Best Hair Mascaras & Root Touch Ups for Cover Gray Roots (2026)
We ranked items by coverage effectiveness, shade variety, formulation suited for color-treated hair, application ease, and overall value
The Verdict
- Best Overall: Joan Rivers Great Hair Day Root Touch Up Powder (Salt Pepper) — Best for mixed gray coverage: powder that adds density and blends salt-and-pepper roots naturally
- Best Value: Joan Rivers Great Hair Day Root Touch Up Powder - Red — Best for warm red tones: targeted powder that camouflages red-root contrast and builds visible density
This roundup covers hair mascaras and root touch-up powders aimed at camouflaging gray regrowth and adding temporary thickness at the part and roots. Picks were chosen for coverage, color range, formulation safety for color-treated hair, and value across common hair shades
Top Picks
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Best Overall Joan Rivers Great Hair Day Root Touch Up Powder (Salt Pepper)
Best for mixed gray coverage: powder that adds density and blends salt-and-pepper roots naturally
Root touch-up powder to create fuller-looking hair with color-safe formula. Includes a custom brush for even application and transfer resistance until shampooed. Customers note easy use and lasting coverage, with some color accuracy mixed
- fills in color for fuller look
- transfer-proof until shampooed
- free brush for even application
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Best Value Joan Rivers Great Hair Day Root Touch Up Powder - Red
Best for warm red tones: targeted powder that camouflages red-root contrast and builds visible density
Root touch up powder that adds the look of fuller, thicker hair. Color-safe formula with transfer-proof wear until shampooed. Includes a custom brush for even application. "Customers say it makes thin hair look thicker and stays on until washing."
- full head appearance with color-fill
- transfer-proof until washed
- includes application brush
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Joan Rivers Great Hair Day Root Touch Up Powder
Best neutral powder option: dependable root coverage with a focus on even, natural-looking finish
Root touch-up powder for a fuller, thicker look with color-safe formula. Includes a custom brush for easy application and transfer-proof wear until shampooed out. Users note quick 10-second application and improved coverage between color appointments
- full head of hair look
- color-safe blend
- included brush for even application
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Joan Rivers Great Hair Day Root Touch Up Powder (Light Blonde)
Best for light blondes: light-toned powder that conceals gray roots while maintaining a natural finish
Root touch up powder for fuller-looking hair with matchable color and transfer-proof wear. Includes a custom brush for even application. Customers report easy 10-second use and longer between color appointments
- full head illusion with powder
- color-safe blend
- brush included for even coverage
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Joan Rivers Great Hair Day Root Touch Up Powder (Dark Brunette)
Best for dark brunettes: deep shade powder that masks grays at the part and thickens fine-looking hair
Root touch up powder to create fuller, thicker-looking hair. Color-safe formula; transfer-resistant until shampooed. Includes a custom brush for easy application
- included custom brush for even application
- fill-in powder for fuller look
- color-safe formulation