3 Easy Ways to Cover Grey Roots at Home Without a Hairdresser Appointment
Your roots have made an appearance. Your calendar has no room for a salon appointment. Sound familiar?
Grey maintenance has a habit of becoming another thing on the to-do list. At Done, we believe it should fit around your life.
Whether you need an instant disguise or permanent grey coverage, here are three ways to tackle regrowth at home - and how to choose the right one for you.
1. Root touch-up powder or spray
Best for: An instant, temporary disguise.
A root powder or spray adds temporary colour to visible greys around your parting, temples and hairline. There’s no mixing, making it a handy option when you’re heading out and want a quick cosmetic fix.
The trade-off? It washes out, so you’ll need to reapply. Depending on the formula, it may also transfer onto clothing or bedding.
The Done take: Useful for an occasional cover-up. If you’re reaching for it every morning, permanent root colour may make your routine easier.
2. Permanent root colour with Done
Best for: Complete grey coverage that doesn’t wash out with your next shampoo.
If you want to cover your greys rather than temporarily disguise them, permanent root colour is the option to consider.
Done’s Ultimate Root Retouch Kit delivers 100% grey coverage with a 10-minute processing time. Allow additional time to prepare, apply and rinse. Designed for regrowth, it lets you focus on the roots that need attention.
Everything you need for your root routine
The kit combines permanent Conscious Colour™ and developer with an applicator, gloves, barrier cream, shampoo, conditioner and gloss treatment.
Use it for one full root retouch or two smaller touch-ups around your parting and hairline, depending on the area you’re covering. For smaller applications, follow the instructions for measuring and storing the unmixed components. Never store mixed colour.
Three awards. One less appointment to organise.
Done has been recognised with:
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Best DIY Dye - Prevention Hair Awards 2026.
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Best Australian Beauty Brand - Universal Beauty Awards 2026.
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Gold, Best Clean Hair Product - Global Green Beauty Awards 2026.
Our Conscious Colour™ formula is vegan, cruelty-free and formulated without ammonia, PPD or resorcinol. Unsure where to start? Use our Shade Finder or contact the Done team before colouring.
3. Demi-permanent hair colour
Best for: Softening the appearance of grey when full coverage isn’t your priority.
Demi-permanent colour can blend greys into your existing colour, with results that gradually fade. Coverage varies by formula, shade and the amount of grey you have.
It can suit someone who likes a softer blend and doesn’t mind some silver remaining visible. If your priority is complete coverage of noticeable grey roots, permanent colour is generally the more suitable choice.
Which option suits your routine?
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What you want: |
Consider: |
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An instant disguise that washes out |
Root powder or spray |
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A softer blend with some grey still visible |
Demi-permanent colour |
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Complete, lasting grey root coverage |
Permanent root colour with Done |
Your roots. Your schedule.
You don’t need to colour your entire head every time regrowth appears. A targeted root routine can help maintain your colour between salon visits - or become your at-home maintenance ritual.
Before every use, complete the skin sensitivity test at least 48 hours beforehand and follow all pack instructions, even if you’ve coloured before.
Ready to make grey maintenance easier?
Shop Done’s Ultimate Root Retouch Kit
No Grey Days™. Salon results without the scheduling.
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