Excellence Universal Nudes Permanent Hair Dye | L'Oréal Paris

Excellence Excellence Universal Nudes Permanent Hair Dye For 100% Gray Coverage, Ammonia-Free

$14.99

Excellence-Universal-Nudes - Natural Black 1N

Excellence-Universal-Nudes-Brown-5n - Natural Brown 5N

excellence-universal-nudes-dark-brown - Natural Dark Brown 4N

excellence-universal-nudes-light-brown - Natural Light Brown 6N

Excellence-Universal-Nudes-Soft-Black - Natural Soft Black 2N

excellence-universal-nudes-blonde-8n - Natural Blonde 8N

Excellence-Universal-Nudes-Light-Blonde-9n - Natural Light Blonde 9N

excellence-universal-nudes-dark-blonde - Natural Dark Blonde 7N

Excellence-Universal-Nudes-Natural-Copper - Natural Copper 7NR

Excellence-Universal-Nudes-Natural-Dark-Red - Natural Dark Red 4NR

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Find your most natural-looking hair color with Excellence Universal Nudes Permanent Hair Dye by L'Oréal Paris, a gentle and caring ammonia-free hair color that delivers all the intensity of permanent hair color with 100% gray coverage. Designed for all hair types and textures with 10 universally flattering shades, this ammonia-free hair dye flatters all complexions. Its unique formula enhances your natural hair color with universal natural reflect, a blend of harmonious dyes to enhance warm and cool tones for rich, radiant, natural-looking color.

The easy-to-use crème formula is gentle on scalp and hair and enriched with Pro-Keratin Complex and caring agents to help protect hair as it colors. Excellence Universal Nudes is formulated without ammonia, parabens, phthalates, or mineral oil, making it a thoughtful choice for those looking for permanent hair dye with a caring color routine.

Product Highlights:

Permanent Hair Dye: Delivers long-lasting permanent hair color with rich, radiant, natural-looking results.
100% Gray Coverage: Provides complete gray coverage for all hair types and textures.
Ammonia-Free Hair Color: Offers all the intensity of a permanent hair color in a gentle formula without ammonia.
Triple Care Color Routine: Kit includes Caring Color Creme, Caring Gentle Shampoo, and Caring Deep Conditioner for a complete after-color ritual.
Pro-Keratin Complex: Helps protect hair as it colors for a caring permanent hair dye experience.
Natural Reflect: A blend of harmonious dyes designed to enhance warm and cool tones for universal natural-looking color.
10 Universal Shades: Available in 10 shades made to suit a diverse range of hair colors, skin tones, and textures.

Why Choose Excellence Universal Nudes Permanent Hair Dye?

This ammonia-free permanent hair color is designed for those who want rich, radiant color and 100% gray coverage without the harsh effects of ammonia. The Triple Care Color Routine helps care for hair before and after coloring, while Natural Reflect enhances warm and cool tones for a natural-looking finish.

What It Helps With:

Gray Coverage: Covers 100% of grays with permanent hair color.
Natural-Looking Color: Universal natural reflect blends cool and warm reflects to enhance your natural hair color.
Hair Care During Coloring: Pro-Keratin Complex and caring agents help protect hair as it colors.
Post-Color Care: Caring Gentle Shampoo delicately cleanses the scalp and smooths hair, while Caring Deep Conditioner infused with ceramides nourishes hair without weighing it down.
Gentle Formula: No ammonia, no parabens, no phthalates, and no mineral oil.

WHO SHOULD USE IT

Best for:

Gray coverage
Permanent at-home hair color
Ammonia-free hair dye
Natural-looking hair color

Hair Type: All hair types and textures, including dry and color-treated hair.

WHEN TO USE

Use Excellence Universal Nudes every 4-6 weeks or whenever you want permanent at-home hair color with 100% gray coverage, rich natural-looking color, and an ammonia-free hair color routine.

HOW TO USE

Step 1: Read Instructions.
Before coloring, read and follow the complete instructions included inside the packaging for your selected shade.

Step 2: Apply Color Creme.
Use the ammonia-free Caring Color Creme and developer as directed in the instructions to apply permanent hair dye evenly.

