What Comes First: A Haircut or Color?

What If You Want to Get a Cut and Color on the Same Day? 

Because you shouldn’t wash your hair before getting a color treatment, Papanikolas says that most salons do the color before the cut. “If you are only doing a slight trim, it's not a big issue, but if you plan to do a major cut it's best to do them on separate days,” he says.  

When in doubt, ask your stylist for a recommendation on the best plan of action for the look you’re hoping to achieve.