Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Permanent Hair Color Creme - 40 Dark Brown
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The hair dye has received mixed feedback from guests, with many praising its ability to provide vibrant colors and maintain hair health. However, some guests experienced unexpected results, such as unwanted red or orange tones and inadequate gray coverage. Despite these concerns, the product is appreciated for its easy application and cruelty-free formulation, making it a popular choice for at-home hair coloring. Guests value the variety of shades available and the overall quality of the dye.
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3.5 out of 5 stars with 3706 reviews
effectiveness: 3.29 out of 5
quality: 3.24 out of 5
value: 3.24 out of 5
50% would recommend
20 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
9 October, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Love this hair dye brand. Friends and family ask how much I paid to get my hair done. My response is under $10 😍
2 out of 5 stars
5 October, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Uneven coverage
I am getting uneven tone. Parts of my hair turned out almost black and other parts seemed to not take the color at all. I have a couple of very light patches, and I'm not even sure what to do.
1 reply from LeCare team - 12 days ago
Hi. Thank you for reaching out to Garnier regarding the Nutrisse Hair Color. We are sorry your results were not what you were expecting. We’d like to help! Please call us at 800-442-7643, M-F, 9am-5:30pm, ET and provide us with your case #48532444. Please have the product with you when you call. Looking forward to hearing from you!
5 out of 5 stars
28 September, 2026
originally posted on garnier.ca
Excellent Product, Consistent Color
Excellent OTC product and have used for years. Since I have gray hair, I pre-soften my temples or dye twice, just in that area. If needed, I add a few drops of Gray Magic to the mixed product. I am a licensed cosmetician.
1 reply from Consumer Care team - 19 days ago
Thank you for your wonderful review and loyalty to our Garnier Nutrisse Cream 83 Medium Golden Blonde. We are delighted that this formula, enriched with nourishing avocado oil, continues to provide you with such radiant, reliable results.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
26 September, 2026Verified purchase
Not the same color as the pics
Bought this hair dye cause I wanted a nice deep, rich brown like how mine used to be as a kid. I was trying to achieve a darker look that also got rid of the red undertone from my summer spent mostly in the sun. Well, jokes on me, because my hair is now *light* brown, with even more red in it. The red is very visible in the sun. Literally the opposite of what I was looking for. Pictures on the box were deceiving.
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 19 days ago
Hi. Thank you for reaching out to Garnier. We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with the Nutrisse Hair Color. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call at 800-442-7643, 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
18 September, 2026
originally posted on garnier.ca
Great quality product
I'm very satisfied with the results I get when I colour my hair with Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Crème. It keeps my hair healthy and shiny. I highly recommend this product and will continue using it for a long time.
1 reply from Mila Consumer Care team - 24 days ago
Thank you for your review of Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Crème, infused with 5 fruit oils to nourish and bring rich, shiny color to your hair.
2 out of 5 stars
2 September, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Minimal gray coverage
Gray coverage is minimal. Tried it twice. Will NOT be purchasing again. The formulation must have changed.
1 out of 5 stars
27 August, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Turned my hair orange!
Be very careful in using this shade. The photo on the box shows hair color that is closest to my natural color. I bought this to even out my grey areas. Instead of this happening, it turned all of my hair a bright orange. Now I have to pay a professional lots of money to fix it.
1 out of 5 stars
23 August, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Not what it used to be
I purchased 3 boxes of 61 - Light Extra Ash Brown, as they were on sale and I know Garnier is a Loreal company. I had used Nutrisse a few years ago, but the formula has definitely changed. The color fades gradually into a lighter color I cannot even describe & the gray coverage does not last. I was a Loreal Excellence Light Ash Brown customer prior and am going back to what worked.
1 out of 5 stars
21 August, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
0/10
If I could give -5 I would. Turned my roots orange .. I’m livid. It didn’t used to do this. My birthday is coming up. I’m so upset. #42 deep burgundy
2 out of 5 stars
16 August, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Formula change without knowing!!!
I loved this product the first time I tried it! I will post a picture of the first time, where my result was a beautiful dark reddish, purple. I just recently redid it with the same color and got a wildly different result of fiery red. Be warned.
5 out of 5 stars
10 August, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Fantastic!
This product has been my favorite hair dye since i was younger, every time we went to the store for hair dying purposes I’d look for Garnier! The after-wash makes my hair so soft and silky! I love how potent the hair dye is without having very harsh chemicals. I appreciate how much responsibility and care the company has for this product and i will continue using it for years to come!