Step 3: Process Color.
Allow color to process for 30 minutes, following the timing and application guidance included in the box.

Step 4: Shampoo.
After rinsing color, use the Caring Gentle Shampoo to delicately cleanse the scalp and help smooth hair.

Step 5: Condition.
Follow with the Caring Deep Conditioner infused with ceramides to nourish hair without weighing it down.

Step 6: Style as Desired.
Dry and style hair to reveal rich, radiant, natural-looking permanent hair color with 100% gray coverage.

INGREDIENTS

Pro-Keratin Complex
What it does: Helps protect hair as it colors.
Why it matters: Supports a caring color experience while delivering the intensity of permanent hair dye.

Other Ingredients:
AQUA / WATER / EAU • HYDROGEN PEROXIDE • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA • CETEARETH-25 • GLYCERIN • PHOSPHORIC ACID • TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE • TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE • SODIUM SALICYLATE
Value2: AQUA / WATER / EAU • AMODIMETHICONE • STEARYL ALCOHOL • HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE • ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE • BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE • CETYL ALCOHOL • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • PHENOXYETHANOL • TRIDECETH-5 • ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL • TRIDECETH-6 • GLYCERIN • PEG-150 DISTEARATE • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • PANTHENOL • TRIDECETH-10 • LINALOOL • CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE • HEXYL CINNAMAL • ISOEUGENOL • ACETIC ACID • BENZYL ALCOHOL • 2-OLEAMIDO-1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL • HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • SOLUBLE COLLAGEN • TRISODIUM EDTA • POTASSIUM SORBATE
Value3: AQUA / WATER / EAU • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • DECETH-3 • ETHANOLAMINE • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • LAURETH-12 • OLETH-30 • LAURIC ACID • TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE • POLYQUATERNIUM-6 • GLYCOL DISTEARATE • SODIUM METASILICATE • RESORCINOL • HEXADIMETHRINE CHLORIDE • SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • 2-METHYLRESORCINOL • CARBOMER • m-AMINOPHENOL • 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL • THIOLACTIC ACID •N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE • ASCORBIC ACID • EDTA • MICA • CI 77491 / IRON OXIDES • CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE • THIOGLYCERIN • TETRASODIUM EDTA
Value4: AQUA / WATER / EAU • SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE • COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE • DIMETHICONE • SODIUM CHLORIDE • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • CITRIC ACID • HEXYLENE GLYCOL • SODIUM BENZOATE • SODIUM HYDROXIDE • AMODIMETHICONE • CARBOMER • GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE • TRIDECETH-10 • GLYCERIN • SALICYLIC ACID • GLYCOL DISTEARATE • MICA • LINALOOL • HEXYL CINNAMAL • PEG-100 STEARATE • STEARETH-6 • PHENOXYETHANOL • ISOEUGENOL • COCO-BETAINE • TRIDECETH-3 • CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE • BENZYL ALCOHOL • ACETIC ACID • FUMARIC ACID

Is this an ammonia-free hair dye?

Yes, Excellence Universal Nudes is an ammonia-free hair dye. It delivers all the intensity of permanent hair color with 100% gray coverage in a formula without harsh ammonia.

What is the Triple Care Color Routine?

The Triple Care Color Routine, included in this Excellence hair dye kit, includes the Caring Color Creme, Caring Gentle Shampoo, and Caring Deep Conditioner. Together, they help deliver rich, radiant, natural-looking permanent hair color while caring for and protecting hair during and after coloring.

What does the Caring Gentle Shampoo and Caring Deep Conditioner do for the hair after coloring?

The included Caring Gentle Shampoo delicately cleanses the scalp and helps smooth hair after coloring. The Caring Deep Conditioner is formulated with ceramides to nourish hair without weighing it down.

Does this permanent hair color create natural-looking results?

Yes, Excellence Universal Nudes permanent hair color is designed for rich, radiant, natural-looking results that flatter every complexion. Natural Reflect combines harmonious dyes to enhance warm and cool tones.

Is Excellence Universal Nudes Permanent Hair Dye suitable for all hair types?

