Can you dye freshly washed hair

Whether you’ve booked a salon appointment with your favorite colorist or are about to undertake the slightly scary yet always satisfying task of coloring your hair at home, we always have the same question before dying our locks.

Should we wash it beforehand?

While we’d love to tell you there is a yes or no answer, the truth is a little more complex and will take some delving into. So, we’ve put together our top tips into a handy guide you can refer to again and again.

Keep scrolling to learn everything you need to know about washing (or, not washing) your hair before coloring it. 

Should I Wash My Hair Before A Color Appointment?

You’ve probably heard that most colorists prefer to apply hair dye to hair that is not freshly washed.

Haven 't washed my hair in 4 days can i dye it

Generally, that’s true, and they’ll usually recommend staying away from the shampoo for a least a day or two before hopping into the salon chair.

Why? It’s all about the natural sebum that comes from your scalp and slowly coats your stra

do i wash my hair before coloring

should i wash my hair prior to coloring it