The 10-Minute Grey Hair Masking Miracle: How DONE Gave Me Salon Hair and My Mornings Back
Dani is the Head of Brands & Merchandise at Adore Beauty. With 12 years of experience in the industry, she has seen countless beauty trends and products come and go, but some of her all-time faves include SkinCeuticals SilyMarin CF, Medik8 Retinal 6, Viviology Ceramide Moisturiser, Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF, IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Control Matte, and the Huda Beauty Cheeky Tint Blush Stick in 'Baddie Berry'.
As a recent card-carrying member of the "Time-Poor Parents Club," my life is a busy, chaotic blur of sticky handprints, half-finished coffees, and the relentless search for ways to save time.
My not-so-little 18-month-old dictator (I say that with love, mostly) runs the show, and while I wouldn’t trade it for the world, there's one thing that doesn’t get to make it to the top of my priority list these days: those 3 hour stints in a salon chair every 8 weeks.
While I wouldn’t call myself high-maintenance, 12 years of working with beauty brands has given me an eye for quality and a good formulation when I see it. Not to mention, high expectations when it comes to unicorn products that claim to do what no other can.
So when it comes to the opportunity to trial one of the best root touch up for grey hair products, I'm 100% in.
Personally, I think the pros always do it better and so anything boasting salon-quality and being one of the best root touch ups was always going to catch my eye - much like those pesky flashes of silver poking through my roots that I couldn’t ignore.
When brand Done landed across our desks in the Buying department a few months ago, I couldn’t ignore the opportunity to be the team guinea pig.
It had been 8 months since my last salon visit and I was desperate for a quick fix ahead of the holidays.
My inner hair snob resisted the generic supermarket box dyes - and the mess and noxious fumes that come with - and what I had in front of me was the answer to my time-saving prayers: an at-home solution that was quick, salon-professional, and wouldn't compromise the health of my hair.
Done swooped in like a brightly packaged superhero and I couldn't wait to cancel my emergency hair appointment set for the day before I was scheduled to leave.
Done Ultimate Root Retouch Kit Review
Fast Facts:
- 100% Grey Coverage in 10 Minutes: The salon-grade formula uses fast-acting pigments to deliver complete grey coverage in just 10 minutes.
- Free From Harsh Ingredients: It is formulated without Ammonia, PPD, Parabens, Resorcinol, Phthalates, Gluten, SLS, and Titanium Dioxide.
- "Conscious Colour™" Formula: It is a professional-grade permanent colour designed by world-leading colour experts.
- Vegan and Cruelty-Free: The colour is certified kind to creatures and your conscience.
- Lasts Up to 6 Weeks: The permanent colour is designed to stretch the time between salon visits, lasting up to six weeks.
Let’s be real: the packaging of an at-home colour kit is rarely something to write home about. Done is different. It had this playful, modern aesthetic that instantly signalled to me that this wasn't some basic, mass-produced product—this was something different, something designed for people who appreciate quality and style.
It felt like a little treat, a moment of joy injected into the mundane task of root covering.
If you’ve ever coloured your hair at home, you know the drill: open the box and brace yourself for the aggressive, eye-watering, chemical assault on your nostrils.
Not to mention the mess. It's the cost of doing business, right? Wrong. Not Done. The Ultimate Root Retouch Kit is made for ease when it comes to mixing the formula.
How to use Done Ultimate Root Retouch Kit?
Slap on your robe pre-shower, glove-up and apply the Barrier Cream to the hairline. Empty the (tube of) colour into The Developer applicator bottle, shake to mix and then apply to roots.
The scent once you mix and commence application is nice, unassuming and genuinely pleasant, making for a whole experience that feels more civilised and just that little bit more luxurious. 10 mins of ‘me’ time and straight into the shower to rinse off.
I completed the ritual with the shampoo and conditioner followed by the gloss treatment. Total time from start to finish was all in a weeknight bed time routine - how easy!
With zero time for complicated, multi-step beauty routines, simple and effective is best and this is where Done absolutely shone. The user guide was clear and straightforward, application was super easy and the care routine to finish added a really nice touch - every step to fabulous hair is so beautifully mapped out.
The Honest Truth: Results That Last and Impress
Okay, so it looked cool and smelled great—but the real test is the colour itself. I was hopeful but really keen to experience the finished result.
Fast forward 45 minutes of natural air drying and what ensued was impressive...
The colour was rich, vibrant, and the grey coverage was flawless, seamlessly blended and full of shine.
The quality was immediately apparent, a true testament to the "salon professional" promise.
The true turning point and the part that turned me into a true Done devotee: the results were lasting.
My root touch-up lasted a glorious two months before I truly needed to colour again. And you best believe it was onto my second blue box of this magic stuff.
The true mark of a successful product, however, is sharing the love. I was so impressed that I immediately recommended it to my own mother and bought a few boxes for her.
If that's not an honest, five-star review, I don't know what is. It's the ultimate vote of confidence—a product so good you want to share the secret.
Final Verdict: DONE is the Ultimate Time-Saver
As a time-poor mum, I no longer have to compromise on quality to get my roots sorted.
I can have salon-professional results, colour that’s actually good for my hair, and a pleasant, speedy experience all while my toddler is napping. What an absolute game-changer!
If you’re like me, craving that salon feel without the time commitment, do yourself a favour and try Done. You'll be recommending it to your own mum in no time!
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