

A Roots service is a targeted colour treatment that applies tint only to your regrowth at the scalp, maintaining your existing full-head colour and covering grey without foils or changing your overall shade. At 21 RUSSELL in Crawley, this express service takes under an hour and doesn't require a finish, making it the perfect quick, affordable option to keep your hair looking polished between major colour appointments.
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What the Service Involves
This is a regrowth-only treatment designed for clients with an existing full-head tint:
- Brief consultation to match your current colour and check for any scalp sensitivities
- Hair sectioned carefully for precise application to new growth (typically the first 1–2 inches at the scalp)
- Colour applied only to roots to avoid overlap onto previously tinted lengths, which prevents banding or over-darkening
- Processing time as needed, then rinsed—no blow-dry or styling included, so you're in and out quickly
- Results: even colour from scalp to ends, restored grey coverage, and a refreshed, consistent look
Who It's For
Roots services suit clients who already have a full-head tint and want to maintain their shade affordably:
- Ideal if you have noticeable regrowth or grey coming through and want quick, targeted coverage
- Perfect for busy schedules—this is a time-efficient maintenance visit, not a transformation appointment
- Best for solid colour maintenance; if you have highlights, foils, or balayage, ask our Crawley team which service will maintain those placements
- Not suitable for changing your overall colour or creating new dimensional effects—this service matches and maintains your existing shade
How Often & Aftercare
Most clients book root touch-ups every 4–6 weeks to keep regrowth bands small and colour looking consistent:
- High-contrast colours (e.g. blonde on dark natural hair) or significant grey may need more frequent visits, around every 3–5 weeks
- Wait 24–48 hours before washing after your appointment to let colour set fully
- Use sulfate-free, colour-protecting shampoo and conditioner and rinse with cool to lukewarm water to prolong vibrancy
- Minimise frequent shampooing and heat styling to extend the life of your colour
- Waiting too long between services can make the regrowth band wider, requiring more time and product to correct at your next visit
Client Reviews
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Mandi Mist
Leah was amazing, beautifully presented, very welcoming, and recognised me from my previous visit many months ago. She listen to my brief of what I wanted and applied her professional skills leaving me feeling very happy when I left great job, highly recommended, thank you
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