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L'Oreal Paris Magic Root Cover Up - Medium Brown - 2.0oz

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Highlights

  • Temporary Root Touch Up Cover Spray: Our Magic Root Medium Brown Root Cover Up conceals grays in seconds for flawless roots; Get seamless coverage with our lightweight formula that leaves no smudging or sticky residue when dry, that’s ammonia and peroxide free
  • Colored Hair Spray for Gray Roots: Perfect for in between color or salon visits, Magic Root quickly gives coverage to gray roots within seconds; Lasts until your next shampoo
  • Match Your L'Oreal Paris Hair Color: Magic Root Cover Up shades are formulated to match your L'Oréal Excellence or Superior Preference shade, for an easy, quick fix between colorings
  • Long Lasting Hair Color: Get beautiful color from L'Oréal Paris hair color; permanent, semi-permanent, temporary hair color, and root cover up; Cover gray hair, highlight, go bold with bright color, or even try an ombre hair color
  • L'Oreal Paris Beauty: A leading total beauty care company based in Paris, we offer innovative products and unique expertise from beauty experts in makeup, skin care, hair care, styling, and hair color
  • EPA HFC Labeling: product manufactured or imported after January 1, 2025, will be permanently labeled in a visible place with this information: Hydrofluorocarbon 152a and the four-digit year of manufacture

Description

Need a quick root touch up to cover gray hair? Try Magic Root Cover Up. This temporary hair color spray is our quickest way to cover gray and works on any hair texture or type including synthetic hair. In just 3 seconds gray roots are concealed with our light-weight, quick dry formula leaving no smudging or sticky residue when dry. One application of medium brown root coverup will last until your next shampoo, plus it’s ammonia-free, peroxide-free, and contains no synthetic dyes. Magic Root Cover Up is available in a palette of eight shades which can be used on black hair, brown hair, blonde hair and even red hair. Packaging may vary. What you receive may not be what is reflected on site.

Just a few pesky, scattered grays? Try our Precision Pen
For more gray coverage? Use Magic Root Cover Up, the Number 1 root concealer in the world
For longer lasting gray coverage? Use Root Rescue 10-minute permanent root kit

Directions: Shake well. Hold can about 6 inches from hair. Spray color onto new growth and partly through the length of the hair to blend in the color. Comb and let dry for 1 minute.
Hair Type: All Hair Types
Number of Pieces: 1
Health Facts: Dye-Free, Formaldehyde-Free, Aluminum-Free, Ammonia-Free, Sulfate-Free
Product Form: Aerosol
Includes: Nozzle
Beauty Purpose: Hair Coloring
Processing Time: 2 minutes
Features: Continuous Mist Spray
TCIN: 17457624
UPC: 071249318553
Item Number (DPCI): 063-01-0615
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Ingredients:

1162048 d, hydrofluorocarbon 152a, butane, ethyl trisiloxane, isobutane, ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499/iron oxides, calcium carbonate, trimethylsiloxysilicate, methyl trimethicone, triethoxycaprylylsilane, f.i.l. # d179538/2

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Estimated ship dimensions: 5.67 inches length x 1.38 inches width x 1.34 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.198 pounds
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Q: how do I get this product to wash out of my hair

submitted by Limey - 4 years ago

  • A: Just about any soap or shampoo product should help you scrub out in the shower.

    submitted byHair Problems - 2 years ago

  • A: Hi there! Thank you for reaching out to us about the removing the Magic Root Cover Up from your hair. We are sad to hear that you are having difficulty removing this product from your hair. We suggest for best results washing you hair with a clarifying shampoo or a dandruff shampoo. We hope this helps and you continue to use and try our products in the future.

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 4 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Hi, I need a temporary halloween blond color for tips of hair.. Would light to blonde spray look blond on brunette hair?

submitted by mamaof2 - 17 days ago

  • A: Hi. mamaof2. Thank you for reaching out to L'Oreal regarding the Magic Root Cover Up Spray. This product is formulated to cover the grays. We have not tested it on non gray hair that is darker than the color you're using.

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 17 days ago
    Brand expert

Q: My hair is medium to dark brown with lighter highlights. Which color do you suggest?

submitted by Tami - 1 year ago

  • A: Hi Tami. We appreciate your interest in L'Oreal Paris Magic Root Cover. We would like to assist you but need more information. Please contact us directly at 800-631-7358 M-F 9am to 5:30pm EST. We look forward to hearing from you.

