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The Independent
13 hours ago
- Health
- The Independent
8 best root touch-ups to see you through to your next hair appointment
Anyone who dyes their hair will be familiar with the inevitable appearance of roots. Whether you're trying to stretch out your salon visits or touch up pesky greys, the best root cover-up products can save your dye job – and lots of money. The options range from pigmented powders, sprays, temporary dyes, and mascara-style wands, depending on the type of coverage you're after. Sprays, for example, can be great for a day or two but will wash out when you shampoo your hair. Box dyes provide more permanent coverage, but they may not be for you if you're not confident when it comes to dying your hair and just want something to tide you over between salon visits. 'Layering is the secret to achieving 100 per cent coverage,' says Adam Russell, creative master colourist at Josh Wood Colour. 'For sprays, hold the can a few inches away from the scalp and keep it moving, as if applying hairspray or dry shampoo,' he explains. 'This technique works beautifully and creates a natural, seamless finish.' Some products are best applied as you're drying your hair with a hair dryer, while others are for use on dry hair, explains Russell. It's worth checking the instructions on the product so you can make sure you find an option that will work for you and your routine. But with so much on the market, it can be hard to find products that work for you, so I put the best options to the test. After months and months of testing, I've found the best root cover-up products to pop in your bathroom cabinet or handbag. How we tested After more than a decade of dying her hair to cover greys, I'm well-versed in a decent root cover-up product. From semi-permanent dyes to sprays and powders, I've tried them all in between salon visits. The products featured here were put to the test throughout a wide range of day-to-day scenarios, including workouts. I also used them in different weather conditions to see how they fare come rain or shine. I considered the following key criteria: Application: Ease of use, lack of transfer, coverage and blendability were all important considerations. Results: I noted whether the products provide a natural-looking finish that holds well. Value for money: We also assessed whether the formulas offered good value for money. The best root cover-ups for 2025 are:
Telegraph
21-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Telegraph
I thought it was bold to let my hair go grey – but now I'm turning back to colour
Looking back at photos I reached peak hair colour, sadly, when I was five years old. I sported a natural smattering of sun-kissed blonde highlights. As I grew up my hair became a dark chestnut. I don't remember any horrific moment when I noticed my first grey hairs but they must have been making themselves known so I started using brunette dye in my mid-30s. With hindsight I rushed into it. As my hair began to lose more pigment I started to get strikingly contrasting grey roots. The battle lines were drawn. About a month after each hair appointment my young daughter would take great delight in pointing out my shock of parting when I leant down (to tidy up after her, probably). Between relentlessly regular six-week salon visits I reached for sticks, powders and sprays to disguise my roots, but it felt like people were talking to the top of my head as the crispy texture or wrong shade gave the game away. After a decade of dyeing (since I was 36), I'd had enough and decided to transition from brown to grey. I was determined to age gracefully. I didn't want to be the female equivalent of a man with a comb-over. I was inspired by similar-aged women with great grey hair such as Sarah Harris, then deputy editor of British Vogue. I liked the way she saw it as 'honest and non-conformist'. It felt like an act of rebellion. I like to think of myself as an early adopter of the trend. I joined a supportive network of women on Instagram under the hashtags #silversisters, #greyhairmovement and #greyhairdontcare. As well as sharing their journeys they celebrated other trailblazers like the designer Liz Kamarul, make-up artist Michele Aikin and British model Sammie K. I felt liberated. I was free from the shackles of six-week hair cycles. I felt chic and confident. Women would compliment me or say I was inspiring them to ditch the dye. Covid and the consequential lockdown gave energy to the trend as women were denied visits to the hairdressers. They took advantage of being hidden away while they transitioned. Six months in I lost my patience with project grey. Around this time my husband told me I looked like I'd had a bag of flour dropped on my head. I wasn't prepared to chop short my long bob but recognised it would be another year before the grey had grown in. I needed help. So I cheated and revisited my colourist. I was lured into regular four-hour appointments where magic was weaved with foils, bleach and toners, to transform me to a cool ash-grey blonde. But over time my hair began to protest by throwing up frizz on good days, looking brassy and parched on bad. I sourced vats of nourishing products to try to appease it. Investing so much money and energy soon became a bore, so once again I opted to let the grey conquer. But as my blonde grew out I found I was having to supplement my look by upgrading my skincare, make-up and clothes to stop my late mother's voice tutting in my head and asking if I'd 'let myself go'. I'd catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror first thing in the morning, in my dog-walking gear, and fret that I looked frumpy. My husband posted a photo of me out walking on the family group chat and I was horrified how the hair on the back of my head was bright white and glowed conspicuously. I also noticed just how many women my age had opted out. I was no longer an outlier but just literally mainstream grey. I felt metaphorically drab too. I considered making a statement by using purple and pink toning shampoos but was put off by women decades older than me choosing this option. Is the recent trend for these just a re-marketing of a 1970s blue rinse? Natural-ish actual colour was what I yearned for. But I didn't want to reintroduce the dreaded regrowth ghost, so my hairdresser advised on bleaching then using a semi-permanent soft caramel which gently fades with each wash. As soon as I saw my new hair I felt physical relief. The warmer tones stopped my face looking washed out. A colleague has already confessed she feels her grey has made her feel invisible so is opting out too. And my colour-committed best friend, always ready with an honest opinion, simply said 'phew' when she saw me. OK, so I have to return every month but it only takes about an hour (including the cut), which is a quarter of the time I'd be sat having blonde highlights. I just wish I'd relented and done it sooner.
