Flat roots and hair that won't hold a style are two of the most common complaints we hear in store. Color Wow has two sprays built for exactly that: Raise the Root Thicken + Lift Spray for lift at the root, and Style on Steroids Texture + Finishing Spray for texture, body and hold through the lengths. Here's what each one does, who it suits and how to use them together.
Color Wow Raise the Root: lift where you need it
Raise the Root is a root-lifting spray for fine, flat or limp hair. It's applied to damp roots before blow-drying to give lift and fullness that lasts, without the stiff, sticky or crunchy feel of traditional root boosters.
- Lifts and thickens at the root for visible volume
- Helps volume last through the day, including in humidity
- Light, non-sticky feel with no crunch
- Safe for colour-treated hair
Best for: fine or flat hair, bobs and layered cuts, and anyone whose blow-dry drops by lunchtime.
Color Wow Style on Steroids: texture and hold, without the grit
Style on Steroids is a texture and finishing spray that adds grip, body and a lived-in, piecey finish. It gives hair the "second-day" texture that makes styles hold, while staying soft and brushable rather than dry or chalky.
- Adds texture, body and grip for longer-lasting styles
- Helps curls, waves and updos hold their shape
- Soft, touchable finish that can be brushed through
- Safe for colour-treated hair
Best for: beachy waves, undone styles, updos and braids, and hair that's too soft or slippery to hold a style.
How to use them together
- Start with damp hair. Spray Raise the Root directly onto the roots, section by section, focusing on the crown and part line.
- Blow-dry for lift. Use a round brush or lift the roots with your fingers as you dry.
- Style as normal. Curl, wave or straighten once hair is fully dry.
- Finish with Style on Steroids. Mist through the mid-lengths and ends from a short distance, then scrunch or tousle with your fingers for texture.
Which one should I buy?
If your main problem is flat roots, start with Raise the Root. If your hair has volume but won't hold a style or looks too smooth, go for Style on Steroids. For full-bodied, textured styles from root to tip, use both.
FAQs
Can I use Raise the Root on dry hair?
It's designed for damp hair before blow-drying, which is where it gives the best lift.
Is Style on Steroids a dry shampoo?
No. It's a texture and finishing spray. It adds grip and body to styled hair rather than absorbing oil.
Are they safe for coloured hair?
Yes, both are colour-safe.
Where can I buy them in Sydney?
Both are available online at Unlimited Hair & Beauty Supplies with fast shipping from Sydney, or in store at Wetherill Park.
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