Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Crème Permanent Hair Color — 20 Soft Black (2-Count) with Snap‑and‑Pour Fruit Oil for 100% Gray Coverage

Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Crème is a permanent at-home hair color kit that delivers 100% gray coverage and nourishes hair with a snap-and-pour fruit oil ampoule for shinier, silkier results.

Refresh your color at home with a nourishing permanent formula that infuses pigment deep into the hair fiber while delivering a blend of five responsibly sourced oils. This two-count box in 20 Soft Black (Black Tea) includes colorant, developer, the signature oil ampoule, an after-color conditioner, gloves, and instructions — everything needed for a single or two-application supply depending on hair length and coverage goals.

How does Nutrisse give 100% gray coverage without over-drying hair?

The formula combines effective permanent dyes with a fruit oil ampoule that you snap and add to the mixture, helping the color penetrate and lock into hair fibers while maintaining moisture. Instead of a harsh, stripping process, the added oils cushion strands during coloring to reduce dryness and boost shine.

• Snap-and-pour ampoule contains avocado, olive, coconut, argan, and shea oils.
• ColorBoost technology helps pigments bind deeply into hair fibers for full gray coverage.
• After-color conditioner helps seal and soften hair post-rinse.

What is the application process and how long does it take?

Application is straightforward: mix the colorant, developer and oil ampoule, apply to dry hair, process for 30 minutes, then rinse and use the included conditioner. The non-drip crème spreads evenly for easier full-head application or targeted root touch-ups, making the process consistent across different hair textures.

• Mix components thoroughly before applying for uniform results.
• Process time: 30 minutes for permanent development.
• Rinse, then apply after-color conditioner for improved manageability and shine.

How many boxes do I need for my hair length and coverage?

One box typically covers short to medium hair; choose two boxes for long, thick, or very gray hair to ensure full saturation and consistent tone. If you’re doing full-head color on hair over 14 inches or have a lot of resistant gray, plan on two boxes for complete coverage.

• Short–medium hair: 1 box should be sufficient.
• Long (14+ inches) or very thick hair: 2 boxes recommended.
• For root touch-ups only, one box is usually enough depending on regrowth area.

Is this shade suitable for my natural color and expected result?

For best outcome, select a shade within two levels of your current color; 20 Soft Black is a deep, natural black with warm undertones suited for those seeking rich, even pigmentation. Keep expectations realistic: final tone depends on starting color, hair porosity, and whether you have previous color treatments.

• Choose shades within two levels of your natural color for most predictable results.
• Soft Black produces deep, warm black tones on medium to dark bases.
• Color results vary with prior treatments; consider a strand test when in doubt.

Who is this for: Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Crème is intended for people who want salon-quality permanent color at home while prioritizing hair care — ideal for those covering gray, refreshing natural tones, or touching up roots. It's a practical choice for users who prefer vegan, cruelty-free formulas and appreciate an easy-to-follow kit that adds shine and softness as it colors.

Ingredients

COLORANT: 1183657 AQUA/WATER/EAU, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DECETH-3, LAURETH-12, OLETH-30, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, LAURIC ACID, HEXADIMETHRINE CHLORIDE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, POLYQUATERNIUM-22, ETHANOLAMINE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, CI 77891/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL, M-AMINOPHENOL, ASCORBIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM METABISULFITE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL/SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, DIMETHICONE, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, CARBOMER, RESORCINOL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL/GRAPE SEED OIL. F.I.L.# D179614/1 U.S. PATENT: 5,690,696 FRUIT OIL CONCENTRATE: 1028840 PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM/MINERAL OIL/HUILE MINERALE, VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL/GRAPE SEED OIL, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, TOCOPHEROL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) EXTRACT. F.I.L.# D25829/5 RINSE-OUT CONDITIONER: 1100858 AQUA/WATER/EAU, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS OIL/PALM OIL, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PYRUS MALUS EXTRACT/APPLE FRUIT EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE HCL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER/SHEA BUTTER, CITRIC ACID, OLEA EUROPAEA OIL/OLIVE FRUIT OIL, SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM EXTRACT/SUGAR CANE E X TRACT/E X TRAIT DE CANNE A SUCRE, BENZ YL ALCOHOL, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL/AVOCADO OIL, RIBES NIGRUM OIL/BLACK CURRANT SEED OIL, LINALOOL, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM PEEL EXTRACT/LEMON PEEL EXTRACT, CI 19140/YELLOW 5, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CI 15985/YELLOW 6. F.I.L.# D174455/2 DEVELOPER: 178914 U AQUA /WATER/ E AU, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CE TE ARYL ALCOHOL, TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA, CETEARETH-25, GLYCERIN, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, SODIUM STANNATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID. F.I.L.# D12836/26