Refresh your hair color with root touch-up spray and other color revivers

Give your hair color a boost

Keeping colored hair vibrant takes a little extra care. From gentle shampoos and nourishing masks to pigmented treatments, the products you choose help maintain your shade between appointments. A root touch-up spray can also come in handy when regrowth starts to show.

One product that deserves more attention is the color refresher. Often overlooked, it can be a useful addition to your routine when your shade starts looking dull. In this article, we’ll explain what it does and how it helps keep your color looking its best.

How to refresh your hair color at home

A color refresher deposits pigments to revive a shade that has faded or lost its shine after repeated washing. While a root touch-up spray conceals regrowth, this treatment refreshes the color through your lengths between salon sessions.

Many formulas also condition your hair much like a mask, adding moisture and shine for that freshly colored look. Available in a wide range of shades, even a root touch-up spray for your hair will help keep your color rich and vibrant until your next appointment.

How do you apply hair color revivers?

Color refreshers come in several forms, including shampoos, creams, masks, and conditioners. They all deposit pigment, but how you apply them and how long you leave them on will depend on the formula. A color-depositing shampoo may need less time than a mask, so always follow the product’s directions. Gloves are also handy for keeping pigment off your hands.

Who can use color revivers?

Although color refreshers are primarily designed for colored hair, they can also be used on natural hair. They don’t offer the same coloring power or lasting results as traditional hair color, so it’s important to keep your expectations realistic. How noticeable the change will be depends on your natural shade. In general, pigments show up more clearly on lighter hair, while the effect on darker hair is more subtle.

Whether you want a whole new look or simply want to intensify your current color, check that the product’s shade is compatible with your hair, just as you would when choosing a root touch-up spray. The intensity of the pigments and your hair’s porosity also play an important role in the final result.

The chart below shows the results you can achieve with a color refresher, using Moroccanoil products as an example, depending on your starting shade. As you can see, not every color option is suitable for every hair color.

* Prices and availability of products are subject to change without notice.