Schwarzkopf Color Ultime 5.22 Ruby Red Permanent Hair Dye — Intense Ruby Red, Diamond Brilliance, Fade-Resistant

Schwarzkopf Color Ultime 5.22 Ruby Red is a permanent at-home hair dye that creates vivid, long-lasting ruby-red color with added shine from a diamond brilliance serum.

Bring salon-worthy red to your routine with a one-box kit designed for even, glossy coverage. The formula pairs a cream color with a developer and a conditioning finish to deliver intense pigment and reflective shine while aiming to resist fade for several weeks. It includes UV-filtering technology and is formulated to work across straight, wavy, curly and coily textures.

How intense and long-lasting is the ruby-red shade?

The 5.22 Ruby Red produces a saturated red tone with multi-faceted shimmer designed to keep color vibrant over multiple washes. Schwarzkopf’s Color Ultime line targets up to around ten weeks of visible intensity, though results vary with hair porosity, prior color, and wash frequency.

• Up to approx. 10 weeks of visible color intensity
• Deep, faceted red tones for dimensional shine
• Formulated to resist dulling and maintain brightness
• Works on natural hair and for covering grays

Will this cover gray hair and work on all hair textures?

Yes — the permanent cream is formulated to provide coverage on gray strands and can be applied to relaxed, natural, textured or fine hair. Even distribution comes from the creamy consistency, and the included conditioner helps restore softness after processing.

• Specifically intended to cover gray roots and strands
• Cream formula designed for even application on diverse textures
• Conditioner included to help smooth and detangle post-color
• Recommended to match your current level and not exceed two levels change

What comes in the box and how beginner-friendly is it?

The kit contains the color cream, a developer bottle, a rinse-out conditioner, protective gloves and step-by-step instructions for at-home use. Instructions guide timing and mixing, making it accessible for first-time colorists while giving experienced users predictable results.

• Complete kit: color cream, developer bottle, conditioner, gloves, instructions
• Clear directions for mixing and timing included
• Soft, creamy texture for manageable application and coverage
• Use two boxes for long or very dense hair to ensure full coverage

How should I choose the right shade and maintain color?

To achieve the most accurate outcome, select a shade that closely matches your current natural or colored level and avoid changing more than two levels at once. Preserve vibrancy by using sulfate-free shampoos, washing with cool water, and protecting hair from prolonged sun exposure.

• Match current hair level for truest-to-box result
• Avoid lifting more than two levels in a single application
• Use color-protecting products and limit heat styling to extend wear
• Reapply root touch-up as needed for regrowth maintenance

Who is this for: This shade suits anyone seeking a bold, warm-leaning ruby red with a glossy finish, including people covering grays or refreshing existing color. It’s aimed at users who want vivid, fashion-forward color at home with an easy-to-follow kit that works across a wide range of hair types and textures.

Ingredients

Color Cream: Aqua (Water, Eau), Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Ceteareth-20, Octyldodecanol, 1-Hydroxyethyl, 4.5-Diamino Pyrazole Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, M-Aminophenol, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Serine, Sodium Sulfite, Parfum (Fragrance), Oleic Acid, Toluene-2.5-Diamine Sulfate, Glycerin Ethanolamine, 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene, Tetrasodium EDTA, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Sulfate. Developer/Lotion Oxydante: Aqua (Water, Eau), Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Disodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phosphoric Acid. Conditioning Treatment/Soin Revitalisant: Aqua (Water, Eau), Cetearyl Alcohol, Quaternium-87, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Distearoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Methylparaben, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Dimethiconol, Panthenol, Benzophenone-4, Polyquaternium-10, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Maris Sal (Sea Salt), Hydrolyzed Pearl, Hydrolyzed Keratin.