How to disguise the hair root: essential tips and products

When whites start to appear or if you often dye them another color and the root of your hair grows fast, the apparent root between one dye and the other may become a nuisance.

If this is your case, worry no more. There are some hairstyles, accessories and products that can help you disguise the root in the meantime. Unfortunately the tips only apply to light or white hair dyed in darker shades, as the reverse is only possible with root discoloration. Check out the expert tips below.

Hairstyles: What are the ideals?

When it comes to hair styling, expert opinion is divided. For Robson Perez of Werner Coiffeur, you can opt for a bun, ponytail or braid. It helps to disguise because loose hair draws more attention, says the hairstylist.


To use loose hair, the ideal is to split the hair in zigzag, thus avoiding straight and marked lines, which cause a feeling that the root is longer than it looks, says educator Camila Salles of Pivot Point.

The expert also adds that for those who like to hold their hair, braids, ponytails and bun (whether firm or looser and stripped) are also a good option? but as long as they come with a bangs, be it short or bangs. Fringes are great allies because they cause an illusion and take the focus off the root. A few loose strands also guarantee the charm of the hairstyle. But be careful! Avoid using your hair all back, as this will make its root apparent, Camila advises. Here's a step-by-step braid tiara option:

On the other hand, Hairstylist Valentine Bruno of Hair Ophicina believes it is difficult to hide the root of the hair, but if it is a looser hairstyle on top with volume, the braid tiara is an option. You can use Surf Spray (Bumble and Bumble) and leave your hair with that effect just left the beach, so it looks "messy". The looser, looser strands disguise the root. Check out the video how to make the beach effect on hair:


Marina Marques of the Crystal Hair Salon warns that by pinning your hair, you may end up having the opposite effect and further highlighting the root, so it may be more beneficial to bet on the sprays that camouflage the root.

Accessories: How to use them to your advantage

Educator Camila recommends using accessories to disguise the growing root. For those who enjoy, they are a good choice, he says. We can vary with headbands, scarves, headbands, hats or even large hair clips that draw attention and take the focus off the hair. These are also great allies when the proposal is to hide the root that needs retouching, suggests the educator.

Hairstylist Ana Paula Nesi of Sonia Nesi Beauty Studio also suggests using hair extensions to help create hairstyles to disguise the root. But she warns that these tricks only work for a while, because when the root is too big, it is almost impossible to hide it.


Check out some ways to use the accessories mentioned:

Apparent Root Camouflage Products

According to Camila Salles, there are many products on the market specifically for this type of problem. They are available in a variety of colors, are instant hair products, have a temporary effect and can be used without restriction as they dissolve easily with water. Find the color that matches your hair and your problem will be solved.

See the suggestions of the experts and check where to find each item:

Hairstylist Marina Marques's Suggestion: Root Concealer Rita Hazan for $ 25 at Rita Hazan shop (outside Brazil)

Hairstylist Valentine Bruno's Suggestion: Aspa Colorific Instant Root Retouching for $ 10, 91 at Cabeleza

Hairstylist Robson Perez's Suggestion: Paste Eyebrow Concealer for R $ 54 on Contains 1g

Hairstylist Ana Paula Nesi's Suggestion: Retok Color Stick Anaconda for $ 4.99 on Magic Cosmetics

Super Billion Hair Spray for R $ 44,90 at Época Cosmetics

These tips are temporary solutions that can be included in everyday life to make life easier, Camila concludes. This way you can be calmer between one dye and another while your hair grows.

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