Quick DIY Root Touch Up (2024)

FAQs

How to fix grey roots at home? ›

Conceal or spray away your gray roots in seconds with a root spray or root concealer. They are the perfect products for when you need a quick coverage solution. The Clairol wide range of shades provides amazing coverage for gray hair - even those stubborn strands!

Root sprays are a great choice for the last days before that next salon appointment when you're feeling like you need a little bit of extra coverage. Scarves can make the cutest hair accessory, while also helping conceal your greys.

Expert colourists recommend a darker shade of dye for your roots and a lighter shade, that matches more or less your natural hair colour, for the rest of your hair. Start by applying the darker dye to the roots up until an inch or so down. Then, use the lighter shade for the rest of your hair.

COVER-UP WITH MAKEUP

If you're in a pinch, reach for an eyeshadow or face powder that matches your haircolor and dust a small amount around your hairline. The color will help soften the discoloration, while also making the hairline look thicker.

Don't be afraid to load color onto the most stubborn gray hairs. Use your tint brush to saturate unwanted regrowth, making sure you paint sections front and back for full coverage. Try the brickwork application method for an even result, using fine sections to avoid the risk of banding.

For best results, part your hair into section and then apply colour methodically. If the rest of your hair is coloured, apply it to the roots and feather it down with a comb to prevent a band forming. Then, leave it on for the time specified on the box until you have to wash it off.

Worrying about how to touch up roots without ruining highlights? Using a tint brush, you can precisely target the roots, meaning that your highlights will stay untouched.

Try a Root Concealer Spray

“I love the Rita Hazan Root Concealer Spray for a quick and efficient touch up in between hair appointments,” says Giannetos. “You can spray it right onto the hair in-between washes and it'll cover up your grays as if you just went to the salon!”

What is the best color to blend gray roots? ›

Cool-leaning colors in light to dark shades like platinum, ash, beige, and medium blonde are especially well-suited for gray blending.

What's the best way to touch up my gray roots at home? The best way to touch up gray roots at home is with a root touch up kit or root concealer that contains a permanent, cream-based color or dye with 100% gray coverage.

Be sure to saturate your roots with color. Once you've done applying the color, leave it one for 10 minutes. Tip: For resistant grays or for lighter blonde shades, leave on for an additional 5 minutes. 1 / When time is up, rinse.

Celebrity hair colorists recommend dyeing your hair when it is completely dry. In fact, you should avoid a hair wash altogether for 24 hours before you start the dyeing process. This allows your scalp to create enough natural oils to protect it from any hair coloring-related damage.

Temporary Root Touch-Up Concealing Powder quickly covers grays on the go. It blends in naturally with your existing shade, so you can easily conceal single strands, touch up your temples, refresh your rootline, or even define your eyebrows. It's a perfect spot treatment in between coloring that works in just seconds.