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L'Oreal Paris Excellence Triple Protection Permanent Hair Color - 6.3 fl oz - 2 of 4L'Oreal Paris Excellence Triple Protection Permanent Hair Color - 6.3 fl oz - 3 of 4L'Oreal Paris Excellence Triple Protection Permanent Hair Color - 6.3 fl oz - 4 of 4
L'Oreal Paris Excellence Triple Protection Permanent Hair Color - 6.3 fl oz - 1 of 4

L'Oreal Paris Excellence Triple Protection Permanent Hair Color - 6.3 fl oz

$11.99 ($1.90/fluid ounce)

Color1 Black
  • 1 Black
  • 3 Natural Black

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About this item

Highlights

  • Black Hair Color for Gray Hair Coverage: L'Oreal Paris Excellence Creme Black Permanent Hair Dye offers 100% gray coverage for all hair types, even on the most stubborn grays. Exclusive non-drip creme formula for gorgeous hair color from root to tip
  • Your Excellence Just Got Better: New Triple Care Color Routine protects hair before, during, and after coloring for up to 8 weeks with a combination of ceramide, pro-keratine, and glycerin for rich color and revitalized hair. New look same great shades
  • Salon Inspired After Hair Dye Shampoo: Hair Dye Kit includes an after-color shampoo with Glycerin to cleanse the scalp and hair of excess residue and smooth hair to reveal radiant color. Formulated to be used right after rinsing out Excellence color
  • L'Oreal 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'Oreal 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

Your Excellence just got better. Introducing the New Triple Care Grey Coverage Hair Dye routine that deeply cares for your hair, and with 100% gray hair coverage for all hair types, even on stubborn greys. Excellence hair dye for gray hair color creme is formulated with Pro-Keratine complex that protects as it colors. The new salon inspired after color shampoo is formulated specifically to be used right after rinsing out your Excellence coloring mix. It delicately cleanses the scalp and hair of excess residue. Smoothes the hair to reveal rich, radiant color. This hair dye kit is available in a color palette ranging from Ash Blonde to Chocolate Brown to Jet Black. No permanent hair color protects better or covers grays better (vs each leading competitor's top selling brand).

Questions on how to apply Preference 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
Health Facts: Aluminum-Free, Paraben-Free
Product Warning: Not recommended for those with sensitive skin
Product Form: Liquid
Includes: Gloves
Beauty Purpose: Hair Coloring
Processing Time: 25 minutes
TCIN: 11475551
UPC: 071249121429
Item Number (DPCI): 063-01-0328
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Ingredients:

pre-color serum: 1087196c: aqua/water, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, trideceth-2 carboxamide mea, ceteareth-25, fragrance, hexadimethrine chloride, polyquaternium-22, pentasodium pentetate, hydrolyzed oats, chlorhexidine digluconate, citric acid, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol f.i.l. # d51515/2, developer creme: 178914u: aqua/water, hydrogen peroxide, cetearyl alcohol, trideceth-2, carboxamide mea, ceteareth-25, glycerin, pentasodium pentetate, sodium stannate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, phosphoric acid f.i.l. # d12836/18, permanent color creme: 1175044: aqua/water, cetearyl alcohol, deceth-3, propylene glycol, laureth-12, oleth-30, ammonium hydroxide, hexadimethrine chloride, lauric acid, glycol distearate, polyquaternium-22, ethanolamine, p-phenylenediamine, silica dimethyl silylate, ci77891/tianium dioxide, 2,4-diaminophenoxyethanol hci, m-aminophenol pentetate, n,n-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-p-phenylenediamine sulfate, proline, fragrance, carbomer, threonine, resorcinol f.i.l. # d173919/1, conditioning treatment: 1087179d: aqua/water, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, behentrimonium chloride, amodimethicone, cetyl esters, isopropyl alcohol, fragrance, sodium pca, trideceth-6, panthenol, candelilla cera/candedilla wax, cetrimonium chloride, chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, hydroxypropyltrimonium hydrolyzed wheat protein, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, soluble collagen f.i.l. # d52825/3' '

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 6.81 inches length x 3.63 inches width x 2.91 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.56 pounds
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Q: Does it contain ammonia?

submitted by SantaFePainter - 17 days ago
  • A: Hey, Great question! This L'Oreal Paris Excellence Triple Protection Permanent Color is not ammonia-free. For ammonia free options, check out the L'Oreal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes Ammonia Free Permanent Hair Color line! For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page. https://www.target.com/c/beauty/-/N-55r1x

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 16 days ago
    Brand expert
  • A: Hi SantaFePainter. Thank you for your interest in L'Oreal Paris Excellence Cream Hair Color this particular product does contain ammonia. We recommend L'Oreal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes Ammonia Free Permanent Hair Color. This product is available at Target and Target.com.

