Noun:
The impulsive act of cutting one’s own hair, typically triggered by emotional distress or psychological turmoil, often resulting in undesirable, uneven, or irreparable outcomes. Trauma trimming is characterized by its reactive nature, where the individual seeks immediate relief or control through hair alteration, but ultimately experiences regret or dissatisfaction with the results.
The impulsive act of cutting one’s own hair, typically triggered by emotional distress or psychological turmoil, often resulting in undesirable, uneven, or irreparable outcomes. Trauma trimming is characterized by its reactive nature, where the individual seeks immediate relief or control through hair alteration, but ultimately experiences regret or dissatisfaction with the results.
In the throes of heartbreak, Mia succumbed to trauma trimming, hacking away at her once-lustrous hair until she was left with a jagged, unrecognizable mess that no stylist could salvage
by Evanjc84 April 17, 2025