A hair mascara is the must-have addition to your beauty bag
Whether you've started to notice some grey hairs coming through or still have a few weeks to go until your next hair appointment, you might have wondered if there was anything you could do to conceal its appearance. And thankfully there is a quick and easy way to do exactly that. Have you ever heard of a hair mascara?
While the name might make you think of the bright neon colours and sticky formulas from a nineties night out, thankfully hair mascara has been given a modern-day makeover to make it an absolute must-have in our makeup bag or bathroom vanity.
Certain products and formulations have been designed with colour in mind, allowing you to give your roots a sometimes much-needed touch-up in between hairdresser appointments, allowing you to do everything from disguise greys, match highlights and darken or lighten sections of your hair.
While you can obviously use hair mascaras on your roots, they can also help to colour correct your hairline, as well as when you pull your strands up into a ponytail or up-do. With many others helping to tame flyaways and keep baby hairs and curls in place, which can be particularly handy if you have naturally curly hair.
So, if you've been looking to add one to your beauty routine for a while now or have been inspired to try one out, these are the very best ones that you could try, with many even branching out from the typical mascara wand application to utilise sprays, powders and crayons to do exactly the same thing.
Here are our top picks...
L'Oreal has worked its hair colour magic again with this root touch-up. The brush is designed with precision in mind, making it ideal if your greys or roots are only just starting to come through. It's also easy to use for hair around the temples and back of the neck.
If you have highlighted hair that's in need of a refresh, but haven't had the time or budget to visit the salon, this handy little stick could make all the difference. The crayon is a lightweight, powder texture, making it ideal for blondes or lighter hair colours.
A great budget friendly option at just over £5, this Stargazer hair mascara has hundreds of five-star reviews. And less is definitely more with this one, with shoppers praising the fact that you only need a few swipes to completely cover greys in an instant.
Bumble & Bumble's hair products are some of the best on the market, and their hair mascara is no exception. This clever little stick gives precise touch-ups, and simply washes out when you shampoo.
Oribe has an excellent reputation with hairdressers, so you can feel confident using this specially-designed spray to touch up your roots between appointments. It gives good, even coverage and looks natural – plus it won't fade during wear.
On the cheaper end of the scale is L'Oreal's root touch up. A similar product to the Oribe offering, this comes in a sprayable can that's easy to apply. The formula is designed to be non-sticky for all-day wear.
If you prefer to be more precise with your touch-ups, or you only have a small area that needs attention, this genius product from Color Wow is the perfect buy. It comes as a palette that you can apply to a specific area, and has a double-ended brush for either roots or highlights.
For those of us who struggle with thinning hair, this great hair concealer from Tarte is a must-try. Whether you're looking to fill in thin spots or gaps, or cover up areas around your hairline, the waterproof formula and cream-to-powder finish really mimics the look of hair for a flawless finish.
Bobbi Brown's touch-up wand is a multi-tasking wonder. Not only does it work for brows, but it can help you touch up your roots, too. With five different shades available and a short brush for definition, it's a makeup bag essential.
This hair mascara isn't designed to add colour to hair, but rather to help you style it. Perfect for keeping those pesky flyaway hairs in place, it contains a number of nourishing ingredients to stop your strands from feeling dry or crispy while you try to tame it.
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