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The 7 best hair products for sneaky at-home root touch-ups

It’ll be our little secret

By Briar Clark

BEAUTYcrew Content Producer / July 21 2021

If getting to the salon just isn’t an option for you right now and you’re sporting a sizeable amount of regrowth as a result – do not panic. We got you.

No one needs to know that the subtle shade of blonde you’ve been sporting for years is store-bought. Your secret is safe with us.

So safe in fact, that we’ve taken the liberty of rounding up seven of the best hair products for easy, at-home root touch-ups so your business can stay your business – just as it should be.

RITA HAZAN Root Concealer Touch-Up Spray for Temporary Gray Coverage

This water-proof and transfer-proof spray is perfect for quick, on-the-go application. Plus, with a pinpoint actuator nozzle, you can rely on this pick for accurate coverage where needed.

$35 at Sephora in Blonde, Dark Blonde, Red, Light Brown and Dark Brown/Black.

CHRISTOPHE ROBIN Temporary Colour Gel

If you’re after a root touch-up that doesn’t need to be applied on the daily, then you can’t go past this temporary hair colour that utilises natural-origin ingredients to cover greys without irritating the scalp. Simply apply using the gloves and brush included for hair colour that lasts between five to seven washes.

$51 at Sephora in Golden Blonde, Dark Blonde, Light Chestnut and Dark Chestnut.

Oribe Airbrush Root Touch Up Spray

Cover greys and revive highlights with this quick-drying touch-up spray that disperses micro-fine powder pigments through hair for an airbrushed finish, while also absorbing any dirt or excess oil that’s hanging around on your scalp.

$48 at OZ Hair & Beauty in Platinum, Blonde, Light Brown, Dark Brown, Red and Black.

ColorWOW Root Cover Up

This water-resistant, cover up powder is easy enough for anyone to use. Simply pick up some of the high-coverage powder on the dual-ended applicator brush and apply directly to greys as needed for a natural, light-reflecting finish.

$49.95 at Adore Beauty in Platinum, Blonde, Dark Blonde, Light Brown, Medium Brown, Dark Brown, Red and Black.

L'Oréal Paris Magic Retouch Temporary Root Concealer Spray

Boasting a lightweight, non-transferable formula, precision spray applicator and the title of “#1 root touch-up spray in the world”, you’d be hard-pressed to find a reason to pass on this budget-friendly pick.

$15.95 at RY.com.au in Light Blonde Dark Roots, Medium Blonde Dark Roots, Blonde, Auburn, Brown, Dark Brown and Black.

R+Co BRIGHT SHADOWS Root Touch-Up Spray

Amp up the shine factor and cover up any unwanted regrowth with this root touch-up spray that’s transfer-proof. Say goodbye to those sticky, cakey and dusty traditional touch-up sprays.

$39 at Adore Beauty in Light Brown, Dark Brown and Red.

Clairol Permanent Root Touch Up

If you’re a one and done kind of person, then the Clairol Permanent Root Touch Up is your best bet. A super affordable price point, speedy development time (we’re talking just 10 minutes) and staying power for up to three weeks after application? You really can’t go wrong.

$9.49 at Chemist Warehouse in Ash Blonde, Medium Blonde, Light Brown, Medium Brown, Dark Brown, Medium Auburn and Black.

After a more striking look? These are the best temporary hair dyes for commitment-free experimentation.

Main image credit: @marinadiamandis

Briar Clark

Briar is a Content Producer at BEAUTYcrew. Her 'down for anything' attitude has resulted in more than a handful of hair transformations, and she doesn't mind being used as a guinea pig for the industry's most unusual products and treatments. Her work has also appeared on Girlfriend and Beauty Heaven.