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L'Oreal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes Ammonia Free Permanent Hair Color
$12.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Hair Color for Gray Hair Coverage: L’Oréal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes offers 100% gray coverage and all the intensity of a permanent hair color in a formula without ammonia, parabens, phthalates and mineral oil; Gentle on scalp and hair
- Enhance Your Red Hair Color with Universal Natural Reflect: The natural reflect in Excellence Universal Nudes Hair Dye is a blend of dyes to enhance warm & cool tones; Enriched with Pro-Keratin Complex and caring agents to protect hair as it colors
- Triple Care Color Routine: Excellence Universal Nudes permanent hair dye offers an ammonia-free Triple Care Color routine; This red hair dye kit includes a Caring Gentle Shampoo and Caring Deep Conditioner infused with ceramides that cleanse the scalp and nourish hair
- L’Oréal 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’Oréal 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
Color without compromise. Introducing Excellence Universal Nudes, permanent hair color with 100% gray coverage and no ammonia, no parabens, no phthalates, and no mineral oil. Excellence Nudes Ammonia Free Hair Color enhances your natural hair color, with a blend of cool and warm reflects for long-lasting permanent gray coverage. The Triple Care Color Routine results in rich, radiant, natural looking red hair color and offers 100% gray coverage. The Ammonia Free Hair Dye Caring Color Creme is enriched with Pro-Keratin Complex and caring agents to protect that hair as it colors. After coloring with red hair dye, follow with the Caring Gentle Shampoo to delicately cleanse the scalp and smooth hair and the Caring Deep Conditioner, infused with Ceramides, to nourish hair without weighing it down.
Instructions vary by shade. Follow the complete instructions included inside the packaging.
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 Excellence 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 Excellence 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.
Instructions vary by shade. Follow the complete instructions included inside the packaging.
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 Excellence 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 Excellence 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
Product Form: Cream
Beauty Purpose: Hair Coloring
Processing Time: 25 Minutes
TCIN: 92450830
UPC: 071249692677
Item Number (DPCI): 063-01-8835
Origin: Imported
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Ingredients:
developer: aqua /water / eau, hydrogen peroxide, cetearyl alcohol, trideceth-2 carboxamide mea, ceteareth-25, glycerin, phosphoric acid, tetrasodium etidronate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, sodium salicylate ammonia free caring color creme: aqua / water / eau, cetearyl alcohol, deceth-3, propylene glycol, laureth-12, ethanolamine, oleth-30, lauric acid, polyquaternium-6, glycol distearate, sodium metasilicate, silica dimethyl silylate, 2-methyl-5-hydroxyethylaminophenol, 4-amino-2-hydroxytoluene, p-aminophenol, parfum / fragrance, toluene-2,5-diamine, sodium metabisulfite, carbomer, hydroxyethyl-3,4-methylenedioxyaniline hcl, ascorbic acid, edta, 6-hydroxyindole, hydroxybenzomorpholine, mica, ci 77491 / iron oxides, ci 77891 / titanium dioxide, thioglycerin, tetrasodium edta caring gentle shampoo: aqua /water / eau, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, dimethicone, sodium chloride, parfum / fragrance, citric acid, hexylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium hydroxide, amodimethicone, carbomer, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, trideceth-10, glycerin, salicylic acid, glycol distearate, mica, linalool, hexyl cinnamal, peg-100 stearate, steareth-6, phenoxyethanol, isoeugenol, coco-betaine, trideceth-3, ci 77891 / titanium dioxide, benzyl alcohol, acetic acid, fumaric acid caring deep conditioner: aqua / water / eau, amodimethicone, stearyl alcohol, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, isopropyl myristate, behentrimonium chloride, cetyl alcohol, parfum / fragrance, phenoxyethanol, trideceth-5, isopropyl alcohol, trideceth-6, glycerin, peg-150 distearate, caprylyl glycol, panthenol, trideceth-10, linalool, cetrimonium chloride, hexyl cinnamal, isoeugenol, acetic acid, benzyl alcohol, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, hydroxypropyltrimonium hydrolyzed wheat protein, propylene glycol, soluble collagen, trisodium edta, potassium sorbate
Allergens & Warnings:
USAGE ADVISORY - SAFETY WARNINGS IMPORTANT: HAIRCOLOR CAN CAUSE AN ALLERGIC REACTION WHICH IN CERTAIN RARE CASES CAN BE SEVERE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS: DO NOT USE IF: you have already had a reaction to a haircolor product. you have a sensitive, itchy or damaged scalp. IF YOU HAVE A TATTOO, THE RISKS OF AN ALLERGIC REACTION MAY BE INCREASED. PERFORM A SKIN ALLERGY TEST 48 HOURS BEFORE EACH USE OF THIS PRODUCT (see the insert). REMEMBER TO BUY YOUR PRODUCT 2 DAYS AHEAD OF TIME., Avoid contact of this product with eyes and skin. If product gets into eyes, rinse immediately. Wear gloves provided in kit. Thoroughly rinse hair after application. Do not use over compound henna or progressive color. Wait at least 14 days after bleaching or perming or relaxing before coloring. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not apply on children., CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS INGREDIENTS WHICH MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION ON CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AND A PRELIMINARY TEST ACCORDING TO ACCOMPANYING DIRECTIONS SHOULD FIRST BE MADE. THIS PRODUCT MUST NOT BE USED FOR DYEING THE EYELASHES OR EYEBROWS; TO DO SO MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS.Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 3.74 inches length x 2.8 inches width x 6.86 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.562 pounds
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Q: Is this for color treated hair or for hair that has not been colored?
