Wondering should I cut or color my hair first?Our hairstylists give tips to help you know which.
Congrats on deciding to take the color plunge! Now, do you need a cut too? Should you do one then the other? When youdye your hair,in most cases, you should get a haircutor trimbefore you color.Of course, there aresome situations whenyou should choosea color first.Let’s look:
Choosingto Cut First
Here are some times when it makes sense for us to cut your hair before we color it:
Your Hair Feels A LittleDry &Damaged
Areyour strandsfeelingstressed? Around here, we spend a lot of time in the sun. But too muchsunexposure to the sun can cause your hair color to oxidize– which will makeit look dull. Not a look anyone likes…Plus,sun and/or heat styling can also make your hair dry and causesplit ends.
If you’ve been in the sun all summer long or it’s been a while since your last cut, have your stylist do a dusting of the ends togive you arefresh. This means we’ll applythe newcolor to the healthiest parts of your hair.
Opting for a Completely Different HaircutorAdding LotsofLayers
Goingforatotally different haircutmeansit’s good to decide on a stylebeforeyou color. Knowing your goals will help your colorist know what to do with your newhair color.
Removinglots oflength alsohelps with asmoother color application. Remember: healthier endshelp your folliclestake thecolor more easily than untrimmed hair.
While cutting length off is one reason to cut before color, another is when you wantto addlayers.Where your layers arewilldetermine wherethe highlights or hair dye will be applied. After alayeredcut,thedifferent angles of the layers, particularly the bottomsectionthatare usuallyhidden willshow off thecolor asyour hairmoves.
YouWant Subtle Highlights, Not All Over Color
If you’re thinking of trying balayage, for the best results, trim your hair before you highlight. A trim will help your colorist decide where to place yournewhighlights. Why paint onstunninghighlights just to cut them all off?
Afresh cutgivesyou a betterfeel for where thehighlightsshould go. Bonus: you won’t have toprocess as longwhich helps protect your overallhair health.
Whento ColorYourHairFirst
TransitioningToAShort Hairstyle
For shorter hairstyles likea bluntpixie ora lob,it can be easier to dye your hairbefore you cut it all off. Removing length means there’s a lot less to work withand we can section hair for color easier.The shorter you go, makessectioningmorechallenging.
Applyinghaircolor beforea haircut makes it so much easier to section while coloring, prevents color overlapping from one section to another, and gives you a great final cut and color.
When You Want toLighten Up
Your shade that is…Dying your hair lighter canpotentiallydamageyour hair.That’s why our stylists suggest youlighten firstthentrim away the unhealthy ends after. Aftercolorprocessing, yourstylistat Tribeca Saloncandetermine how much hairshould be removedbased on the condition of your ends.
Achieve Your Dream Style at Our Tampa Hair Salons
Ready to have a new cut or color? Schedule a salon appointmentat Tribeca Salons. Our stylistsknow exactly what to do.We’lltalk about your hair and style goals to figure out exactly what you want. This will help makethe decision much clearer.
Have a question for ourTampacolorists?Don’t hesitate to join the conversation onInstagramor call our concierge team today at one of our local salons.Remember: now, you can also order your own custom hair color to do at home from our online store. Visit Fabric Hair for avirtualconsultation and perfectly suitablecolor!Call today!South Tampa: 813-250-0208 Ybor: 813-242-4080
