The 10-Minute Grey Hair Routine: Natural Root Touch-Ups & Weekly Maintenance

You can keep grey hair soft and believable with a short, repeatable routine. This plan uses deposit-only, no-mix, ammonia-free color for comfort—and focuses on grey blending instead of flat, full coverage.

Your minimal kit

• No-mix grey blending cream (Inochroma Grey Hiding Treatment)
• Cleansing shampoo for light reset between touch-ups
• Moisturizing conditioner to keep slip and shine
• Optional: color-depositing shampoo for mid-week tone support

10-minute touch-up (every 7–10 days)

1. Work on dry, detangled hair. Target parting, temples, hairline.
2. Apply thin, even layers to the visible greys only.
3. Time 5–8 minutes; rinse and check in daylight. For resistant greys, add a second short pass (3–5 minutes).
4. Finish with conditioner; let hair dry fully to minimize transfer.

Weekly schedule

• Day 1: Touch-up with no-mix cream; rinse and condition.
• Day 3–4: Light cleanse with a non-stripping shampoo.
• Day 5–6: Optional color-depositing shampoo for gentle tone support.
• Day 7–10: Reassess; repeat the quick touch-up if needed.

Troubleshooting

• Too dark? Shorten the first pass and avoid stacking layers in one session.
• Too light? Add a second pass on the same strands for 3–5 minutes.
• Visible lines? Keep application thin and targeted; avoid coating non-grey hair.
• Scalp reactive? Use PPD-free, ammonia-free, low-odor products and patch-test before each new shade.

FAQ

How long does a deposit-only result last? Usually 2–4 washes. It fades softly with no harsh demarcation lines.

Will this cover very resistant greys? It blends greys. For solid coverage, consult a colorist—then maintain comfort with short exposures and patch-testing.

Try it now: Inochroma Grey Hiding Treatment · Supporting care: Cleansing Shampoo · Shampoo & Conditioner Set