How To Cover Your Gray Hair At Home

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We're demystifying the process, helping you find the right color & formula and showing you everything you need to get salon-quality results.

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Step 1:
Choose a Shade & Formula

The easiest, most natural-looking option is to go with your natural color or darker. If you want to go lighter, we recommend no more than a shade or two brighter.

Textured Hair

Both semi and demi permanent color are great options for textured hair since they won't alter hair significantly enough to disturb a curl pattern. If you're after longer-lasting coverage, seek permanent hair color designed specifically for textured hair to help keep it protected.

What's the Diff Between Permanent, Demi & Semi-Permanent Color

Step 2:
Pick a Developer

Think of developer as the fizz to your soda: It gives it power. Mixed with your hair color, it activates it to help it penetrate the hair shaft to lighten or add color. Note: You will NOT need a developer for semi-permanent color.

What is a Hair Developer & How Does it Work

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Step 3:
Grab the Essentials

If you're mixing up color yourself, you'll need gloves, a mixing bowl, an application brush and sectioning clips. If you're using a kit, it will have everything you need, but you might find the clips and a brush for blending helpful.

Step 4:
Apply

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How to Cover Up Gray Roots at Home

Temporary Root Fix

If you have a sprinkling of gray (think your roots or face-framing pieces), you might consider root spray or root powder. Both options provide temporary coverage until they're washed out.