Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Crème Permanent Hair Color — 51 Medium Ash Brown (Cool Tea), 2‑Pack, 100% Gray Coverage

Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Crème 51 Medium Ash Brown is a permanent at‑home hair color kit that delivers 100% gray coverage with a nourishing fruit‑oil ampoule for shinier, silkier results.

This two‑pack of Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Crème in shade 51 Medium Ash Brown (Cool Tea) is formulated to tint hair evenly while preserving softness. The kit combines a non‑drip cream colorant, developer, and a snap‑and‑pour oil ampoule made from avocado, olive, coconut, argan, and shea oils. It also includes an after‑color conditioner, gloves, and easy instructions to guide a full‑head application or root touch‑up at home.

How does this shade perform on gray or salt‑and‑pepper hair?

The formula is designed for full gray coverage and can hide up to 100% of gray hair, with results that hold up to eight weeks. For best outcomes, start with a base color within two shades of the target Medium Ash Brown for predictable tonality. Very resistant or heavy gray may require two boxes for complete saturation.

• 100% gray coverage with color that lasts up to 8 weeks
• Best when starting color is within two shades of the chosen shade
• Use two boxes for very gray, long, or thick hair
• After‑color conditioner helps seal and smooth cuticles

What makes the oil ampoule different from other hair dyes?

Garnier Nutrisse includes a single‑use fruit oil ampoule you snap and pour into the color mix, which differentiates it from standard permanent dyes. Those botanical oils help the color penetrate without stripping moisture, leaving hair feeling softer and looking shinier after coloring.

• Five‑fruit oil blend: avocado, olive, coconut, argan, shea
• Oil ampoule is mixed into the developer for even dispersion
• Results claim up to 2X shinier, silkier hair vs. uncolored hair
• Helps reduce dryness commonly associated with permanent color

How simple is the application for first‑time at‑home colorists?

The kit is built for easy home use: combine the colorant, developer, and oil ampoule, then apply to dry hair and process for 30 minutes. A non‑drip cream texture allows more control during application and the included gloves and step‑by‑step guide minimize guesswork for consistent coverage.

• Mix colorant, developer, and snap‑and‑pour oil ampoule
• Apply evenly to dry hair; process 30 minutes
• Rinse thoroughly, then apply the after‑color conditioner
• One box covers short‑medium hair; two boxes for long/thick hair

Will this color suit cool, ashy brown tones?

Shade 51 Medium Ash Brown is formulated to produce a cool, neutral brown with subtle ash undertones—suitable for those seeking to neutralize warm brassiness. Results will vary with your starting tone, so choosing a shade within two levels of your current color helps ensure the intended cool tea hue.

• Medium ash brown gives cool, muted brown results
• Neutralizes warm or brassy undertones when starting color is close
• Expect color variation depending on natural pigment and previous color
• Pair with Garnier Fructis Color Shield products to protect color

Who is this for: Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Crème 51 Medium Ash Brown is aimed at people who want reliable permanent gray coverage and a cool, medium brown result without sacrificing hair softness. It’s suitable for budget‑conscious at‑home colorists, first‑time dyers, and anyone who prefers vegan, cruelty‑free options with nourishing plant oils. Choose two boxes if your hair is very long, thick, or heavily gray to ensure full, even coverage.

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