There comes a point in every woman's life when she realizes coloring her hair is inevitable. Maybe it's the result of pesky grays that seem to sprout like weeds; maybe it's the result of grown-out roots that are the product of canceling on the stylist one too many times. However, in spite of how badly we may need a hair color touch-up, it isn't always easy to get to the salon.

Enter: These genius tricks for protecting and prolonging your hair color. From taking measures to shield your strands from the elements to a quick and easy way to touch up roots at home, we've rounded up three tips for maintaining your mane between hair appointments.

Watch the video above to find out how to keep your color as vibrant as the day you last sat in the salon chair.