Health Line
07-07-2025
- Health
- Health Line
6 Ways to Remove Hair Dye Stains from the Skin
You can use soap and water or other household products to remove hair dye stains. But using certain products, like nail polish remover, may also damage your skin. There are many benefits to DIY hair dyeing at home. But one of the challenges of hair dyeing is that the color can stain your forehead, neck, or hands if you aren't careful. It can also be difficult to remove those stains from your skin. We'll explain how to safely remove hair dye stains from your skin and share tips to prevent staining your skin the next time you color your hair at home. How do you remove hair dye from the hairline and face? Hair dye can stain along your hairline and face where the dye was applied. Because facial skin can be more sensitive than skin elsewhere on your body, you'll want to avoid harsh or very abrasive cleansers in this area. Soap and water Your first defense when you notice hair dye on your skin should be to use soap and warm water to try to remove it. If you start wiping off the dye before it dries or shortly after applying it, this may be enough to remove it. If not, or if it has already stained your skin, you may need to try one of the additional methods below. Olive oil Olive oil is a natural cleanser that may help remove stains from your skin. This may be an especially good option for people with sensitive skin, but anyone can try it. To use, pour a small amount of olive oil on a cotton ball, or use your finger and gently rub it into the stained area of your skin. Leave it on for up to 8 hours. If you're going to sleep with it on, you may want to cover it with a bandage or plastic so it doesn't stain anything. To remove, wash it off with warm water. Rubbing alcohol Rubbing alcohol can be harsh and drying to skin, so this may not be a great option if you have very sensitive or dry skin. To use as a dye remover, pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto a cotton ball or pad. Gently dab it on the stained portion of your skin. Once the dye is off, rinse the area with warm water and soap. Toothpaste Toothpaste can help remove tooth stains, and some people report it may also help remove hair dye stains from skin. However, there is no scientific data to support its use to remove stains on skin. It's possible that toothpaste may lighten hair dye stains due to ingredients like baking soda, but it may also irritate your skin. People report using non-gel toothpaste by applying a small amount to a cotton swab or their finger, and then gently massaging it over the dye on the skin. They suggest leaving it on for 5 to 10 minutes, and then removing with a washcloth soaked in warm water. How do you remove hair dye from your hands? The above techniques for removing dye from your forehead and hairline may also work on your hands. You can also try the following: Nail polish remover Never use nail polish remover on your face or neck, but it may help remove stains from your hands. Apply a small amount of nail polish remover to a cotton swab or cotton ball. Rub it over the stain for a few seconds. The stain should start to come off. Wash your hands immediately with warm water and soap afterward to remove the nail polish remover. You may also want to moisturize the area after you wash and dry it. Dish soap and baking soda Baking soda is exfoliating, and dish soap can help to dissolve the dye. To use, combine gentle dish soap and baking soda to form a paste. Gently rub the paste over the stained area on your hands, and then rinse with warm water. How do you prevent hair dye stains on your skin? To prevent dye from staining your skin the next time you color your hair, try one of the following: Wear gloves to help protect your hands. Apply a barrier between your hairline and your hair. Try using a thick line of moisturizing cream, petroleum jelly, or lip balm around the hairline before applying the dye. Wipe up any spills as you go. You can use a damp cotton swab or pad, or washcloth. Removing stain right away can help prevent stains. If no at-home methods work to remove dye from your skin, consider making an appointment at a salon. Hair stylists and color specialists have specially formulated products that can remove stains. They'll charge you a small amount for this service, but it should do the trick to get the stain off your skin. Takeaway The next time you color your hair, follow steps like applying moisturizer or petroleum jelly to your hairline and around your forehead before applying dye. This can help prevent stains. If you do end up staining your skin, it's usually easy enough to remove the dye using one of the methods listed above. If the stain still doesn't come off after you try at-home treatments, see a color specialist at a salon. They should be able to remove it for you.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
My fiancé hates his greys so decided to try Just for Men – it was a total fail… we had to shave him from the neck up
