Month: April 2021

Regardless of whether you’re a balayage blonde, coppery brunette, or candy apple red, if you color your hair, you know that dealing with the inevitable root grow-out when you’re in between appointments at the salon can be a more than just a slight inconvenience. If you’re like me and tend to let your highlights grow out inches before buckling down and scheduling an appointment, you know that finding a fool-proof solution for concealing (or at least, softening) dark roots isn’t exactly easy. I’ve often relied on white-hued dry shampoo to help blend the line of demarcation between my naturally brunette mane and my bleached blonde strands, but once I discovered the root concealers for hair actually exist, I will never go back my little (and, not very effective) DIY hack.

Pushing back your pricey appointment with your colorist just became a bit less painful thanks to these game-changing touch-up concealers. While they’re certainly not a permanent fix, and will clearly wash off when you shampoo, they’re great when you’re in a pinch before a big event or simply in between paychecks. Whether you prefer a quick spray-on formula or precise powder option, we’ve selected a few of our favorite transfer-proof and long-lasting root concealers to get you by when you’re in between salon appointments.

Self tanning and in-salon spray tans can make all the difference in your overall look. Aside from the obvious bronze-boosting effect, they can also conceal bruises and body blemishes and help you appear more toned. Unfortunately, they’re not exactly fool-proof—in fact fake tanning is one of the riskiest things to attempt when it comes to beauty—even if you’re getting one applied by a professional. Fortunately, using a good body scrub to remove a bad fake tan, can be a major life saver when it comes to intentionally fading a sunless-glow gone wrong.

Now, you don’t want to use a gritty body scrub to remove self tanner fails on your face, as most formulas are infused with micro-beads to help manually exfoliate, and therefore slough away the orange streaks. These textured beads are generally fine for the body, but they can be overly aggressive on delicate skin on your face, so it’s best to opt for other removal methods or chemical exfoliants, like glycolic acid toners and at-home chemical peels. Body scrubs not only function as a remedy for self-tanner removal, but they also offer a slew of other skin-enhancing benefits too. Aside from exfoliating away dead skin, dirt and grime, they also help boost circulation, and some formulas (usually those that contain coffee or caffeine) even deliver temporary cellulite-blurring properties. So, before you go scour the web, Reddit, and Pinterest for out-of-the-box DIY solutions (I’ve seen toxic nail polish remover listed as a hack—yikes) or consult your friends in an obnoxious group text seeking advice, try a body scrub to help expedite the fading process.