## Keep Your Color Fresh
That line of regrowth at your roots does not have to announce itself to the world. A root touch up at The Refinery Hair Lounge keeps your color looking fresh and seamless between full color appointments, targeting only the new growth at your scalp while leaving your healthy, previously colored hair untouched.
Whether you are maintaining a rich brunette, covering stubborn grays, or keeping your blonde bright, a root touch up is the smart way to stay polished without the time or expense of all-over color. Your stylist will match your existing shade precisely, blending the new growth so seamlessly that no one will know where the color begins or ends.
## Timing Your Touch Ups
Most clients schedule root touch ups every four to six weeks, though the timing depends on how quickly your hair grows and how much contrast exists between your natural color and your dyed shade. Gray coverage often requires more frequent visits, while those with subtle color differences can stretch appointments a bit longer. Your stylist will help you find the right maintenance schedule for your hair and lifestyle.
## Professional Color Care
Every color service at The Refinery includes professional-grade EVO hair care products, designed to protect your color investment and keep your hair healthy. Located in Middletown and serving east Louisville communities including Prospect, Norton Commons, and La Grange, we make maintaining your color convenient and stress-free.
Stop letting your roots dictate your calendar. Book a touch up and get back to looking like yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most clients need a root touch up every four to six weeks. If you have noticeable gray hair or a strong contrast between your natural color and your dyed shade, you may prefer appointments every three to four weeks. Those with subtler color differences or techniques like balayage can often wait six to eight weeks. Your stylist can recommend a schedule based on your specific hair growth and color.
A root touch up applies color only to the new growth at your scalp, typically the first one to two inches of hair. Full color treats your entire head from roots to ends. Root touch ups are faster, gentler on your hair, and more affordable since they use less product and processing time. Most clients alternate between touch ups and occasional full color services to keep their hair looking fresh without over-processing.
A typical root touch up takes 45 to 90 minutes, including application, processing time, shampoo, and style. The exact time depends on your hair type, the amount of gray coverage needed, and whether you add any other services like a toner or conditioning treatment.
Yes, root touch ups are excellent for gray coverage. Your stylist will use a formula matched to your existing color that provides full coverage of gray and white hairs at the root. For clients with significant gray, more frequent touch ups help maintain consistent coverage as new growth appears.
Matching your existing color is the primary goal of a root touch up. Your stylist will analyze your current shade and formulate color specifically to blend with it. When done correctly, there should be no visible line between the new color and your existing hair. If your ends have faded significantly, your stylist may recommend a gloss or toner to refresh them and ensure an even result.
We use professional-grade color products and finish every service with EVO hair care. EVO products help maintain color vibrancy, add shine, and keep your hair healthy between appointments. Your stylist can recommend take-home products to extend the life of your color.
Use sulfate-free shampoo and color-safe products to prevent fading. Wash your hair less frequently if possible, and use dry shampoo between washes. Avoid excessive heat styling and protect your hair from sun exposure, chlorine, and salt water. Root concealer sprays or powders can help camouflage regrowth between appointments.
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