Supercuts
Supercuts - Uptown
7201 Greenleaf Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
Mon–Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm · Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm · Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pmSat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm · Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Adult $30 · Kids $27
Hair color · Whittier, CA · Spring 2026
Hair color in Whittier, CA
Quick answer: Hair color services in Whittier, CA start at $60 at Supercuts. 1 location accepts walk-ins 7 days a week in Whittier, with online booking available at every salon.
- Walk-Ins Welcome
- No Appointment Needed
- Open 7 Days
- Online Booking
- Honest local prices
- Hair color in Whittier
- 1
- Starting from
- $60
- Time
- 60-120 min
- Walk-ins
- Welcome
About this service
What hair color includes at our Whittier salons
Professional hair coloring at a walk-in salon includes consultation, application, processing time, shampoo, and a finishing dry. Color services span single-process all-over color (the most common request), root re-touches for color maintenance between full appointments, glaze and gloss services for tone control, and corrective color for shade changes or band removal. Pricing is typically tiered by hair length — short, medium, long, and extra long — because longer hair requires more product and processing time. Most walk-in salons offer both ammonia-based traditional formulations and lower-pH alternatives for sensitive scalps.
A typical color appointment lasts 60-120 minutes from check-in to finish. The stylist starts with a consultation about your goal shade, current color condition, and any allergies. Color is applied in sections (root area first, then mid-shaft to ends), then processed for 25-45 minutes depending on the depth shift. After processing, you'll be shampooed and conditioned, then dried and styled. Most walk-in chains will hold a color appointment for the same stylist if you call the salon directly to confirm — important for color clients, since stylist consistency matters more than for cuts.
Spring 2026 angle
Hair color in Whittier this spring
Spring is the most popular hair-color season after the holidays — guests refresh winter dullness with brighter dimensions, root touch-ups before warm-weather events, and lighter overall tones for the months ahead.
Book before Memorial Day events, prom season, and graduation ceremonies fill the schedule.
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Hair color salons in Whittier, CA
1 location offering hair color in Whittier. Whittier is a residential LA County city with the Uptown Whittier shopping district as its commercial heart. The Supercuts on Uptown Whittier benefits from steady neighborhood foot traffic.
- Walk-ins
Pricing
Hair color pricing in Whittier
Hair color pricing in Whittier ranges from $60-$110 depending on the salon brand, hair length, and specific tier of service. Below are the typical price tiers across Supercuts:
| Tier | Typical price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Color - Short hair | $60-$70 | 60-75 min |
| Color - Medium hair | $65-$80 | 75-90 min |
| Color - Long hair | $70-$90 | 90-105 min |
| Color - Extra long | $75-$110 | 105-120 min |
| Color re-touch (root only) | $40-$70 | 60 min |
What to expect
The hair color process at our Whittier salons
- 1
Consultation
Stylist discusses your target shade, hair history, and any color allergies or sensitivities.
- 2
Mixing
Custom color formulation matched to your hair length, current color, and target shade.
- 3
Application
Section-by-section application — roots first, then mid-shaft to ends — typically 20-30 minutes.
- 4
Processing
Color processes for 25-45 minutes depending on the depth shift required.
- 5
Shampoo + finish
Color is rinsed out, conditioner applied, then a finishing blow dry and style.
Time estimate
60-120 minutes start to finish
Recommended frequency
Full color: every 6-8 weeks. Root touch-up: every 4 weeks. Glaze/gloss: every 4-6 weeks for tone control between full appointments.
Whittier tips
Tips for booking hair color in Whittier
Whittier is a residential LA County city with the Uptown Whittier shopping district as its commercial heart. The Supercuts on Uptown Whittier benefits from steady neighborhood foot traffic.
Weekday late-mornings at Uptown Whittier Supercuts are the calmest.
Nearby reference points: Uptown Whittier, Whittier College, Whittwood Town Center.
Before your appointment
- Skip washing for 24 hours before — natural scalp oils protect against irritation
- Bring photos of your goal shade — written descriptions are easy to misinterpret
- Disclose any recent box color or henna use — these can interact unpredictably with salon formulas
After your service
- Wait 48 hours before the next shampoo to lock in the color
- Use sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner specifically designed for color-treated hair
- Limit hot tool use the first week — heat strips fresh color faster
- Apply a UV-protectant spray daily to slow oxidation from sun exposure
Local detail
About Whittier, CA
Whittier is a Quaker-founded historic city in southeast LA County, anchored by the walkable Uptown Whittier district along Greenleaf Avenue. The Uptown Supercuts sits right in this historic core, surrounded by independent restaurants, the Whittier College campus a short drive away, and craft coffee shops. It's a walk-in haircut that fits naturally into a Saturday spent strolling the district.
Neighborhoods we serve
- Uptown Whittier
- Whittier College area
- East Whittier
- Friendly Hills
- South Whittier
Best time to walk in
Uptown Whittier sees a steady Saturday foot-traffic flow that lifts walk-in volume. Sunday mornings are the quietest. Weekday lunch hour gets busy with workers from the Whittier civic center across the street.
Parking
Greenleaf Avenue has metered street parking and several free public lots within a block of the salon. Best to park in the Bailey Street lot for longer visits.
Transit
Foothill Transit lines 270 and 274 stop in Uptown Whittier, both within walking distance of Greenleaf Avenue. Whittier is roughly 20 minutes from Norwalk Metro Green Line station.
Hair color in Whittier — FAQs
Quick answers about hair color pricing, walk-in availability, and what to expect at Whittier salons.
- Where can I get hair color in Whittier, CA?
- 1 salon offers hair color in Whittier: Supercuts - Uptown. Whittier is a residential LA County city with the Uptown Whittier shopping district as its commercial heart.
- How much does hair color cost in Whittier?
- Hair color services in Whittier cost $60-$110 depending on the salon, hair length, and exact service tier. Supercuts all post pricing on their service menus and can give you an exact quote at your appointment.
- Can I walk in for hair color in Whittier?
- Yes. All 1 Supercuts location in Whittier accept walk-ins. Weekday late-mornings at Uptown Whittier Supercuts are the calmest.
- How much does hair color cost at a walk-in salon?
- Single-process hair color at walk-in salons starts around $60 for short hair and rises to $110 for extra-long hair. Root touch-ups start lower at $40-55. Specialty colors (fashion shades, balayage) cost $110-150.
- How long does a hair color appointment take?
- A standard hair color service takes 60 to 120 minutes. Root touch-ups are at the lower end (about 60 minutes), full color services with longer hair run 90-120 minutes. Specialty color or correction can run 2-3 hours.
- Should I wash my hair before a color appointment?
- No — most stylists prefer hair to be unwashed for 12-24 hours before color. Natural scalp oils protect against irritation during processing. If your hair is heavily product-coated, a light shampoo the night before is fine.
- Are Whittier salons offering hair color open on Sundays?
- Yes. Whittier Supercuts locations are open Sundays — typical Sunday hours are 10am to 6pm or similar.
- What is the best time to walk in for hair color in Whittier?
- Weekday late-mornings at Uptown Whittier Supercuts are the calmest. For services that take longer than 30 minutes (like color or balayage), calling ahead 1-2 hours often secures a same-day slot.
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