Root Touch-Up at James Geidner Hair Studio

Refresh the base. Blend the regrowth. Keep your color living between full services.

A root touch-up keeps single-process color or full gray coverage looking fresh. Most clients book every four to six weeks for full gray coverage, or every eight to twelve weeks for a tonal refresh. All three of our stylists handle root touch-ups, and many clients combine one with a toner and a cut in a single appointment.

Pricing: a Majirel permanent root retouch starts at $105, a DiaColor ammonia-free demi-permanent retouch at $105, an INOA ammonia-free permanent retouch at $127, and a MajiBlond high-lift blonde retouch at $130.

More About Root Touch-Up

Why Technique Matters at the Root

Root color sounds simple, but bleed marks, hot roots, banding and uneven coverage are all signs of a stylist rushing or guessing. We slow down at the part line, work in small sections, and check coverage before we leave you to process. James Geidner has done single-process color for over four decades, and the team works to his standard.

What This Service Includes

A root touch-up is color applied to the new growth, usually the first inch and a half from the scalp. We custom-mix the formula to match the color through your mid-lengths and ends, apply it precisely to the regrowth, and process. Sometimes we add a gloss through the ends to refresh fade.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Plan on 60 to 90 minutes for a root touch-up with rinse and blowdry. Gray coverage clients usually return every four to six weeks; clients blending less obvious roots can stretch to eight weeks or more. We help you build a maintenance schedule at your first appointment.

Which Color Line Is Right for You?

Majirel is classic permanent color for full gray coverage. INOA is ammonia-free permanent color. DiaColor is ammonia-free demi-permanent color for blending gray softly. MajiBlond is high-lift color for blondes. Your stylist recommends one based on your gray percentage and goal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a root touch-up?

Root retouches start at $105. INOA ammonia-free retouches start at $127 and MajiBlond high-lift retouches start at $130.

How often do I need root touch-ups?

Every four weeks for most clients with full gray coverage. If you are blending gray or refreshing a grown-out balayage, you can stretch to six to eight weeks or more.

Can you cover stubborn gray hair?

Yes. Stubborn gray usually responds to a longer processing time, a more pigment-dense formula, and sometimes a pre-soften step. We adjust to your hair.

What is the difference between a root touch-up and all-over color?

A root touch-up colors only the new growth. All-over color refreshes the full length, which is sometimes needed when ends have faded or you are changing shades.

Will my color look natural at the part?

Yes, when it is done right. We feather the line and avoid harsh demarcations between new color and old.

Can I add a gloss to my root touch-up?

Yes, and we recommend it. A gloss through the ends keeps tone consistent and adds shine.

Ready to Book Your Root Touch-Up?

Root retouches start at $105. Full starting prices are on our Service Menu. First visit? Every new client starts with a complimentary Signature Consultation. Call (772) 492-8440 to set it up.

Related services: Toner and Gloss, Color Correction or Men's Haircut and color.

Further reading: Cover, Blend or Embrace Your Grays? and A Stylist's Guide to Full Color and Root Touch-Ups.

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