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L'Oreal Paris Superior Preference Permanent Hair Color - 6.5 fl oz
$12.99 ($2.00/fluid ounce)
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Highlights
- Superior Preference Light Brown Permanent Hair Dye: For gorgeous, fade-defying and dimensional hair color; Includes color protective Care Supreme Hair Conditioner with Shine Serum formulated with Camelina Oil, Antioxidant Vitamin E and UV filter for vibrant, silky hair
- Shiny, Luminous Light Brown Hair Color: Superior Preference Permanent Hair Color has been our true gold standard of color and shine since 1973; Available in over 50 luminous shades, ranging a wide spectrum from champagne blonde to rich brown and deep red
- Long-Lasting Hair Dye Kit: Crafted to reflect infinite tones so you can create your own Superior Preference hair color signature; Fade-defying Color & Shine system creates rich, long-lasting color that lasts up to 8 weeks
- L'Oreal Paris Hair Color: We offer permanent, semi-permanent, and temporary hair dye plus root cover up, anti-brass toners and lightening systems; Cover gray hair, highlight, go bold with bright color or even try an ombre hair color
- L'Oreal Paris Innovation: We are a total beauty care company that combines the latest in technology with the highest in quality for the ultimate in hair color, hair care, hair style, skin care and cosmetics
Description
Preference’s Superior Fade-Defying Color & Shine system creates luminous, lit-from-within color, with natural-looking highs & lows, and beautiful gray coverage. With up to 8 weeks of fade-defying color, rich, long-lasting color shines from every strand and resists fading or turning brassy week after week. The kit also includes a color protective Color and Shine Conditioner formulated with Golden Camelina Oil, Anti-Oxidant Vitamin E and UV filter to help keep first day color vibrancy and silky, resilient hair.
Whether you desire blonde hair, brown hair, black hair or red hair, Superior Preference has an at-home solution for you. Superior Preference is available in 49 luminous shades that range across a wide spectrum of different tones. Each shade is crafted to show infinite tones and reflects, so you can find your own Superior Preference signature.
Instructions vary by shade. For complete instructions, refer to package insert located inside hair color box.
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How to use for the first time:
Apply All Over. Apply hair color mixture to dry, unwashed hair. Apply color at your root area and through ends until completely saturated.
Leave on for 25 minutes.
Rinse-out until water runs clear.
Condition. Apply enough Color & Shine Conditioner to thoroughly saturate hair and leave on for 2-3 minutes. Rinse.
How to touch up roots:
Touch up root area first. Make ¼” partings through dry, unwashed hair with applicator tip. Apply hair color mixture onto new growth root area only until completely saturated. Leave color on new growth root area for 20 minutes. TIP: For resistant grays, leave on for an additional 5 minutes.
Apply to rest of hair. Apple remaining product to rest of hair to refresh color. Let develop for 5 minutes. Total application time is 25 minutes.
Rinse-out until water runs clear.
Condition. Apply enough Color & Shine Conditioner to thoroughly saturate hair and leave on for 2-3 minutes. Rinse.
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Questions on how to apply Preference hair color? Text our hair color Concierge for expert advice: 833-856-7325
What is the difference between L’Oreal Preference and L’Oreal Excellence haircolor?
Preference and Excellence are both permanent hair colors. Excellence is a crème color that provides 100% gray coverage. Preference is a liquid gel color that provides fade-defying, luminous color for up to 8 weeks. For multi-dimensional, salon-inspired results, we recommend using Preference. To cover resistant grays, we recommend using Excellence.
Which L’Oreal Preference shade should I choose?
There is a shade guide included on the side of each pack to show the color results depending on your starting hair color. Color result may vary depending on your starting hair color and condition.
Packaging may vary, what you see may not be reflected on site.
Whether you desire blonde hair, brown hair, black hair or red hair, Superior Preference has an at-home solution for you. Superior Preference is available in 49 luminous shades that range across a wide spectrum of different tones. Each shade is crafted to show infinite tones and reflects, so you can find your own Superior Preference signature.
