Cover Gray Hairs Like a Pro With These At-Home Colors

Graying hair is inevitable for most of us, and if you're among those who want to cover it, this guide is for you. We'll share stylist-approved at-home haircolors that don't cost a fortune to help you make sound decisions while dyeing your own hair, whether you want a root touch-up between salon visits or don't want to visit the salon at all.

To cover your roots and hide away grays, we've consulted master colorist Madison Garrett from Spoke & Weal to guide us on our journey. Finding the right match can be challenging. "Choose the lighter shade if you're between two colors because a lighter band is much easier to fix in the hair than a darker one," Madison explains. "Once you choose your color, it's best to apply the product at the part and hairline because if there’s an inconsistency in the color or hue—better to have it concentrated in a smaller area than all over." When coloring your hair, it's essential to protect it from brittle split ends and color abuse.

There are many special shampoos and conditioners to care for grays, but Garrett has found a magical solution for overprocessed hair of any color. She suggests using K18, a one-of-a-kind leave-in hair mask that repairs and reverses damage in under four minutes (yes, under four minutes!). It's scientific sorcery that'll keep your locks healthy. Whether you're looking for quick touch-ups between trips to the salon or prefer coloring your hair at home, she has kindly provided product recommendations to give salon-hair-flipping results.