Garnier Olia Permanent Hair Color — 5.3 Medium Golden Brown, Ammonia-Free Oil-Powered 2-Count for 100% Gray Coverage & Extra Shine

Garnier Olia 5.3 Medium Golden Brown is an ammonia-free permanent hair color that uses a 60% oil-powered formula to deliver long-lasting, vivid medium golden brown color with up to 100% gray coverage and enhanced shine.

If you want salon-style permanent color at home without ammonia, Olia blends natural flower oils to carry pigments deep into the hair fiber for rich, even tone and noticeable shine. The kit includes a developer applicator, colorant tube, after-color conditioner, gloves, and clear instructions so you can complete the process in one session. This two-count package is convenient for short-to-medium lengths, or for multiple applications over time.

How does Olia achieve strong color without ammonia?

Olia replaces traditional ammonia with a high-oil formula that helps transport color molecules into the hair while minimizing strong odor. The oil mixture also conditions hair during coloring so strands feel smoother and look glossier after rinsing.

• 60% oil blend including sunflower and camellia oils
• Oil-driven delivery of colorants into hair fibers
• No ammonia, silicones, or parabens in the formulation
• After-color conditioner included to seal and hydrate cuticles

Will this shade cover gray hair and how long does it last?

Garnier Olia 5.3 provides full gray coverage when used as directed and delivers permanent color that resists fading with proper care. Results vary by starting hair color and condition, but you can expect vivid tone for weeks when paired with color-protecting haircare.

• Formulated to cover up to 100% gray hair
• Permanent color designed for lasting vibrancy
• Recommended use with color-protect shampoo and conditioner for longevity
• Touch-ups possible for regrowth between full applications

How do I use the two-count kit safely and effectively at home?

The process is straightforward: mix the colorant into the developer bottle, apply to dry, unwashed hair, leave for the indicated processing time, then rinse and condition. Following the included instructions ensures even application and safety; patch testing is advised before the first full application.

• Mix colorant into developer bottle and shake thoroughly
• Apply evenly to dry, unwashed hair; process 30 minutes
• Rinse until water runs clear, then apply the after-color conditioner
• Use one or two boxes for short to medium hair, two to three boxes for long hair

What results can I expect for hair feel and shine?

Because the formula is oil-forward, hair typically feels softer and looks glossier after coloring compared with many conventional permanent dyes. The included conditioner helps lock in moisture so strands appear smoother and reflect more light.

• Up to 3x shinier appearance versus untreated hair
• Hydrated, silky feel immediately after conditioning
• Visibly improved surface texture and color depth
• Suitable for a range of hair textures and types

Who is this for: Garnier Olia 5.3 Medium Golden Brown is aimed at people who want a permanent, salon-style medium golden brown at home without ammonia. It works well for those seeking full gray coverage, a gentle formula with natural flower oils, and a two-box option for multiple uses or mid-length hair. Choose Olia if you prioritize reduced odor during application, enhanced shine afterward, and a vegan, cruelty-free product formulated without silicones or parabens.

Ingredients

DEVELOPER: 1071397 AQUA/WATER/EAU, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM/MINERAL OIL/HUILE MINERALE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, STEARETH-20, PEG-4 RAPESEEDAMIDE, GLYCERIN, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, HEXADIMETHRINE CHLORIDE, TOCOPHEROL, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, SODIUM STANNATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID. F.I.L.# D42424/9 AFTER COLOR CONDITIONER: 1119728 A AQUA/WATER/EAU, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CETYL ESTERS, TOCOPHEROL, TRIDECETH-6, CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL/SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, AMODIMETHICONE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, CITRIC ACID, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE. F.I.L.# D180530/1 US PATENTS: 7,223,385; 7,485,289 COLORANT: 1173410 A PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM/MINERAL OIL/HUILE MINERALE, AQUA/WATER/EAU, ETHANOLAMINE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, RESORCINOL, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR, P-AMINOPHENOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE, EDTA, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL, ASCORBIC ACID, M-AMINOPHENOL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL/SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL/MEADOWFOAM SEED OIL, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA/PASSIFLORA INCARNATA SEED OIL, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, 6-HYDROXYINDOLE, 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE, THIOGLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL. F.I.L.# D180155/1 "US 7,060,107; US 7,988,737; US 7,988,738; US 8,066,781; US 8,114,170; US 7,494,513; US Pat Pending;