Yes, Excellence Universal Nudes Permanent Hair Dye is made for all hair types and textures. It provides 100% gray coverage and feels gentle on hair and scalp.

How many ammonia-free hair color shades are available?

Excellence Universal Nudes is available in 10 universal shades. Each shade is designed to enhance natural hair color with warm and cool tones.

Is Excellence Universal Nudes Permanent Hair Dye gentle on the scalp?

Yes, this permanent hair dye is designed to feel gentle on the scalp and hair. The ammonia-free formula is enriched with Pro-Keratin Complex and caring agents to help protect hair as it colors.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Perfect gray coverage.

2 years ago

I luvd the color.. it covered my grays well. I used 5N natural brown.. jus the colour felt a little dark then mentioned on the box.. may b i’ll go for 1 lighter shade next time.

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1 out of 5 stars.

Still Gray…

2 years ago

I followed the directions to the letter and my roots are still gray. So disappointing. The product is not expensive, but my time is valuable.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Cover gray hair better

4 days ago

I think this is an excellent product; it cover gray hair well, leaves the hair soft and provides an even color. It comes in great packaging and includes a complete kit with shampoo and conditioner

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Brown 5N

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5 out of 5 stars.

Beautiful Blackish shade

4 days ago

I have used this brand before and I loved it. The results are good. Soft black is dark in the beginning but slowly fades to a brownish black. It covers Grey's which is awesome! The maintenance honestly depends on you. Black shades always require a lot of work but the basic maintenance is easy just wash your hair in cold water and don't use sulfate shampoo. It does leave your hair soft and healthy.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Soft Black

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5 out of 5 stars.

Fast, easy and smell good .

4 days ago

I really love L’Oréal Paris Ammonia-free triple care color! The application is very easy and convenient, and it has a pleasant smell without the strong chemical odor. It covers my gray hair very well and leaves my hair looking beautiful, shiny and refreshed. I also love that it’s ammonia free. Overall, I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend it.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Brown 5N

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5 out of 5 stars.

Easy to use and no bad smell

5 days ago

This hair color is very good quality. I left the color on for 30 minutes and it was easy to remove. It includes a small tune of shampoo and conditioner for the after treatment. The shade is vibrant. I will purchase this again.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Brown 5N

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5 out of 5 stars.

Natural looking and ammonia free

5 days ago

The 2N natural soft black shade delivered exactly what I was looking for: a rich, natural-looking black color without appearing overly harsh or artificial. The product is ammonia-free with a pleasant scent and is long lasting.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Soft Black

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4 out of 5 stars.

Love this product!

5 days ago

I’m really happy with this L’Oreal product in dark brown!! The color turn out so beautiful!!! So rich and very natural-looking!!! It provides great grey coverage and leaves my hair looking so shiny and refreshed!!! I also love that the kit includes everything needed for the coloring process making it easy to use at home.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Dark Brown

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4 out of 5 stars.

Need two boxes for thick, long hair

6 days ago

This L’Oreal hair color nudes Brown 5 N Was OK. I’m showing before and after and it took to my hair a little bit, but it didn’t cover all of my grades in the front of my hair. I have thick hair so maybe I need two boxes. But I do see in the after photos with me holding the hair color box that it’s been changed just not the way I expected it to be. I didn’t style my hair so this was after the color and letting it air dry. For me, I will not get it again and if I decided to, I would at least need two boxes. I am grateful that I was able to try this for free from influencer but I know because I have thick care I need two boxes if I wanna dye my hair.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Easy application

7 days ago

Love keeping my hair looking as natural as possible now that I’m starting to gray a little. This covers all my tiny little gray hairs and adds so much shine and depth of color. Easy application.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Perfect gray coverage.

2 years ago

I luvd the color.. it covered my grays well. I used 5N natural brown.. jus the colour felt a little dark then mentioned on the box.. may b i’ll go for 1 lighter shade next time.

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1 out of 5 stars.

Still Gray…

2 years ago

I followed the directions to the letter and my roots are still gray. So disappointing. The product is not expensive, but my time is valuable.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Excellent diy hair color

7 days ago

This was easy to use and provided great results. It had easy to follow directions and the color looks natural. It covered my grays well. So far it has lasted well through washing.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Light Brown

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5 out of 5 stars.

