Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color Nourishing Color Creme - BR2 Dark Intense Burgundy: Permanent Hair Dye Gel for All Types
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This hair dye product has received mixed feedback from guests, with many expressing disappointment over color accuracy and strong odors. While some guests appreciate the ease of application and the conditioning effects, others report that the dye does not deliver the promised results, particularly for vibrant shades like violet. Guests have noted that the final color often differs significantly from what is shown on the box, leading to frustration. However, some guests still find it effective for subtle color changes and appreciate its affordability.
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3.8 out of 5 stars with 6549 reviews
effectiveness: 2.89 out of 5
quality: 3.01 out of 5
value: 3.05 out of 5
41% would recommend
386 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
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2 September, 2026Verified purchase
BR2 dark intense burgundy
spotty on color, makes hair darker (dyed on virgin light/dark brown hair) acts more of a tint than actually dying how it is supposed to on the box wich is a vibrant purplish burgundy
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 9 days ago
Oh no Sierra, we are so sorry to hear that your color didn't turn out like the vibrant purplish burgundy you were hoping for! There is nothing more disappointing than waiting for a bold look and ending up with a subtle tint instead. Nutrisse Ultra Color BR2, Dark Intense Burgundy (Passion Fruit) has dark, intense burgundy reflects. and is best for anyone with natural hair between medium brown and black. While we don’t know why you aren’t seeing the results you were hoping for, if you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 800-442-7643 9 AM to 5:30 PM ET M – F
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
30 August, 2026
Will buy again.
Loved this on my virginity medium brown hair. I used LC1. Looks exactly like the box.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
29 August, 2026Verified purchase
Bad batch
The box i received was SO dry! Like the developer was sucked out.
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 11 days ago
Hello Melissa! We are so sorry to hear that the Nutrisse Ultra Color Nourishing Permanent Hair Color Crème Kit - LC1 High Lift Light Brown arrived with a dry developer and did not meet your expectations. Please feel free to reach out directly to our customer care team at 800-4GARNIER M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET so we can assist you. We truly appreciate you sharing your feedback with us so we can ensure a better experience moving forward.
1 out of 5 stars
18 August, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Does not cover grays!
Very disappointed in this product. The smell is extremely strong, my hair even after applying the conditioner that comes with the box of color was falling out in clumps. This absolutely DOES NOT COVER GRAYS! I used the deep violet color and my roots are an awkward shiny pink and the rest of my hair looks brown no hint of purple let alone intense violet. The product raves about it's amazing gray coverage on the box but don't be fooled you're going to walk around looking like a circus clown. I followed the instructions exactly as they were printed. Do yourself a favor and buy a more expensive product that actually delivers on it's promises. I only bought this because my usual brand was out of stock. Never again that's for sure!
1 out of 5 stars
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18 August, 2026Verified purchase
Damaged product
Came open and damaged the actual hair color boxes. .its not giving me the option to return!? What am I supposed to do with items that have been tampered with.!
3 out of 5 stars
13 August, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Doesn't hold it's color anymore
I have been using this hair dye for over a decade becasue it used to be the only red hair dye you could easily buy at the drug store that didn't fade after 2 weeks. Sadly, they must have reformulated and that is no longer the case. Now I have to look for new hair color again.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
13 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Not drying
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
12 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
I like this blonde!! Its the perfect subtle color. I just wish the color would last longer than what it states.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
9 August, 2026Verified purchase
Not true to color
Bruh this did not match the color. Made my hair darker but no purple shade came out of it.
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 25 days ago
Hi there! We are so sorry to hear about your experience with our Nutrisse Nourishing Color Creme in V2 Intense Violet. 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: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM ET at 1- 800-442-7643. It would be helpful if you had the product available when you call. We look forward to speaking with you!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
9 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Lightens up dark hair really well
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 - 1 month 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.
1 out of 5 stars
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4 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
My hair is red, not even close to purple!! Very disappointed
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 1 month ago
Hi there! We are so sorry to hear that your hair turned out red instead of the Dark Intense Violet you expected! Hair color results can vary depending on your starting hair color and previous color history, but we completely understand how disappointing this is.
