How This Beauty Creator & Mom Of Two Covers Her Grays In Seconds
No more peek-a-boo grays with two easy options for foolproof coverage.
What’s a mom with two kids under four supposed to do when she craves a little self-care? She taps into her finely tuned mommy radar to find products that deliver maximum impact with minimal effort.
That’s exactly the approach of Arshia Moorjani, a beauty content creator and mom of two, whose self-care routine has understandably taken a back seat since entering motherhood. “I have two kids—Mia, who’s four, and 17-month-old Dev,” she says. “A typical day in my life is always filled with chaos. We drop Mia off at school in the morning, and then I usually take Dev to a music class or the library before diving into work. I work until about 4 p.m., and then it’s full-on mommy and kids time.”
“I don't have a lot of time for self-care anymore, so I need products that are quick but effective,” she says. Though Moorjani’s days are more time-scarce than ever, she still strives to show up as her fullest self. One of her most striking features is her lush head of hair, which she takes care to maintain. Moorjani shares that she started going gray at a relatively young age—in her late 20s—which added a layer of complexity to her hair care routine. “I was honestly a bit shocked when it started to happen, but now the grays are a part of me.”
Still, Moorjani prefers to camouflage her grays, even if regular salon visits are no longer part of the routine. “For me, I feel my best and most confident when my hair and makeup are done nicely—including covering my grays,” she says. “It helps me feel ready to take on the day and like the best version of myself.” These days, she’s on a three-week root touch-up schedule—just one more thing to juggle on an already packed to-do list, even for those of us not in the thick of mommy life
She takes two approaches with gray cover-up, depending on how much time she has and the longevity she needs from the product. Schwarzkopf® Keratin Root 2-in-1 Color and Thickening Spray and Schwarzkopf® Keratin Root Permanent Color Kit have both found a permanent home in her vanity.
For Moorjani, the Keratin Root Touch-Up Spray is a quick, one-and-done solution for concealing grays. In addition to providing instant, seamless coverage, it also helps give the hairline a thicker, fuller appearance. The formula is scalp-friendly, with no irritation, and leaves no stiffness or stickiness behind. The spray comes in three shades—Black, Light Brown, and Dark Brown—with Black being her perfect match. “I just shake the can, hold it about six inches from the areas with the most grays, and spray for a couple of seconds,” she explains. She loves how evenly it applies and how easily it washes out with her next shampoo. “Many times I see my grays coming in but I don’t have the time to cover them up, so this is perfect for those days, or to use on-the-go whenever I need.”
For the days on which she has a bit more down time, Moorjani reaches for a long-lasting solution—the Schwarzkopf® Keratin Root Permanent Color Kit, available in Black, Light Brown, and Dark Brown. She uses the shade Black. Not sure which shade is right for you? Just check the back of the box for help in matching your perfect color. It’s easier than booking salon visits and spending hours in a colorist’s chair, but still delivers vibrant, professional-quality color with 100% gray coverage. She starts off by applying the pre-color serum, which contains collagen and vitamin B6. This step makes her scalp feel soothed and her roots feel moisturized, while priming the hair for an even color application. Then, channeling her inner hair colorist, she slips on the gloves provided in the kit and uses the salon-inspired brush that’s included to work the color into her roots. Ten minutes later, her roots look renewed, healthy and strong, and her grays are no longer playing peek-a-boo.
These hair innovations have made life easier for Moorjani, and those of us who constantly have to juggle between showing up for our families or for ourselves. “It’s definitely hard, and I’m still working on prioritizing myself—but I do struggle,” she says. “I just try to remind myself that if I don’t show up for myself first, I can’t show up for anyone else.” Sometimes, all a mama needs to do is crack open a new can of the Keratin Root Touch-Up Spray and cover up the signs of her busy but blessed life with two kids.
