Front of Garnier Nutrisse 0% Ammonia Glossy Curl Color box in shade Soft Black CR2, featuring a woman with curly hair.Front of Garnier Nutrisse 0% Ammonia Glossy Curl Color box in shade Soft Black CR2, featuring a woman with curly hair.Front of Garnier Nutrisse 0% Ammonia Glossy Curl Color box in shade Soft Black CR2, featuring a woman with curly hair. Garnier Curl Caring Developer bottle with black hair wrapped around it, highlighting 0% ammonia and curl pattern protection.Garnier Curl Caring Developer bottle with black hair wrapped around it, highlighting 0% ammonia and curl pattern protection.Garnier Curl Caring Developer bottle with black hair wrapped around it, highlighting 0% ammonia and curl pattern protection. A smiling woman with glossy, dark curly hair, showcasing 100% gray coverage and 3x glossier curls.A smiling woman with glossy, dark curly hair, showcasing 100% gray coverage and 3x glossier curls.A smiling woman with glossy, dark curly hair, showcasing 100% gray coverage and 3x glossier curls. Three close-up textures of glossy soft black curly hair, designed for all curl types.Three close-up textures of glossy soft black curly hair, designed for all curl types.Three close-up textures of glossy soft black curly hair, designed for all curl types. Hair color chart for shade CR2 showing how it looks on dark brown, darkest brown, and black hair.Hair color chart for shade CR2 showing how it looks on dark brown, darkest brown, and black hair.Hair color chart for shade CR2 showing how it looks on dark brown, darkest brown, and black hair. Close-up of the "Extra Gloss Shot" sachet with liquid, highlighting Vitamin E and Coconut Oil.Close-up of the "Extra Gloss Shot" sachet with liquid, highlighting Vitamin E and Coconut Oil.Close-up of the "Extra Gloss Shot" sachet with liquid, highlighting Vitamin E and Coconut Oil. Contents of the Garnier Nutrisse Glossy Curl Color box: developer, gel glazing color, conditioner, and extra gloss shot.Contents of the Garnier Nutrisse Glossy Curl Color box: developer, gel glazing color, conditioner, and extra gloss shot.Contents of the Garnier Nutrisse Glossy Curl Color box: developer, gel glazing color, conditioner, and extra gloss shot. Before and After comparison of a woman's curly hair, showing gray coverage and enhanced curls.Before and After comparison of a woman's curly hair, showing gray coverage and enhanced curls.Before and After comparison of a woman's curly hair, showing gray coverage and enhanced curls. Garnier Nutrisse 0% Ammonia hair color box with a woman and curly hair, featuring 5 fruit oils. Garnier Nutrisse 0% Ammonia hair color box with a woman and curly hair, featuring 5 fruit oils. Garnier Nutrisse 0% Ammonia hair color box with a woman and curly hair, featuring 5 fruit oils. Three panels describing the Garnier hair color system: 1) Curl Protective Liquid Gel, 2) Curl Moisturizing Conditioner, 3) Curl Enhancing Gloss Shot.Three panels describing the Garnier hair color system: 1) Curl Protective Liquid Gel, 2) Curl Moisturizing Conditioner, 3) Curl Enhancing Gloss Shot.Three panels describing the Garnier hair color system: 1) Curl Protective Liquid Gel, 2) Curl Moisturizing Conditioner, 3) Curl Enhancing Gloss Shot. ;

Nutrisse 0% Ammonia Glossy Curl Color CR2 - Glossy Soft Black (Midnight Cocoa)

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Nutrisse 0% Ammonia Glossy Curl Color, CR2 Glossy Soft Black (Midnight Cocoa), is specially designed to nourish and hydrate all curl types and textures while delivering a soft cool black hair color result with 100% undetectable gray coverage and ultra-glossy, defined curls.

No-Ammonia Hair Color: A liquid gel formula easily saturates every curl & delivers radiant color while protecting curl definition for healthy bounce and body.

100% Undetectable Gray Coverage: Vibrant pigments conceal even stubborn grays.

Nourishing Shine: Get 3x the shine** with the exclusive leave-in gloss shot that cares for your curls with vitamin E and coconut oil.

Breakage Protection: Glossy soft black hair color protects the integrity of all curl types and textures for 11x more moisture and 5x less breakage.*

*vs. untreated hair
**vs. unwashed hair
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$10.99 MSRP

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Product Information

NEW Nutrisse 0% Ammonia Glossy Curl Color CR2, Glossy Soft Black (Midnight Cocoa), is a soft black permanent hair color developed just for curls. Get 11x more moisture and 5x less breakage* with the liquid gel formula that saturates all curl types and textures. Achieve 3x the shine** and enhance your curls with our exclusive leave-in gloss shot featuring nourishing vitamin E and coconut oil. Vibrant no-ammonia hair color that covers 100% of grays, protects curl definition, and hydrates for healthy bounce and radiance. Finally, a soft black hair color that does it all.

Is This Shade Right For Me?
Our CR2 shade is best for anyone with dark brown to black hair and looking to achieve a soft cool black color result. For another black shade formulated for curls, check out CR1 Glossy Black (Vinyl Licorice).

