L'Oreal Paris Superior Preference Permanent Hair Color - Black: Liquid, For All Hair Types, Hair Coloring
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Guests are saying
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.
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4.2 out of 5 stars with 7139 reviews
effectiveness: 3.12 out of 5
quality: 3.08 out of 5
value: 2.99 out of 5
50% would recommend
428 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
5 May, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
works very well
1 out of 5 stars
29 April, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
5A medium ash brown
I always use the 5A medium ash brown hair dye in the past and it always turn into a nice ash medium brown. I recently bought the hair dye and my hair turned out ok, but it got the some red and copper undertones. I dont like the red/copper undertone color on my hair. Wished it was more ashy.
1 reply from LeCare team - 5 days ago
Hi Pearl! We apologize you were not satisfied with the results you achieved 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. We apologize for the inconvenience and will pass along your feedback to others in our company for consideration.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
29 April, 2026Verified purchase
Fave
Love this brand, quality and fair price.
5 out of 5 stars
26 April, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Perfect color
1 out of 5 stars
22 April, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
NOT new and Improved
I have been using Preference for years, and I finally will choose another brand. It is supposed to last 9 weeks according to Loreal, but the color washes out in two weeks. With each shampoo, (twice a week) the color comes off on the towel, and gone in two weeks. The hair has no body because the color does not penetrate. New and improved? I don't think so. Unacceptable. I am very disappointed.
1 reply from LeCare team - 13 days ago
Hi ELGato! Thank you for sharing how you feel about Superior Preference. We apologize for the inconvenience this change has caused. We are committed to bringing our consumers products that meet their needs and expectations. Feedback is valuable to us when making decisions about our products. Your feedback is appreciated and will be shared with others in our company for consideration.
2 out of 5 stars
17 April, 2026Verified purchase
Inaccurate color and very string odor
Odor is intolerable. I tried to trun on vents and extractir fans to help but it is not acceptable to have this level of eye watering chemical smell. Ash brown is in fact a reddish brown! Will not purchase again. There are many other brsnds out there with more tolerable smells. The consistency is strange, not a foam, not a liquid; almost gel like but still drips. I was only doing roots and it was just eniugh for that. This box would not be enough to cover full head of short to medium hair length
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 15 days ago
Hi purchasereview. We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with Superior Preference 4# Hair Color. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call @ 800-631-7358 M-F 9am to 5:30pm EST 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. When the consumer calls, ask them for their username on the review to find the initial case created when the review was received.
4 out of 5 stars
29 March, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
Love it!
I've been using L'Oreal hair color for over 40 years. I started with golden blond colors in my 20's and 30's. I had light brown hair so the light colors worked well. In my later years I switched to level 6 reds and I love it. I'm 62 now and tried growing out the gray but I'm back to wanting the red again! My only issue is my hair soaks the color up so I need 2 boxes on hand if my hair is shoulder length.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
26 March, 2026
Awww, I hate it
I am extremely disappointed in this product, all the tea and all the shade! Firstly, the FUMES burned my eyes so bad, and I was 3 second away from passing out (yes yall, the space was well ventilated). This is all unpleasant as can be, and the kicker is the color did a bad job and left my blonde roots only slightly less blonde, all directions were followed properly you best believe. The only reason I used this is cause they were out of the shade from Clairol I use and LOVE, which is also cheaper. Hate ittt, never again.
1 out of 5 stars
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21 March, 2026
Does not lift.
Used as recommended. My hair wasn’t bleached or previously lightened as I read on the box it would not be recommended. Huge waste of money.
4 out of 5 stars
12 March, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Price when Up 😞
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
11 March, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
happy with this product
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
7 March, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
bought it for my mom and she loves it! I'm sad that I can't find it from the off-line store
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
6 March, 2026Verified purchase
Horrible product
Do NOT BUY. The product is like liquid/water. Hair dye is typically a thick product. This did not dye my hair! Waste of money
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 2 months ago
Hello Nadia! Thank you for your feedback regarding our Superior Preference Fade-Defying Color + Shine System. We are very sorry to hear that the consistency of your hair color did not meet your expectations and that the results were not as vibrant as we strive to provide. This liquid-gel formula is specifically designed to provide high-tenacity, fade-defying color and dimensional shine for a professional-grade look. A helpful tip to ensure the best color payoff is to mix the colorant and developer thoroughly for at least one minute until the formula reaches a smooth, uniform consistency before applying it to completely dry hair. Since we want you to have the best experience, we encourage you to contact our hair color experts at our consumer care team for further assistance. Your input is invaluable as we continue to provide innovative coloring solutions for everyone.
1 out of 5 stars
6 March, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Literally made my roots orange and lightened the rest of my hair. Awful.
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 2 months ago
Hello Jackie! Thank you for your feedback regarding our Superior Preference Permanent Hair Color. We are sorry to hear that the color did not develop as expected and that it left your roots with an orange tint. This "hot root" effect can occur when the warmth of the scalp accelerates the color development or when the natural pigment of the hair is lightened, revealing the underlying warm undertones. A helpful tip to avoid this in the future is to apply the color to the mid-lengths and ends first, finishing with the roots for the last 10 minutes of the processing time to achieve a more uniform shade from root to tip. We value your input as we continue to provide professional-grade coloring solutions that help everyone feel confident in their beauty routine.
1 out of 5 stars
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4 March, 2026
made my brunette hair RED!!!
made my brunette hair RED!!! this is a waste of money and it destroyed my hair. purchased 6A light ash blonde.
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 2 months ago
Hi Haze618. Thank you for reaching out to L'Oreal. We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with the Preference Haircolor, shade #6A. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call at 800-631-7358, M- F, 9am - 5:30pm, ET 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.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
2 March, 2026Verified purchase
l love target
Always great service and product is always what I ordered and not a substitution.
1 out of 5 stars
1 March, 2026
(no review title)
Made my hair fall out
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 2 months ago
Hello Daffy! We are very sorry to hear about your experience with our Superior Preference Fade-Defying Color + Shine System. We would like to speak to you directly about this. Please contact us at 800-322-2036 M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET for assistance. We look forward to speaking with you!
5 out of 5 stars
20 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

Makes hair feel fresh and shiny.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this shade of black hair dye. It’s not too dark nor on the brown undertones side. It makes my hair look healthy and shiny after dye and lasts a long time. The instructions and all equipment to dye hair are provided in box for a beautiful touch up.
1 out of 5 stars
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19 February, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
don’t buy this unless u want brassy, gummy hair with orange under tone and full on orange rots
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
14 February, 2026Verified purchase
Terrible
Burned my scalp and turned my roots red!