If you dye your hair and also happen to be time-poor, financially strapped or still a few weeks off your next visit to the salon, you’ve come to the right place. And if the crown of your head is littered with dark streaks raining on your platinum blonde parade or pesky greys rearing their uninvited heads, then you’ve definitely come to the right place.
Among some of the best inventions known to man (electricity, the Internet, the process of fermenting grapes into a delicious, drinkable liquid) sits the humble, affordable and game-changing: root touch-up.
These natural-looking sprays and tinted powders instantly mask regrowth until your next hair wash day. The effortless application and seamless blending mean touch-ups from home are as easy as applying your daily mascara without running the risk of any DIY mishaps.
From jet black locks to bright creamy blondes, here are the best root touch-up products you need to be using, now.
Best Root Touch-up
Clairol Root Touch-up Concealing Spray
We say: So you’re trying to touch up those roots, which is a totally valid plight. BUT, come summer is there anything more embarrassing than diving into the pool with perfect-looking locks and coming out… with your roots on full show? It’s a no from us, and luckily Clairol agree, having come up with a sweat-proof, water-resistant formula that also still looks natural and blends seamlessly into your strands.
You say: “After recently dying my hair back to medium brown I was getting very tired of seeing my ugly dark blonde regrowth after 3 weeks and this product hides my regrowth so well! Sometimes I will just use this product to elongate my regrowth appointments at the hair salon! It is very easy to use and dispenses easily from the bottle and the added bonus is that it does not leave any greasy residue in your hair. It matched my regrowth perfectly and not one person from my workplace could tell I was using it! The smell of the product is not obvious at all either! I take it everywhere with me – I love it! Also loved the consistency of the product as it did not drip, or after a hot day, move further down my scalp. Will buy again!” – Cupcake811
Want to read more? Read Clairol Root Touch-Up Concealing Spray Reviews here…$12.99 at Chemist Warehouse
Goldwell Dualsenses Color Revive Root Retouch Powder
We say: Our beauty routines are time consuming to say the least, adding a root touch-up step just seems like a step too lengthy for some days. But what if we told you, all you needed was one minute? Surely we can all fit that into our busy mornings! Goldwell’s powder retouch takes nearly no time at all and with the easy sponge applicator, you can work those roots away.
Want to read more? Read Goldwell Dualsenses Color Revive Root Retouch Powder Reviews here…
$36.95 at Oz Hair and Beauty
L’Oréal Paris Magic Retouch – Instant Root Concealer Spray
We say: Loved by Eva Longoria, this root concealer spray works to temporarily conceal regrowth in just three seconds. The quick-dry formula features smart cover pigments that match 85 per cent of hair colours, so you’ll never get stuck with discoloured roots that don’t match your ends.
You say: “Magic retouch is super easy to use and fantastic when you are looking for a quick fix to tame those stubborn grey hairs.” – alicia488
Want to know more? Read L’Oréal Paris Magic Retouch – Instant Root Concealer Spray reviews here
$18 at Woolworths
1000 Hour Root Cover-Up
We say: Containing 60 applications per kit, this water-resistant formula blends away regrowth and leaves hair looking as fresh as it did when you stepped out of the salon (well, almost).
Want to know more? Read 1000 Hour Root Cover-Up reviews here…
$14.99 at Catwalk
Schwarzkopf Root Retouch
We say: Easily covered roots with the spritz of a can? Say no more! This root retoucher effortlessly blends your roots (or greys) with a simple spritz. The micro-pigments means no clunky colour and you can get away with extending the salon trip for a few more weeks!
You say: “Great product. I found it very easy to use, the re-toucher does exactly what it’s supposed to. I found it covered the grey hairs around my face easily and blended my regrowth back in nicely. Perfect to use in between visits to my hairdresser. I’m very happy with the results.” – Vixen
Want to know more? Read Schwarzkopf Root Retouch Reviews here…
$10.69 at Chemist Warehouse
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Do you like the idea of touching up your roots? Have you tried using a root concealer before?
Clever little product in a can
Finally have to use these ahhh ageing