Joan Rivers Great Hair Day Root Touch Up Powder – Fill-in Powder for Thicker, Fuller Looking Hair (White)

I have tried different products to cover gray roots between salon visits. This Joan Rivers product was advertised in a clothing catalog. I did some research and ordered from this site the "blonde" as reccomended by several reviews and YT presentations. One presenter said blonde is what 80% of people will use. The pressed powder in the pan is dark brown, however when it is tapped in with the brush it covers the root line at the part, thinning temples and crown. This blends in I have blonde highlights, medium to light brown hair and "wicked" white roots according to my stylist. Start farther back and move towards the front of the face. Short, quick taps worked best for me. It is buildable. I worked out and slept with the product in. No transfer or icky brown sweat. Washed out fully. The bristle brush does shed but I decided not to let that bother me. If you want a better brush there are expensive cosmetic ones, the art section at craft stores may have better price point. There are also angled retractable brushes for foundation. I have an extra one. I may try that with the bristles barely out of the tube.Some reviews had trouble opening the case. There is a verticle line on the cover press it down and the compact swings open. Regarding the smell. It is very light, not unpleasant or noticable after a few minutes post application. I will update as needed and ost photos when I have time.

Perfect for people who need to fill in less dense areas of their scalp. I use it at my thinning temples. It's effective and subtle. Highly recommend.

Been struggling to hide my roots and the spray wasn’t working. I have lots of gray and this powder goes on and stays on and hides my roots well and blends into my hair color! So happy with this product.

Great product I’ve used for years to cover thin spots in my hair. I use a sponge instead of the brush to apply it.

This is a decent product. It does a good job of making my white scalp that shows through my thinning temples less noticeable but it’s not because it makes my hair look thicker, it just makes my scalp look more tan. It does stay on all day and came with a great brush though. I have to be very careful when applying because it makes my hair look orange if I get it on my hair. I just can’t seem find a product that does the same thing for blondes as they do for darker hair, make it look thicker. Either they are all too yellow, too brown or too orange. I’ll keep using it but it’s pricey and idk if I will buy it again. It’s more economical to just use my bronzing stick and apply with a small brush.

I'm not a vain person, I don't typically wear make-up and my hair care routine exists of using my car's heater to blow dry my hair on the drive to work in the morning. That said, I do admit that I've always felt self-conscious about how thin my hair started getting, starting in my early 20s. My hair is baby fine and thinning on the back of my crown, and also along a kind of widow's peak cowlick in the front. I'm very white/pink and my scalp is very BRIGHT and makes everything look even worse than it really is. I've considered getting a wig or hair pieces, but I have very sensitive skin and my scalp gets too itchy. If I go one day without washing my hair, I start to look like I'm going bald. It's pretty sad.Anyway, I've tried using light brown matte eye shadow to hide the bald cowlick in the front, but you could always see the powder on my scalp and I was nervous that people could tell what I'd done. I was kind of worried that it would be the same with this this powder, but miraculously, that was not the case. After my hair dries, I take about a minute in the bathroom (using the little mirror on the compact that came with the powder) to lightly brush the thinning areas at the roots, including very lightly along my entire part. I don't overdo it, just a touch, but I'm amazed at the results. It's incredibly natural looking, I have brown hair and ordered the blond formula after reading reviews and it was the perfect shade.Now to address two criticism I read about in other reviews that I was worried about:1. That it has an unpleasant fragrance. OK, this is kind of true...but it is a very faint fragrance, and I have an incredibly sensitive sense of smell. I'm always smelling things that other people can't, and I was worried that the scent would be flowery and overpowering, but it is not. Particularly if you use the powder sparingly. My husband was hugging me with his nose right up to my hair and he didn't notice anything, and his smell is even more sensitive than mine, in fact, I can't wear certain lotions etc. because he's so sensitive to the smell.-2.That it changes the texture of your hair and makes it feel dirty. Again, I have VERY fine hair that gets super oily after one day without washing it, so I was really worried about this. But, when I run my fingers through my hair, I feel nothing. Maybe if you were covering a very large area, it would change the feel, but not if you're just covering small patches.So, overall, I love this stuff and will be using this product daily from now on. I feel like it has really made me look like I have more hair, even though it isn't one of those texture hair fiber products. It doesn't come off on or stain your fingers, or show up on your pillow...it's really amazing. So, while it is a bit spendy, I think you should go for it if you are on the fence about whether or not to order this. I almost skipped it, and I'm so glad that I didn't!UPDATE: August 3rd, 2016. Still using the little compact, almost daily. This stuff lasts a long time if you're only using it for covering patches. I decided to upload a before and after photo to show how much it helps.

I have been using this product for years and it works great!

It is great! It works so well to cover scalp along parts and Cowlick. I like that you use a brush to apply. The only drawback is that it is a bit pricey.