Grow out or conceal your roots? Here's how to do it

It’s a familiar story: you colored your hair a few weeks ago and now your roots are showing. Whether you want to camouflage grey hair or your natural hair color differs slightly from your dyed locks, it’s unavoidable. Luckily, there are ways to deal with it.

Regrowth is the part of your natural hair color that becomes visible once your hair starts to grow after coloring it. Since hair grows about 1 to 1.5 centimeters per month on average, you’ll often notice a difference between your dyed hair and your natural hair color at the roots after just a few weeks.

With dark hair and lighter highlights or with grey hair that’s been colored, it usually becomes noticeable more quickly. But even with more subtle color treatments, regrowth can show over time, depending on the technique used.

Regrowth isn’t a mistake or damage to your hair, it’s a natural process and actually a sign of healthy hair growth. How noticeable your regrowth is depends on the color contrast between your natural shade and the dyed tone, as well as the way the color was applied.

Some people choose to touch up their regrowth regularly, while others prefer a natural color transition. With the right techniques, such as balayage or root shadowing, you can ensure your regrowth blends seamlessly with the rest of your hair color.

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That depends on your hair color, the color you had done, and how fast your hair grows. On average, we recommend refreshing your roots every 4 to 6 weeks. Do you have a full hair color with strong contrast (like black dyed hair and grey regrowth)? Then touching up every 4 weeks is often necessary.

If you choose techniques like balayage or babylights, regrowth is less noticeable. These techniques create a natural transition, allowing you to wait longer between touch-ups.

Visit a Keune salon near you for personalized advice. That way, you’ll know exactly when your hair needs a refresh.

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While you can’t stop hair from growing, you can take steps to make regrowth less visible or soften the color difference:

• Use a color-protecting shampoo, such as the Color Brillianz Shampoo. These products help keep your color vibrant longer, making fading more subtle.

• Use toners or color masks, like the Color Brillianz Mask, to maintain the intensity of your hair color between coloring sessions.

Read also: How to keep your hair color beautiful for longer

Need a last-minute appointment for a quick fix? These tips can help you temporarily hide regrowth:

• Use a root touch-up spray in a shade that matches your hair color. These sprays camouflage grey or lighter regrowth in seconds.

• Change your parting: a straight parting emphasizes regrowth. A looser zigzag part helps to disguise it.

• Add volume: a voluminous hairstyle, created with products like Stardust and High Rise, makes the roots look less flat and therefore less visible.

• Accessories are your best friend: think headbands, scarves, or a stylish clip.

Prevention is better than cure. With the right care, your hair color stays vibrant longer and you prevent it from fading too quickly. Always use a professional shampoo and conditioner for colored hair, such as the Color Brillianz line.

Also take a look at our products for colored hair.