L'Oreal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes Permanent Hair Color 8N Natural Blonde Kit — Ammonia-Free, 100% Gray Coverage

L'Oreal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes 8N is a permanent, ammonia-free hair color kit that delivers 100% gray coverage and a natural-looking natural blonde finish while caring for hair during the process.

This kit pairs a Pro-Keratin–enriched color creme with a gentle shampoo and a ceramide-infused deep conditioner to protect hair fibers as you color. Formulated without ammonia, parabens, phthalates or mineral oil, the Universal Nudes technology blends warm and cool reflects for balanced, long-lasting tone. The three-step care routine helps maintain shine and manageability after coloring.

How does this ammonia-free formula protect my hair while coloring?

The color creme is formulated with a Pro-Keratin Complex and caring agents designed to strengthen hair during the color process and reduce breakage. Because it is ammonia-free, the formula is less harsh on scalp and fiber while still allowing permanent color penetration.

• Pro-Keratin Complex to support hair structure during coloring
• No ammonia to lessen scalp irritation
• Caring agents that help preserve hair texture
• Triple Care routine minimizes damage from coloring

Will this shade cover gray hair completely and look natural?

Yes—Excellence Universal Nudes is designed for full gray coverage with permanent pigments that deposit even tone across strands. The Universal Natural Reflect system mixes cool and warm undertones, creating a multi-dimensional, believable natural blonde result rather than a flat, single-note color.

• 100% gray coverage guaranteed by permanent dye molecules
• Blend of cool and warm reflects for realistic tone
• Shade 8N delivers a balanced natural blonde appearance
• Long-lasting pigments resist early fading

What’s included in the Triple Care Color Routine and how do I use it?

The kit contains the Ammonia-Free Caring Color Creme, a developer, a Caring Gentle Shampoo, and a Caring Deep Conditioner enriched with ceramides. Apply the color cream per instructions, rinse, cleanse with the included gentle shampoo, then treat with the deep conditioner to lock in smoothness and nourishment.

• Caring Color Creme + developer for application
• Caring Gentle Shampoo to gently cleanse after coloring
• Caring Deep Conditioner with ceramides to nourish without weighing hair down
• Step-by-step routine supports color longevity and feel

How long will the color last and how should I maintain it?

As a permanent hair color, shade 8N maintains its tone over multiple washes but natural fading will occur over time. Use color-safe shampoos and condition regularly with a ceramide-rich treatment to extend vibrancy and reduce brassiness. Limit excessive heat styling and sun exposure for best results.

• Permanence means longer-lasting color than semi-permanent options
• Use color-protecting products to slow fading
• Deep conditioning restores moisture and sheen
• Avoid harsh clarifying shampoos and prolonged sun exposure

Who is this for: L'Oreal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes 8N is aimed at people seeking reliable, full gray coverage in a natural blonde tone while prioritizing gentler ingredients. It suits first-time at-home colorists and experienced users who want permanent results without ammonia, plus anyone looking to maintain hair strength and softness during the coloring process.

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). 1256523 - INGREDIENTS: AQUA / WATER / EAU • ETHANOLAMINE • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • DECETH-3 • LAURETH-12 • OLETH-30 • HEXADIMETHRINE CHLORIDE • LAURIC ACID • GLYCOL DISTEARATE • POLYQUATERNIUM-22 • SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • SODIUM METABISULFITE • CARBOMER • ASCORBIC ACID • EDTA • CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE • HYDROXYBENZOMORPHOLINE • TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE • m-AMINOPHENOL • THREONINE • PROLINE • p-AMINOPHENOL • 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL • 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE • DIMETHICONE • THIOGLYCERIN (F.I.L. T278590/2).