The situation: You've done everything you can to keep your grays at bay, but the day has finally come when your hair is more salt than pepper. If you have too many gray hairs to hide via products or highlights -- and you don't want to claim a new identity as a silver fox -- it may be time to consider dyeing all of your locks. But are there special things to keep in mind when coloring silver strands?

The fix: "If the client would rather cover [grays], I recommend [dyeing hair] only when the client is more than 50 percent grey because it is less likely to fade to a brassy tone," says Ramirez.

You can also ask your stylist for professional dye that's specifically formulated for gray hair. "If you're aiming to cover grays, Redken Chromatics Beyond Cover offers ammonia-free hair color to clients with 75 percent or more grays and creates hair that is twice as smooth and fortified," says Tracey Cunningham, Redken's creative consultant for color. As for maintenance, Cunningham offers this little known pro tip when dealing with roots: Opt for a lighter color around your hairline where delicate baby hairs tend to grow. "Otherwise, it starts looking really dark because the hairs around your face are like facial hair and the colors absorb differently," she explains.

The situation: You don't have to run to your colorist every time your roots grow in. After all, you're probably a boss babe who's earned her grays from long days at the office -- and that doesn't always allow you the luxury of booking constant salon appointments. Or perhaps you're a baller on a budget who needs a more affordable option than paying her colorist a visit. Whatever the case, there's plenty of at-home solutions to get rid of roots.

If time is of the essence, White suggests reaching for a spray like Rita Hazan Root Concealer because it "covers large areas quickly and efficiently, unlike marker or shadows that don't spread that easily." If you have dry or coarse hair, he recommends color sticks, like the Roux 'Tween Time Color Stick because thirsty strands absorb the moist consistency perfectly. Thin-haired gals should reach for powders. Try EverPro's Gray Away, which comes in travel-friendly packaging for on-the-go touch ups.

If you need a more permanent -- but equally fast -- solution, Hill is a fan of L'Oréal Paris' Root Rescue -- a 10-minute at-home hair color just for your roots.