3 Easy, Low-Lift Ways To Cover Gray Hair (If You Want To), From A Top Stylist

Covering up grays isn't only for those hoping to disguise silver strands for as long as possible. Even those who embrace going platinum might want to cover up patches of gray, at least for a time. Why? Well, if you've previously colored your hair, simply stopping and letting nature do its thing means your new grays might grow out with a harsh line—some people prefer to cover those hairs until the majority of their head has reached platinum status. 

If you regularly color your hair, you likely know the struggle that comes with regrowth: As your roots grow in, you're met with a harsh line that separates your dyed and natural silver strands. Rather than booking an emergency appointment with your colorist, you could opt for a root touch-up in between sessions. 

You can find our favorite options here, but Polko specifically recommends the Style Edit Root Cover Up Stick for more precise coverage. The cream-to-powder stick glides effortlessly on the strands and doesn't dare budge, she says. "If you're someone who likes to touch your hair and move your hair around, it's not going to get on your fingers; no one is going to know you're using a root cover-up, and that's the best part and why it's so easy to use," she notes. 

It's the cardinal rule of hair care: Hydrated, healthy strands appear way more vibrant. On the flip side, parched, overprocessed grays will stick out even more. "When your hair looks really dry and it doesn't look healthy, it is obvious that you're doing something to it," explains Polko. "The same goes when you're over-bleaching your hair and it is really fried; you can tell you're bleaching your hair because your hair is fried."