Clairol Root Touch-Up by Nice'n Easy Permanent Hair Dye, 5A Medium Ash Brown Hair Color, Pack of 1

I’ve been using the Clairol Root Touch-Up in Dark Brown (4) for a while now, and it’s truly the best solution for in-between salon visits. The color blends seamlessly with my professionally dyed hair—no harsh line, no obvious “at-home” look. What I think doesn’t get talked about enough is how QUICK and MESS-FREE it is. The little mixing tray and brush make it so easy to apply exactly where you need it without wasting product or staining your skin. Another huge plus: the formula doesn’t have that overwhelming chemical smell you get with a lot of dyes. It’s much gentler, and my hair still feels soft and shiny after rinsing—no straw-like texture. I also love that the kit has just the right amount of product for roots, so you’re not dealing with leftovers or having to guess how much to mix. For me, this has been a salon-saver and confidence-booster. It stretches my color appointments by a few weeks while keeping my hair looking fresh and natural. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants professional-looking results at home without the hassle.

I love this product, it easy to use great coverage. It's also not harsh on your hair and is super economical.

First, let me say that I think whether this product is for you depends on your hair color and whether you are trying to cover up grey hair vs. non-grey roots of another color. I use the Nice 'n Easy Root Touch-up to cover totally grey roots on dyed medium brown hair. For me, the Root Touch-Up actually works better than regular hair color. Like all hair color, this stuff changes (oxidizes) after a few shampoos. So, Dark Brown initially starts out VERY dark, but after 2 to 3 shampoos, it lightens up a bit. ALL permanent hair coloring does this, but I find that the Root Touch-Up lightens LESS over time than regular hair dye. In my case, I am covering up VERY grey roots in my center part and along my temples and it covers VERY well, blending nicely into the rest of my hair. I estimate that my hair is probably 60-70% grey, but because I color it all the time, I only see it at the roots. And no matter what hair color I use, I can see a teeny bit of grey within a week because hair GROWS. Other than parting one's hair differently, there isn't much you can do about that. Grey roots against dark hair are obviously far more noticeable than grey roots in blond hair. But in terms of actual grey coverage? The Root Touch-Up is PERFECT. Unlike other "dark brown" regular hair dye, my grey hair actually becomes dark brown with the Root Touch-Up. Every other hair color I've tried gives me some light or orange-y version of brown because the grey is not fully covered. Although the product contains only a small amount of product, the pigment is much more highly concentrated than regular hair coloring and a little goes a long way. I think that there's a safety advantage with this too: probably best to use the least amount of hair dye you can. Also -- and this is key for me -- the color of the Dark Brown itself is a true neutral brown. I detest red and brass overtones, which are present even in brown dyes advertised as "ash" or "neutral". THIS PRODUCT IS A TRUE NEUTRAL BROWN. As my hair grows (I wear it long, to my mid-back), the color of Root Touch-Up does lighten a bit BUT STAYS NEUTRAL BROWN. No red overtones. No brassy overtones. This is critical for me and what makes this product ideal for me. It's the ONLY hair coloring product I've ever use that gives me the brown shade I want. I find that my roots stay colored for about 3 weeks with Root Touch-Up; this is the same amount of time for me as with regular hair coloring. Again, if you have high-contrast roots (grey on black or dark brown), you are obviously going to see the regrowth in a more prominent way. Hair coloring comes with many tradeoffs but for me, the trueness of the color, the excellent grey coverage, as well as the ease of application make this a great product.

My before and after, dark brown. Quick and easy. I feel like this will get me the extra 2 weeks before my salon visit.

When coloring my hair entered between 1-2 hundred dollars, I started looking at my options. I tried this product years ago and fell in love. By watching my stylist doing the foils over the years, I could see 'how' to do the touch up and gave it a try. I use a comb that has a pointy end, use that to part my hair, I start with all the hair by the face and ears first, brushing the product into the roots up about 1/2", then, starting with the middle part, I get all the roots along the part, then create a new part with the point next to that starting at the hairline and back to the back of my head. The new part is about 1/4-1/2 inch to one side of the original part, apply product on all the roots there, and continue down, creating new 'parts' all the way down to the nape of the neck on that side, go back to the center and repeat the other way. It can go pretty fast. I make sure to get the eyebrows, then wait 10-15 minutes, and shower like normal. And this 'new' color, 6.5 is great. It is not too dark, or light. It is just right...

Oh my God, this thing works really well. I usually never review on Amazon, but this is my second review on an item. Very easy to use the color matches my hair left it on for 10 minutes and washed it off all of my gray hairs are gone. This thing is amazing. It really works. Thank you so much.

LOVE! I used to dye my hair every three months for the past 30 years, and used various spray-on root touchup products over a number of years. I just was never really happy with the spray-ons because I felt like they left my hair duller and flatter and almost greasy compared to the rest of my hair, and do have to use it each time you wash your hair as it does wash out, at least for me. I now use the Clairol root touchup every other week, and dye my hair about three times a year, a little bit more expensive this way, but I really like how my hair feels. I don’t necessarily dye my grey hair because of vanity, but dying it has always made it easier to settle my hair down and brush it. I am older now, and so the texture of my hair has changed and thinned out, and tangling has been a problem for me. You also use your own conditioner after just 10 minutes of applying this, so you get the scent effect that you want at the end of this instead of the chemical smell. I use it on my eyebrows too, applying with Q-tips. Great product, would recommend.

keeps the grey off the roots before the next salon visit; blends well with hair color;easy to apply