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Quick, temporary gray coverage for the part, temples, and crown — from budget-friendly cans to a polished luxury mist.
Root touch-up sprays offer quick gray coverage between permanent color appointments. The best root touch-up sprays for gray hair temporarily conceal regrowth along the part, temples, crown, and hairline, then wash out with shampoo.
These products include budget-friendly sprays, natural-looking midrange options, and a luxury root concealer.
TRESemmé Root Touch-Up Spray provides fast temporary coverage for gray roots and visible regrowth. It is convenient for occasional use or last-minute touch-ups.
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Style your hair before applying the spray. Brushing or using hot tools afterward can disturb the color.
Price Range
Budget
L’Oréal Magic Root Cover Up is a popular temporary spray with a broad shade range. It works especially well along a visible part, around the temples, and near the crown.
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Hold a tissue against the forehead and spray in short bursts from several inches away.
Price Range
Budget to midrange
Clairol Root Touch-Up Temporary Color Spray provides straightforward gray coverage for the part, temples, and crown. It works best when applied in several light layers.
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Allow the first layer to dry before adding more. Gradual application creates a more natural result than saturating the hair.
Price Range
Midrange
Style Edit Root Concealer Touch-Up Spray produces a fine mist that can blend scattered grays without making the roots look painted. It is particularly useful for highlighted or multidimensional hair.
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Spray only the new growth. Avoid coating highlighted lengths, which can make dimensional color look too solid.
Price Range
Premium
Oribe Airbrush Root Touch-Up Spray offers temporary gray coverage with a fine, polished finish. It is a splurge option for women who regularly conceal gray roots between salon appointments.
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Let the spray dry and then soften the edge with a clean makeup brush. This can prevent a harsh line along the scalp.
Price Range
Luxury
Choose a color that is close to your roots rather than your ends. When deciding between two shades, the slightly lighter shade often creates a softer result.
Shake the can thoroughly and use short bursts. Allow the spray to dry completely before touching the hair, changing clothes, or resting against light-colored fabric.