With Olia, colouring your hair is easy and pleasant. Instantly mix the developer and colourant cream in the applicator bottle, apply the mix using the gloves provided, avoid contact with skin and clothes as product may stain.

Always patch prior to using new hair colourants.

How to dye your hair at home with Garnier Olia No Ammonia Permanent Hair Dye: 
Always do a patch test 48 hours in advance of using any home hair dye products.
Please always refer to the product for full safety instructions. Top tips for home hair dye: Use an old towel as permanent hair dye may stain it. Apply moisturising cream to your hairline to avoid staining from the permanent hair dye. Hair Dye can only lighten your natural hair colour 1 to 2 levels – check the back of pack to see if it is the right hair colour shade for you. If you have long or thick hair, use two hair dye boxes.

1. Start by putting on gloves and instantly mix the colour cream and the developer cream in the applicator bottle.
Shake well to mix.
2. Apply the mix in sections, starting with your roots and working through to the ends
3. Leave to develop for up to 45mins, as stated on the instructions, depending on the result you wish to achieve.
4. Rinse until the water runs clear and apply the silk & shine conditioner and rinse again.

Your hair dye colour result will vary depending on your natural hair colour. If you are deciding between 2 shades, always choose the lightest. 

How to find the perfect black shade for you:

Have you ever wondered what the hair colour numbers mean?

Black 

The first number of a Hair Colour is how Light or Dark the black hair dye will be, for example black shades range from 1, Deep Black to 3, Soft Black. The second number is the reflect which can be Natural (.0), Warm (.3, .4, .5, .6) or Cool (.1, .2). For example, 1.0 is a Natural Deep Black and 3.0 is a soft black with chocolate undertones. Always check the back of pack to see if it is the right shade for you.

Brown 

The first number of a Hair Colour is how Light or Dark the brown hair dye will be, for example brown shades range from 4, Dark Brown to 6, Light Brown. The second number is the reflect which can be Natural (.0), Warm (.3, .4, .5, .6) or Cool (.1, .2). For example, 4.0 is a Natural Dark Brown, 4.3 is a Golden Dark Brown, and 4.15 is an Ash Dark Brown. Always check the back of pack to see if it is the right shade for you.
Blonde 

The first number of a Hair Colour is how Light or Dark the blonde hair dye will be, for example blonde shades range from 7, Dark Blonde to 10, Very Light Blonde. The second number is the reflect which can be Natural (.0), Warm (.3, .4, .5, .6) or Cool (.1, .2). For example, 7.0 is a Natural Dark Blonde, 7.3 is a Golden Dark Blonde, and 10.1 is a Very Light Ash Blonde. Always check the back of pack to see if it is the right shade for you. If you have dark hair and you want to dye your hair blonde, you will need to bleach first.

Red

The first number of a Hair Colour is how Light or Dark the Red Hair Dye will be, for example 3.6 is a Cherry Black, 6.60 is an Intense Red. The second number is the reflect which gives the hair dye the red colour. If you want a vivid Red hair colour results, try bleaching before applying Olia 6.60 Intense Red. Always check the back of pack to see if it is the right shade for you.

Reactions to hair colourants can occur for a very small number of people, in the same way that some individuals can react to a variety of foods and natural substances.

Allergic reactions to hair colourants are extremely rare. Of those individuals who have the potential to react to a hair colourant, potential reactions can be detected by carrying out the Allergy Alert Test, as directed, 48 hours before you wish to use the product. The Allergy Alert Test must be completed before each colour application, even if you have previously used the same hair colourant or the colourant of any other brand.

Always check the back of individual ingredients for the most up to date list.

“1126085 – Colourant Cream: Paraffinum Liquidum ; Mineral Oil, Aqua ; Water, Ethanolamine, Steareth-20, Caprylyl;Capryl Glucoside, Polysorbate 21, Toluene-2,5-Diamine, Steareth-2, Resorcinol, 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCL, m-Aminophenol, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Hydroxybenzomorpholine, Thioglycerin, Polyquaternium-67, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil ; Sunflower Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil ; Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, N,N-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate, Passiflora Incarnata ; Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil, EDTA, Parfum ; Fragrance C53732;1
1190276 – Developer Cream: Aqua ; Water, Paraffinum Liquidum ; Mineral Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Steareth-20, PEG-4 Rapeseedamide, Tocopherol, Sodium Salicylate, Polyquaternium-6, Phosphoric Acid, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Hexadimethrine Chloride, Glycerin C201466;1
1119728 A – Conditioner: Aqua ; Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Tocopherol, Trideceth-6, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil ; Sunflower Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Amodimethicone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Parfum ; Fragrance C179224;1
Please check back of pack for latest ingredients list”