How to Use the Gray Away Quick Stick on Temples, Hairline and Part
Short answer: Use it on dry, styled hair. Dab the angled tip onto the gray at your temples, hairline or part, then blend the edge with the sponge tip so there is no visible line. Build up thin layers instead of one heavy coat, and let it set before you touch your hair or put on a collar. The brand's Amazon listing says the stick lasts 24 hours and resists transfer and rain. It comes off with shampoo.
Before you start
- Dry, finished hair. Blow-dry and style first. Color applied before heat styling can move.
- Daylight. Check the shade by a window, not only under bathroom light.
- Part where you wear it. Cover the line people will actually see.
Step by step
- Uncap the stick and look at the angled tip. Wipe off any excess from the last use.
- Start at the temple or hairline, where gray shows first. Dab the angled tip onto the gray hairs in short touches, close to the root.
- Move along the part in short sections. Do not draw one long stripe.
- Turn the stick and blend the edges with the sponge tip so the color fades into the hair around it.
- Check in a hand mirror in daylight. Add a second thin layer only where gray still shows.
- Leave it alone for a minute or two so it sets before a hat, scarf or collar touches it.
Where the stick works and where something else is easier
| Area | Quick Stick | Often easier |
|---|---|---|
| Temples and hairline | Good: the angled tip is made for small, precise areas | Stick |
| A narrow part | Works in short sections | Stick or powder |
| A wide part or the crown | Slow, and can look patchy | Powder or spray |
| Scattered grays through the lengths | Hard to reach single hairs | A precision pen or hair mascara |
Mistakes that make it look heavy
- Too much product in one pass. A thick layer looks dull and flat. Thin layers look like hair.
- A shade that is too dark at the hairline. Next to skin, a dark shade stands out. Test a lighter range at one temple first.
- Damp roots. Moisture makes pigment grab unevenly.
- Touching it before it sets. Fingers and fabric lift fresh color.
How long it lasts and how to take it off
The stick's Amazon listing says it lasts 24 hours and resists transfer and rain. Shampoo takes it out. On skin, a gentle cleanser or makeup remover usually lifts pigment. Everpro's listing does not give removal steps, so test any remover on a small area first.
The same cleanup method for powder is in how to get root powder off skin and the hairline.
For an overview of the brand and its shades, see Everpro Gray Away explained. If the gray covers a wide part, compare formats in Gray Away stick vs root powder.
Where does BUNEE fit?
BUNEE is a temporary root-cover powder in a pressed compact with a mirror and applicator puff. It comes in 12 shades: Black, Dark Brown, Medium Brown, Light Brown, Golden Brown, Auburn, Blonde, Medium Blonde, Light Blonde, Dark Grey, Grey and White. It washes out with shampoo and is not a dye. A compact suits the whole part line, and you can press it on in thin layers in the same way. Delivery is 10 to 17 business days, so order ahead of the date you need it.
FAQ
Do you use Gray Away on wet or dry hair?
On dry hair, after styling. Damp roots make pigment go on unevenly.
How long does the Gray Away Quick Stick last?
The brand's Amazon listing says 24 hours. It washes out with shampoo.
Can I use the Quick Stick on my whole part?
Yes, in short sections, blending with the sponge tip. For a wide part or the crown, a powder or spray is usually faster.
Why does my root stick look heavy?
Usually too much product in one pass, or a shade that is too dark next to the skin. Use thin layers and test a lighter range.
See BUNEE shades
Temporary root-cover powder in a pressed compact with mirror and applicator, 12 shades. Delivered in 10 to 17 business days, so order ahead of the date you need it. Sold by TIGERBESTBRANDS LLC.
Sources, checked 2 November 2026: Gray Away Root Touch-Up Quick Stick, brand listing on Amazon · Chain Drug Review, Everpro debuts Gray Away · BUNEE, shades and delivery. Brand names are used for comparison only. We have no business relationship with the companies mentioned, and facts about their products come from their own pages or retailer listings, not our testing.