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How to do a root touch-up.

Root touch-up means applying colour to regrowth only — without overlapping onto previously coloured hair. The banding problem and how to avoid it. Below is the full library of root touch-up techniques.

Edited by Nelly · Beauty & Style Director

About root touch-up

Root touch-up done right extends your colour by weeks without the banding line. At-home method, developer strength, and when to see a colourist. Edited by Nelly.

Colour & Treatment sub-chapters

  • Gloss
  • Balayage
  • Highlights
  • Root touch-up
  • Going darker
  • Going lighter
  • Grey coverage
  • Vivids care
  • Bond builder
  • Sulphate-free routine
  • Post-salon week
  • Colour fade