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

  • A: Great question, Tami! To prevent your roots from looking lighter, Dark Brown is your best match. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page. https://www.target.com/c/beauty/-/N-55r1x

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: I color my hair dark red brown but it’s originally dark brown/black. Should I go with red or dark brown to touch up my grays? Thanks.

submitted by Caey - 1 year ago

  • A: Great question, Caey! Since your natural hair color is black and you are looking for a root touch-up, the L'Oréal Paris Magic Root Cover Up in the shade "Black" would likely be a better choice than a red shade. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

  • A: Hi there, Caey! Thank you for reaching out about our Magic Root Cover Up. We recommend trying our Dark Brown shade for your roots. We hope this is helpful!

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: dark blonde looks lighter than light blonde to medium to me. which it the best to match light blonde, platinum blonde hair?

submitted by Gio - 4 years ago

  • A: Hello Tiki, we recommend shade Light to Medium Blonde for your light blonde hair. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page! :)

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 4 years ago
    Brand expert

  • A: Hi there Tiki! If you are covering gray, use the Magic Root Cover Up in the Light to Medium Blonde. If you are covering dark roots, use the Magic Root Cover Up in the Concealer Spray, Blondes with Dark Roots.

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 4 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Would I need to apply this product everyday on my hair?

submitted by Charlie - 5 years ago

  • A: Hi there! Thank you for your inquiry Magic Root Cover up is a shampoo out product, so you would have to reapply if you shampoo in between uses. You an use this product when ever you feel like you want to cover up your unwanted gray or white hair.

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 5 years ago
    Brand expert

  • A: Depends on if you have roots that need to be covered up daily.

    submitted byHair Problems - 2 years ago

Q: does it wash out right away?

submitted by - 6 years ago

  • A: If you scrub it out with shampoo or soap, it will wash out right away. I've had build up, up to a week and it comes out easily.

    submitted byHair Problems - 2 years ago

  • A: Hi there! Thank you for your interest in Magic Root Cover Up. This is a temporary spray on haircolor for covering gray roots. Our Magic Root Cover Up conceals grays in seconds for flawless roots. Get seamless coverage with our lightweight formula that leaves no smudging or sticky residue when dry, and that’s ammonia and peroxide free. Perfect for in between color or salon visits. Lasts until your next shampoo.

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 5 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is the spray waterproof and sweat proof?

submitted by Ginger Rogers - 8 years ago

  • A: Hi there! Our Magic Root Cover Up is not waterproof or sweat proof. Thank you for your interest!

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 8 years ago
    Brand expert

  • A: It doesn't sweat out if you work out with having it in your hair. However, it does comes off with water in a shower.

    submitted byHair Problems - 5 years ago

Q: Hi- does this also paint your skin in addition to the hair? I'd like to consider this as a solution to grow out my gray without the horrible 'skunk' line, but I also don't want it to show up on my skin...

submitted by ejames - 8 years ago

  • A: I would suggest using a towel or bag to protect clothing and skin below your hair line. It can "freckle" skin and clothing.

    submitted byHair Problems - 5 years ago

  • A: Hey Ejames, we appreciate your interest in our Magic Root Cover Up. This product temporarily applies color to grays. For best results, we suggest you hold the can 4-6 inches from hair. Spray color onto new growth and partly through the length of the hair to blend in the color. We hope this was helpful!

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 8 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can I have my roots colored in a salon even though there is still some residue of this spray still in my hair?

submitted by Rosco63 - 8 years ago

  • A: My hair stylist has noticed some build up but it has not posed issues for me for her to continue dying on it. I try to get as much residue out as I can before seeing her though.

    submitted byHair Problems - 2 years ago

  • A: Hi Rosco63! Thank you for reaching out! Unless you have a lot of product build-up in your hair, you should be okay to visit the salon! For best results, we recommend washing out the product from your hair and waiting at least 24 hours before coloring! We hope this information is helpful!

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 8 years ago
    Brand expert
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Hi Stitchfixd. Thank you for reaching out to L'Oreal. We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with the Magic Root Cover Up Spray. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call at 800-631-7358, M- F, 9am - 5:30pm, ET and let us know you contacted us through a review. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call, as well as providing the agent with your username. Looking forward to speaking with you.
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Covers

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Good.

The coverage is great but I have a recommendation L’Oréal should add a light weight oil to the product to help smooth the wirey texture of grey hair.
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