Are you running out of time to refresh your hair's roots and new growth? Here are a few golden rules to help you touch up your colour quickly and easily!
Find the corrector you need
Whether you want to touch up your roots for a special occasion or a way to make your hair colour last longer, the most important thing is to choose the right formula.
- In the first case, corrective products are your best friends: they can be used in the blink of an eye, and slip easily into a handbag for lightning-fast adjustments when needed. What's more, their effect disappears after a wash.
- In the second case, for a longer run, you need a special touch-up permanent hair colour that targets regrowth for faster application than a full colouring. It's important, of course, to choose a shade that's very close to your natural colour or to the colouring you're already wearing. Just remember, however, that because you’re working with fresh roots, the shade will likely be lighter and more vibrant than the rest of your hair.
Dry hair? Opt for ammonia-free colouring products enriched with nourishing agents, to preserve the moisture and health of the hair fiber.
A question of method
There are many products, tools and application techniques for your hair colour, especially if you're using a temporary formula. It's up to you to decide what you're most comfortable with.
Correctors for touching up roots and new growth
Aerosol applicators cover your roots with a fine layer of powdered colour. Simply spray over the areas while holding the can a few inches from your head and you’re good to go!
Here are a few recommended products to do so.
TRESemmé
Root Touch-Up Temporary Hair Colour, 70.8 g
The Tresemmé Root Touch-Up temporary hair colour instantly conceals unwanted roots and greys in one easy spray to keep hair colour looking fresh. This smudge-proof colour hair spray is free of ammonia, peroxide, and synthetic dyes, making it easy to cover large and small areas and to provide coverage that lasts until your next shampoo. Life happens and squeezing in a visit to the hair salon or finding time to colour your hair at home can be tough, but now you can rely on these easy-to-use temporary colour root concealers to quickly mask pesky greys and extend the time between colouring. The lightweight formula for light-brown hair dries in seconds without leaving a sticky residue behind, and at 70.8 g, this aerosol spray can is the perfect size to carry in your tote for touch-ups on-the-go! Choose the shade to match your hair colour, and make your roots and greys disappear. The Tresemmé Root Touch-Up collection comes in 3 shades: black, dark Brown, and light brown.
Stick applicators, on the other hand, colour the surface to be concealed, a little like chalk, while sponge applicators dab on the colour.
Here's a recommendation for a stick applicator that might be just the thing.
As for applicators with powder formulas, these are applied with a sponge to your new hair between colourings to hide the new growth until your next shampoo.
Here's an example of this type of product.
Hair colour products for retouching and dyeing
Most permanent colour root retouchers come with a comb-tip applicator. A little like mascara, this method helps you target specific areas so you can apply the colour more evenly.
There are several products available in pharmacies to suit your hair type.
L'Oréal Paris
Magic Root Rescue Permanent Root Colouring Kit, 1 unit
100% of Greys Covered in Just 10 minutes with Our Quick & Easy Permanent Root Colouring Kit
Clairol
Permanent Root Touch-up Colorblend , 1 unit
The #1 permanent root solution for long-lasting, natural-looking roots. Root Touch-Up is specifically designed to target new roots and grays. Sweat-proof, touch-proof, rain-proof root coverage that lasts.
Application tips for your hair colour Before you start your retouching, apply a little petroleum jelly to the top of your forehead, your temples and your ears so you don’t stain your skin.
How do you correct a colour or find the one that suits you best? By asking our beauty team!
Get the best advice for your hair colour from the beauty consultants at your favorite Jean Coutu. Whatever your hair type, you'll be able to find the product and techniques that suit you best.
St. Tropez
Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse, 240 ml
This super-lightweight, easy-to-apply, velvety mousse delivers that ultra-even all-over tan you've always wanted. Simply sweep on with an applicator mitt for a beautiful, even tan. Our best-selling product is perfect for anyone looking to get a natural-looking, streak-free golden tan that dries in an instant. Whether you're a first-time tanner or a total pro, our tinted formula will ensure you know where to apply your tan for a perfect application, everytime. Infused with conditioning aloe vera and long-lasting color, our innovative Aromaguard™ fragrance technology eliminates the tell-tale self tan aroma by a minimum of 70% and instead gives a beautiful subtle, yet refreshing fragrance. Never orange, St. Tropez Tan always gives a beautiful, golden color.
Renaissance
Renaissance Exfoliating Glove, 1 unit, Urban Grey
This original product is made of vegetal cellulose material (derived from eucalyptus and spruce) whose microscopic woven fibres helps tone and regenerate your skin. Their effectiveness has long been recognized, helping to build the reputation of a product that has often been imitated but never equaled.
Clarins
Self Tanning Milky Lotion, 125 ml
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