Cut Before You Colour Your Hair

If you’re going for a drastic change to your hairstyle, like chopping five inches off, going from bob to crop, or adding an edgy fringe, it’s only logical that the haircut should come before colouring.

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If you’re going for a drastic change to your hairstyle, like chopping five inches off, going from bob to crop, or adding an edgy fringe, it’s only logical that the haircut should come before colouring. That lets the hairstylist know where to place colour, without wasting hair dye and your money. Cutting before colouring is especially important when it comes to colour contouring. This is where your hairstylist uses dye to create dimensions with highlights that can frame the face, balance your features, and even make your face look slimmer.

WHEN COLOURING COMES FIRST

If you’re getting a trim that won’t change your hair shape, your hairstylist may choose to colour first before chopping off any locks.