If you've ever dyed your hair, you know just how unsightly root regrowth can be. It can be both annoying and time consuming to scramble to hide visible roots only a couple weeks after the initial color. Root regrowth can be especially bad for women who have darker roots with light colored hair or vise-versa. Before you run to the phone to give your stylist a call, consider your options. Save money and time by giving these simple fixes a try to disguise your roots and make your color last longer.
Try a New Look
While you may have become accustomed to a certain hairstyle, there's no harm in trying a fresh look. Certain hairstyles do a much better job at hiding roots. Hairstyles that have more volume on top can disguise roots, as well as wavy and curly styles that add instant body. Adopt a hairstyle with layers or try a partially braided look for a simple solution.
Be Shampoo Smart
You've probably been told by your stylist that shampooing everyday can be drying to the hair. The only problem is that excess oil can result in faster root color fading. If you want to prevent drying out your hair, opt for a dry shampoo over your traditional product. Dry shampoos can absorb grease and camouflage any color irregularities.
Reconsider Color
While you may look hot as a bleach blonde bombshell, those black roots don't do much for your image. Consider going only two tones lighter or two tones darker than your natural color. That way, when your roots do begin to show, the difference won't be quite as obvious. Think long and hard about what color to dye your hair.
Alter Your Part
Do you always wear your split in the same area on the scalp? Just changing the place you have your part can make a noticeable difference in the look of your outgrown roots. Instead of parting your hair down the center, try a side part to disguise those roots. Keeping the part messy can also help to keep roots hidden, such as with a zigzag part.
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