Instructions vary by shade. For complete instructions, refer to package insert located inside hair color box.
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How to use for the first time:
Apply All Over. Apply hair color mixture to dry, unwashed hair. Apply color at your root area and through ends until completely saturated.
Leave on for 25 minutes.
Rinse-out until water runs clear.
Condition. Apply enough Color & Shine Conditioner to thoroughly saturate hair and leave on for 2-3 minutes. Rinse.
How to touch up roots:
Touch up root area first. Make ¼” partings through dry, unwashed hair with applicator tip. Apply hair color mixture onto new growth root area only until completely saturated. Leave color on new growth root area for 20 minutes. TIP: For resistant grays, leave on for an additional 5 minutes.
Apply to rest of hair. Apple remaining product to rest of hair to refresh color. Let develop for 5 minutes. Total application time is 25 minutes.
Rinse-out until water runs clear.
Condition. Apply enough Color & Shine Conditioner to thoroughly saturate hair and leave on for 2-3 minutes. Rinse.
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Questions on how to apply Preference hair color? Text our hair color Concierge for expert advice: 833-856-7325
What is the difference between L’Oreal Preference and L’Oreal Excellence haircolor?
Preference and Excellence are both permanent hair colors. Excellence is a crème color that provides 100% gray coverage. Preference is a liquid gel color that provides fade-defying, luminous color for up to 8 weeks. For multi-dimensional, salon-inspired results, we recommend using Preference. To cover resistant grays, we recommend using Excellence.
Which L’Oreal Preference shade should I choose?
There is a shade guide included on the side of each pack to show the color results depending on your starting hair color. Color result may vary depending on your starting hair color and condition.
Packaging may vary, what you see may not be reflected on site.
Hair Type: All Hair Types
Health Facts: Contains Vitamin E
Product Warning: Not recommended for those with sensitive skin
Product Form: Liquid
Includes: Gloves
Beauty Purpose: Hair Coloring
Processing Time: 25 minutes
TCIN: 11475706
UPC: 071249253106
Item Number (DPCI): 063-01-0833
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Ingredients:
color gel: aqua/water, trideceth-2 carboxamide mea, propylene glycol, hexylene glycol, peg-2 oleamine, polyglyceryl-4 oleyl ether, oleyl alcohol, alcohol denat., ammonium hydroxide, polyglyceryl-2 oleyl ether, oleic acid, sodium diethylaminopropyl cocoaspartamide, pentasodium pentetate, ammonium acetate, fragrance, sodium metabisulfite, resorcinol, p-phenylenediamine, erythorbic acid, p-aminophenol, hydroxypropyl bis(n-hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine) hcl, alpha-isomethyl ionone, 2,4-diaminophenoxyethanol hcl, eugenol, m-aminophenol, linalool, citronellol f.i.l. #d33263/2, color optimizing creme: aqua/water, hydrogen peroxide, cetearyl alcohol, trideceth-2 carboxamide mea, ceteareth-25, glycerin, pentasodium pentetate, sodium stannate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, phosphoric acid f.i.l. #d12836/18, care suprême® conditioner: aqua/water, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, behentrimonium chloride, candelilla cera/candelilla wax, amodimethicone, cetyl esters, isopropyl alcohol, alcohol denat., lecithin, tocopherol, sodium pca, oleth-10, ppg-5-ceteth-20, ethylhexyl salicylate, trideceth-6, chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, limonene, camelina sativa oil/camelina sativa seed oil, linalool, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, phosphoric acid, fragrance, geraniol, disodium cocoamphodipropionate, cetrimonium chloride, butylphenyl methylpropional, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, amyl cinnamal f.i.l. #d158454/4' '
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 6.49 inches length x 3.54 inches width x 2.32 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.57 pounds
Return details
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.
