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Clairol Nice'n Easy Root Touch-Up

Cover gray roots in about ten minutes with a permanent creme shade-matched to your existing color.

Permanent creme formula targets gray regrowth at roots, temples and part line.
Shades designed to blend with leading salon and at-home color brands.
Kit includes a precision applicator brush for controlled root application.

$9.08

On Amazon when we checked (June 16, 2026) — live price may differ.

By Patrick Smith · Updated July 11, 2026 · How we review · We may earn a commission from Amazon links.

Price when checked: $9.08; on Amazon, June 16, 2026
Best for: Best for anyone stretching time between salon colorings; least ideal for cool blondes…
Biggest complaint: Coverage only lasts until new regrowth shows, typically around three weeks, and blonde shades sometimes pull…
Sources cited: 1; independent source

Reasons to buy

Buyers repeatedly praise how fast and foolproof it is — about ten minutes with minimal mess — and how completely it covers gray while blending into their existing color.

Reasons to skip

Coverage only lasts until new regrowth shows, typically around three weeks, and blonde shades sometimes pull brassy and need toning.

Clairol's Nice'n Easy Root Touch-Up exists for one narrow job: erasing the stripe of gray regrowth between full coloring sessions. The permanent creme processes in about ten minutes, and its shades are keyed to blend with leading box and salon colors, so you do not need to be a Nice'n Easy user for it to disappear into your existing shade. At around nine dollars it costs less than a salon gloss, which explains the thousands of retailer reviews it has accumulated at Walmart and elsewhere. The honest caveat is that 'permanent' applies only to the hair it touches, not the hair still growing: most users are reapplying in roughly three weeks, and some blondes report brassiness that needs a toning product to correct.

What buyers say

Our summary of recurring themes in customer reviews on the Clairol Nice'n Easy Root Touch-Up Amazon listing (read July 2026) — not quotes or endorsements.

Most praised

Buyers repeatedly praise how fast and foolproof it is — about ten minutes with minimal mess — and how completely it covers gray while blending into their existing color.

Most common complaint

Coverage only lasts until new regrowth shows, typically around three weeks, and blonde shades sometimes pull brassy and need toning.

Worked best for

Best for anyone stretching time between salon colorings; least ideal for cool blondes fighting brassiness.

Frequently asked questions

Is Clairol Root Touch-Up permanent?

Yes — it is a permanent creme color, so it will not wash out. It simply becomes visible again as new gray regrowth appears, typically within about three weeks.

Will it match hair colored at a salon?

The shades are designed to blend with leading salon and box colors; pick the shade closest to your current color, not your natural one.

How long does application take?

The kit is designed for roots only and processes in about ten minutes, plus rinsing.