L'Oreal Paris Magic Root Precision Pen, Temporary Gray Root Touch Up, 5 Medium Brown, 0.05 fl oz

A temporary Gray root touch up in a precision pen format, this L'Oreal Paris Magic Root Precision Pen blends scattered greys along the hairline, temples and part line. Shade 5 Medium Brown holds 0.05 fl oz of creamy pigment and suits any hair type or texture, for touch-ups between salon visits.

Shade 5 Medium Brown: matching the pen to your hair

This listing carries shade 5 Medium Brown, intended for medium brown hair with scattered Gray. Before you buy, compare the pen against your mid-lengths and ends in daylight — the aim is a blend with your existing tone, not a contrast against it. If your hair sits lighter or darker than medium brown, this particular shade is likely not the closest match.

Temporary coverage and wash-out behavior

This is a temporary root cover up, not a permanent colour. It rinses out with regular shampoo, which makes it practical for the gap between salon appointments or a quick fix before an event. It does not build up or leave residue, and it is not meant to replace permanent colour.

How the Magic Precision Brush tip applies

The applicator is a brush tip, described as the first-ever Magic Precision Brush and engineered to reach fine hairline sections and scattered greys that powders or sprays can miss. To dispense, twist the base counter-clockwise three to five times so colour reaches the brush. Dab onto dry hair with gentle, swift strokes, pulling hair away from the scalp to avoid transfer. Let it dry for one minute, then re-cap the brush.

Creamy pigment finish, no stiffness or buildup

The formulae relies on creamy pigments that work into the surrounding hair without stiffness, residue or buildup, so the result reads natural rather than painted on. It is free of ammonia and peroxide and contains no synthetic dyes. Because it is a cream rather than a powder or spray, it sits close to the strand and works into fine sections.

How does a root touch up pen blend medium brown regrowth?

The pen is aimed at scattered greys rather than large areas of regrowth. It is described as best for hair that is less than 25% Gray at the hairline, where individual strands stand out against darker hair. Shade 5 Medium Brown is designed to blend with medium brown hair, adding temporary colour to the strand so the Gray reads less obvious against the rest of the hair. For bigger zones, the brand suggests pairing it with L'Oreal Paris Magic Root Cover Up Spray.

Will the pen transfer onto pillows or clothing?

The brand's own directions address this: pull the hair away from the scalp as you apply, and let the colour dry for one minute before you carry on. Applied that way, the pigments set on the strand. Because the formulae washes out with shampoo, any transfer onto a pillowcase or collar during the day comes out in the wash.

Where does it fit into your routine?

Keep the pen with your brush and mirror for quick touch-ups at the part line and hairline, and reach for it whenever scattered greys need a few seconds of attention.