2 out of 5 stars
31 July, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Where the purple
As I was making it was more red. After washing out i can tell more red. After see more views an pictures. Im not seeing purple as shown on box. Same reviews say same things. Not a bad color only give it 2 stars cause it not purple as told on box. No where near.
1 out of 5 stars
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19 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Does not color your hair at all it. My hair is black never been colored. I was looking to change to brown without bleach. This one said to do that and it didn’t.
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 2 months ago
Hi petronila, We are sorry to hear about your experience regarding Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color Nourishing Permanent Hair Color Crème Kit - LC1 High Lift Light Brown. We would like to speak to you directly about it. Please call Garnier @ 1- 800-442-7643. Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM ET. and provide case # 47494191. We look forward to your call!
1 out of 5 stars
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18 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
It’s not a true blue black if you have already dark hair this will not show up. It also didn’t smell good after.
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 2 months 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.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
16 July, 2026Verified purchase
Hair dye
This product said for dark hair and covers grey hair. It did absolutely nothing to my hair.
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 2 months ago
Hi mandy, We are sorry to hear about your experience using Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color Nourishing Hair Color Crème. We would like to help! Please call Garnier @ 800-442-7643 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm ET., and provide case #47450766. We look forward to your call!
1 out of 5 stars
10 July, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Don’t buy
I used this and it turned my hair red instead of purple
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
10 July, 2026Verified purchase
violet is a lie
I generally love Garnier hair dye, but I have to echo other's comments that the violet color is a joke. I have never dyed my hair with such a disperate outcome from the box, and that is saying something. It is just dark red.
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 2 months ago
Hello sara! We are so sorry to hear that your color results turned out much warmer and redder than the cool violet shade you were hoping to achieve. Violet pigments can be quite delicate, and because hair dye interacts uniquely with everyone's starting base, any underlying warm or red undertones in your hair can sometimes pull through more vibrantly than expected. A helpful tip to help tone down unwanted red tones is to use a clarifying shampoo over the next few washes to gently fade the excess warmth, or to apply a cool, ash-toned color gloss to help neutralize the red and shift the hair back to a cooler shade. We truly appreciate your support of our hair color line and hope this helps you adjust your tone to a look you love.
2 out of 5 stars
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10 July, 2026Verified purchase
Not purple.
This turned my hair a raspberry color. Would have been cute it if it was what I was going for. The hair dye does work. It did change my hair color. It’s like any of the blue pigment that should be in there, is completely absent. Value is decent, but upsetting in that it feels almost like false advertising.
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 2 months ago
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your honest feedback with us! We are so glad to hear that our Ultra Color dye worked beautifully to change your hair color, but we are so sorry that you ended up with a raspberry purple instead of the true, cool blue shade you were hoping for. What you are experiencing actually comes down to a fascinating bit of color theory and how hair dye works on dark hair! Because blue pigments naturally mix with natural yellow/orange undertones to create green, our blue hair dyes are formulated with a violet-red base to prevent your hair from turning green. When our "high-lift" formula lifts your dark hair to let the color in, it exposes your hair's natural warm, red-orange undertones. When that newly exposed red mixes with the blue dye, Blue + Red = Purple. Because your hair naturally holds onto those warm red pigments so strongly, the blue got neutralized, leaving you with that vibrant raspberry look! If you want to cool down the raspberry and bring out more of the blue, we highly recommend washing your hair a few times with a clarifying or anti-dandruff shampoo to help fade the warm red pigments, then applying a semi-permanent blue toner (which contains no developer) directly over your hair to lock in that cool, rich blue you were looking for. We appreciate your feedback and hope this helps you get your dream blue shade!
2 out of 5 stars
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9 July, 2026Verified purchase
beware of strong smell
worked well to lift my hair several shades but the smell of the dye was horrific, sooo strong it was making my eyes watery. i wont be buying again because of this, there are plenty kf hair dyes ive used that dont reek this bad