Hair smoothening is one of the most popular hair treatments for achieving sleek, frizz-free, and manageable hair. But what if you also want to color your hair? Can you do both? Should you color your hair before or after smoothening? Will it damage your hair? These are common questions for anyone planning to combine chemical treatments. While smoothening and coloring can enhance your hair’s appearance, doing them the wrong way—or at the wrong time—can lead to dryness, breakage, and disappointing results.