My husband has thick, dark brown hair and recently started noticing some grey strands around his temples and the back of his head. We decided to visit my hairdresser for a touch-up, aiming to keep the result looking natural without committing to a permanent dye, just in case he wasn’t happy with the color. After getting some great tips from the stylist, we’ve now started dyeing his hair at home, and it’s been surprisingly easy!
Best Toner Products To Cover Grey Hair
I’ve always been a fan of Redken products. I used to apply gloss toners between color treatments to keep my hair vibrant. Redken products are known for their professional quality, and I’ve noticed that stylists use them in every country I visit.
This time, for toning my husband’s hair, my stylist recommended Redken Brews, which turned out to be the perfect solution for covering grey hair without making it look unnatural. What I love most about this toner is that it gradually washes out over time, avoiding harsh lines between the dyed hair and new grey roots as they grow in—exactly what we were looking for!
How To Prepare Hair Dye At Home
All you need are:
the toner (I bought 2 shades to mix)
the Pro-Oxide (to activate the dye)
How to mix?
50% of Pro-Oxide and 50% of Hair Color
I mix 2 shades 50/50 for more natural results
How long to wait?
You need to start with the area where you have the most grey hair—usually the temples—then move to the back of the head, followed by the top, and finally the rest of the hair.
After you’re done, wait about 10 minutes or less, then rinse it off, followed by shampoo and conditioner.
The Best Quick Root Touch-Ups With a Natural Finish
COLOR WOW Root Cover Up – Instant Grey Coverage and Highlight Touch-Up
Tarte Big Ego dab & go hair concealer – cream-to-powder hair concealer, perfect for touching up roots, contouring your hairline, and filling in thin spots or gaps.
Gray Away quick stick – Targeted gray root coverage, Wax-free formula
Style Edit – Root Touch Up Spray for Men & Women with Medium Brown Hair Color
Madison Reed Root Touch Up + Brow Filler, Cascata + Pinoli Blonde, Instant Root Coverage, Fills in Brows & Thinning Hairlines, Temporary Concealing Powder
Bumble and bumble Color Stick Root Coverup in Natural Shades
If you know of other great root touch-up products, feel free to drop your recommendations in the comments. I’d love to hear your suggestions and try out anything I might have missed!