Semi- and demi-permanent color are less commonly used for root touch-ups because the regrowth may still be visible.

Read on for more details on the GH Beauty Lab’s best root touch-ups that are worth it for all hair colors, from blonde to brunette, black and red, plus the best way to do a root touch-up and how to choose the right color.In addition to overseeing product testing and GH Seal applications, she conducted our annual Beauty Awards selection process and was an active leader in GH’s green initiatives, including the Sustainable Innovation Awards and Raise the Green Bar Summit. The finish was shiny, like real hair, unlike other powder root touch-ups that are matte,” a tester said. D. degrees in chemical engineering, she also has a professional certificate in sustainability management from Columbia University.

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It’s never stained any of my clothes or sheets, and once dry (it takes about 60 seconds), it won’t stain your hands, either. Temporary root touch-ups "can be applied in a moment’s notice, and are often compact enough for a purse or bag," she says. Now, in my late 30s, I’m at a weird stage in my gray-hair growth: It’s enough that I want some sort of coverage between highlights appointments, but not enough that I need to commit to a “getting my roots done” routine.

The GH Beauty Lab evaluated this Clairol temporary root touch-up spray on gray human hair swatches and found it provides strong color coverage that is water-resistant.

Root touch-ups are a cost-effective way to help seamlessly blend your roots into the rest of your hair.