Clairol Professional Beautiful Collection Advanced Gray

This semi-permanent formula uses Advanced O2 Technology to blend and cover gray hair without harsh chemicals. Designed for salon-quality results at home or in professional settings, the 3 oz tube in shade 6N Toasted Hazelnut gives a natural medium brown with warm undertones, lasting up to approximately 12 shampoos. It’s formulated to be gentle enough for chemically treated hair and can be applied to shampooed, towel-dried hair with no heat required.

How does this product handle stubborn gray hairs?

The Advanced Gray Solution targets gray strands by relying on natural oxygen action rather than ammonia for improved penetration and adhesion. This approach provides up to twice the gray blending of typical semi-permanents, creating a more even, natural-looking base color.

• Advanced O2 Technology for enhanced gray-busting performance
• Ammonia- and peroxide-free formula to reduce scalp and strand irritation
• Up to 12-shampoo longevity for temporary coverage
• Effective on resistant grays when processed for the recommended 25 minutes

Is it safe to use on chemically treated or textured hair?

Yes — the formula is designed to be extra gentle and safe for hair that's been relaxed, chemically colored, or otherwise processed. It helps retain moisture and leaves hair feeling soft, which makes it a suitable option for curly, coily, and textured hair types.

• Recommended for use after relaxing or permanent color services
• Mild, moisturizing base helps maintain strand integrity
• No peroxide or ammonia minimizes potential breakage or dryness
• Suitable across a wide range of hair textures and porosities

How do you apply and what results should you expect?

Apply to shampooed, towel-dried hair at room temperature; no heat is needed. Process for 25 minutes, then rinse. Expect a medium brown with toasted hazelnut warmth, visible gray blending, increased shine, and softer-feeling hair for the short-term color life.

• Apply evenly to clean, towel-dried hair for best uptake
• Standard 25-minute processing time at room temperature
• Rinse and condition as directed to lock in shine and softness
• Anticipate color wear for about 12 shampoos depending on hair care routine

Will this shade work for my natural base color?

Shade 6N Toasted Hazelnut suits natural light-to-medium brown bases and can warm darker bases slightly. On lighter hair or pre-lightened strands, expect richer toasted tones. Always perform a strand test to confirm your expected outcome.

• Best matched to natural levels 5–7 for most predictable results
• Darker bases will receive warm, subtle gloss rather than dramatic lift
• Lightened hair will show stronger toasted hazelnut highlights
• Strand test recommended to preview final tone and coverage

Who this is for: This product is aimed at clients and at-home users who want a gentle, semi-permanent option to reduce the look of gray without harsh chemicals. It’s ideal for those seeking temporary but natural-looking coverage, users with relaxed or chemically treated hair, and anyone who prefers a moisturizing, low-impact coloring routine that leaves hair shiny and soft.

Ingredients

WATER/EAU, UNDECETH-3, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHANOLAMINE, OLEIC ACID, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE, FRAGRANCE/PARFUM, RESORCINOL, HC BLUE NO. 2, ASCORBIC ACID, HC YELLOW NO. 2, DISPERSE BLACK 9, DISODIUM EDTA, DISPERSE BLUE 377, HC RED NO. 3, HC YELLOW NO. 4, m-AMINOPHENOL, 2-AMINO-6-CHLORO-4-NITROPHENOL, HC RED NO. 1.