Covers grays and the longevity is great !!

7 days ago

I received this product for free from Influenster and Excellence in exchange for my honest review . I chose a really pretty light brown color which I’m obsessed with . It’s warmer than the light blonde I had originally. It’s easy to apply , I just followed the instructions step by step . The performance of this hair dye is great because it’s longevity has lasted longer then I thought and the durability it just has good has some high end products. I would recommend this product to everyone & I’ll definitely purchase this product because I’m getting a few grays so it great for those stubborn roots . Highly recommend !!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Easy at home color

7 days ago

This ammonia free formula delivers rich, natural looking light brown hair with a perfect blend of cool and warm tones that flatters every complexion. In my 60s I have a ton of gray hair, it gives excellent gray coverage, leaves hair soft, shiny, and nourished. This is so easy to apply, gentle on the hair, looks salon fresh and lasts impressively well!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Light Brown

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5 out of 5 stars.

A true natural brown!

7 days ago

I dye my hair every six weeks or so to cover up grades, and this has been my favorite so far. It is different than other kids, because it actually kept my hair a natural brown instead of any brassiness showing through! It was fast and easy directions to follow. It included a conditioner, but also a shampoo! I felt like I left a spa by the time I was finished with my hair. I am thrilled with the color payoff and it did cover my grades much better than other kits! I will definitely be buying this again!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Brown 5N

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5 out of 5 stars.

Amazing shade and shine!

7 days ago

I am in love with the L'Oreal Universal Nudes Dark Brown hair dye! The color is amazing, it covered my grey, and it came off of my skin so easy! The application bottle has a comb which was great for blending it and ensuring coverage. It had a decent smell and I loved that it came with both shampoo and conditioner! It was so easy to apply and I love the shade!!! Fantastic product!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

The only thing that this color is quite obscure if you want it, lighter, ask for the 6N.

7 days ago

This tint Loreal Paris 5N. I like it a lot, because it has no ammonia and does not smell ugly or itchy on the scalp. It comes super complete with its shampoo and conditioner, leaves the hair soft and shiny, covers the gray hair 100%.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Brown 5N

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5 out of 5 stars.

Surprised

8 days ago

I'm naturally have black hair so I stepped out my comfort zone and tried this light brown and it turned out to be very pretty and match with my skin color to the max something that surprised me and I will continue using this product in the near future!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Color

9 days ago

Love love love this color on me and would purchase again!!!!!! It didn’t make my hair smell bad like the brands and the color looks pretty good on me!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Simple directions

9 days ago

I love the L’Oreal Paris Universal Nudes Dark Brown. The packaging was really nice. I love how easy the products were to use. The numbers were right there letting you know what order to go in. The directions were easy to follow. I love how my hair turned out I feel like it took the dye good.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Dark Brown

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5 out of 5 stars.

Soo nice

9 days ago

I love how this hair dye turned out! The color looks rich, natural and shiny! It also has great coverage from roots to ends! The hair feels soft, and the color gives it a fresh, healthy-looking finish. It left no residue behind and it felt weightless!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Good pigmentation for gray hair

10 days ago

Good finish I like Ethel pigmentación is full coverage I like the glow to my face do to is irritating to the skin the package in well come in plastic in a box. I recomended

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Easy to apply and use at home, beautiful color!

11 days ago

I’m really enjoying the L’Oréal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes Hair Color kit. The packaging makes the process feel simple and well organized, especially because every product is clearly labeled with steps 1–4. I like that I can follow the instructions in order without guessing which item to use next. The kit also comes with shampoo and conditioner, which is convenient and gives me what I need for after-color care in one box. The natural brown shade looks like a lovely option for a soft, natural-looking color refresh. Overall, this is a thoughtful at-home hair-coloring kit that feels user-friendly and complete. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for an easy-to-follow coloring routine with shampoo and conditioner included for post-color care.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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3 out of 5 stars.

