GarnierNutrisse Nourishing Hair Color Creme, 535 Medium Gold Mahogany Brown (Packaging May Vary)

I’ve tried my fair share of box dyes over the years, but Garnier Nutrisse 40 Dark Brown (Dark Chocolate) has earned VIP status in my bathroom cabinet. It’s affordable, effective, and doesn’t make me feel like I’m dying in a cloud of fumes—so that’s a solid win to start with.Unlike other brands (ahem, Schwarzkopf), this one doesn’t try to strangle you with a chemical smell you can almost see. The scent is mild enough that I can breathe normally for the full 25-minute processing time without wondering if I’m losing brain cells. After rinsing, the scent is faint and pleasant—nothing to make your family avoid you for days.Let’s talk results. I’ve got long, fine hair and enough grey to outshine a well-lit Christmas tree. This dye covers every sparkle, leaves behind rich, dimensional color, and the dyed greys actually add soft, natural-looking highlights. It matches my natural (non-grey) shade almost perfectly—just enough refresh to make me feel like myself again, minus the shimmer.Application? Listen—I’m busy. I don’t section and paint and pray. I squeeze the thick cream directly onto my roots and massage it through like shampoo. It stays where I put it, doesn’t drip all over my face or sink, and gets the job done in record time.And now: the conditioner. Oh, the conditioner. I’d buy this stuff by the gallon if they sold it separately. It smells nice and leaves my hair feeling silky soft and tangle-free, which is a minor miracle. I stretch that tiny tube for at least two months—because nothing else detangles my hair without ripping it out strand by strand.One downside? The gloves. Like most box dyes, they’re clearly designed for people with giant hands and infinite patience. I gave up on them rather quickly and now just use my own gloves every time. Trust me—it’s worth it.I wash my hair about every other day, and I’ve never noticed fading before my roots grow out. The color holds beautifully between applications, which makes it all the more convenient.⭐ Pros:Doesn’t smell like chemical warfareExcellent grey coverage with natural-looking highlightsThick, no-drip formula = fast and easy applicationLeaves hair silky soft (thank you, conditioner!)Long-lasting color without noticeable fadingAffordable and reliably in stock❌ Minor Con:Included gloves are glorified plastic sacks—bring your own.Final thoughts:This is hands down my fountain of youth in a box. If you want rich color, soft hair, and a scent that won’t knock you over, this one checks every box—just not the one the gloves came in.

I honestly love this haircolor. People have (rightfully, of course) complained about the fade color, but honestly - it's quite a delicate sage green when the initial color is pretty much gone (I initially applied it to a light brown base). Definitely not mad at it, as I've desperately wanted to achieve a forest green color; it's just never happened until this shade and its fading over time.The only complaint I do have is the length of time for the original color. It's just as beautiful, but fades way too quickly. I feel like in two weeks, the vibrancy is gone. However, it's worthy to note that I tend to wash my hair quite often - at least five times in a week - so I can't be too negative about it.Definitely worth a shot for those that love a more inconspicuous teal/green color!

Ive been using this hair dye for 4 years :] I've never used another brand. I usually stick to dyeing it one whole color but recently tried a two tone look. The color is very vibrant at first, but washes out a bit with every wash (unpreventable due to the way hair IS) I've also noticed the purple/blue tones tend to stick less, while red stays for a long time. Ive dyed it dark blue and within a few months it washed out to brown/red because of the previous times I've dyed my hair red. For reference my natural hair color is dark brown. First photo is most recent, second is from dark blue, third is what it faded into, last is what I'd consistently dyed it before i branched out.Other things to note; it will stain your hands, the gloves they give you suck, I recommend getting your own disposable gloves.Your hair WILL be damaged, no way to prevent this with hair dye. But you can fix it. I've noticed my hair becomes a bit dry and brittle after dyeing, so any moistening mask will help.Really get in there, its easy to miss spots and his will cause your final look to be patchy (not the dyes fault).

The color on the box IRL appears a lot darker than what is in the photos on the screen. I was worried about this, as I wanted the color I saw on the screen, but went ahead and tried it. I LOVE IT. It is the color that appears on Amazon (the box IRL is wrong). The formula smells nice but it is thick and does not spread as easily as some other at home kits I've used (but that helps decrease the mess). Additionally, you have to wait a full 30 minutes which is a lot longer than another brand I was using (Perfect10 which is 10 minutes- loove their stuff but wanted a change). Finally, it isn't perfect for gray/white hair- I have white hair in my eyebrow (only one side haha) so I often dye them. For some reason, the white didn't even slightly change to a darker color. It somehow rejected the color completely and is still pure white. Overall, I might buy again because the color is what I wanted but may consider others.

I’ve used big names like Revlon, Clairol, and they both burn my scalp really bad it hurts. Then I switch to Garnier Fructis and it’s so gentle on my scalp, and the color is vibrant and stays on without fading. I go back to Garnier Fructis every time, because it’s so gentle and doesn’t burn my scalp.

My hair is already red before i used this but i can say this is the best red color i’ve had so far.the second photo shows what roots look like after i used this product.i have really black hair and I’m happy with the result.The photo doesn’t give it justice.I love the gradient effect.Just don’t be like me and put petroleum jelly around your hairline,your ears,and your neck bc it really does stain.The stains are not that bad.I’m not bothered by it but just a heads up.