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Anyone tried magic root touch spray

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TrendyNannie6 Sat 28-Aug-21 17:46:05

Just that really, there seem to be several on the market, thoughts please,

BlueBelle Sat 28-Aug-21 17:56:43

What is is tooth ache tincture or dye for hair roots or anything inbetween ? ?

grandMattie Sat 28-Aug-21 17:59:42

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TrendyNannie6 Sat 28-Aug-21 18:01:31

It’s a spray for hair root touch up bluebelle ??

crazyH Sat 28-Aug-21 18:04:06

I think it’s hair colour ?
To answer OP, I have tried it, it’s expensive and doesn’t work. You may as well buy a bottle of hair colour, and using a soft brush, touch up your roots and throw the rest away or use it all on the hair. No waste

DillytheGardener Sat 28-Aug-21 18:06:58

Ex beautician/hair dresser here! I would not advise using the spray products, they make the hair dry and very brittle, so that it becomes very fragile and more likely to snap off a few centimetres from the crown giving split flyaways that stand up like a hedgehog. I use colourwow root touch up. It’s expensive but it lasts an age, it’s a false economy buying the cheap sprays as you will then have to spend a small fortune on products and cuts to get your hair back to a decent condition.

Elless Sat 28-Aug-21 18:45:38

I've tried both colourwow and the root spray and didn't like either, they are very dry and because they are powder your hair feels clogged up. I found the best one is Garnier root touch up, it's like a big fat felt tip pen and the best way is to apply it, comb it through then give it a blast with the hairdryer (otherwise it dries stiff).

Elless Sat 28-Aug-21 19:00:00

Sorry should be Garnier Express Retouch

Casdon Sat 28-Aug-21 19:02:02

I think the l’Oreal magic root spray is very effective, I use it straight after I’ve washed my hair and don’t usually need to do it again every day until I wash it again. It does feel stiff, but that doesn’t bother me, as visually the results are excellent, and nothing looks worse than a grey parting. I’ve been using it for years, and it hasn’t made any difference to the condition of my hair, although I can see that if you sprayed it copiously it might.

foxie48 Sat 28-Aug-21 19:07:31

I use it between colours and find it excellent. It does make my hair a bit sticky but I keep it close to the scalp on my parting, so use very little. It doesn't seem to affect the quality of my hair in any way and once brushed in I honestly don't notice it except I don't have a grey parting. Well worth a try, it also makes my hair look thicker if I get a little on my scalp.

FlexibleFriend Sat 28-Aug-21 19:55:05

I've used it on occasions and been happy with it, it's not meant for long term use. It's certainly not damaged my hair and as foxie48 says it's not noticeable once brushed in. I too just use it along the parting.

GagaJo Sat 28-Aug-21 20:02:40

I use it at the moment. I wash my hair every 3 days. I apply it the day I wash it and it more or less stays on for the 3 days.

The spray is very effective BUT it gets all over your scalp. I really wish they did one in a pot with a brush to apply it with. The spray irritates my scalp and I end up having to try to clean it off my scalp with a baby wipe.

It doesn't damage my hair though, but it doesn't feel nice on the hair. It washes out with no problem each time. I've been doing it for 2 months now.

For me, it's a good stop gap, until I decide what I'm doing about dying my hair.

Millie22 Sat 28-Aug-21 20:54:47

I tried it once when I couldn't get my usual powder and the flipping stuff went everywhere and was really watery.

Happygirl79 Sat 28-Aug-21 21:50:55

I can't recommend it. I found that after using it my normal hair colour retouch done by my hairdresser wouldn't take no matter how long it was left on my hair. It caused me issues for six months or more
Not worth the hassle
It builds a residue which can't easily be removed and normal hair colour can't take properly because of it. Beware.

BigBertha1 Sat 28-Aug-21 22:01:23

I don't like itbut its handy on the occasion..Josh Wood is a better quality one and the hair colours are much better than the other well known brands.

nadateturbe Sat 28-Aug-21 22:20:24

I have used the L'Oreal one. It goes everywhere! Fiddly to use. I prefer using my semu permanent Boots hair colour. Better to have a little brush touch up kit.

Sago Sat 28-Aug-21 22:48:22

Use Batiste dry shampoo hint of colour.
It’s superb and £3 a tin.

Casdon Sat 28-Aug-21 23:12:56

I can honestly say I’ve never had the problem you describe Happygirl79. I have my roots done every four weeks at the hairdressers, and use the root spray for two weeks before I go, but my hair colour has always taken perfectly at the hairdressers, I don’t even wash the root spray out before the colour is applied there. May depend on the brand you use?

Humbertbear Sun 29-Aug-21 01:34:02

L’Oréal colour spray does work. Even hairdressers use it on clients. Two problems - it discolours your hairbrush and you have to wash it off before hair dye is put on.
My DiL says it discolours white pillowcases but I don’t like white bed linen.

nadateturbe Sun 29-Aug-21 09:28:32

Yes it works but its not easy to use.

GagaJo Sun 29-Aug-21 11:21:26

I've just realised, I use the Asda own brand one. It's a quarter of the price of the L'Oreal one. Does exactly the same thing though.

I have white bedding but it doesn't discolour it at all. Maybe because I only use it on my parting and around my face?

nadateturbe Tue 31-Aug-21 12:40:20

Will give it a try Gagajo. L'Oreal is expensive.

Esspee Tue 31-Aug-21 12:50:36

May I ask why those who use it don’t simply do their roots with regular hair colouring? I do and the results are excellent. I use half a packet so relatively inexpensive.
I have seen some shocking sights on ladies who presumably have poor eyesight.

Casdon Tue 31-Aug-21 12:53:45

I don’t find doing it myself has excellent results Espee, my hair always looks a mess if I do it myself, and because it’s reasonably long putting dye on top of dye dries it out.

Esspee Tue 31-Aug-21 13:42:36

I have been using L’Oreal hair colouring continually for half a century Casdon and it has never affected the condition of my hair. I sometimes give friends with dry hair the conditioner which comes with my colouring and they love the results.
Why not try it?