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Lately, the pervading mentality regarding gray hair has shifted.

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To that end, many people are embracing them andletting their natural grays grow outcompletely.

Of course, many of us prefer not to let our gray hairs show.

No judgment hereto each their own!

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They work much like under-eye concealersbut for your hair, obviously.

They are available in a range of shades and formulations.

Because root sprays and root powders are completely temporary, they will usually wash out after just one shampoo.

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And, though they can sometimes be messy to apply, most formulations are relatively fuss-free.

Semi-permanent hair color is also a great way to experiment withdifferent tonesas you know the results wont last forever.

Demi-permanents also offer more coverage, hiding up to 70% of grays.

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They also usually last up to 28 shampoos or six weeks before they fade away.

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Natural Instincts Demi-Permanent Hair Dye

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