"I look good, I feel good, and it's worth spending the money," said Debra Linden.
So what happens when your roots start showing, and you can't color your hair right away?
Consumer Reports tested eight of the new root touch-up products that promise to help.
Applying root touch-ups Panelists tried them to see how well they matched their hair color and how well they covered the gray.
"What I look for in these products is that it's easy to use, it's fast, and it matches my color," said Julie Levine.
All products are used on dry hair. Some are sprays, some are markers. Others are packaged like lipstick or paint-on with a brush.
They are all supposed to wash out when you shampoo.
The panelists found most worked well. They particularly liked Oscar Blandi Pronto Colore, for $23. It did a good job covering grays and comes in a range of colors that matched well.
A close runner-up, the Roux 'Tween Time, for $eight, which comes in five shades. You wet the crayon-like tip to apply.
Consumer Reports has a caution about some of the other root touch-ups. Those with spray applicators can make your scalp extremely cold. So follow the instructions carefully, and don't spray them for too long or too close.
