Garnier Olia Permanent Hair Color — 5.3 Medium Golden Brown, Ammonia-Free Oil-Powered Formula, 100% Gray Coverage (2 Count)

Garnier Olia 5.3 Medium Golden Brown is an ammonia-free, oil-powered permanent hair color that delivers vibrant medium golden brown shades, 100% gray coverage, and up to three times shinier-looking hair.

Garnier Olia swaps harsh ammonia for a 60% oil blend of natural flower oils (sunflower and camellia) to push color deep into the hair fiber while leaving hair smoother and glossier. The kit contains a developer applicator bottle, colorant tube, after-color conditioner, gloves, and instructions for an at-home, salon-style application. Olia is vegan and cruelty-free and formulated without silicones or parabens, designed to give long-lasting color with reduced odor and a more conditioning finish than traditional dyes.

How does Olia’s oil-powered formula affect color and shine?

Olia’s formula uses a high concentration of natural oils that help carry color molecules into the hair while adding surface shine and softness. The result is rich, even color with noticeable gloss compared to untreated hair.

• 60% oil blend includes sunflower and camellia oils for conditioning benefits.
• Oil propulsion helps deposit pigments evenly across the hair shaft.
• Leaves hair feeling hydrated and up to 3x shinier versus uncolored hair.

Will this shade cover gray hair and how long does it last?

Garnier Olia 5.3 is formulated for full gray coverage, delivering natural-looking medium golden brown tones that remain vibrant with regular care. Coverage longevity varies with hair type and aftercare, but the product is engineered for durable permanent color.

• Designed to provide 100% gray coverage for gray and regrowth areas.
• Permanent dye technology for long-lasting color retention.
• Recommended use with color-protecting shampoos and conditioners for extended vibrancy.

How do I apply Olia at home for best results?

The kit simplifies at-home coloring: mix the colorant with the developer in the applicator bottle, apply to dry, unwashed hair, time the processing, then rinse and condition. Follow the included instruction sheet precisely for consistent results and to minimize mess.

• Mix colorant into the developer bottle and shake until uniform.
• Apply evenly from roots to ends; process for the recommended time (about 30 minutes).
• Rinse until water runs clear and use the after-color conditioner to seal the cuticle.

How much product do I need and what other items should I use?

Coverage depends on hair length and thickness: one to two boxes for short to medium hair and two to three boxes for long or very thick hair. For longer-lasting results, pair Olia with Garnier Fructis Color Shield Shampoo and Conditioner and avoid excessive heat styling.

• One box covers short to medium-length hair; two to three for long hair.
• Includes gloves and an after-color conditioner for immediate post-color care.
• Use color-protecting haircare products to maintain shade and shine.

Who is this for: Garnier Olia 5.3 Medium Golden Brown is ideal for people who want a warm, golden-brown permanent shade with full gray coverage and a gentler at-home coloring experience. It suits anyone seeking salon-grade color without ammonia, those who prefer vegan, cruelty-free formulations, and users who want conditioned, glossy results right after coloring.

Ingredients

DEVELOPER: 1071397 AQUA/WATER/EAU, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM/MINERAL OIL/HUILE MINERALE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, STEARETH-20, PEG-4 RAPESEEDAMIDE, GLYCERIN, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, HEXADIMETHRINE CHLORIDE, TOCOPHEROL, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, SODIUM STANNATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID. F.I.L.# D42424/9 AFTER COLOR CONDITIONER: 1119728 A AQUA/WATER/EAU, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CETYL ESTERS, TOCOPHEROL, TRIDECETH-6, CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL/SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, AMODIMETHICONE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, CITRIC ACID, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE. F.I.L.# D180530/1 US PATENTS: 7,223,385; 7,485,289 COLORANT: 1173410 A PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM/MINERAL OIL/HUILE MINERALE, AQUA/WATER/EAU, ETHANOLAMINE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, RESORCINOL, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR, P-AMINOPHENOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE, EDTA, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL, ASCORBIC ACID, M-AMINOPHENOL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL/SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL/MEADOWFOAM SEED OIL, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA/PASSIFLORA INCARNATA SEED OIL, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, 6-HYDROXYINDOLE, 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE, THIOGLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL. F.I.L.# D180155/1 "US 7,060,107; US 7,988,737; US 7,988,738; US 8,066,781; US 8,114,170; US 7,494,513; US Pat Pending;