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 14 days ago
    Brand expert

Q: will the shade 4 dark brown look black if my natural hair is medium brown

submitted by haylee - 3 months ago
  • A: Hi there, haylee! Thank you for reaching out about our Excellence Triple Protection Permanent Hair Color. Our shade 4 Dark Brown will be one shade darker than your medium brown natural color. We hope this is helpful!

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 3 months ago
    Brand expert
  • A: Great question, Haylee! A shade 4 dark brown hair dye will likely give medium brown hair a noticeable, but not drastic, darkening effect. The hair will appear richer and deeper, with a more intense brown tone, but results will vary individually. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 3 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this ammonia free hair dye

submitted by Mary Martin - 3 months ago
  • A: Hey, Great question! The L'Oreal Paris Excellence Triple Protection Permanent Hair color is not ammonia free. Check out the L'Oreal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes Ammonia Free Permanent Hair Color for an ammonifa free option! Get real-time answers to all your future beauty questions using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on every product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 3 months ago
    Brand expert
  • A: Hi there, Mary Martin! Thank you for reaching out about our Excellence Triple Protection Hair Color. We recommend trying our Excellence Creme Universal Nudes for ammonia free color! 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.

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 3 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Are gloves included?

submitted by DianeS - 1 year ago
  • A: Hey Diane, Great question! The Loreal Paris Excellence Triple Protection Hair color kit includes gloves. 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 - 1 year ago
    Brand expert
  • A: Hi there DianeS! Thank you for reaching out to us about the Excellence Triple Protection Permanent Hair Color. Yes the kit does include a set of gloves with the instructions for your hair dying needs. We hope that you will continue to try and use our products with satisfaction in the future.

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: I am 68 years old & my hair is almost completely white (more grayish in the back) Do you have a warm light color

submitted by Kallafly - 1 year ago
  • A: Hi there, Kallafly! We are so sorry to hear about your experience with our Excellence Creme Hair Color. We are happy to assist you in finding your new shade! 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!

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 1 year ago
    Brand expert
  • A: Hey, Great question! It depends on what shade you're trying to achieve. We recommend to check out Color 8.5A Champagne Blonde for a warm light blonde. 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 - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: Hi Been using 8 M Blond for years. Underlying color probably now mostly white. 8 is great at first, but fades quickly to yellowish. Would 7.5A help? Possible to go back to 8 right away if too dark?

submitted by grandma j - 3 years ago
  • A: Hi there! If the new growth is mostly white, any color with an ‘ash’ tone will likely look very dull. You have the right idea, do the next touch up with a slightly darker color, however, your best option going darker is to use the dark blonde 7 or dark golden blonde 7G. Once you go darker, you won’t be able to lighten the color using another dye. To be sure the results are not too dark, stick to the Touch Up application and timing. Do the roots for the full 30 minutes but the previously dyed hair should only get the dye mix for the last 10 minutes of your timing.

    submitted byL'OrealParisProductExpert - 3 years ago
    Brand expert
  • A: Hello Grandma J, we recommend the color 8.5A Champagne Blonde to prevent harsh yellow tones in your hair. 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 - 3 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: What is included in the hair color kit?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
  • A: The kit includes gloves to protect your hands during the coloring process.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
    Ai generated

Q: How long does the hair coloring process take?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
  • A: The processing time for this hair color is approximately 25 minutes.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
    Ai generated

Q: What types of hair can this product be used on?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
  • A: This hair color is suitable for all hair types, providing versatility for various users.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
    Ai generated

Q: What is the main benefit of the triple protection system?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
  • A: The triple protection system safeguards hair before, during, and after coloring, ensuring healthier hair for up to eight weeks.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
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