What a steal: Clairol Nice’n Easy Root Touch Up

At this time of the year, if you haven’t booked in a date with your colourist pre-Christmas then you’re pretty much out of luck. The same goes for chancing an appointment around mid-January, when you’re easing yourself back into work and roots left that little bit too long can look seriously neglectful.

Thank the sweet lord then for Clairol’s Nice’n Easy Root Touch Up, which if you have high maintenance hair is a true gift from on high. Root Touch-Up lets you give your hair colour a boost when you need it most (and your salon is booked solid), covering roots and greys anytime between regular colourings. Super easy to use, it also works in just 10 minutes and lasts up to three weeks.

With more shades (eight) than any other root product you'll be sure to find your match, and the instructions look simple enough for even a novice like me. Start by applying colour to roots after a quick mix. Make sure your hair is dry, then gently brush or comb it into your preferred style. Use the Precision Color Brush to apply colour to your most visible roots at the hairline around the face, part and temples, making sure to saturate your most visible roots with colour. Once you’re done, set your timer for 10 minutes and let it do its thing. Rinse with warm water until the water runs clear then style as usual - there's no need to shampoo, and bang! You've got natural-looking colour that will last for 3 weeks.

Oh and now for the ‘steal’ part of this little rave - Clairol Nice’n Easy Root Touch Up has an RRP of $12.26! You’d be stupid not to pack this baby in your luggage if you’re leaving town this holiday season, and grab another for your bathroom at home while you’re at it.