The present invention relates to an applicator (1) which allows for precise, non-messy and even application of a hair treatment composition to a hair strand. The applicator (1) comprises a plate (10) movably joined by a connection (30) to a well (20), a hair orientation means on the internal surface (101) of the plate (10) which extends towards the well (20) and a fluid metering means comprising a lower metering means (50) on the rim (222) of the well (20) and an upper metering means (60) on the internal surface of said plate (10), wherein said upper metering means (60) and lower metering means (50) independently comprise at least one resilient strip (13). When said applicator (1) is in a closed state, the lower metering means (50) and the upper metering means (60) are substantially juxtaposed to provide said fluid metering means.