L'Oreal Paris Permanent Hair Color — Superior Preference Lightest Ash Blonde 9.5A, Fade-Defying & Shine-Protect

L'Oreal Paris Superior Preference Lightest Ash Blonde 9.5A is a permanent, luminous hair color kit designed to deliver rich, ash-blonde tones and up to nine weeks of fade-defying radiance.

Designed from decades of color science, this at-home hair dye kit combines a translucent gel color formula with a conditioning developer and a Shine Protect Conditioner to help preserve color and boost surface shine. The product promises gray coverage, reduced brassiness, and a no-drip gel texture that helps with a more precise, controlled application. Each kit includes the components you need to color at home: color gel, developer crème, a conditioning shine serum, gloves and instructions. Packaging may vary from images shown.

How does this formula keep color vivid longer?

The translucent gel color contains concentrated long-lasting dyes plus a UV filter and Vitamin E in the finishing conditioner to help protect pigments and support shine. The no-drip gel texture adheres closely to hair fibers, improving dye distribution and reducing uneven fading. Regular use of the included Shine Protect Conditioner helps maintain surface brightness and softness between washes.

• No-drip gel color for even application and better fiber coating
• UV filter in conditioner to help protect pigments from light exposure
• Vitamin E–infused conditioner to add surface shine and manageability
• Formulated for up to 9 weeks of radiance with proper aftercare

Will this shade cover gray hair and avoid brassiness?

Yes—the Superior Preference system is formulated for gray coverage and to deliver neutralizing ash tones that help minimize warm, brassy reflections. The Lightest Ash Blonde 9.5A has ash pigments chosen to counteract yellow-orange undertones, producing cooler blonde results when applied correctly. Results depend on your starting level and previous color history; very dark or previously resistant hair may need pre-lightening for an exact match.

• Gray coverage formulated into the permanent color base
• Ash pigments to neutralize unwanted warm tones
• Best results on hair pre-lightened to an appropriate level
• Follow timing instructions to avoid over-processing

What comes in each kit and how is it applied?

Each kit contains a color gel, developer crème, Shine Protect Conditioner with a shine serum, one pair of gloves and a printed instruction leaflet. Mix color gel and developer in the bottle or bowl provided, apply to dry or unwashed hair as directed, process for the recommended time, then rinse and use the included conditioner. The no-drip gel texture supports more precise roots-to-ends application, especially helpful for touch-ups and detailed work.

• Color gel + developer crème mixed for permanent color activation
• Shine Protect Conditioner with UV filter and Vitamin E for aftercare
• One pair of gloves and step-by-step instruction leaflet included
• No-drip texture helps reduce mess and improve coverage control

How should I maintain color after dyeing at home?

Use color-safe shampoos and conditioners, avoid excessive sun and chlorine exposure, and apply the included Shine Protect Conditioner after each coloring session. Washing with cooler water and minimizing frequent heat styling will help pigments stay vibrant. For extended vibrancy, consider occasional color-refreshing treatments or toning products formulated for ash blondes.

• Use sulfate-free, color-safe haircare
• Cooler water rinses to reduce pigment loss
• Protect hair from prolonged sun and chlorine exposure
• Occasional toning or refreshers maintain ash balance

Who is this for: L'Oreal Paris Superior Preference Lightest Ash Blonde 9.5A is suited for anyone seeking a long-lasting, cool-toned blonde with strong gray coverage and enhanced shine—ideal for at-home colorists who want a precise, no-drip application and up to nine weeks of fade-defying radiance when combined with color-safe maintenance. If your natural hair is very dark or heavily previously colored, expect variations in outcome and consider professional pre-lightening for the closest match.

Ingredients

Our formulas are modified from time to time, so this ingredient listing may not exactly reflect the ingredients in the product you purchase and use. Always read the ingredient list on the product label before use. Formula 1055894 L'OREAL PARIS - PREFERENCE - Nuance 5MB US INGREDIENTS AQUA / WATER / EAU TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA PROPYLENE GLYCOL HEXYLENE GLYCOL PEG-2 OLEAMINE POLYGLYCERYL-4 OLEYL ETHER OLEYL ALCOHOL ALCOHOL DENAT. AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE POLYGLYCERYL-2 OLEYL ETHER OLEIC ACID SODIUM DIETHYLAMINOPROPYL COCOASPARTAMIDE PENTASODIUM PENTETATE AMMONIUM ACETATE PARFUM / FRAGRANCE SODIUM METABISULFITE p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE p-AMINOPHENOL ERYTHORBIC ACID 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE RESORCINOL m-AMINOPHENOL ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE EUGENOL LINALOOL CITRONELLOL FIL CODE D33281/2 Formula 1087166 K After Color Conditioner Preference INGREDIENTS AQUA / WATER / EAU CETEARYL ALCOHOL GLYCERIN BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE CANDELILLA CERA / CANDELILLA WAX / CIRE DE CANDELILLA AMODIMETHICONE CETYL ESTERS ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL PARFUM / FRAGRANCE SODIUM PCA TRIDECETH-6 LINALOOL HEXYL CINNAMAL BENZYL ALCOHOL CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL LIMONENE ALCOHOL DENAT. GERANIOL AMYL CINNAMAL PPG-5-CETETH-20 BENZYL BENZOATE CAMELINA SATIVA SEED OIL OLETH-10 CITRONELLOL DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE LECITHIN PHOSPHORIC ACID TOCOPHEROL ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE FIL CODE D192716/1 Formula 178914 U HEALTHY LOOK CREME GLOSS COLOR DEVELOPER - 20 VOLUME , REVELATEUR 20 VOLUMES INGREDIENTS AQUA / WATER / EAU HYDROGEN PEROXIDE CETEARYL ALCOHOL TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA CETEARETH-25 GLYCERIN PENTASODIUM PENTETATE SODIUM STANNATE TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE PHOSPHORIC ACID FIL CODE D12836/18