Find a flat, stable surface for your mixing tray. Squeeze the contents of the permanent color cream tube and color activating lotion into the tray. Then stir, stir, stir with the included brush to blend them completely.

Start with dry hair, and give it a good brush-through. Then, use your comb to divide your hair into four sections. Part it down the middle and then split each side in half, front to back. Twist and secure each section with a clip, so your hair is out of the way.

To avoid getting color on your skin, delicately apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to your hairline with your fingertips. Get as close as possible to your hairline, but be careful not to get any in your hair.

Unclip the section of hair with the most visible grays. You're going to start here. Use the included brush to paint the color mixture along your roots, or wherever you see silver strands. Once you've completely coated your first section, repeat on the rest of your hair, until there's color on all four quarters of your hair.

Set your timer for 10 minutes -- or 15 if you're battling particularly stubborn grays -- and relax (or even pamper yourself) while you wait for Root Touch-Up to work its magic.

Give your hair a good rinse, and apply your conditioner of choice. Now you're ready to blow-dry, style and rock your newly colored mane.