I am in no way a fashion, beauty, make-up or hair blogger. In fact, I really know next to nothing about any of those things, so the fact that I’m writing this little post is pretty hilarious if you know me. I was going to post this last week, but I was afraid everyone would think it was an April Fools Day joke!
But, I have a new hair product that I just can’t live without, so I wanted to let you know about it, too. I’m a helper, y’all.
When I was pregnant with Zack (who is now 9), I started getting gray hair. My gray hair isn’t the type where you have a few strands here and there. Oh, no! I have patches of gray on my temples and around my ears.
Sure, everyone (or almost everyone) has some grays, but mine are incredibly stubborn! It takes about 10 days of me having my hair professionally colored for them to start showing again. I have learned that if I keep my hair blonde instead of brunette, the grays aren’t quite as obvious, but they still show.
Here’s a shot of me about 2 weeks after a visit to the salon.
So, my hair stylist recently told me about a product to cover grays called Watercolors Root Concealer
I use it in the places where I can see my grays. When my hair is down, I use it on my part and on my temples. If I’m wearing my hair in a ponytail, I use it on my temples and above my ears. Since I don’t wash my hair every single day, it stays in place until the next time I wash it.
Here’s a close up shot of my part, before and after I sprayed on the Watercolors.
I’ve tried all sort of stuff over the years – root touch up dye, hair mascara, special colored shampoos – but this is the most natural-looking and easiest to use product that I’ve tried. I know that not everyone has the gray problem that I have, but I wanted to spread the word to those of you who do! It’s also great if your roots have grown out and you need something to hold you over until your next salon visit.
I am able to buy Watercolors at my salon, so you may be able to find it at yours, too. If not, I found Watercolors Root Concealer
Had you ever heard of this product? Do you need it as badly as I do?
I have used a similar product from Rita Haan for years. It colors my little gray streak beautifully and doesn’t transfer at all. Wonder why it took the beauty industry so long to develop. Wish it came in a larger can however.
Yes! I would love a larger can, too. I haven’t heard of Rita Haan, but I’ll have to check that out!
Thanks for sharing this product. I have the same exact problem. I wash my hair every other day so on the days I don’t wash my hair, the gray seems to show more, probably because it isn’t as fluffed up. Might give this a try.
I have the same problem!
I don’t have many greys yet but this is really cool. I must remember it. The greys are coming more and more.
There is a product similar to this in the UK, but unfortunately it is by Charles Worthington and only stocked at Boots. I can’t justify giving my hard-earned cash to serial tax dodgers for the sake of my roots! Does anyone know of any other similar products in the UK?
Ladies, I am ultra-sensitive to chemicals in most face creams, lotions, hair dyes, anything with chemicals – and after using a hair color a few months ago, I had to be rushed to an allergist here in town. I had colored my hair before for many years. But I had this reaction, and one can all of a sudden have a reaction to many given names of chemicals. Before anyone uses a new product, please read the chemicals on the back of the product’s packaging and look it up on EWG.com – this organization points out how many dangerous chemicals are in most products you would never even think about. Do you know what chemicals are in this product, that could be cancer-causing? Yes, cancer-causing. I’ve been doing a lot of research, and learned that we women put all kinds of cancer causing chemicals on our face, hair and body every day – and we wonder why so many are getting cancer. I’m such a lover of makeup and hair products, I’ve used zillions – and now – it’s reading labels and making sure I’m using something that is USDA Organic and is made from all natural ingredients w/o chemicals. Thank you, just trying to guide you to an experience that enlightened me. Thanks, A. Perry, Greensboro, NC 5/30/2015
Thanks, Angie!
Where can I purchase this wonderful product and how much is it?
Thank you,
Michele