How to Cover Grey Roots for Red Hair: A Guide Using Josh Wood Colour Red Blending Brush and Copper Gold Hair Gloss

How to Cover Grey Roots for Red Hair: A Guide Using Josh Wood Colour Red Blending Brush and Copper Gold Hair Gloss

Red hair is vibrant, bold, and full of personality, but grey roots can sometimes dull that. For redheads, finding the right tools to cover up grey roots and maintain a rich, radiant colour is key to keeping your look fresh.

In this blog, we’ll show you how to use two products from Josh Wood’s Red Hair Range: the Red Blending Brush and Copper Gold Hair Gloss. These products can be used separately to tackle specific concerns or together to maintain and refresh your red hair with a multidimensional finish.

1. Red Blending Brush: Targeted Grey Coverage

The Josh Wood Colour Copper Red Blending Brush is a fantastic tool for anyone looking to cover grey roots in red hair. This buildable, easy-to-use product is perfect for spot-treating greys while seamlessly blending them into your natural red tones. It’s also great for touch-ups between salon visits, providing an instant, temporary fix that lasts until your next wash.

How to Use:

• Prep: Start with clean, damp hair. Part your hair to expose the grey roots, focusing on areas like your hairline, parting, and crown where the greys are most noticeable.

• Application: Push the bottom of the Blending Brush to release the product. Gently brush it onto your grey roots, using small, controlled strokes for precision. Apply to any areas that need coverage, building up the colour gradually. You can use our Precision Brush to apply the colour more precisely onto the roots for even more targeted coverage. 

• Blow Dry: Once applied, blow dry the product into the scalp to dry and set the product, ensuring a smooth and natural transition into the hair. 

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Pro Tip: The Red Blending Brush offers buildable coverage, so start with a light layer and add more if necessary. This allows you to control the intensity and avoid over-saturating the hair.

2. Copper Gold Hair Gloss: Enhance and Revive Red Tones

Red hair can fade over time, especially if it’s exposed to sun or frequent washing. To keep your red hair looking vibrant, the Josh Wood Colour Copper Gold Hair Gloss is an excellent choice. Whilst the Hair Gloss won’t cover your greys, this semi-permanent gloss not only revives your red tones but also adds a beautiful shine, enhancing the overall vibrancy of your hair.

How to Use:

• Prep: Wash your hair with a gentle, sulphate-free shampoo like our Miracle Shampoo for Dry and Damaged Hair. Towel-dry until your hair is damp.

• Application: Apply the Copper Gold Hair Gloss evenly throughout your hair, focusing on areas where your red shade needs a refresh. You can also concentrate on your roots if they’ve faded more than the rest of your hair.

• Develop: Leave the gloss on for 20 minutes to allow the colour to develop. For a more intense colour boost, you can leave it on a little longer.

• Rinse: After the development time, rinse your hair thoroughly with water until it runs clear. Skip the shampoo at this stage and follow with conditioner to lock in the colour and shine.

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Pro Tip: For best results, use the Copper Gold Hair Gloss every 1–2 weeks to maintain the vibrancy of your red tones and keep your hair looking fresh between colour treatments.

3. Using Both Products Together: A Complete Red Revival

To get the ultimate grey root coverage and enhance the overall richness of your red hair, you can use the Red Blending Brush and Copper Gold Hair Gloss together as a salon appointment extender kit. This combination allows you to cover grey roots with precision and add an overall boost of shine and vibrancy to your red locks.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Start with the Copper Gold Hair Gloss: Begin by applying the Copper Gold Hair Gloss throughout your hair to refresh your red shade. The gloss will help to enhance the vibrancy of your hair, adding warmth and dimension while also boosting shine. Rinse off the gloss after 20 minutes and follow up with a conditioner. 

2. Follow with the Red Blending Brush: After glossing your hair, towel dry the hair to ensure it is damp. Begin by targeting your grey roots with the Red Blending Brush. Applying the product directly to your roots, ensuring you cover the areas where grey hairs are most visible. Blend well to create a seamless transition from root to red. 

3. Finish and Style: To set the hair, blow dry the Blending Brush product into the scalp to ensure that it dries and stays all day! Style your hair as usual, and enjoy the renewed vibrancy and grey-free finish of your red hair. 

Final Tips:

• Consistency is Key: For the best results, use the Red Blending Brush whenever grey roots appear and apply the Copper Gold Hair Gloss regularly to maintain your red tones.

• Customise Your Routine: If your roots need more frequent touch-ups than the rest of your hair, use the Red Blending Brush in between gloss applications to keep them looking fresh.

• Maintain Colour Vibrancy: To keep your red hair from fading too quickly, avoid washing your hair with hot water and use colour-safe products that protect your shade.

Covering grey roots and maintaining a rich, vibrant red hair colour is simple with the right tools from Josh Wood Colour. Whether you need quick root touch-ups with the Red Blending Brush or want to revive your entire red shade with the Copper Gold Hair Gloss, these products work wonders in keeping your hair looking fresh and radiant.