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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 Beauty Editor / October 16 2023

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 Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).