A MAN who tried to dye his hair to cover his greys was left regretting his decision after it backfired dramatically. He had a wedding coming up, so thought he'd treat himself to some Just for Men for an extra confidence boost. 6 6 6 However, he quickly realised that he'd made a mistake when he saw how dark the dye came out. At that point, he tried to get it off - scrubbing vigorously at his face. But his attempts were unsuccessful, and his hair and beard were left an extremely dark brown, verging on black. His fiancée Charlie had to step in and lend a hand, but they ended up shaving his hair and beard off completely. The problems didn't stop there though - as the dye had stained the skin beneath too. So he ended up being covered in facial bleach as they attempted to return his skin to its normal colour. family's TikTok page. And unsurprisingly, the comments section was filled with people left in hysterics by the video. "Same colour I done and it's black not brown," one wrote. "I just let it grow out though!" Woman issues urgent warning to check the codes on hair dye bottles, after a shop swap left her with grey locks "What was wrong with the 'before' that you thought needed correcting?!" another asked. To which his partner replied: "He wanted to cover the greys for the wedding. "There was nothing wrong!" "I've watched this 5 times, about to watch it is the funniest before and after I've ever seen," a third giggled. "It's killed me off!" Charlie admitted. "It's the scrubbing with the sponge!" the person replied. How can I fix dye damaged hair? Have you taken the dye too far? There are some ways to fix this WITHOUT chopping the whole lot off. Give it a trim: we're not saying you have to cut the whole lot off, but you should trim the worst offending split ends. Ditch the heat products: stop straightening/curling your hair immediately. Stop dying your hair: step away from the bleach, and starting using ammonia-free semi-permanent dyes for now. Switch to sulfate free: use kinder, sulfate-free shampoos and conditions to repair your damaged hair. And don't shampoo more than twice a week if possible, because this strips damaged hair and makes it brittle. Treatment masks: use one of these hair treatment masks, listed below, to rejuvenate your locks. Sun protection: cover your damaged hair when sunbathing or swimming in a chlorinated pool, to prevent further damage. Eat your hair healthy: make sure you drink lots of water, eat Omega 3 fatty acids found in salmon, walnuts and flaxseeds, and green veg like spinach, kale, carrots and avocado. Some pre-natal supplements also promote hair growth. "Ohh noooo!" someone else said. "I did the same to my husband TWO WEEKS BEFORE OUR WEDDING!!!" another exclaimed. "You have to use the colour to remove the colour from the skin," someone else advised. "You don't wash the colour off - you add a little bit of water to the colour on your face and hair and rub it into the skin. "And it lifts the colour off your skin." "Or nail polish remover and a towel and scrub!" another suggested. "Didn't line the edges with Vaseline!" someone else said. "Though the worst mistake was using Just for Men. Superdrug's own brand is way better." 6 6
The Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Pregnant Georgia Harrison cruelly mum shamed before even giving birth after she gets her hair done before Ibiza trip
PREGNANT Georgia Harrison has been cruelly mum shamed before even giving birth, after she got her hair done before a trip to Ibiza. The Love Island star, 30, revealed in April she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Jack Stacey - 10 months into their whirlwind romance. 5 5 5 5 However, Georgia, has been mum shamed after posting on Instagram about how she was having her hair done for a trip to Ibiza. The reality star - who first shot to fame on Love Island in 2017 - shared a video on Instagram of herself having her blonde locks dyed. She wrote next to the clip: "Warning: this colour may cause spontaneous compliments. "Had lots of fun already going lighter for summer. "Ready for Ibiza this weekend … am I mad going pregnant?" But while a lot of her fans said how good Georgia looked, some mum shamed her for getting her hair dyed while pregnant, and also going to Ibiza while expecting. One fan wrote: "Ibiza is defo not a place to go while carrying a child it's full of intoxicated people,also bleach in your hair isn't recommended while being pregnant." While another said: "How times have changed. I got told not to dye my hair while I was pregnant. That was 10 years ago though." This one added: "It's not recommended to be using bleach whilst pregnant, other colouring is fine." Another vented: "You're not meant to do your hair whilst being pregnant." Is it safe to dye your hair while pregnant? According to the NHS website, most research, although limited, shows it's safe to colour your hair while pregnant. Some studies have found that very high doses of the chemicals in hair dyes may cause harm. However, these doses are massive compared with the very low amount of chemicals you may be exposed to when colouring your hair. Dyeing your hair whilst breastfeeding is also safe. PREGNANCY NEWS Georgia revealed shared her exciting pregnancy news with fans in April. Not long after, during an Instagram Q&A with fans, the reality star was asked how far along she is and replied: '16 weeks, five days.' This means her due date should be on or around December 31. Georgia was also asked about her baby shower plans, and replied: 'I wanted to do a goth theme or Tiger King theme but my friends and family have said no. 'There's still time though.' WHIRLWIND ROMANCE Last year, Georgia returned to Love Island for the first All Stars series, hoping to find romance again. Despite leaving the All Stars villa with Anton Danyluk, their romance quickly fizzled out and just months later she and Jack met on a dating app. Opening up about meeting Jack and falling pregnant, Georgia told OK! Magazine: "If you don't go to the interview, you're not going to get the job, are you?' 'I was thinking, 'I'm nearly 30, I really want to make an effort to meet someone'. But I was quite pessimistic about love in general. 'It took me a while to really believe that someone could treat me so well, but Jack did. "Now here we are, living together and about to have a baby! 'I do believe the things I've experienced in my past were meant to lead me to where I am now.' 5
