A Pen That Puts Off A Salon Appointment

We love any product that’s as fun as it is helpful. The latest to top our too-short list is an Oscar Blandi brainchild that brings out our inner colorist.

The brilliant Pronto Colore Root Touch-up & Highlightling Pen makes its purpose clear in its name: it can cover gray roots when you can’t get to the salon, and it can let you envision yourself with highlights when you’re not ready to make a commitment. The easy-to-use and easy-to-remove (although waterproof) formula comes in six colors, so you can either match your mane for realistic root concealment, or choose a slightly lighter shade than your own to frame your face with flattering highlights.

Because the twist-up, brush-on pen essentially paints hair, there’s no need for damaging ammonia or peroxide, making it much healthier than actually coloring your hair.

Oscar Blandi recently launched a limited-edition duo, so you can keep one at home and one in your bag. But we’re hoping the brand comes out with a set that lets you buy two different colors at the same time, so we can cover roots with a matching shade and highlight with a lighter one all at once!