I did not trim my hair I could not even imagine how much harder styling it would be. Thanks for the tips.
I have a medium length hairstyle and I straighten it a lot, and I definitely notice a huge difference when I get it trimmed, so this is possibly one of the best advices to keep your hair nice and healthy.
Yes I do...I have a wonderful hair stylist who keeps my hair taken care of...I have worn braids for over 20 years and she will no longer let me wear them....I miss them...I'm interested in getting infusions but don't kno ... moreYes I do...I have a wonderful hair stylist who keeps my hair taken care of...I have worn braids for over 20 years and she will no longer let me wear them....I miss them...I'm interested in getting infusions but don't know which hair is the best for chocolate hair...we did a set in Sept. but it turned out to be for vanilla hair so it didn't last as long...I would like to know which hair infusions are best for chocolate hair? Thank you.
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ugh ! My hair is so damaged . I know i have to trim it well actually get a hair cut since its too damaged but i hate having short hair =(