Clairol Permanent Hair Dye 8.0 Medium Blonde, Ammonia-Free with Bonding System for 100% Gray Coverage

Clairol ColorStrong 8.0 Medium Blonde is a permanent, ammonia-free hair color kit that delivers multidimensional blonde and 100% gray coverage while reinforcing hair with a three-step color + bonding system.

This professional-style at-home kit combines reflective pigments with a built-in bonding system to protect and strengthen hair during coloring. The formula is free of ammonia and is manufactured without parabens and without PPD/PTD, yet it still provides long-lasting, multidimensional color. Each box contains a Bonding Primer, Permanent Color Cream, Activator, Bonding Treatment, gloves and instructions for one full application.

How does the color + bonding system protect hair while dyeing?

The system works as a sequence: a Bonding Primer prepares the hair, the Permanent Color deposits reflective pigments enriched with AHA, and the Bonding Treatment seals and reinforces the hair structure. This layered approach minimizes disruption to the hair fiber and supports a smoother, shinier finish.

• Bonding Primer with AHA preps and evens the cuticle for uniform color uptake.
• Permanent Color Cream deposits multidimensional pigments for depth and shine.
• Bonding Treatment with AHA closes the hair surface and helps lock in color.

Will this shade fully cover gray hair?

Yes — the formula is designed to provide 100% gray coverage in a single application when used according to the directions. The pigments and developer work together to penetrate gray strands and deliver even, durable color.

• Developer included for proper activation and reliable coverage.
• Reflective pigments formulated for even tone on resistant gray hair.
• Follow the enclosed timing and application steps for best results.

Is the product gentle enough for regular use?

Clairol ColorStrong forgoes ammonia and parabens and adds AHA in every step to support hair integrity, making it a gentler alternative to some permanent dyes. It is still a chemical hair color, so sensitivity precautions and patch testing are recommended before application.

• Zero ammonia reduces strong odor and aggressive cuticle lifting.
• AHA-enriched steps aim to reinforce hair structure during coloring.
• Not suitable for those with known PPD/PTD allergy — follow warning instructions.

What comes in the box and how do I use each piece?

The kit supplies everything needed for one at-home application: Bonding Primer, Permanent Color Cream, Activator, Bonding Treatment, gloves and directions. Use the primer first, mix and apply the color with the activator, process for the directed time, then finish with the bonding treatment for best results.

• Bonding Primer: apply to uncolored hair to prepare strands.
• Mix Permanent Color Cream with Activator and apply for the instructed processing time.
• Rinse, then apply Bonding Treatment to seal and finish the look.

Who is this for: Clairol ColorStrong 8.0 Medium Blonde is aimed at people seeking a salon-quality permanent blonde with reliable gray coverage and extra hair reinforcement during coloring. It suits users who prefer ammonia-free options and want a multidimensional, natural-looking blonde, but it is not for anyone with a known PPD/PTD sensitivity. Ideal for at-home coloring when you want tonal depth, shine, and an added bonding step to support hair condition.

Ingredients

BONDING PRIMER: AQUA/WATER/EAU, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, QUATERNIUM-80, SODIUM DIETHYLENETRIAMINE PENTAMETHYLENE PHOSPHONATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, MALIC ACID, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM EDTA, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM PHOSPHATE PERMANENT COLOR CREAM: AQUA/WATER/EAU, ETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM DIETHYLENETRIAMINE PENTAMETHYLENE PHOSPHONATE, 2-METHOXYMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, SODIUM SULFITE, DICETYL PHOSPHATE, ASCORBIC ACID, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE, RESORCINOL, STEARETH-200, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, XANTHAN GUM, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM METASILICATE, M-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL. ACTIVATOR: AQUA/WATER/EAU, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-25, SALICYLIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DISODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM STANNATE, ETIDRONIC ACID. BONDING TREATMENT: AQUA/WATER/EAU, BIS-HYDROXY/METHOXY AMODIMETHICONE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, MALIC ACID, GLUTAMIC ACID, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, EDTA, HISTIDINE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, MAGNESIUM NITRATE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM SULFITE