If you’re wearing Boho Locs as a protective style, you’re already doing wonders for your hair. You’re giving your natural strands a break from daily manipulation, heat, and styling stress, all while looking effortlessly fabulous. But there’s one often-overlooked step that can make or break your healthy hair journey: getting a regular trim.
Let’s talk about why trimming matters, how it supports hair growth, and the Boho Locs styles that make it easier than ever to protect and grow your natural hair.
Why a Trim Is a Growth Essential — Not the Enemy
We get it, the idea of cutting your hair when you’re trying to grow it feels backward. But here’s the truth: trimming prevents breakage and encourages length retention.
Over time, your ends, the oldest part of your hair, become fragile. Even with the best care, split ends happen. Once a strand splits, it keeps splitting further up, leading to more breakage and frizz. That’s how you end up losing length even if your hair is growing from the root.
A simple, clean trim removes those damaged ends before they can cause more harm. Think of it as pruning a plant — cutting away what’s damaged helps new growth thrive.
When (and How) to Trim for Healthy Hair Growth
If you’re a protective-style queen, you may go weeks or months between installs. That’s the perfect window to plan your trims.
A good rule of thumb:
Trim every 8–12 weeks if you frequently wear protective styles.
Get a trim before your next install to start fresh with healthy ends.
Dust your ends lightly (snipping just the frayed bits) if your hair feels dry or looks uneven.
A professional trim is ideal, but you can also do a small dusting at home with sharp shears — just make sure you’re trimming cleanly and evenly.
How Boho Locs Support Healthy Hair Growth
At Boho Locs, we believe protective styling should look good and do good for your hair. Our lightweight, natural-looking locs are designed to keep your real hair tucked away safely, reducing tension and breakage.
Because our locs are easy to install and maintain, your scalp gets room to breathe and your strands get a much-needed rest, setting the stage for serious growth underneath.
Our Favorite Low-Maintenance Styles for Growth Season
If your goal is to nurture your hair while still turning heads, these Boho Locs bestsellers are perfect for your next install:
Boho Goddess Locs in Bey-Blonde/Bronde
The timeless classic. These locs give you that effortless “just back from vacation” vibe with a touch of glam. Lightweight and versatile, ideal for long wear.
Boho Mermaid Locs in Bronde
Flowing waves and sun-kissed color. Perfect for queens who want movement, texture, and low-maintenance beauty that protects every strand.
Beach Locs in Hot Fudge
A rich, chocolatey tone that flatters every skin tone. These locs are easy to maintain and ultra-comfortable, perfect for letting your natural hair rest and flourish.
Boho Majesty Passion Twists in Bronde
Soft, bouncy twists with a natural energy. Perfect if you want a protective style that still gives that effortless confidence.
Each of these styles protects your natural hair from daily wear while maintaining airflow to the scalp, helping your hair retain moisture and grow healthy underneath.
The Trim + Protect Routine That Works
Here’s a simple cycle you can follow to keep your crown healthy all year:
Trim your ends before your install.
Moisturize your natural hair and scalp before braiding down.
Protect with your favorite Boho Locs style for 6–8 weeks.
Take down gently, cleanse, and deep condition.
Trim again if needed, and repeat.
This cycle promotes steady, healthy growth and keeps your natural hair thriving under your locs.
The Bottom Line
Trimming your hair isn’t about losing length; it’s about keeping it. By maintaining healthy ends and pairing your trims with a smart protective style routine, you’re setting your hair up for the long, luscious growth you deserve.
So next time you ask, “To trim or not to trim?”, you already know the answer.Explore our bestsellers below and find your next low-maintenance look:
