Style Edit Root Touch Up Spray | Temporary Hair Color for Gray Roots and Thinning Hair | Salon-Quality, Transfer-Resistant Hair Concealer | Black, 2 oz

This product is a great time saver for root conceal, especially around the temples. I normally don't use it on the top of my head for several reasons: 1) I can't see the top of my head 2) when someone tall comes up to me, I make sure they can't see the top of my head. I don't understand how people can go five weeks without coloring? My hairs grow out over night and I swear if I don't dye my hair every two weeks, it looks horrible but dye is very taxing on the hair and my scalp has taken to breaking out in reddened patches from over-use of dyes. My skin is already very allergic and sensitized and my doctor said "no" to continued dying so I have to rely on Style Edit to save my self-esteem. Seriously, this product is what I call an "airbrush in a can". It does take a lot of practice to get used to it. Handy materials to have before you start: 10x magnifying mirror with a task light or lamp above it, or other good lighting; rubber gloves; sturdy paper towels with "quilted" design; moisturizer; cotton swabs; hand mirror to look at your profile in another mirror; a toothpick (optional). The magnify mirror with good lighting is essential if you are using this product around your temples. If you just spray-blast it on your head/temples, you will leave tell-tale borders along your temples and it will look very, very, weird; not to mention a giant black or dark brown blast of dye on your skin and people will stare at you (I've learned the hard way). The rubber gloves are essential when you go to wipe off the excess, unless you don't mind the product getting on your hand and under your fingernails. I'm cheap, so I use one strip of paper towel, fold it, flip it over and use again and the glove prevents my hand from staining. I only use one glove on my dominant hand, that's all you need. The sturdy quilted paper towel is vital for wiping off the over spray on your skin- do not use tissue paper, it will break up and disintegrate in your hair and make a big mess. I use Kirland (Costco) brand paper towel rolls but you can use Bounty quilted or some other "cloth-like" paper towel. Moisturizer makes it easier to wipe off the over-spray from your forehead or temple. Cotton swabs are great for rubbing away the mistakes when you press too hard and blast your scalp or temple with too much spray. It's easier to use the swab instead of paper towel for spot-fixes to remove localized areas of too much spray. A hand mirror is a good reality check. After you Style Edit your hair, look at your profile in the mirror to make sure the hairline looks "natural". The side of your face is not the same view you see in the mirror if you are staring straight on. A toothpick with a flat end is a great tool to keep in your pocket in case your scalp or head itches. Do not scratch with your fingers, you will end up with Style Edit under your finger nails! I use black, so it looks gross when I get it under my nails. I used to carry around an orange stick in my pocket but it was too long and pointy. Here's how I do it: - put moisturizer around your temples and forehead. - shake Style Edit before using. - apply GENTLE pressure on button...this is the hardest part, as the product tends to blast out with too much pressure. If it does blast out, no fear, just leave it until it dries. - cover all your grays with a FINE mist of this amazing product. Do not blast down on the button - again, this is the hardest part to master. - let it dry, about ten minutes, more if you have time. - put on a glove on your dominant hand. - for temples, use a down-ward swipe with a strip of sturdy paper towel to take the over-spray off your skin. Don't rub upwards on the temples, use one motion downward only. Too vigorous of a rub will remove product from your hair and you'll have to repeat the process. - for forehead, use same technique but swipe the paper towel upward to get rid of over-spray as this is the way my hair grows. - to correct blasts of concentrated color, I remove gently with a cotton swab on the scalp after it has dried. You can experiment while it's still wet but I've found that it rubs the color off the surrounding hair as well. Voila! You are done! And yes, if you don't wash your hair, it may stain your pillows. I live in a humid environment and have to wash my hair daily. I find that Style Edit works best on clean hair and dry scalp. It seems like a lot of steps, but once you get the technique down, it only takes about 10-12 minutes or less. I've also tried another brand called Gray Away from Wal-Mart for $9.99 but found Style Edit's pigments are finer and lasts longer throughout the day.

Works great on grey hair adding color and shine.

This is a very fine product. I have been using it for years when my roots start to peak through before I can get to my hairdresser. I got this at a good price. My only issue is that I ordered the wrong color! I usually use and order Dark Brown. Unfortunately I mistakenly chose Auburn ??? I have NEVER had Auburn hair in my life!!! I am trying to return it now. Wish me luck!

I no longer have black hair (I went purple and now I can't cover my roots with anything!) but, when I did, I tried this Style Edit Root Concealer. My roots show up quickly and, when my hair was black, they were glaring. I am about 50% gray these days. I generally use Roux Temporary Haircolor Touch-Up Stick to cover grays and it works great. But this spray is good too. It takes a little getting used to as far as how much to spray and how far away to hold the can but it is pretty simple and does cover even my graying roots well. The area feels damp for a bit but when it dries, it doesn't look or feel hard or noticeable. It blends right into my hair. It is harder to conceal the roots on the side of my head with the spray than with a crayon. I used to spray some on a cosmetics brush and brush it on the "sideburns" to cover them. That worked fine and the color lasted all day. It will come off in rain or water though so be sure to cover your head if you go outside in the rain. I passed the can to my sister who has naturally black hair and she likes it. I think it is a matter of preference between a spray and a stick root concealer. I like the stick a little better and it is cheaper but my sister likes this spray much better. It definitely does a good job covering even really light roots and helping them to blend in with the rest of the hair.

Easy to use. Good color and staying power. Matches my hair color well

Very good product, makes grey lines invisible.

I really like this stuff. It matches and blends with my hair color perfectly. I dye my hair pretty dark brown and have so many gray hairs, mostly around my hairline. Since I hate doing my hair, it gets put up in a pony tail or bun most days which, unfortunately, also exposes my gray hairs. Mine are really thick and stick up too, making them that much more obvious. I plan to update with pictures, but I'm on here to order my 2nd can so I thought I'd update with a review while I was at it. I plan to keep on at home, one in my car and one at work. Seriously, I'm busy and forget to do this some days or plans come up unexpectedly and this is so quick and easy to apply that I don't need to be at home to do it. All you need is a mirror and something to block your skin (whether that be your hand/fingers if you have a sink to wash them afterwards - it washes right off!, or a disposable glove or even maybe just a piece of paper/bathroom paper towel if you're in a pinch and on the road with no sink available to you). You get used to how much pressure to apply, just like learning how to drive a clutch ;). You can spray further away and get a light mist or spray closer and more concentrated depending on your needs. I like to get about 1-2 inches away from my hair and spray. If you spray too heavily, just quickly use your fingers or a paper towel to rub it all around. I've never felt that this has made my hair look unnatural. If you've ever used dry shampoo, it sort of leaves this sort of feel in your hair...not silky smooth and just a little textured but it really shouldn't be a problem if you're only touching up your roots as this isn't intended to cover your whole head of hair from root to tip anyways. I feel like my hair grows really fast, I can dye my hair and in 19 days I can fully see new stubborn thick gray hairs sprouting up to the point where they can't be ignored. I simply can't afford to even dye my hair at home that often, much less all the time and energy it takes. This has given me confidence on days when I cared to hide them while I was in between dye jobs. I love it. Thank you!

This is a great product and works well on my red hair, but I give it 4 stars for the price. This product has quadrupled in price over the last few years.

Horrible product. Grey coverage is terrible and makes hair texture untouchable.

Good.........

Excellent product! I have used Rita Hazan and Loreal's Magic Touch root sprays but Style Edit is much better. I love the light blonde color.

Good coverage on grey roots, but the auburn/red is way too dark, more on the dark brown side than red.

Before I was using the root touch up stick and it cause a lot of time applying it and can't cover enough my gray hairs. I am so thankful I found this Style Edit on Youtube and start looking where to buy this and so I found it here in Amazon. Thanks to the seller. My expectations are met as to delivery time and satisfaction from the product. It is easy to apply and covers my gray hairs 100%. It even hides the wide gap of my hairline. I am so pleased and will order again.