Goodbye to dye: this is Salma Hayek’s foolproof haircare hack
Although more and more stars are proudly showing off their grays, Salma Hayek reveals her home hack for touching up her hair... without resorting to dye!
From Andie MacDowell to Sarah Jessica Parker, more and more Hollywood stars are breaking away from outdated beauty standards and embracing their gray hair with pride. Among them stands the ever-authentic Salma Hayek.
At 58, the Mexican actress has often been seen proudly showing off her natural roots, letting her silver strands shine. But there are times when she opts to conceal them - and instead of reaching for traditional hair dye, she turns to a clever, damage-free beauty hack that keeps her signature thick, luscious hair healthy.
What is Salma Hayek’s useful hack for concealing gray hairs?
On social media, the From Dusk Till Dawn star revealed her go-to product for a quick, natural-looking touch-up: mascara.
Yes, mascara - the same staple that elevates your lashes - can double as a quick fix for gray hairs. As Salma demonstrated to her nearly 30 million Instagram followers, it’s her favorite way to even out her look without compromising her natural style.
This simple, temporary trick allows her to mask grays without committing to a full dye job - perfect for last-minute touch-ups or when a salon visit just isn’t in the cards.
“When I’m on my own, I just put mascara on [my hair],” Hayek shared while getting ready for a major event. “All the rebellious little ones that stick up not only go black but they stay flat,” she added, noting that while she’s not bothered by her grays, sometimes her work calls for a more polished look.
Hayek also offered a more professional tip: spray-on root concealers. These products are another great option for temporarily covering grays while adding volume - similar in application to dry shampoo. Still, mascara remains her personal favorite.
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