L'Oreal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes permanent hair color 5N Natural Brown — ammonia-free, 100% gray coverage, Triple Care kit

L'Oreal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes 5N is an ammonia-free permanent hair color kit that delivers natural-looking, long-lasting brown with 100% gray coverage while protecting hair with a Triple Care routine.

This kit from L'Oreal Paris blends color performance and scalp-friendly formulation: an ammonia-free Caring Color Crème enriched with a Pro-Keratin Complex plus a Gentle Caring Shampoo and a Ceramide-infused Deep Conditioner to complete a Triple Care Color routine. The Universal Nudes family is tuned to balance warm and cool reflections so the finished shade looks natural, radiant, and multi-dimensional rather than flat or brassy.

How does the ammonia-free formula affect results?

The absence of ammonia makes the coloring process gentler on both scalp and hair while still allowing permanent color penetration. The Pro-Keratin Complex and additional caring agents support hair structure during the color transformation to reduce roughness and maintain shine.

• Ammonia-free Caring Color Crème for gentler application
• Pro-Keratin Complex helps reinforce hair fibers while coloring
• Designed to deposit long-lasting pigment without harsh odors

Will this really cover gray hair completely?

Yes — the L'Oreal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes formula is engineered to deliver 100% gray coverage in a permanent color system. The pigments and developer work together to fully neutralize and replace gray strands with an even, uniform shade.

• Permanent dye chemistry targets resistant gray fibers
• Universal Nudes shade harmonizes cool and warm tones for natural depth
• Includes aftercare products to maintain color uniformity

What comes in the kit and how does the Triple Care routine work?

The kit supplies the Caring Color Crème, developer, an applicator bottle, gloves and precise instructions, plus two aftercare products: a Caring Gentle Shampoo and a Caring Deep Conditioner with Ceramides. The three-step routine colors, gently cleanses the scalp, then nourishes hair to lock in softness and manageability.

• Caring Color Crème: color plus protective agents
• Caring Gentle Shampoo: removes residue while soothing the scalp
• Caring Deep Conditioner with Ceramides: restores moisture and smooths cuticles

How natural will 5N Natural Brown look on different hair types?

Shade 5N is a medium natural brown designed to adapt to a range of base colors by balancing warm and cool undertones. On lighter hair it will add depth and neutralize brassiness; on darker hair it will enhance natural brown tones while covering gray for a uniform finish.

• Adapts to many base shades thanks to universal reflect formula
• Provides multi-dimensional color rather than a flat single tone
• Suitable for roots, full-head color, and touch-ups

Who is this for: L'Oreal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes 5N Natural Brown suits anyone seeking permanent, salon-quality brown color with full gray coverage and a gentler formulation. It is a good match for users who prefer ammonia-free products, want a balanced natural tone that avoids brassiness, and value an included aftercare routine to preserve color and softness between salon visits.

Ingredients

1152439 - INGREDIENTS: AQUA / WATER / EAU • HYDROGEN PEROXIDE • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA • CETEARETH-25 • GLYCERIN • PHOSPHORIC ACID • TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE • TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE • SODIUM SALICYLATE (F.I.L. D209745/14). 1177657 C - INGREDIENTS: AQUA / WATER / EAU • AMODIMETHICONE • STEARYL ALCOHOL • HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE • ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE • BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE • CETYL ALCOHOL • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • PHENOXYETHANOL • TRIDECETH-5 • ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL • TRIDECETH-6 • GLYCERIN • PEG-150 DISTEARATE • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • PANTHENOL • TRIDECETH-10 • LINALOOL • CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE • HEXYL CINNAMAL • ISOEUGENOL • ACETIC ACID • BENZYL ALCOHOL • 2-OLEAMIDO-1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL • HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • SOLUBLE COLLAGEN • TRISODIUM EDTA • POTASSIUM SORBATE (F.I.L. T236810/2). 1217017 C - INGREDIENTS: AQUA / WATER / EAU • SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE • COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE • DIMETHICONE • SODIUM CHLORIDE • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • CITRIC ACID • HEXYLENE GLYCOL • SODIUM BENZOATE • SODIUM HYDROXIDE • AMODIMETHICONE • CARBOMER • GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE • TRIDECETH-10 • GLYCERIN • SALICYLIC ACID • GLYCOL DISTEARATE • MICA • LINALOOL • HEXYL CINNAMAL • PEG-100 STEARATE • STEARETH-6 • PHENOXYETHANOL • ISOEUGENOL • COCO-BETAINE • TRIDECETH-3 • CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE • BENZYL ALCOHOL • ACETIC ACID • FUMARIC ACID (F.I.L. T291070/1). 1271527 - INGREDIENTS: AQUA / WATER / EAU • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • DECETH-3 • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • LAURETH-12 • ETHANOLAMINE • OLETH-30 • LAURIC ACID • POLYQUATERNIUM-6 • GLYCOL DISTEARATE • SODIUM METASILICATE • TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE • HEXADIMETHRINE CHLORIDE • SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • RESORCINOL • SODIUM METABISULFITE • CARBOMER • 2-METHYLRESORCINOL • m-AMINOPHENOL • ASCORBIC ACID • EDTA • MICA • CI 77491 / IRON OXIDES • CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE • THIOGLYCERIN • 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL • TETRASODIUM EDTA (F.I.L. T294956/2).