submitted by Iris - 28 days ago
A: Hey Iris, The L'Oreal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes Permanent hair color is for both colortreated hair and virgin hair! The Ammonia Free Hair Dye Caring Color Creme is enriched with Pro-Keratin Complex and caring agents to protect that hair as it colors. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 25 days agoBrand expertA: Hi there, Iris! Thank you for reaching out about our Excellence Universal Nudes Ammonia Free Hair Color. We recommend this color for both virgin hair and color treated hair, but we recommend staying within two shades lighter or darker than your natural color. We hope this helps!
submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 23 days agoBrand expert
Q: What is the difference between Excellence (what I use now) and Universal Nude? Tjhank you>
submitted by Patricia - 7 months ago
A: Hi there, Patricia! Thank you for reaching out about our Excellence Universal Nudes Ammonia Free Permanent Hair Color. Our Excellence Creme Triple Care Color routine that deeply cares for your hair, and with 100% gray hair coverage for all hair types, even on stubborn grays. Our Excellence Universal Nudes is an easy-to-use, at-home hair color kit that offers 100% gray coverage and rich, radiant hair color with an ammonia-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free and mineral oil-free formula. We hope this helps!
submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 7 months agoBrand expertA: Hey Patricia, The L'Oreal Paris Excellence Nudes Ammonia Free Hair Color enhances your natural hair color, with a blend of cool and warm reflects for long-lasting permanent gray coverage. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: Hi! Why the color 1N is never available at target? I’m a great fan of that color and really disappointed when I don’t find it at target
submitted by Curious15 - 4 months ago
A: Hi there, Curious15! Thank you for reaching out about our Excellence Universal Nudes Ammonia Free Hair Color. We are so sorry to hear you were unable to find this product at your local Target. Inventories vary from store to store, please check out our "Where to Buy" feature on our website to determine the closest retailer to you!
submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is this safe for breastfeeding moms?
submitted by Jije - 7 months ago
A: Hi there, Jije! While every ingredient we use in our products is evaluated for safety, we do not specifically test our products on women who are pregnant or nursing. L'Oréal Paris ensures there is substantial information supporting the safety of our products when used as directed by consumers. However, as there could be certain ingredients that physicians may not recommend for use during pregnancy and nursing, we always recommend that you discuss this with your physician and follow their advice.
submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 7 months agoBrand expert
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 1167 reviews
effectiveness: 2.78 out of 5
quality: 3.11 out of 5
value: 3.17 out of 5
32% would recommend
25 recommendations
Flat color, came out too dark
2 out of 5 stars
BrieBee - 9 days ago
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
This came out way TOO DARK. I have gray roots and usually medium brown hair that tends to get brassy with boxed hair dye. I have found that light brown doesn’t cover my roots as well (they come out lighter than the rest of my hair) so I went with Natural Brown. I purchased this formula because of the “universal” effect having ash in it and the color looked multidimensional. However! This hair color is quite flat and again way too dark. I gave two stars because the application was simple and went well. I like that it came with not just a conditioner but also a gentle shampoo. There was no unpleasant odor. One of the gloves ripped but I always have extra on hand. I might try a shade lighter when it’s time to refresh my color, but I am apprehensive!