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This hair dye offers an easy application process and impressive results, making it a great choice for guests looking to color their hair at home. Many guests appreciate the nourishing conditioner that leaves hair soft and shiny, while the color accuracy and gray coverage are frequently praised. The product is suitable for various hair types and colors, providing a pleasant experience overall, despite some concerns about the strong scent.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.2 out of 5 stars with 6958 reviews
effectiveness: 3.13 out of 5
quality: 3.1 out of 5
value: 3.02 out of 5
51% would recommend
401 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
24 December, 2025Verified purchase
(no review title)
Perfect shade!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
23 December, 2025Verified purchase
Its a great color
Love it 4sm
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
22 December, 2025Verified purchase
Orange roots
This review is for Medium Ash Brown. It turned my roots orange and bare covered grey. Back to regular L’Oréal medium brown. It smells strong as well. Poor color coverage. Please save hour self time and money.
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 2 days ago
Hello TLange! We are truly sorry to hear that your experience with the Superior Preference Permanent Hair Color in Medium Ash Brown was so disappointing. It's concerning to learn that your roots turned orange and that the grey coverage was insufficient, especially when you were looking for a specific ash tone. We also understand that the strong scent was an issue for you. We designed our Superior Preference line to deliver luminous, fade-defying color, and it's clear that in your case, it fell short of the beautiful results we strive for. Color results can sometimes vary based on individual hair characteristics, such as porosity and natural underlying pigments, which can react unexpectedly with certain tones, like the ash shades, sometimes revealing warmer undertones. Your feedback about the coverage and scent is incredibly valuable to us, as it helps us in our continuous efforts to improve our products and ensure they meet the high standards you expect from L'Oréal Paris. We truly regret that this particular shade did not work out for you.
3 out of 5 stars
17 December, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Okay
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I found that the color was vibrant and rich but it did not last long for me and noticed it would rinse out heavily over time. The smell during application was also a bit strong and I found that the formula is very runny. This made the process a bit difficult. I would choose a different hair dye.
1 reply from LeCare team - 2 days ago
Hi herbiesreviews_6226! Thank you for trying Superior Preference, 2-Natural Black. We appreciate you sharing that the color result was vibrant, but faded quickly for you, also about the texture and odor! Your feedback is appreciated and will be shared with others in our company.
5 out of 5 stars
16 December, 2025Verified purchase
(no review title)
5A takes great on my hair, color looks natural and not reddish. Everyone is different so you have to find what works for you.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
15 December, 2025Verified purchase
Strong Alcohol Smell, Rough Application, Poor Gray Coverage - A 'No' for Thick Asian Hair.
I had high hopes for L'Oréal Preference, but unfortunately, it was a major disappointment. The smell alone was enough to put me off—it reeked strongly of rubbing alcohol, making the application process very unpleasant. The formula also felt incredibly rough on my thick Asian hair; it was difficult to work through and felt harsh. Most importantly, after leaving it on for the full 30 minutes as instructed, it completely failed to cover all of my gray hairs. It's a definite NO for me, and I wouldn't recommend it, especially for anyone with thick hair or significant gray coverage needs.
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 2 days ago
Hello Jacksonville Gal! Thank you for sharing your experience with Superior Preference Permanent Hair Color. We are truly sorry to hear it was a major disappointment. We regret that the strong smell, harsh feel on your thick hair, and its failure to cover your gray hairs made your experience unpleasant and ineffective. This is certainly not the result we intend, and we sincerely apologize for falling short of your expectations. Your feedback is very important to us.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
15 December, 2025
5A gave me hot roots.
I got 5A and it turned my brown roots orange. Listen to the other reviews. Wasted money on two boxes. Supposed to help with “brassiness” and ended up creating brass. Hot roots. Do not recommend.