Not coverin grays and don’t see much difference in color

12 days ago

I followed all the instructions and kept 30mins wait before I shampoo. But I guess for my thicker asian hair, I should have waited another 10 mins or so. I dye my hair because of greys around my face line and started dying from that area too but greys weren’t dyed properly and seemed similar to before. I was expecting something like brighter brown but it barely made darker brown. Before left and after right photo However because there’s no ammonia, damage wasn’t visible. And the shampoo and the conditioner makes your hair feel very soft. I wish I can only buy those two - shampoo and conditioner. The effectiveness of the hairdye is almost nonexistent. Maybe 20% max?

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Light Brown

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4 days ago

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Hi LaurenY! Thank you for taking the opportunity to try Universal Nudes-Excellence Creme, 6N-Natural Light Brown. 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.

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4 out of 5 stars.

L'oreal us that girl

12 days ago

I've been consistently dying my hair since high school. The results are always easy to achieve and look professionally done. A nice trick to remove the excess dye is Vaseline around your forehead and ears.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Light Brown

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5 out of 5 stars.

Hair dye

13 days ago

I haven't dyed my hair in a while and this was so easy not only to mix together but to apply, I have short hair so one box was enough for me . . The finished look is so nice. I leave my hair feeling nice and smooth all over color looks great.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Brown 5N

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5 out of 5 stars.

Easy to use

13 days ago

L'Oreal paris nudes excellence creme have ammonia free triple care color N5, is a product easy to use long lasting color,shine and durability.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Good quality

14 days ago

This is my first time trying this hair dye and it actually surprised me how good it left my hair. My hair is a dark brown so I'm surprised at the color it turned out. It is really easy to follow instructions and super easy to use. It left my hair feeling super soft.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Great Gray Coverage and Long-Lasting Color

14 days ago

I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. I really like this hair color! I’ve used it several times before, and I’m always happy with the results. It covers my gray hairs well and leaves my hair looking shiny and beautiful. Even though my natural hair color is black, I’m still very pleased with the results. I also love that it’s ammonia-free and doesn’t have a strong smell. The color lasts a long time, and the included conditioner helps keep my hair feeling soft and well cared for. Overall, it’s a great product that I would happily use again!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Brown 5N

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5 out of 5 stars.

Loreal still holding its title on hair dye

14 days ago

L’Oreal has always provided great product my hair is very damaged and this managed to stay on longer than any other dye I’ve used recently. The finish looks glossy and gives you great coverage. You have to read instructions on how long to keep it on as with any other hair dye. Please make sure this product is not going to irritate you by trying small portion of your wrist and take small amount of hair as instructed to get selected hair color and timing.. over all L’Oréal’s shampoo and conditioner smells freaking bomb.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Dark Blonde

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5 out of 5 stars.

Long last color and gray hair coverage

14 days ago

L’Oreal hair color is my trusted brand for my hair dye. I have gray hair and it is only brand works for me gray coverage. In addition, the 4N natural dark brown is my favorite color. It lasts color and keep my hair soft. I highly recommended this product.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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3 out of 5 stars.

Gentle formula but color depend heavily on your base hair

14 days ago

The product itself a great quality and left my hair feeling smooth and healthy. However, the final color didn’t quite match the preview pictures on the box. It came out much darker on me lightly because I applied it on unbleached natural hair. It still look nice and subtle, but keep in mind you may need to pre-lighten your hair to achieve a true 7N shade.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Dark Blonde

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Response from L'Oreal:

8 days ago

LeCare

Hi JennieN! Thank you for reaching out to share how you feel about Excellence Universal Nudes, 7N-Natural Dark Blonde. 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. This product is recommended for natural hair, recommended on the back of the box, not color-treated or bleached.

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4 out of 5 stars.

Fall’s New Hair Color

14 days ago

I wanted to go a little darker for fall so I chose L’Oréal’s Universal Nudes in Brown 5N. I love the fact that this dye does not have ammonia in it. I was able to close my bathroom door without feeling like I’m breathing in harmful fumes. I did have some grays mainly on the top, front and sides of my head so I was really hoping this would cover them. When mixing the color it had a thinner consistency than what I’m used to, but I felt that consistency helped absorb into the hair a lot better. There was a slight fishy smell to the product but it wasn’t anything that was super overwhelming. After applying the product I let the dry sit for about 30 min. The box suggested 20, but I lost track of time. After removing the product I applied the shampoo and conditioner that came in the box. They had a nice smell to them. They left my hair feeling soft and silky. I did notice some dye stained my skin but it wasn’t super noticeable. My hair dried into a dark brown with slightly red color. I was not expecting it to be so dark, but I actually love the color. I will definitely purchase this product again.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Brown 5N

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5 out of 5 stars.

