Garnier Root Retouch Demi-Permanent Hair Dye 5.0 Brown, 6-Pack — 10‑Min Gray Coverage, Ammonia-Free

Garnier Color Sensation Root Retouch 5.0 is a no-ammonia, demi-permanent root dye that covers visible gray and refreshes roots in 10 minutes with an easy, shampoo-like application.

This packeted root retouch from Garnier is formulated to blend with existing color and give up to four weeks of refreshed shade without the commitment of permanent dye. The single-use sachets are pre-measured for a single application, designed to be applied by hand like a thick shampoo so you can target roots cleanly and quickly. The formula is vegan and cruelty-free, and it’s meant for natural or previously colored hair—avoid use on bleached or heavily lightened hair.

How quickly will I see results when I retouch roots?

You’ll notice color deposited on your root area after a 10-minute processing time. The demi-permanent formula works fast so you can return to your routine soon after application, with natural-looking coverage that blends with surrounding lengths.

• Process time: 10 minutes only
• Application style: shampoo-like, hand-applied for precision
• Coverage: targets visible gray at the root line
• Result longevity: up to about 4 weeks of refreshed color

Is this safe for colored hair and how does it blend?

Garnier designed the Root Retouch shade range to harmonize with most pre-existing hair colors and brands. The demi-permanent chemistry sits on the hair surface to blend regrowth with dyed lengths rather than dramatically altering the base color.

• Compatibility: works with many existing hair dyes (avoid use on bleached/lightened hair)
• Effect: blends roots with surrounding color for a seamless look
• Gentleness: ammonia-free formula for less harsh fumes during application
• Packaging: single-use sachets reduce waste and dosing errors

How do I apply the Root Retouch correctly?

Mix the colorant and developer packets in your hands until uniform, then apply directly to the root area with your fingers as you would a thick shampoo. Follow the included instructions carefully and do not exceed the recommended 10-minute processing time.

• Mix two sachets in hands until even consistency
• Apply to clean, dry roots using fingers for precise coverage
• Wait up to 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and condition if instructed
• Do not use on bleached or heavily lightened hair

What should I expect in terms of shade match and maintenance?

Shade 5.0 (Brown) is formulated to sit naturally with similar medium brown tones; choose the shade closest to your current color for the best result. Expect the effect to fade gradually over washes, so monthly retouching keeps visible roots minimized.

• Shade guidance: pick the closest match to your current hair color
• Durability: color lasts up to around four weeks, depending on washing
• Refresh schedule: typically reapply every 3–5 weeks for consistent root coverage
• Aftercare: use color-safe shampoos and conditioners to extend vibrancy

Who is this for: Garnier Color Sensation Root Retouch 5.0 is aimed at people seeking a quick, low-commitment way to hide visible gray at the roots between full color services. It’s suitable for those with natural or previously colored medium-brown hair who want an easy, mess-minimized application and a vegan, cruelty-free formula. If your hair is bleached or very lightened, choose a product formulated for that level of lift instead.

Ingredients

1265305 C AQUA / WATER / EAU ● ETHANOLAMINE ● COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE ● SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE ● TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE ● HYDROXYBENZOMORPHOLINE ● CARBOMER ● PARFUM / FRAGRANCE ● SODIUM METABISULFITE ● m-AMINOPHENOL ● ACRYLATES/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER ● SODIUM CHLORIDE ● ASCORBIC ACID ● 6-HYDROXYINDOLE ● ROSA CANINA SEED OIL ● EDTA ● N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE ● 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE ● 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL ● THIOGLYCERIN (F.I.L. T70028361/1) 1203790 D Developer Creme: AQUA / WATER / EAU, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-33, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM / MINERAL OIL / HUILE MINERALE, BEHENETH-10, PHOSPHORIC ACID, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM SALICYLATE. (F.I.L T70030632/1).