NOT NATURAL BROWN
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
triplejjj - 24 days ago
Got “Natural Brown” and it turned my hair nearly black. My hair was a medium golden brown before. Also after conditioning my hair was barely soft. Normally used Garnier Olia which always makes my hair feel amazing. It was a mistake to switch and this was more expensive.
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 23 days ago
Hey there! Thank you for your feedback on ou Excellence Universal Nudes Ammonia Free Permanent Hair Color, we are sad to hear that this did not meet your expectations. We understand that this can be frustrating, and we will share this information with our production team. We would like to help you find the best suited product for you, please call us at 1-800-631-7325 M-F between the hours of 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET we will gladly assist you.
Dissapointed and frustrated
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
T - 30 days ago
It is pure brown it does not show up as described in the picture. Very disappointed and frustrated about my hair… if I could I would give it no stars.
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 27 days ago
Hi there! Thank you for reaching out to us about the Excellence Universal Nudes Ammonia Free Permanent Hair Color. We would like to speak to you directly so we can find the best suited product for you, please call us at 1-800-631-7325 M-F between the hours of 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET we will gladly assist you.
Jeanie
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jeanie - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Love it. Good coverage and my hair felt good afterwards. Love the smell of shampoo and conditioner included.
Doesn't cover roots
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Natalie - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
I should have listened to the other reviews. I already have copper red hair, and I was simply looking to cover my roots without paying to go to the salon. I followed the instructions exactly and after I washed out and started to dry my hair, I could see that my roots remained uncolored, but the rest of my hair had slightly changed to a different shade of red copper. What a waste of money.
Used 2 weeks after Dark Blonde Excellence Crème
5 out of 5 stars
Jo72 - 1 month ago
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
I was hesitant recoloring so soon, but good results!
Very pleased!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Mama Bella - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
My hair has damage from salon over processing 8 months ago so I wanted less harmful color. It's soft, shiny. Covered my gray! It did have a slight odor. Easy to follow instructions. I have used Loreal for decades. If it lasts about 12 weeks then I will give it 5 stars.
Does not cover grey
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Ang - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Does not cover 100% grey for the medium/ash brown. If I go one shade darker it’s better, but definitely should not be advertised like that for the lighter colors. Other than that I do like the color on my non grey areas and like that it’s ammonia free.
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 1 month ago
Hi there, Ang! Thank you for reaching out about our Excellence Universal Nudes Ammonia Free Hair Color. We know how frustrating it can be when a product does not perform as expected. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Our Customer Service hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5:30 PM (ET) at 1-800-322-2036. It would be helpful if you had the product available when you call. We look forward to speaking with you!
Turned hair black, not brown!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
shouldvereadthereviews - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
I use the medium golden brown color regularly so I figured I would try the medium brown color since it doesn't have ammonia. This color turned my hair black, it is nowhere near a medium brown color. I have now died my hair with medium golden brown and it barely lightened it. I tried a week later with the light golden brown, and it's now closer to a dark brown than just black. Do not recommend this product at all if you are looking for a medium brown.
Doesn't cover grey hair. Choose original Excellence instead.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Kara1983 - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Doesn’t cover grey hair
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 3 months ago
Hi Kara1983! We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with L'Oreal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes Ammonia Free Permanent Hair Color in the shade 6N Nudes Natural Light Blonde. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call1-800-322-2036 M-F 9am to 5:30pm and let us know you contacted us through a review. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call, as well as providing the agent with your username. Looking forward to speaking with you.
Best box dye for a natural color!
5 out of 5 stars
Nicole8675309 - 3 months ago
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
I have had gray hair since I was 18 and I am now 40+ I have had trouble finding colors that aren't too red or gold because it comes off as a weird orangey brown. The color I used is 2N Soft Black, which is what I always used in other Loreal hair dyes (although I will likely try 4N next time because this is just a tad too dark, but not bad for winter!) and it covered every bit of my gray. I even took off 5 minutes from my all over color time and it still worked great. Please keep this product around forever!
Im at a loss
3 out of 5 stars
Teacher82 - 3 months ago
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
I have used this product for years. I switched to the non ammonia about 6 months ago. I have been happy every time except this last time. I use the same color every time 9N and this time it’s darker and did nothing to cover gray hair. I’m very disappointed!!!! Have you changed the formula???? If so WHY?????
