At first, it’s just one or two, but then…there’s another one and oh no… another! Before you know it, your beautiful head of dark brown or black hair is falling victim to gray hairs! Don’t worry dear brunette, here are six of the best ways to cover gray on dark hair and one thing not to do.

How to Hide Gray on Dark Hair

Luckily, there are a variety of ways to hide gray hair with dye or naturally:

Tinting Sprays

Tinted touch-up sprays are a great way to go if you want to temporarily hide gray roots and gain a little time between full coloring sessions. A nice thing about root touch-up sprays is that they come in a wide variety of colors, so you’ll be able to find the one that does the best job of covering the gray on your dark hair.

Hair Makeup Sticks

Think of a water-resistant, non-smudge brown or black foundation in the shape of a lipstick, and then you’ll get the idea of what hair makeup is.

Hair makeup isn’t the best way to cover gray on dark hair, but it’s certainly convenient for quick touch-ups when you’re out and about. Just toss one in your purse, and when you spot a stray gray, apply a little hair makeup. It couldn’t be easier!

Temporary Hair Rinses

Temporary color rinse products are “demi-permanent” hair colorants that do a fantastic job of hiding gray on dark hair. They’re easy to apply, and they don’t do any damage to the hair because they don’t penetrate the hair shaft. Products like Fanci-full Rinse Chocolate Kiss #12 by Roux is a popular choice for brunettes, but check out their full range of colors to see what other shades you might like.

Color rinses are usually applied to wet hair, but for a quick splash of coverage, you can also comb them into hair that’s already dry. When used according to the product instructions, demi-permanent colors are meant to last through 24 washes, after which you will have your original color back. They fade slowly.