We do not recommend CR2 for hair that has been colored a darker black shade of hair color. Not recommended for previously bleached, highlighted, or relaxed hair. For more help, use our Shade Selector Tool to find the shade for you!

*vs. untreated hair
**vs. unwashed hair

Benefits

• 0% ammonia hair color for curly hair with 100% undetectable gray coverage
• Glossy soft black hair color with maximum curl saturation for 11x more moisture and 5x less breakage*
• Last-step curl-enhancing leave-in gloss shot
• Formulated for all curl types and textures

*vs. untreated hair

Key Features

• What it’s good for: NEW Nutrisse 0% Ammonia Glossy Curl Color CR2, Glossy Soft Black (Midnight Cocoa) is specifically designed to color, protect, and nourish curls for 11x more moisture and 5x less breakage* with ultra glossy definition.
• Texture: Liquid gel formula
• Hair type: All curly hair types and textures
• Size: Box dye kit
• Social awareness: Vegan, cruelty-free, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

*vs. untreated hair

Instructions of Use

Everything you need is inside the box. Read the leaflet and follow all safety instructions before you begin. 

Step 1: Prep
• Separate hair into sections with clips.
• Put on the gloves, twist off the tip of the Curl Caring Developer Bottle, and discard. 
• Remove the applicator cap from the bottle. 
• Unscrew the top of the Curl Glazing Color Bottle and pour into the Developer Bottle. 
• Tightly recap the Developer Bottle and shake well holding a gloved finger over the tip.

Step 2: Color
• Apply the color mixture to dry, detangled hair. Work section by section starting at the roots: make ¼-inch parts to fully saturate color evenly on roots.
• Apply remaining mixture through the mid-lengths and ends until hair is saturated. If mixture gets on skin, rinse immediately with cool water.
• Set a timer for 30 minutes.

Step 3: Rinse & Condition
• When the time is up, use gloved hands to massage a little water through hair to create a lather. 
• Rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear. 
• Squeeze out excess water from hair. 
• Apply the Curl Moisturizing Conditioner and leave on for 2-5 minutes, then rinse. 

Step 4: Gloss
• Snap off the tip of the Leave-in Oil Gloss Drop.
• Apply the gloss drop on dry or damp hair: slowly add small drops and comb through from mid-lengths to tips until you achieve the desired result.
• Do not rinse, just style as usual!

Ingredients

CURL GLAZING COLOR: 1295246 J AQUA / WATER / EAU • PEG-4 RAPESEEDAMIDE • ALCOHOL DENAT. • DECETH-3 • ETHANOLAMINE • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • LAURETH-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID • DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL • HEXYLENE GLYCOL • PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL / APRICOT KERNEL OIL • POLOXAMER 338 • p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE • OLEYL ALCOHOL • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • m-AMINOPHENOL • 2-METHYLRESORCINOL • SODIUM METABISULFITE • 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL • ERYTHORBIC ACID • TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE • HYDROXYBENZOMORPHOLINE • 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE • OCTADECYL DI-T-BUTYL-4-HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE • 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL • CITRIC ACID (F.I.L.# T70060360/2)

CURL CARING DEVELOPER: 1190015 AQUA / WATER / EAU • HYDROGEN PEROXIDE • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA • CETEARETH-25 • GLYCERIN • PHOSPHORIC ACID • TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE • TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE • SODIUM SALICYLATE (F.I.L.# T209747/12)

CURL MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER: 1229040 C AQUA / WATER / EAU • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE • ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE • CETYL ESTERS • HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL / SUNFLOWER SEED OIL • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER / SHEA BUTTER • TARTARIC ACID • BENZYL ALCOHOL • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • SALICYLIC ACID • OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL / OLIVE FRUIT OIL • ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL • COCOS NUCIFERA OIL / COCONUT OIL • PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL / AVOCADO OIL • LINALOOL • BENZALDEHYDE • TOCOPHEROL • ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT / ROSEMARY LEAF EXTRACT • CITRIC ACID (F.I.L.# T289338/3)

LEAVE-IN OIL: 1041848 FS HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL / SUNFLOWER SEED OIL • OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL / OLIVE FRUIT OIL • SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL / JOJOBA SEED OIL • COCOS NUCIFERA OIL / COCONUT OIL • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL / CASTOR SEED OIL • TOCOPHEROL (F.I.L.# T70059371/1)

The Benefits of 0% Ammonia Glossy Curl Color

A split image of a woman's face and curly hair. The "BEFORE" side shows her hair with visible gray strands and some frizz. The "AFTER" side shows her hair in a darker, glossy shade with enhanced curls and no visible gray, indicating a successful hair coloring result.

Nourishing Liquid Gel Formula with 100% Gray Coverage

  • Easy-to-apply, ammonia-free liquid gel glides on smoothly, coating every curl evenly for up to 5x less breakage.*
  • Visibly transforms hair, delivering 100% undetectable gray coverage with a healthy finish.