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 2 days ago
Hello Lily! Thank you for sharing your experience with our Superior Preference Permanent Hair Color, particularly with shade 5A. We are truly sorry to hear that it turned your brown roots orange and created brassiness, especially when you were hoping for a different result that addresses brassy tones. We understand your disappointment, particularly after purchasing two boxes, and we sincerely apologize that the product did not deliver as expected. Your feedback regarding "hot roots" and the outcome you experienced is very valuable to us. We regret that this product did not meet your needs, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
5 out of 5 stars
13 December, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Great coverage
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] L'Oreal permanent hair color was easy to use it was mess free the only thing I did do was protect the counter. I used two kits for my medium size hair and let it process for 25 minutes rinsing was just as easy with Luke water and used their conditioner for step 3 results were beautiful full coverage and even tone and no damage to hair.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
13 December, 2025
Not good!
I always color my hair dark ash brown. My usual L’Oréal formula was gone so I didn’t think this L’Oréal formula would be a whole lot different. I was so wrong. This particular ASH color is leaving a red tone. Ash usually removes red undertones. I’m so disappointed. I’m not sure if the box had the wrong color in it or what, I just know I won’t buy it again
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 3 days ago
Hello Sherry! We are truly sorry to hear about your very disappointing experience with our Superior Preference Permanent Hair Color, particularly with an ash shade. We understand how frustrating it is when a product, especially one you trust from our brand, doesn't deliver the expected results. You are absolutely right that ash tones are specifically formulated to help neutralize and counteract unwanted red undertones, so it's concerning to learn that your hair developed a reddish hue and that you are unsure if the box contained the correct color. This is certainly not the performance we intend for our Preference formula, which is designed to provide beautiful, lasting color. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we deeply regret that this experience has led you to feel so let down. We value your insights as we continuously work to ensure the quality and consistency of our hair color products.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
11 December, 2025Verified purchase
The best!!
it's the best! people think I am a natural blonde! It makes my hair look beautiful too!
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
9 December, 2025Verified purchase
Not great pick something else
Really disappointed in this box dye probably the worst I’ve used. First it smells terrible and really strong. Second it made my roots a redish color and third the coverage doesn’t last it’s only been two weeks and it’s super faded already. I’d save your money and go with a different brand.
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 3 days ago
Hello Alexa! We are truly sorry to hear about your extremely disappointing experience with our Superior Preference Permanent Hair Color. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to provide such detailed and candid feedback, as it is incredibly important to us. We are concerned to learn that you found the scent to be terrible and strong, that your roots turned a reddish color, and that the coverage faded significantly after only two weeks. This is certainly not the performance we aim for with our Superior Preference formula, which is designed to provide long-lasting, luminous color. We understand how frustrating and unsatisfactory it must be when a product does not deliver on its promise, and we deeply regret that your experience was so negative. Your feedback is invaluable as we continuously strive to develop and improve our hair color products to ensure they meet the high standards our customers expect.
1 out of 5 stars
7 December, 2025
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
New formula is terrible
I've used this dye monthly for many years. I stocked up my supply and recently realized they've changed the formula. The old formula made my hair heavenly soft, but after using the new formula, my hair is dry and unruly. I can barely comb through it and I have to use so much conditioner and leave in detangler that my hair requires more frequent washing, which fades the color faster. I'm researching other hair color brands now because I can't continue to use this L'Oreal product. It's a shame, as the old formula was fantastic and the color was amazing for me.
1 reply from consumer care center team - 13 days ago
Hi Vespertilo, We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with Feria Hair Color. We would like to speak with you about your experience, please give us a call @ L'Oreal 800-631-7358 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm ET for assistance and provide case #44359105. Please have the product with you when you call, we look forward to speaking with you.
1 out of 5 stars
7 December, 2025
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
Formula change, ruined this color.
have used this shade for years and the NEW formula is awful. My hair turned brassy and reddish/orange instead of ash brown. It looks nothing like the box or the old version. I wasted my money and now I have to fix my hair. Please bring back the old formula , this one does NOT deliver an ash tone.
