Scalp Showing Through

Woman with pale blonde hair and visible scalp
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Q: My hair is very pale blonde. I have a blunt bob that is between my chin and shoulders. Where my part is, my scalp shows. It's very pink and this stands out very much. How can I make my scalp match my hair color? Is there some kind of colored spray to match my hair to cover this up?
 
A: This is a fairly common concern for women with very light or white hair, because the contrast between the hair and the color of the scalp can make the scalp particularly noticeable.
 
There is a wide variety of root-covering sprays, powders and other hair-concealing products available that are designed to disguise visible roots or reduce the appearance of scalp showing through the hair. These products are available in shades intended for blonde, gray and white hair.
 
However, finding a seamless match for extremely light blonde hair may require testing a few choices. Select the lightest shade that blends with your hair rather than choosing a product that is noticeably darker.
 
Alternatively, you can use a matte cosmetic powder in a very pale, neutral tone to soften the contrast between your pink scalp and your light hair at the part. A root-concealing powder is convenient for this, but a suitable matte face powder can also work. Apply it sparingly with a small brush, concentrating on the visible scalp rather than coating the surrounding hair.
 
Make sure the hair and scalp are clean and completely dry before applying the product. This will help prevent the powder from becoming cakey or clumping in the hair. Check the result in natural daylight, since a shade that looks right indoors may look different in brighter light.
 
For a pink scalp, a slightly neutral or beige-toned product may reduce the contrast more effectively than a very white product, which can sometimes make the area look chalky. But this is a matter of color matching rather than a hard-and-fast rule, so you may need to experiment with small amounts to see what looks best with your hair and skin tones.
 
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See also:
 
Hair color and skin tone
 
See through hairs
 
Why does white hair turn brown when wet?