Root Touch-Up

What Happens During Your Appointment

Your stylist will start with a quick consultation to check your current colour, assess how much regrowth you have, and make sure the formula matches perfectly. Then:

• Your hair is sectioned (usually into four) so every root is covered evenly
• Colour is applied carefully to the new growth only—no overlap onto previously coloured lengths
• It processes for around 20–45 minutes depending on your hair and grey coverage needs
• Everything's rinsed thoroughly, shampooed with colour-safe products, and finished with a blow-dry so you can see the results straight away

Who Root Touch-Ups Suit

This service is perfect if you've already got an all-over colour you love and just want to keep it looking consistent. It's especially popular with clients who:

• Cover grey hair and need regular maintenance every 4–8 weeks
• Want to refresh their colour without re-colouring the entire head each time
• Prefer to minimise chemical exposure to their lengths and ends
• Like a polished, seamless look without obvious regrowth lines

If you're planning a big colour change—going much lighter or switching shades—a root touch-up won't do the job; you'll want to chat to one of the team about a full colour or highlights instead.

Keeping Your Colour Fresh Between Visits

A little aftercare goes a long way. Wait 24–48 hours before your first shampoo after the service to let the colour settle in properly. After that:

• Use a sulphate-free, colour-protecting shampoo and conditioner—the team can recommend what works best
• Wash less often if you can, and stick to lukewarm water (hot water fades colour faster)
• Pop on a deep conditioning mask once a week to keep your hair soft and shiny
• Use heat protectant before styling, and shield your hair from strong sun if you're spending time outdoors

Most clients book in every 4–8 weeks depending on how fast their hair grows and how much grey coverage they need. If you leave it too long, blending the regrowth seamlessly gets trickier—and your appointment might take a bit longer.

Why Choose a Salon Root Touch-Up

You can buy box colour for roots at the supermarket, but a professional touch-up gives you custom colour matching and expert application that's hard to replicate at home. Our stylists mix formulas to suit your exact shade, hair type, and grey coverage needs, so there's no guesswork and no risk of ending up with a stripe or patchy coverage. Plus, you get the consultation, precision sectioning, and a proper finish—all while sitting back and relaxing in the salon.