1 reply from LeCare team - 13 days ago
Hi Lilly! We are sorry to hear that you are achieving brassy tones with Superior Preference, 5A-Medium Ash Brown. We know how disappointing it can be to look forward to a new application of color only to find that your results are not what you expected. Your feedback is appreciated and will be shared with others in our company.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
6 December, 2025Verified purchase
Beautiful results
I was skeptical because I have medium/dark brown thick hair. I bought two boxes and followed the directions given, and have a beautiful result! People are surprised I used box dye!
3 out of 5 stars
4 December, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Nice floral smell, but coverage left a lot to be d
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The best thing about this product was that it didn’t have the harsh ammonia smell like other dyes. However, the grey coverage was not great and the color faded after a week. I wouldn’t buy this again.
1 reply from LeCare team - 20 days ago
Hi schmamy324_2305. Thank you for reaching out to L'Oreal and sharing your comments on the Preference Hair Color. Feedback from our consumers is very important to us and helps us improve all of our products! We appreciate you sharing your experience. We thank you for giving this product a try as we will be passing on your comments to others in our team. Since your color faded so quickly it is safe to re-color 48 hours after your last application if your hair feels healthy. We recommend trying our Excellence Creme #5 instead. We hope you continue using our products!
4 out of 5 stars
29 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Aaaaaamazing
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I picked the wrong shade, therefore did not personally use this product, but I did give assistance using it on a friend. The mixing phase was very simple, it created the perfect creamy texture. It was very easy to apply, there was no runny mix, it enveloped every strand perfectly. It was way easier to rinse out than a lot of hair dyes I've used, didn't take forever. When all was said and done the color looked amazing on my friend. Over time there was very little fading, the color lasted longer than I expected. After using this on my friend, I had to go get my own box of the shade that works best for me. I 100% recommend.
3 out of 5 stars
26 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Easy to use
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Easy to apply! Great at covering roots. The product had a low odor and the ending color had a good shine. The products color faded somewhat quickly however.
1 reply from LeCare team - 29 days ago
Hi captivated406_5735! Thank you for taking the opportunity to try Superior Pfererence, 2-Natural Black. Feedback is valuable to us when making decisions about our products. Your feedback is appreciated and will be shared with others in our company.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
26 November, 2025Verified purchase
Absoluely love.
Fantastic coverage! Looks so good! Lots of compliments. Covered platinum blonde with this and it is gorgeous.
1 out of 5 stars
22 November, 2025
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
LOREAL SHAME!!!!
Shame that loreal changed formula and cheating loyal customers. Hair color which has been working for years but no longer works. Stop cheating and read all the customer feedback in the recent months.SHAME!!!
1 reply from LeCare team - 22 days ago
Hi Kathy! Thank you for reaching out about the Superior Preference Fade Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color. As consumers ourselves, we understand how frustrating it can be when you have high hopes for a product and result in being disappointed. We are very sorry to hear that it did not meet your expectations. While this is very upsetting to hear, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention in order to understand where we can improve. We invite you to give us a call for a personal recommendation based on your individual hair needs. Feel free to give us a call at 800-322-2036, M-F 9:00am – 7:00pm ET. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
3 out of 5 stars
22 November, 2025
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
Color didn't last
I love the color but it within three days, the gray showed through. It's now been three weeks and I need to color my hair again. I usually use Excellence Creme my color was sold out so I decided to try Preference. I'm going to stick with Excellence Creme. It usually lasts six weeks.
1 reply from LeCare team - 23 days ago
Hi Marianne! Thank you for contacting L'OREAL PARIS. We are sorry you did not receive the color results you were expecting from the Superior Preference. While Preference can cover gray, our recommended hair color for coverage on resistant, hard-to-cover gray hair is our Excellence Creme. We suggest that you try Excellence to get a better longevity of your color result!