L'Oreal Paris Excellence Triple Protection Permanent Hair Color - 6.3 fl oz - 5AR M Maple Brown
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This hair color product has garnered attention for its ease of use and effective gray coverage, making it a popular choice for guests looking to dye their hair at home. Many appreciate the included shampoo and conditioner, which enhance the overall experience by leaving hair soft and shiny. However, some guests have expressed concerns about color accuracy and fading after a few washes. Overall, it remains a reliable option for achieving vibrant hair color with minimal mess.
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3.8 out of 5 stars with 1805 reviews
effectiveness: 4.03 out of 5
quality: 3.99 out of 5
value: 4.13 out of 5
75% would recommend
100 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
4 September, 2026
Yes to the New Formula!
Love the new formula! The old formula would always make my head itchy for a few days but that is gone now. And my hair was very soft and shiny after coloring. For me, the color always matches what’s on the box, which isn’t the case for many other hair color brands. I’m very happy with this purchase!
1 out of 5 stars
19 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
All items were supposed to be delivered at my door
2 out of 5 stars
17 August, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
When did ash mean red?
I'm trying to understand why Light Ash Brown turned my gray and light brown hair red. The product was easy to use, and my hair feels nice after using but I chose Ash to not have any reds.
1 reply from LeCare team - 25 days ago
Hi there freshcreek, we completely understand how frustrating that is! When you specifically choose an ash shade to neutralize warmth, seeing unexpected red or warm tones is definitely a disappointment. We're so glad to hear the application was easy and your hair feels nice and conditioned, but we want to understand what happened as much as you do. It sounds like your natural hair color is not that dark, so this color should have been the perfect choice. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 800-631-7358 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
15 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Fist time coloring my own hair @ home. Much easier than I imagined
5 out of 5 stars
10 August, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
Buhbye grays
It's the only store bought dye that covers my gray hair!! Love this particular brand ❤️!
2 out of 5 stars
9 August, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
Not worth it!
It was darker than what was shown on the virtual try-on and did not cover any of the grey.
1 reply from LeCare team - 1 month ago
Hi there! We are sorry you did not get the results you were expecting from Excellence Creme. 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. 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
8 August, 2026Verified purchase
100% Stubborn Gray Coverage!
I have tried a ton of other brands, and none of them ever seemed to fully cover my grays—they’d always peek through within a week or two. Excellence Crème completely changed the game for me. It delivered 100% true gray coverage, leaving me with gorgeous, vibrant, all-over color from roots to ends. Best of all? It actually lasts! The color holds onto its richness and doesn't fade out prematurely. If you've been disappointed by every other hair color on the shelf, this is the one that will finally work.l!!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
29 July, 2026Verified purchase
NO TO NEW FORMULA
The new formula is no bueno! I don’t know about the hyaluronic acid but they went and add DIMETHICONE to both color and developer!! Now hair is coated with it and cannot absorb hydration/moisture! This brand is now garbage! Looking elsewhere after years of using L’Oréal! Bye!!
5 out of 5 stars
27 July, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
Long lastung color
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Easy instructions for dying my hair. No irrigation and the box was eay to read and open affordable and long lasting. I loblbe how my color came out. Super cute. 10 out of 10
1 out of 5 stars
17 July, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
Not good
Very disappointed. Did nothing to cover any of my gray hair. Says 100% coverage but it barely lightened my hair and all the grays were very much there. My hair looks exactly the same as before I colored it.
1 reply from LeCare team - 2 months ago
Hello, We are sorry to hear Excellence Creme did not cover your gray. We would like to speak to you directly about it. Please call L'Oréal @ 800-631-7358 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm ET, and provide case # 47489408. We look forward to your call!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
7 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
This does a great job covering my greys and is easy to apply.
5 out of 5 stars
5 July, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
My hair looks great!
First time using this product. I liked it! Easy to mix, easy to apply. I was worried I wouldn’t have enough with my long hair but there was plenty. I like the shampoo & conditioner included. Best of all, my hair looks great! Shiny, smooth, perfect coverage especially of my grey, and variations in how the color picked up makes it look very natural! I’ll continue to use this brand and color!
4 out of 5 stars
4 July, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
Love the product / why discontinue a color?
I LOVED the shade 5CG-it was perfect for me! It's really disappointing that it seems to be discontinued. Otherwise, this is a great product - love the gray coverage/love the conditioner.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
1 July, 2026Verified purchase
no gray coverage
Did not cover my grays
1 reply from L'OrealParisProductExpert team - 2 months ago
Hi there, Katherine! We are so sorry to hear about your experience with our Excellence Triple Protection Hair Color in 6G Light Golden Brown. 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!
5 out of 5 stars
22 June, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
Love the shampoo that comes with it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like that there was shampoo and conditioner in the box. There wasn’t much of a mess. It’s held up for quite awhile. Love the color. Wish it was have made my hair a little lighter.
5 out of 5 stars
13 June, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
AMAZING dye
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This color came out SO GOOD. I highly recommend this brand. It left my hair so silky smooth and the black color came out completely black and went over my old hair dye. It doesn’t have an overwhelming chemical smell like some dye has. It doesn’t hurt or hurt my skin or scalp. I have sensitive skin and I had zero issues. It came with a little comb to help with coloring. A shampoo that you don’t get anywhere else. And a conditioner.
3 out of 5 stars
7 June, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
Not my favorite
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just ok but I felt like the color was a bit drab. Smell was strong and took a lot to rinse it out. I felt like it got darker the next day. Maybe I did not rinse well enough.
1 reply from LeCare team - 3 months ago
Hi. Thank you for reaching out to L'Oreal and sharing your comments on the Excellence Creme, shade #6, Light Brown. 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. We hope you continue using our products!
5 out of 5 stars
6 June, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
Tried and True
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first choice for box color. The odor is not overwhelming. I was a little worried when it looked a little blue processing but it is indeed black. As you can see it covered my grey 💯. No damage, dryness or loss of shine. Easy to follow directions. It has been a couple weeks since I colored and no fading as of yet.
2 out of 5 stars
5 June, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
not the vibe
The color came out almost black. not the color i was expecting at all from a number 4 shade. disappointing.
1 reply from LeCare team - 3 months ago
Hi Dill. Thank you for reaching out to L'Oreal regarding the Excellence Creme Hair Color in shade #4AR, Dark Chocolate Brown. We are sorry your results were not what you were expecting. We’d like to help! Please call us at 800-631-7358, M-F, 9am-5:30pm, ET and provide us with your case #46879285. Please have the product with you when you call. Looking forward to hearing from you!
5 out of 5 stars
5 June, 2026
originally posted on lorealparisusa.com
Long time user
I have used this product for years and really like it. Can you buy the shampoo that comes with the kit separately? My hair seems to have more volume using this shampoo than others I have tried. Thank you!