L'Oréal Excellence Hair Color: Your Triple Care Color Ritual

Before You Start

Cover your shoulders with a towel and put on the gloves provided.

1. Unscrew the cap of the Coloring Cream 1a tube.
2. Remove the grey ring.
3. Rescrew the cap to pierce the tube.
4. Pour the entire contents of Coloring Cream 1a into the Developer 1b bottle.
5. Close with the applicator tip and shake vigorously to obtain a completely even mixture.
6. Twist off the applicator tip immediately to avoid bursting and damage from product overflow.

Step 1: Color Application

Option 1: For Regular Colorers (covering greys or maintaining current color)

If you regularly color your hair (every 4-6 weeks) and want to cover greys or stay close to your current color:

• Start applying the mixture at the roots of dry, unwashed hair. Use the bottle tip to separate hair section by section.
• You can use the comb applicator, which is ideal for mid-length or straight hair.
• Once roots are saturated, massage and leave to develop for 20 minutes.
• Then, apply the remaining product throughout the lengths and ends. Leave to develop for another 10 minutes.

Option 2: For First-Time Colorers or Color Change

If you are coloring your hair for the first time, or your hair has not been colored in the past 3 months, or you are radically changing the color of your hair:

• Start applying the mixture at the roots of dry, unwashed hair. Use the bottle tip to separate hair section by section.
• Spread and apply the remaining product all over the hair and leave to develop for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Rinse and Delicately Cleanse

New Gesture: Double Action Caring Gentle pH Shampoo

This shampoo is formulated for application right after rinsing out your Excellence coloring mix. It delicately cleanses the scalp and hair by gently rinsing away excess residue and smooths the hair to reveal its radiance for a natural, non-overcharged color result.

• First, add a small amount of water to your hair and massage.
• Rinse out the color until the water runs clear.
• You may now remove the gloves.
• Break off the bottle cap of the Caring Gentle pH Shampoo 2 and apply.
• Massage until the foam is rich and dense. Then rinse.

Step 3: Apply Nourishing Mask

New Formula: Lightweight Nourishing Mask

This mask deeply nourishes your hair week after week without weighing it down.

• Apply a hazelnut-sized amount of the Lightweight Nourishing Mask 3.
• Leave on for 3 minutes and rinse your hair.
• Keep your Lightweight Nourishing Mask 3 to use once a week until your next color for soft, shiny, lively hair.

In This Pack You Will Find:

• Coloring Cream tube (1a)
• Developer (1b) and its comb applicator
• NEW Caring Gentle pH Post-Color Shampoo (2)
• Lightweight Nourishing Mask (3) for multiple applications
• A pair of gloves

Safety Instructions: Always Read Before Use and Follow Carefully

This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Ignoring an allergy can be life-threatening.

Allergy Alert Test: Perform an allergy alert test 48 hours before each use, as allergies can develop suddenly. Consult a doctor if you have any doubts.

Important: Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Do not color your hair if you have a rash on your face, sensitive, irritated, or damaged scalp, or have ever experienced any reaction after coloring your hair.

Temporary "Black Henna" Tattoos: These may increase your risk of allergy. If you have experienced a reaction to a temporary "black henna" tattoo, do not color your hair. If you have not experienced a reaction, you may still have become allergic; always perform the allergy alert test 48 hours before use.

How to Perform the Allergy Alert Test:

• Remove earrings.
• Behind the ear, use a cotton swab to apply a small quantity of unmixed colorant product (Coloring Cream 1a) to cover an area of 2 cm².
• Allow to dry. Reseal the tube and keep it for the application.
• Leave for 48 hours without washing, covering, or touching the test area.
• If you notice any abnormal reactions (itching, redness, swelling), DO NOT APPLY THE PRODUCT.

In Case of Reaction During Application: Stinging, irritation, rash, or burning sensation on the scalp requires immediate rinsing and discontinuation of use. Consult your doctor.

If you experience shortness of breath: Seek immediate medical attention and contact the manufacturer and/or relevant national authority.

After Application: If itching, redness, spots, swelling of the eyes/face, blisters, or oozing occurs in the days following application, seek immediate medical attention and contact the manufacturer and/or relevant national authority.

Keep empty packaging and instructions for a few days in case of reaction.

Wear the supplied gloves. Remove all metal objects from hair before and during coloring. Do not use metal hair styling tools.

Prepare and apply the mixture in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, ears, and face. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.

Rinse eyes immediately and thoroughly if product comes into contact with them. If wearing contact lenses, remove them before rinsing. Seek medical advice if eye irritation persists.

Do not inhale or ingest. Do not use to dye beards or mustaches or for any purpose other than coloring hair. Avoid unnecessary skin contact.

Rinse hair well after application.

Timing for Specific Shades:

• Shades 9/9.1/10/10.21: Wait at least 2 weeks after bleaching, relaxer, perm, or straightening before applying color.
• Shades 6.66/8.03/10.13: Do not use on relaxed hair. Wait at least 2 weeks after bleaching, perm, or straightening before applying color.
• Other shades: Wait at least 2 weeks after using a relaxer, perm, or straightening process before applying color.

Do not use if hair has been colored with henna or a progressive colorant.

Keep Developer 1b away from heat and light. Do not mix with other products. Do not keep unused product. Do not leave the mixture in a closed bottle (it may expand or burst).

Keep out of reach of children.