Magic Root Cover Up Colors: How to Choose From the 9 Shades
Short answer: L'Oréal Paris lists Magic Root Cover Up in 9 shades: Black, Dark Brown, Medium Brown, Light Brown, Light Golden Brown, Dark Blonde, Light to Medium Blonde, Red and Vibrant Red. It also sells a separate Concealer Spray for Blondes with Dark Roots, which hides dark regrowth on blonde hair. Match the shade to the hair right at your part in daylight, not to your ends. If you are between two shades, start with the lighter one and build up in light layers.
The 9 shades, and who they usually suit
| Shade (L'Oréal's name) | Usually suits |
|---|---|
| Black | Black and very dark brown hair |
| Dark Brown | Dark brown hair |
| Medium Brown | Medium brown hair |
| Light Brown | Light brown hair |
| Light Golden Brown | Warm light brown hair |
| Dark Blonde | Dark blonde and "bronde" hair |
| Light to Medium Blonde | Medium to light blonde hair |
| Red | Auburn and copper hair |
| Vibrant Red | Bright red hair |
The shade names come from L'Oréal Paris USA. The second column is our guide, not L'Oréal's.
How to match in four steps
- Look at the hair right next to the gray at your part, in daylight. Ends are often lighter or faded.
- Decide between warm and cool. Golden and red shades warm the roots. If your color is cool or ash, stay with the plain brown or black shades.
- If you are between two shades, start with the lighter one. A spray builds up, and L'Oréal suggests light layers.
- Test at a hidden spot behind the ear before an event.
Blonde with dark roots? There is a separate spray
The 9 shades are made to hide gray. If your problem is dark natural regrowth under blonde, L'Oréal sells a Concealer Spray for Blondes with Dark Roots. It says the spray is ammonia-free and peroxide-free and lasts until you shampoo it out.
More on blonde regrowth in blonde root touch-up.
What the range does not have
There is no gray, silver or white shade. If you are letting your gray grow in, a dark shade over the regrowth works against you. A gray or white temporary shade softens the line between dyed lengths and new gray instead.
See growing out gray hair and how to match your root cover shade. Wear and washing are covered in does Magic Root Cover Up wash out.
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. Its Dark Grey, Grey and White shades fill the gap the spray range leaves. Delivery is 10 to 17 business days, so order ahead of the date you need it.
FAQ
What colors does Magic Root Cover Up come in?
L'Oréal Paris lists 9: Black, Dark Brown, Medium Brown, Light Brown, Light Golden Brown, Dark Blonde, Light to Medium Blonde, Red and Vibrant Red.
Is there a Magic Root Cover Up for blondes?
Yes. Dark Blonde and Light to Medium Blonde cover gray, and a separate Concealer Spray for Blondes with Dark Roots hides dark regrowth.
Which Magic Root Cover Up shade should I get if I am between two?
Start with the lighter one and build in light layers. Match it to the hair at your part in daylight.
Is there a gray or silver Magic Root Cover Up?
Not in the 9 shades L'Oréal Paris USA lists.
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: L'Oréal Paris USA, Magic Root Cover Up · L'Oréal Paris USA, Concealer Spray for Blondes with Dark Roots · 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.