Clairol Professional Beautiful Collection Advanced Gray

Clairol Professional Beautiful Collection Advanced Gray Solutions 3W Rich Walnut is a gentle, ammonia- and peroxide-free semi-permanent hair color formulated to cover gray, refresh permanent color, and add shine for up to 12 shampoos.

This salon-grade 3 oz. tube uses Advanced O2 Technology to develop pigment with oxygen from the air—no heat or hydrogen peroxide required—so it deposits color while keeping hair moisturized and soft. Because it’s free of ammonia and peroxide, it’s designed to be compatible with relaxed, chemically treated, or permed hair, and works well across hair textures from straight to curly and coily. The result is a luminous, natural-looking Rich Walnut tone that blends gray and revitalizes dull ends without the long-term commitment of permanent dye.

How does Advanced O2 Technology color my hair without peroxide?

The formula relies on oxygen in the air to open the color molecules and allow them to bond with the hair shaft, rather than using hydrogen peroxide or heat. That gentler development process reduces the risk of dryness and cuticle damage while still depositing noticeable pigment.

• Uses environmental oxygen to activate color molecules
• No hydrogen peroxide—minimizes chemical lifting of hair
• Designed to leave hair feeling softer and more conditioned

Will 3W Rich Walnut give reliable gray coverage?

Yes—Advanced Gray Solutions is formulated to blend and cover gray hair with semi-permanent pigments that adhere to the hair surface. Coverage lasts through multiple washes and gradually fades, making it an easy option to refresh between permanent services.

• Formulated specifically to mask and blend grays effectively
• Lasts up to approximately 12 shampoos depending on hair porosity
• Ideal for touch-ups or to extend the life of permanent color

Is this safe for chemically treated or textured hair?

Clairol Professional AGS is created without ammonia or peroxide, making it suitable for hair that has been relaxed, permed, or previously colored. Its conditioning ingredients help maintain moisture and manageability—benefits especially helpful for curly and coily textures that need extra hydration.

• Ammonia- and peroxide-free—gentler on treated hair
• Recommended for relaxed, permed, or colored hair types
• Works well on fine to coarse textures, including curly and coily

How do I use it and what should I expect after application?

Apply to clean, dry hair, working through the sections that need coverage or refreshment. Processing is straightforward—develop according to the product instructions—and results will be glossy, even, and conditioned-looking. Expect gradual fade over weeks rather than an abrupt loss of color.

• Apply to previously relaxed or chemically treated hair if needed
• Process per directions; no additional developer required
• Rinse until water runs clear and follow with moisturizing care

Who is this for? Stylists and at-home users seeking a salon-quality semi-permanent shade for gray blending, color refreshes, or low-commitment tone changes will find 3W Rich Walnut effective. It’s a good choice for clients with chemically treated or textured hair who want richer shine and improved manageability without the lifting action or potential dryness of peroxide-based formulas. Use it as a targeted touch-up, an all-over gloss, or a way to extend the life of permanent color while maintaining soft, hydrated hair.

Ingredients

WATER/EAU, UNDECETH-3, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHANOLAMINE, OLEIC ACID, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, RESORCINOL, FRAGRANCE/PARFUM, HC YELLOW NO. 2, HC BLUE NO. 2, ASCORBIC ACID, HC RED NO. 3, DISODIUM EDTA, DISPERSE BLUE 377, m-AMINOPHENOL, DISPERSE VIOLET 1.