The blow-dry is impeccable, the outfit chosen, and just before heading off to this important meeting, the mirror reveals these few white strands which catch the light. You can’t squeeze in a trip to the hairdresser, but you don’t want to think about your roots all evening. It is exactly this type of situation that pushed hair expert Myriam Keramane, founder of the Myriam.K brand, to share on Instagram a quick tip for hiding white hair. His method is based on a root touch-up spray and a simple makeup brush, for results in just a few seconds and an almost invisible effect. Enough to transform last-minute panic into a reassuring little ritual.
Why does root touch-up spray work so well?
The principle of the root touch-up spray is simple: it deposits a temporary pigmented veil on the surface of the hair. The fiber is not modified as with permanent coloring, the pigments are fixed on the strands and are removed with the next shampoo. The background color is revived, the white roots visually blend into the hair, without a helmet effect if you spray a light mist.
The areas to target as a priority remain the parting, the temples and the contour of the face, where the white threads are most noticeable. This type of spray lasts until the next shampoo and dries in about a minute, ideal between two color appointments. As a bonus, the material retains movement, which leaves you free to run your hand through your hair without fear of a frozen result.
How to use Magic Retouch and a brush like a pro
To reproduce Myriam Keramane’s gesture, we always work on dry hair, already brushed. First, draw a clear line with a comb where the white roots are concentrated. Then shake the bottle of Magic Retouch Spray Roots from L’Oréal Paris, which you hold approximately 10 to 15 cm from the scalp, before spraying with small targeted pressures on the part and, if necessary, on the temples.
Next comes the secret that changes everything: blending with a brush. With a clean makeup brush, such as a foundation brush, you blur the color in small movements to blend the pigments into the neighboring strands. This gesture avoids demarcations and imitates the meticulous work of a colorist, while maintaining a very natural result. We let it dry for a minute, we check that there are no marks on the forehead… and the appointment can begin.
Between two colorings: other express options and pitfalls to avoid
If you don’t have a spray on hand, an anti-white hair mascara can help on a few isolated strands. Some also use eyebrow powder or eyeshadow close to their color, applied with a brush to the roots, especially around the face. In addition, a zigzag part, a headband or a scarf tied low on the nape of the neck further blurs the regrowth.
However, it is better to avoid saturating the roots with product or choosing a shade that is too dark, which immediately hardens the lines. Never apply to wet hair, and always let it dry before putting on a sweater or scarf to limit transfers. Slipping a mini spray or touch-up stick, a small brush and a pocket mirror into your bag turns this troubleshooting tip into a real beauty emergency kit for all those last-minute appointments.