5 out of 5 stars
7 August, 2026
originally posted on garnier.ca
Love this product!
This hair dye is amazing! I am a complete rookie when it comes to dyeing my hair. My hair was dyed and highlighted by my hair stylist, but I wanted to move to dyeing it myself to save money. I was thrilled to find this as it's not tested on animals and doesn't contain animal products. I did zero research on how to dye your own hair and just picked up a colour off the shelf. I have some natural brown hair, lots of white and grey, and lots of dyed hair. This product blended beautifully! It left my hair soft and healthy looking as well. I felt the first colour I tried wasn't quite right so I tried another and then this one. Each time it has just blended beautifully and my risky experimenting has worked out well! I've finally found the colour that is the right fit for me and I'm so pleased to be able to use this product and save so much money. The one improvement Garnier could make is add to the box what the colour will look like on grey and white hair. :)
1 reply from Monica Consumer Care team - 2 months ago
Thank you for providing the official product description! Based on this official info (which highlights avocado oil), here is the corrected review response: Thank you for your review! Formulated with avocado oil, our Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Crème 800 Medium Neutral Blonde leaves your hair soft, healthy, and beautifully colored.
5 out of 5 stars
7 August, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Natural Auburn
I'm naturally auburn. My hair grows out almost black then turns auburn. This is a perfect color for me.
1 out of 5 stars
5 August, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Terrible now 😢😡
Terrible!!!! Previously used the Garnier dark red brown and the medium red brown for over 10 years and received continuous compliments UNTIL Garnier discontinued the dark red brown and reformulated the medium rb Sangria which is NOW absolutely terrible!! The crème does NOT mix evenly in the developer at all no matter even if you used an industrial paint mixer. The color now produces orange brassy roots and ruins your hair. The Garnier team that made these changes need to be fired or just CLOSE shop NOW😢😡
5 out of 5 stars
3 August, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Perfect highlights for dark brown hair
I have long natural medium/dark brown hair and used this to give me subtle highlights and brighten my hair. It worked better than I thought it would. My hair is warm, light, and vibrant now. Plus side, it didn’t damage my hair.
1 out of 5 stars
29 June, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Do you guys have a color to take away the green?
Expired or faulty turned my hair green. I color my hair frequently decided to try this specific brand and it turned my hair green. I’ve never in the whole 40 years of my life. Had this happen
1 reply from Garnier team - 4 months ago
Hello, We are sorry to hear about your experience regarding Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color. We would like to help! Please call Garnier @ 800-442-7643 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm ET., and provide case #47233748. We look forward to your call!
4 out of 5 stars
24 June, 2026
originally posted on garnier.ca
Great product, but darker than dark blonde
This seems a really nice product and not too harsh on the hair. It dyes and blends well, and completely dyes the grey and white. I find it dyes a lot darker than dark blonde though. Initially it comes out as a mid to dark brown on the white/grey hair, but it does fade as the weeks go on. Love that it's cruelty free!
1 reply from CCC team - 4 months ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you love our cruelty-free formula and that it successfully covers and blends your grey and white hair while remaining gentle. Regarding the color result, grey and white hair can sometimes be highly porous, which can cause it to absorb pigments more intensely and appear darker (like a mid-to-dark brown) immediately after coloring before gradually softening. Your observation is incredibly helpful for other users when selecting their perfect shade.
5 out of 5 stars
21 June, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
True color
I have been coloring my hair at home for over 10’years and lately the product I had been using left unwanted grays no matter how long I left it in. I tried this color from Garnier and I love it! No extra time needed to cover all my gray, the color is true to the box and my hair doesn’t feel damaged or dry. Very happy!
1 out of 5 stars
19 June, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Terrible!
I would give it a zero if I could,might hair I had colored a light brown a few months back so I was happy with the color and decided to use this,absolutely horrible I turned my hair brownish red and brassy looking also,I’m so unhappy,plus i ended up with dark roots on top and I also need to cover up my gray hair on top as well,Im thinking about going to a medium ash blonde color,but im nervous to change it to another color as that happened,
1 reply from Garnier team - 4 months ago
Hello, We are sorry to hear about your experience regarding 70 - Dark Natural Blonde. We would like to help! Please call Garnier @ 800-442-7643 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm ET., and provide case # 47073693. We look forward to your call!
5 out of 5 stars
18 June, 2026Verified purchase
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It’s the only color I use love it