Good product but not for me.

15 days ago

Application was very easy and I loved the shampoo and conditioner they made my hair so soft and less frizz. The coverage unfortunately did not cover Grey's by my temples. Was packaged nicely.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Full coverage

15 days ago

I’ve been box dying my hair since high school and I have ALWAYS used L’Oréal, and when I started getting grays in my early 20’s I loved that they did full gray coverage too. Highly recommend always. Always a plus too when it doesn’t stain my scalp

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Soft Black

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5 out of 5 stars.

I would recommend

15 days ago

Very easy to use. I appreciate that it is ammonia free as I try to not use hair dyes with ammonia. My hair did used to be red, therefore I think I’ll have to go in and dye it one more time to get the desired hair color.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Dark Brown

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4 out of 5 stars.

Very good product

16 days ago

I liked it because it covers very well even gray hair and I like that it does not mistreat my hair since it does not have ammonia. My hair looks a little darker than I imagine but maybe in a second wash it lightens a little more.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Brown 5N

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5 out of 5 stars.

Excelente producto muy bueno lo recomiendo al 100 desde que lo uso mi cabello a dado un cambio espectacular

16 days ago

Excellen product , I am delinghet with its quality and price. Since I started using it , my hair has completely changed. I love it because I ve seen the difference and the price is fantastic too!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Soft Black

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5 out of 5 stars.

Beautiful results

16 days ago

I had very brassy copper colored hair before I used this, so I didn't know what to expect after coloring, but I'm so pleased! It completely covered the copper color with no redness visible. The only word of caution I have is the color is darker than what is depicted on the model on the box. But the results swatches on the back of the box look darker (to me), so base your results on that, not the model. My hair looks shiny and feels good. The dye didn't saturate my grays, but made them look more like caramel highlights. But I also have low porosity hair, so it's always been notoriously resistant to hair dyes anyway. But for me, this is as good as it gets!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Brown 5N

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5 out of 5 stars.

Very good

16 days ago

Universal nudes light brown I loved how The color was very beautiful and it is very easy to apply without staining the skin. It comes with all its ingredients and does not mistreat your hair.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Light Brown

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4 out of 5 stars.

Definitel get several boxes to do your hair to be safe.

16 days ago

Not bad I needed two to three boxes to do my whole head. But I went ahead and used the one on my roots to see the outcome. You can tell it’s blonde where my greys were but it didn’t lighten the brown much. Definitely need more product to achieve a whole look.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Universal Nudes Dark Blonde

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25 days ago

I am currently using 6N and I wanted to go a little more golden. Can you show me a 6G?

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Originally posted on Universal Nudes Light Blonde 9N
1. Consumer Care Center
  
  23 days ago
  
  Hi Janet! Thank you for your interest in a light golden-brown shade of haircolor. View here: https://www.lorealparisusa.com/hair-color/permanent/excellence-creme-permanent-triple-protection-hair-color-6g-light-golden-brown
  
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10 months ago

RE Excellence 7N My hair was a medium light blonde before using this product. I wanted my hair to be darker so I purchased this product. Why did my hair turn a lighter shade of blonde than darker after use?

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1. Consumer Care Center
  
  9 months ago
  
  Hi Reenie74! We apologize you were not satisfied with the results you achieved with Excellence Universal Nudes, 7N-Natural Dark Blonde. 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 are always looking for ways to improve our products. Your comments will be passed along to others in our company for consideration. For further assistance please reach out to us at the 800 number on the box.
  
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2 years ago

Have been using Excellence Crème 7G. Just roots. LIt seems you have discontinued that one. I have searched everywhere to no avail. What color in the Nudes line should I try, or the closest one to 7G in the same line?

