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At-home root touchup terrified me.

(Just me?)

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How to battle root growth from home when the salon is a no-go

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Anyone from brunettes to blondes will experience a tonality shift in their hair over time, Tang says.

You should pay attention to your shampoo as well, advises IGK hair stylistOlivia Casanova.

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Instead, focus on working on the tone via the cleansing recommendations above.

If you think youre a dark brown purchase medium brown.

Teeluck loves the root touch ups fromColor Wow.

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The product works for both brunettes and blondes.

When applying the powder, he recommends limiting its use to only the areas where its needed.

Start off gently so as not to end up having to re-shampoo your hair, Teeluck advises.

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It stays in your hair until you wash it out and is sweat resistant and transfer-free, Hazan says.

Spray it at an arms length away in the targeted area to cover grey hair.

Other stylist faves:Oribe Airbrush($24) andLOreal Paris Magic Root ($23).

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Wearing your hair up in a cute bun or pony conceals your greys/roots best, says Casanova.

Then just finish off with one of the root concealers as mentioned above along your hairline.

Markham, meanwhile, suggests a topknot or braids.

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If you have them, he adds that hair extensions can help disguise regrowth when strategically placed, too.

Check in with your stylistthey will appreciate your concern and thoughtfulness, he says.

Let them know your loyalty is with them and you look forward to your next visit.

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(It can also turn your hair grey, BTW.)

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