Conceal grey hair at the roots – even without a hairdresser

Everyone gets grey hair at some point, and it is a sign of the natural ageing process. While some people retain their natural hair colour well into old age, others start to get their first grey hairs as young adults. Most people, however, start to get grey hairs between mid-30s and mid-50s.

The roots at the hairline are where the change is most noticeable. In addition to genetic predisposition and age, other factors such as nutrition, certain illnesses, lifestyle (such as stress and smoking) and environmental conditions influence the point in time when melanocyte activity declines and hair turns grey. Melanocytes are the pigment-producing cells that give hair its natural colour.

At the beginning, the first grey hairs are hardly noticeable and can be almost completely hidden with a little skill and a good hairstyle. But over time, the grey hairs will spread until the entire hairline is grey and colour transitions become clearly visible. The following options are available to cover grey roots:

Whether you want to maintain the natural look of your hair or like to try out new hair trends, you can dye your hair to cover grey roots.

• Root sprays: they are easy to use and can be sprayed on like a hairspray. You can choose the colouring spray in different shades and colour nuances to match your current hair colour.
• Root powder: you can quickly and easily cover grey roots with powder in your hair colour. Simply apply it carefully to your roots and you can enjoy a uniform look that lasts until your next hair wash.
• Hair mascara: just like classic mascara, which you use to emphasise your eyelashes and eyebrows, you can colour grey roots with special hair mascara and make it darker. Individual grey strands also disappear in seconds with the colour brush.

If you’re pressed for time after washing your hair and don’t have time to cover grey roots from scratch again, there’s no getting around colouring your hair with permanent hair dye. The advantage: you can adjust and vary the hair colour to suit your taste. If you want to cover grey roots as inconspicuously as possible or just want to re-dye the roots, colouring in your natural hair colour is a good option.

By the way: how long it takes grey roots to reappear after covering depends not only on the type of dye – i.e. temporary or permanent – but also on the speed of your hair growth.

A striking style draws attention away from the grey areas. With a volume spray, you can conjure up more body in your hair in no time. Soft waves accentuate long hair and are business-friendly. For everyday life, a messy bun is a clever hairstyle for taking on your daily routine in style.

Eye-catching hair clips help to cover grey hair by drawing attention away from it. Headbands and scarves solve the problem by covering the grey hair over a large area. Combined with a ponytail, they are the perfect style for enjoying leisure and sporting activities.

Natural remedies are an alternative for anyone who wants to treat their hair particularly gently using plant-based products. For example, henna powder, which has been specially developed for dyeing grey hair, makes it possible to dye your hair and cover grey roots. Due to its limited coverage, grey hair may not fully absorb the colour, but this effect can be accentuated in a positive way.