Do you know you can easily change the root colour of hair extensions? One of the best solutions is using a root touch-up spray to create a subtle, natural-looking root effect on your extensions. This hack ensures a perfect blend and complements popular hair trends such as balayage, ombre, and root drags, which give a natural lived-in root.
Root touch-up sprays are also perfect for maintaining the look of popular hair trends like balayage, ombre, and root drags. These styles feature a natural root, which allows for longer periods between colouring sessions, promoting better hair health and saving you money on salon visits. If your current hair extensions do not have a rooted effect that matches your hair colour, root touch-up sprays can be an effective way to create a seamless blend and enhance the overall look.
Here, we will guide you through a step-by-step process for achieving a rooted look with your hair extensions using a popular root touch-up spray.
You will need:
- A root touch-up spray that matches your roots (We used L’Oréal Magic Retouch in the shade Dark Brown)
- Your hair extensions (We used a 20” Straight One Piece in shade 6/27 Honey Blush)
- A hair hanger or an alternative to hold the hair securely
Step One: Clip your hair extensions onto the hair hanger. If you have a multi-piece set, hang one section at a time to ensure an even application.
Step Two: Shake the root touch-up spray well. Hold the spray approximately 10 cm from the root area of your hair extensions. Lightly spray the root in one smooth, continuous motion. You may need to repeat this 1-3 times to achieve the desired shade and length of the root. We recommend limiting the spray to no more than 3 widths for a natural-looking root effect.
Step Three: Lay the hair flat and carefully remove the hair hanger. Avoid touching any sprayed areas to prevent smudging. Fill in any gaps where the hair hanger was placed for a consistent finish.
Step Four: Allow the root spray to dry for 5-10 minutes before clipping in the extensions.
And there you have it—an easy and effective hair hack for adding a subtle, natural-looking root to your hair extensions. Most root touch-up sprays can be washed off with a gentle shampoo, so you can change your look as desired. We recommend performing a patch test on an inconspicuous section of the extension to ensure you have the best shade match for your roots and that it blends well with your hair extensions.
By following these steps, you’ll achieve a beautiful, seamless blend that enhances your hair’s natural appearance.
We matched six of our most popular shades to the L’Oreal Magic Retouch to help guide you:
-Shade 2.5 Azalea - L’Oreal Magic Retouch Black
-Shade 6.27 Honey Blush - L’Oreal Magic Retouch Dark Brown
-Shade 8.10 Baby Bronde - L’Oreal Magic Retouch Dark Brown
-Shade 10.16.22 Ballerina Musk - L’Oreal Magic Retouch Dark Blonde
-Shade 18.22 Iris - L’Oreal Magic Retouch Dark Blonde
-Shade 16.613 Sweetheart - L’Oreal Magic Retouch Light Golden Blonde
