As you age, gray hairs are inevitable, and eventually they start multiplying. First comes one, and then you start to notice so many that you’ll immediately start googling salons in your area. But going to the salon every six to eight weeks can get time-consuming and expensive, so sometimes you’ve got to take matters into your own hands to cover up those grays at home.
Whether you’ve got a few strands you want to cover or if your entire mane is in desperate need of some color, we’re here to help. From root touch-ups to hair dyes to sprays, minimize and cover grays with these products. And the best part? These products start at only $7.
- For hair that looks thicker and fuller almost instantly, apply the number one bestselling Toppik Hair Building Fibers. Made of natural colored Keratin protein, it clings to your hair and mimics your color. Plus, it’s wind- and rain-resistant but can be washed out with shampoo.
- Revive your hair’s color with this Clairol Root Touch-Up Colorblend. Easy to use, it provides 100% gray coverage from root to tip in just 10 minutes. Choose from 15 brown shades.
- If you have blonde or black hair, reach for this Clairol Root Touch-Up by Natural Instincts instead. It gives you blended roots in just 20 minutes, and it includes a mixing bowl and a brush to get color on every strand.
- Achieve salon-quality touch-up results with this Madison Reed Root Perfection Touch-Up Kit. With nourishing ingredients, including keratin, argan oil and ginseng root, this kit offers three weeks of vibrant color.
- If you don’t want to dye your hair, try this L’Oreal Paris Magic Root Cover Up Concealer Spray. The formula is water-resistant, dries in one minute, and the color lasts until your next shampoo. It’s backed by over 54,700 five-star reviews and comes in 11 shades, including red, blonde and black.
- For on-the-go touch-ups, carry this Everpro Gray Away Root Touch-Up Stick with you. It has a concealer stick and a blending sponge that make it easy to cover up small areas, and the wax-free formula goes on smoothly and leaves a shiny, soft mane.
- This Color Wow Root Cover Up is like eyeshadow for your hair. With a water and sweat-resistant formula, you can take it to the beach and even swim with it in. Just load the brush up with the powder and lightly apply it to your roots.
- Cover up aging hair with this Age Beautiful Hair Color Dye. Infused with biotin, it hides grays for up to eight weeks and gives you a thicker, healthier-looking mane.
- For hair dye rookies, go with this L’Oreal Paris Feria Multi-Faceted Shimmering Hair Color. There are 41 vibrant shades that you can color match to your hair, plus this dye can be used on all hair types. Over 4,000 people have bought it in the past month, and reviewers say the color lasts for months.
- Add this Boldify Hairline Powder to your cart if you’re looking for something quick and easy to apply. Providing instant coverage for up to 48 hours, wind, rain and sweat are no match for this powder. In addition to grays, it also covers thinning hair and bald spots.
- If your grays are the first thing people see under your dark strands, this L’Oreal Paris Magic Root Concealer Brush will be a lifesaver for on-the-go touch-ups. Whether you have straight hair or coils, it blends naturally into your hair and dries in a flash.
- Achieve a rich, long-lasting color at home with this Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Creme Permanent Color. Infused with hair-healthy ingredients, including avocado, coconut and olive oil, this kit offers full gray coverage while locking in moisture.