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Originally posted on Universal Nudes Blonde 8N
1. Consumer Care Center
  
  2 years ago
  
  Hi DeeR, We know how disappointing it is when your favorite product or shade is discontinued. We suggest trying Excellence Creme #7 Dark Blonde. For additional help please call L'Oréal @ 800-631-7358. Thanks for your interest in L'Oréal!
  
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2 years ago

Is this safe to use while pregnant and/or breastfeeding?

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Originally posted on Universal Nudes Dark Brown
1. Consumer Care Center
  
  2 years ago
  
  Hi there! While every ingredient we use in our products is evaluated for safety, we do not specifically test our products on women who are pregnant or nursing.
  L'Oréal Paris ensures there is substantial information supporting the safety of our products when used as directed by consumers. However, as there could be certain ingredients that physicians may not recommend for use during pregnancy and nursing, we always recommend that you discuss this with your physician and follow their advice.
  Thank you for choosing L'Oréal Paris products!
  
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2 years ago

Where can I buy the shampoo that comes in this kit?

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1. Consumer Care Center
  
  2 years ago
  
  Hi there! The shampoo provided in the L'Oréal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes hair color is not sold separately. We recommend trying the L'Oréal Paris EverPure Deep Nourish Shampoo as an alternate product. Thank you for choosing L'Oréal Paris products!
  
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2 years ago

I would like to buy the shampoo that comes with the Universal Nudes, Excellence Creme. I used the 2N and love the product!

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1. Loreal Consumer Care USA
  
  2 years ago
  
  Hi There, Unfortunately, we do not sell the kit components separately. However, our Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Conditioner would be the closest conditioner! We thank you for your interest in L'Oréal!
  
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3 years ago

Hi, I have keratin treated hair. Is this product sulphate free? Looks like the ingredients list does have sulphate in it. Could you please confirm?

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1. Loreal Consumer Care USA
  
  3 years ago
  
  L'Oréal Paris is dedicated to rigorous standards of manufacturing excellence that result in the highest product quality. The products we sell meet the most stringent standards for safety. Consumer safety is paramount and we allow no compromise on this issue. All the ingredients we use in a product are listed on the package or the label of the product itself. For products too small to accommodate this list, a separate ingredient list is available on the display unit in the store or on our website here: https://tinyurl.com/23lqduqh for your convenience. Since some ingredients are known by more than one name, we use the standard industry FDA-recognized names.
  Based on the information you have provided us, we recommend waiting at least two week after the application of keratin, relaxers or straighteners to apply any hair color. During this time frame it is completely safe to use our Universal Nudes Excellence Cream with or with out sulfides or sulfates. We hope this information is helpful and that you continue to enjoy using our products and if you have any further questions please reach out by calling 800-322-2036 M-F 9:00am - 5:30pm ET using reference # 32686517. XOXO
  
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3 years ago

Do you advise combining two different colors of this line together to achieve the color I am looking for.. the 9N was too light and the 8N may be too dark so I was going to combine them. Also, is the 8N a cool or warm color?

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1. Loreal Consumer Care USA
  
  3 years ago
  
  Hello Gerri! Thank you for your interest in our Excellence Universal Nudes. We typically do not recommend mixing our shades since we cannot guarantee what the color result will be. However, we would be happy to help you choose a suitable shade for your hair. Please call us at 800-322-2036 M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET for further assistance or Live Chat us on our website!
  
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3 years ago

Where are the "Auburn" colors?

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1. Loreal Consumer Care USA
  
  3 years ago
  
  Hello nettyGma. We appreciate your interest in our Excellence Universal Nudes. At this time we only have the Nude tones and no Auburn shades in this line. We suggest looking at our Excellence Creme in the shade 6R for a light Auburn. We thank you for reaching out and hope that you find your favorites.
  
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3 years ago

Can this be used on bleached blonde hair?

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1. Loreal Consumer Care USA
  
  3 years ago
  
  Hello Jules7. Thank you for your interest in the Excellence Universal Nudes. Our Excellence Universal Nudes can be applied on color-treated hair. However, highlights on color-treated hair may be less visible. We recommend performing a strand test first to see if your are satisfied with your color results. We hope this information is helpful.
  
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