*vs. untreated hair

NEW Exclusive Leave-In Gloss Shot for Brilliant Shine

  • Seal in color with the final step – our curl-enhancing leave-in oil, packed with vitamin E and coconut oil for curls that are 3x shinier and glossier.**
  • Deeply hydrate hair with a moisture-rich conditioner featuring 5 fruit oils: olive, avocado, coconut, argan, and shea for up to 11x more moisture.*

*vs. untreated hair
**vs. unwashed hair

A large golden droplet filled with smaller bubbles, representing an "Extra Gloss Shot." It highlights "VITAMIN E" and "COCONUT OIL" as key ingredients, shown against a background of glossy brown hair.
Three panels showcasing different textures of curly hair-2A, 3B, and 4C- in a "Glossy Dark Brown" shade.

Developed for Wavy, Curly, and Coily Hair

  • Protects and preserves the unique curl pattern of all curl types and textures.
  • Boost dimension and vibrancy of curls with golden and iridescent reflects.

Box Quantity Guide

Not sure how many boxes you need? We’ve got you covered. Find your box recommendation for the most glossy and visible color.

A "Box Quantity Recommendation" chart for hair color, advising on the number of boxes needed based on hair length (Ears & Chin, Shoulders, Long) and curl type (ranging from 2B to 4C).

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Nutrisse 0% Ammonia Glossy Soft Black Hair Color FAQs

  • Glossy Soft Black CR2 is a true soft black shade with cool, subtle blue undertones. It’s slightly lighter than Glossy Black CR1, giving hair a soft cool tone. Here's how Nutrisse Glossy Soft Black CR2 compares with other shades of black hair color:

    • Glossy Black (CR1): Deep, intense black with a natural finish
    • Natural Black: Balanced, neutral black that closely matches natural dark hair
    • Blue Black: Cool, blue undertones that give a reflective, edgy finish

    Explore all of Garnier's black hair colors on our page dedicated to black and almost-black shades.
  • It’s easy to use permanent soft black hair color at home! Everything you need is in the box, including an extra step for glossy curls—the leave-in oil gloss shot. Wearing gloves, mix the developer with the color, apply, wait, and rinse. Massage in the conditioner, rinse, and apply the leave-in gloss shot. Check out our article on dyeing hair at home for the best tips and tricks.
  • Nutrisse 0% Ammonia Glossy Soft Black can be used as needed, and since it’s permanent hair dye, you'll usually only need to color your roots every 6 weeks.
  • Nutrisse Glossy Soft Black CR2 Hair Color is specifically designed to color and gloss all curl types (2A to 4C) and hair textures.
  • Permanent hair color will fade little by little with time and washing, but much more slowly than demi-permanent or semi-permanent hair colors. You can take steps to prevent and delay the fade by reading our tips on color protection.
  • This soft black hair color works well on naturally dark hair. In addition to adding a cool, blue-toned black color, it makes curls super-glossy for extra vibrancy.
  • You can maintain your glossy soft black hair color by taking preventive measures such as avoiding high temperatures (hot water, hot tools, sun exposure, etc.), air-drying instead of blow-drying, and shampooing less often. Read all our pro tips on caring for color-treated hair to keep your color fresh.
  • Knowing how long to process Glossy Soft Black CR2 is easy to figure out. Exact times are provided in the instruction booklet. For both virgin hair and root retouch, the recommended processing time is 30 minutes.
  • Glossy Soft Black CR2 shade is not recommended for use on bleached hair. The color result may be more intense. For questions, please contact our Nutrisse expert color consultants at 1-800-4GARNIER (1-800-442-7643).
  • Nutrisse 0% Ammonia Glossy Soft Black CR2 Hair Color is formulated to provide 100% undetectable gray coverage. Some stubborn grays may require leaving it on the entire 30-minute processing time for full coverage. Learn more about gray coverage before choosing your Garnier brand.
  • Plan ahead by getting the right amount of Nutrisse 0% Ammonia Glossy Soft Black Hair Color: For long and/or thick hair, you'll need 2–3 boxes and one box is usually enough for short, shoulder-length thin hair. Refer to the box quantity guide for exact recommendations. If you don’t use all the boxes, you can save the extras for future applications.
  • Nutrisse 0% Ammonia Glossy Soft Black CR2 is specially designed to care for curls. As with all permanent hair color, aftercare is important. To maintain moisture and vibrancy, use the curl-moisturizing conditioner infused with nourishing vegan ingredients for 11x more moisture, and the curl-enhancing leave-in gloss shot infused with vitamin E for 3x shinier, glossier curls, both included in the kit. Once you’ve finished the included conditioner, we suggest using the Curl Nourish line, especially our curl-loving conditioner.
  • After applying Glossy Soft Black CR2 shade, it’s recommended to wait 48 hours before swimming, staying out in the sun, or using hot tools. This gives your color time to set in and cure for the best results. After that, be sure to always use a heat protectant when heat styling. To help preserve your color, consider wearing a sun hat, bandana, or using a sun umbrella when outdoors. This will help keep your color looking vibrant and fresh.