Color doesn't look like the box
1 out of 5 stars
CMS_ - 3 months ago
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
I used the Natural Copper 7NR and both boxes had super dark BROWN dye that just got darker and darker...not at all red. I've been dying my hair red with other brands for 10+ years and never had any issues. This was the first and last timeI tried this dye.
Beautiful color, didnt cover gray
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Dinoryder - 4 months ago
My hair was rich medium brown, with highlights, I usually use Age Beautiful from Sally’s but I used loreal 7n dark blond today, which I would say lightened it a level .. I’m 59 years old with lots of gray…While this is a beautiful color it didn’t color my grays…I did love the shampoo and conditioner that was included which made my hair silky …If I didn’t have grays this would be a 5!
Does not cover grays!!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Tombraider98 - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
Wanted to like this with the aspect of it being ammonia free. I have light to med brown hair with mid tone highlights. I've used nice n easy to touch up my roots in between colorings. It was good and covered my grays but I wanted to try something that would maybe be a little easier on my hair considering it's a bit damaged now from bleach due to highlighting. Tried this in 6N, light neutral brown. Says it works with ash, golden and obviously neutral shades of brown. I do have some stubborn grays, not going to lie. So instead of leaving this on the suggested I left it on for a little over an hour. After rinsing out and shampooing and conditioning I began to dry my hair to see what color I wound up with. So the color is ok but he's the kicker. It did nothing to cover my grays at all!!! It's actually highlighted them and they look far worse than before I dyed them. Never using this agin. What a waste of time. Now I have to wait a few days and buy a real dye to actually cover my grays. Do yourself a favor and avoid this hair color if your have grays to cover. Will not cover them at all.
4n warm but very dark
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Dillydally - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great coverage! I absolutely should have picked a lighter shade than 4N because it feels black to me. There is still warmth tho- reddish brown tint in the light. It’s a beautiful color but too dark for my complexion
Color is off
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
CeCe - 6 months ago
Well it covered my gray hair. But the color is off very off. I purchased 5N natural brown. It came out very dark. Not even close to the color on the box.
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 6 months ago
Hi there! Thank you for reaching out to us about the Excellence Universal Nudes Ammonia Free Permanent Hair Color. We are disappointed to hear that you did not get the results you expected. We would like to speak to you directly so we can find the best suited product for you, please call us at 1-833-856-7325 M-F between the hours of 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET we will gladly assist you.
Okay color
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
VKA - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Pulls red on me instead of neutral. I’m sure it’s a “me” issue.. but still good to know. Used 2 boxes for hair halfway down back. Loved the conditioner included. To be honest, I wouldn’t pick this color again
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 6 months ago
Hi there! Thank you for your feedback on the Excellence Universal Nudes Ammonia Free Permanent Hair Color, in the shade 7N Nudes Natural Dark Blonde. We are sad to hear that you did not see the results you expected. We will share this information with our production and development teams, and we hope that you will continue to try and use our products in the future with satisfaction.
Don’t waste your time or money
1 out of 5 stars
Rcash - 6 months ago
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
I’ve been using L’Oréal Excellence and Preference since 1991 since going prematurely gray. Have tried many other brands over the years, but always come back to these. In the past 4 years I’ve been trying many other non ammonia products for gray coverage. None are the greatest to be honest. Garnier Olia is a solid choice, just know it would not be perfect grey coverage. Then I found this new non ammonia product by L’Oréal and thought I found my holy grail, was excited to try it. After using for the first time today, I’m never buying it again. Complete waste of money and my time. I have light brown, fine hair and it absolutely did NOTHING to cover my grey. Now I will have to buy the olia product and redye my hair all over again. Don’t waste your time.
7N RUINED my hair
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
user - 6 months ago
I used 7N in order to even out my hair tone. I have naturally dark blonde hair that is neutral but tends to lean cool. I have grown out highlights and often tone my hair with gloss (the gloss is normally use was out of stock). I used this and it turned my hair ORANGE. I kid you not it turned my roots a copper color and ruined my natural hair. It looks like it may have lightened my hair even though it’s ammonia free.
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 6 months ago
Hi there! Thank you for reaching out to us about the Universal Nudes Ammonia Free Permanent Hair Color, in the shade 7N. We would like to speak to you directly so we can find the best suited product for you, please call us at 1-833-856-7325 M-F between the hours of 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET we will gladly assist you.