L'Oreal Paris Root Permanent Hair Color Kit — 9 Light Blonde (2 Count), 10-Minute Precision Brush & Low-Ammonia

If you need a fast, reliable way to hide gray roots between salon visits, this compact at-home kit streamlines the process. The low-ammonia color gel is formulated to match salon shades and contains a built-in conditioner so treated roots feel smooth. The kit is designed for targeted application—perfect for the hairline, part, and temples—so you only color where new growth shows.

How quickly will the kit cover my gray roots?

The formula processes in 10 minutes, delivering permanent coverage where applied. Results hold until new hair grows in, typically providing coverage for up to four weeks depending on personal hair growth rate.

• 10-minute processing time for speedy touch-ups
• Permanent color that remains until new growth appears
• Designed for targeted root use—not full-head applications

How easy is application for first-time users?

This kit is built for simplicity: the developer bottle and color gel are pre-measured, and the soft precision brush makes parting and applying straightforward. Because there’s no separate bowl mixing, it reduces spills and speeds up the routine.

• Ready-to-apply design eliminates separate mixing
• Soft brush tip for accurate placement along the hairline and part
• Includes gloves and precision applicator for cleaner application

Will this damage my hair or have a strong smell?

The product uses a low-ammonia formula with a built-in conditioning agent to help reduce dryness and leave hair feeling smoother than many traditional permanent dyes. While any permanent color can alter hair texture, the conditioning component aims to keep treated roots manageable and less prone to roughness.

• Low-ammonia color gel for a milder scent
• Conditioning ingredient included to help smooth hair fiber after application
• Best used as a targeted root touch-up to limit overall exposure

How do I choose the right shade and maintain results?

Select the shade that most closely matches your current hair color; this line offers tones from black to light blonde to blend with professional or at-home color. To extend vibrancy, pair with a color-protecting shampoo and conditioner and time touch-ups when regrowth is under one inch.

• Shades formulated to blend with existing color, including salon shades
• Recommended touch-up interval based on regrowth length (under 1 inch)
• Use color-protecting Elvive products for longer-lasting tone

Who this is for: This kit suits people who regularly touch up roots and want a quick, accurate solution without salon time—whether you’re new to at-home coloring or a seasoned DIYer. It’s ideal for those who need fast gray coverage at the hairline, part, and temples, and for anyone who values a lower-odor, ready-to-apply product that includes conditioning benefits.

Ingredients

Formula 1108514 Root Rescue Light Blonde 9 INGREDIENTS AQUA / WATER / EAU ALCOHOL DENAT. PEG-4 RAPESEEDAMIDE GLYCERYL LAURYL ETHER DECETH-3 PROPYLENE GLYCOL LAURETH-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE ETHANOLAMINE DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL HEXYLENE GLYCOL POLOXAMER 338 POLYQUATERNIUM-6 OLEYL ALCOHOL PARFUM / FRAGRANCE AMMONIUM THIOLACTATE EDTA ERYTHORBIC ACID p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE RESORCINOL 2-METHYLRESORCINOL 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL m-AMINOPHENOL BHT FIL CODE D43789/8 Formula 1190015 Oxydant Inter 25vol INGREDIENTS AQUA / WATER / EAU HYDROGEN PEROXIDE CETEARYL ALCOHOL TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA CETEARETH-25 GLYCERIN PHOSPHORIC ACID TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE SODIUM SALICYLATE FIL CODE D209747/8