Should you wash your hair before a haircut? A hairstylist answers that question, plus what to do for a hair color and stying appointment, too.
Visiting a professional for a new haircut should be a relaxing, enjoyable experience, but sometimes not knowing proper salon etiquette can get in the way of that. If you’ve found yourself wondering, “Should you wash your hair before a haircut?” or “How much do you tip hairstylists?” — trust us, you’re not the only one. Even if you don’t have an upcoming salon appointment on the calendar, keeping your hair clean is important for many reasons, but that’s not to say you should feel embarrassed if you’ve had a particularly hectic week and didn’t get a chance to cleanse your hair the morning of your appointment.
To settle this debate once and for all, a hairstylist is answering some common questions that many of us have asked ourselves at one point or another before a professional appointment. Things like: Should I wash my hair before a haircut? What about before color treatment or getting it styled? This way, we can focus all of our energy on landing on a particular hairstyle before we’re actually in the salon chair (which we all know is the most important part).
Gina Rivera is a hairstylist and owner of Phenix Salon Suites.
To wash or not to wash all comes down to the type of haircut you’re getting. If you get a dry cut, you’ll want to come to the salon with freshly washed hair.
