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Luckily, you’ve come to the right place to prepare for those moments.
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(Use an inconspicuous strand, perhaps by the nape of your neck, for your test run.)
Bodt strongly advises against using at-home dye kits, however.
“it’s possible for you to do more damage than good,” she says.
Instead, if you might’t make it to a colorist first, Kener suggests trying colorfulclip-in extensionsinstead.
All of the choices below span the color spectrum for root touch-ups or full-on fantasy switches.
In seconds, this spray deposits matte pigments that seamlesslycamouflage rootsand grays.
This gel coats hair in eye-catching pigments and then dries down to a curl-defining, transfer-resistant finish.
It also completely washes out with just one shampoo, perfect for color-curious commitment-phobes.
“It’s a super easy app that’s kind of like applying eye shadow,” Valdes says.
Hally Color Cloud
Hally
For a soft wash of color, tryHally Color Cloud.
Overtone Coloring Conditioner
Overtone
Overtone Coloring Conditioner has quickly become a beloved choice for all-over tinting.
The serum-like texture makes it easy to add a couple of accent strands rather than allover color.
The tints can last up to six weeks.
“It rinses out after shampooing and won’t affect future salon touch-ups,” she says.
The brand suggests coating hair with itsChi Keratin Mistbefore applying color to even outporosityand get a more uniform tint.
There are 12 crazy hair colors to choose from and each washes out with regular shampoo.
Top off the tint withhairsprayto get the color to last a bit longer.
