OLIA 3.0 - Darkest Brown
$11.99 MSRP
About This Hair Dye Shade
Garnier Olia hair dye shade 3.0, "Darkest Brown," is a natural, deep brown shade that provides 100% gray coverage.
Is This Shade Right For Me?
Our shade 3.0 hair dye is best for anyone with natural hair between light brown and black. If you prefer a lighter color that still reflects naturally, try shade 4.0 Dark Brown. For an alternative shade in the darkest brown family, try 3.11 Darkest Platinum Brown.
For those who currently have color treated hair, there are special considerations for the color result you can achieve. Use our Shade Selector Tool to find the shade for you!
About Olia
Unlike traditional hair dye, Olia uses a 60% oil blend with no ammonia natural flower oils to achieve brilliant, radiant color results. The oil powered technology propels colorants deep into the hair, giving you vivid, long-lasting color. Olia visibly improves and restores hair as the oils help to reverse roughness and dullness for more brilliant, long-lasting color. Olia-treated hair is hydrated, silky and up to 3X shinier than unwashed, uncolored hair.
The non-drip, velvety cream texture of Olia helps provide optimal comfort during application. Because Olia is ammonia-free, there is no harsh smell and it won't irritate your scalp. The hair dye kit includes everything you need: a developer applicator, a colorant tube, after-color conditioner, a set of gloves, and the instruction sheet. Follow the instruction sheet for the step-by-step process or watch our how-to videos below:
Watch Our How-To Videos:
1. Allergy Test Preparation
2. Olia Application Preparation
3. How To Apply
Tip: Try using Garnier Micellar Water (Waterproof) to remove hair color stains!
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: 1183545 C PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM/MINERAL OIL/HUILE MINERALE, AQUA/WATER/EAU, ETHANOLAMINE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, RESORCINOL, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR, m-AMINOPHENOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE, EDTA, ASCORBIC ACID, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL/SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL/MEADOWFOAM SEED OIL, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA/PASSIFLORA INCARNATA SEED OIL, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, HYDROXYBENZOMORPHOLINE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCl, THIOGLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL. F.I.L.# D181040/1 US PATENTS: 7,060,107; 7,988,737; 7,988,738; 8,066,781; 8,114,170; 7,494,513 US PAT PENDING
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How is Olia different than Nutrisse and other at-home hair coloring kits?
- Is Olia less effective than a hair color with ammonia?
- How long will Olia's hair color last before fading?
Reviews
Average Customer Ratings
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Love the color
Originally posted on 6.3 - Light Golden Brown
It doesn’t damage your hair
Originally posted on 6.3 - Light Golden Brown
Definitely worth the value
Originally posted on 6.0 - Light Brown
Will leave your hair hydrated and smooth!
Originally posted on 3.11 - Darkest Platinum Brown
Not impressed
Originally posted on 3.11 - Darkest Platinum Brown
great!
Originally posted on 5.03 - Medium Neutral Brown
Great coverage
Originally posted on 3.11 - Darkest Platinum Brown
Happy with my results
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on 5.03 - Medium Neutral Brown
Questions
Q: How soon can you touch up your color with the ammonia free hair color?
a month agoOriginally posted on 3.11 - Darkest Platinum Brown
- A: Hello, Thanks for reaching out! Usually, the time between touching up your roots is about four to six weeks. The faster your hair grows, the more often you need your roots touched up, so in this case you can touch up in 3 weeks. We thank you for your interest in Garnier!a month agoHelpful?
Q: Does your hair dye stain skin?Do I need to use Vaseline on my hairline and ears before using dye
2 months agoOriginally posted on 3.11 - Darkest Platinum Brown
- A: Hi there, Yes, applying a barrier like Vaseline (petroleum jelly) around your hairline, ears, and neck is highly recommended. It creates a protective wall that prevents the dye from seeping into and staining your skin. Thanks for your interest in Garnier!2 months agoHelpful?
Q: The medium brown 5.0 was a little too dark. Which shade do you recommend that would be just a tiny bit lighter?
2 months agoOriginally posted on 5.0 - Medium Brown
- A: Hello, Thanks for reaching out! We suggest using a clarifying shampoo to fade your hair color. Fading is a gradual process and may require multiple sessions to achieve the desired shade. Once the color has faded we suggest trying Olia 6.0 Light Brown in a touch up application. We thank you for your interest in Garnier!2 months agoHelpful?
Q: 1. How long do i have to wait until i can wash my hair? 2. how long do i have to wait until i can redye my ends with the same color?
3 months agoOriginally posted on 6.0 - Light Brown
- A: Hi random90210, Thanks for reaching out! Wait a minimum of 24 hours after your color process for best results. When applying hair color its best to wait until the last 5-10 minutes of processing time to touch up the ends. This prevents over processing. Thanks for your interest in Garnier!2 months agoHelpful?
Q: Does this contain ppd?
4 months agoOriginally posted on 4.0 - Dark Brown
- A: Hi Gloria808, Yes, Garnier Olia does contain PPD (para-phenylenediamine), despite being ammonia-free. We thank you for reaching out!4 months agoHelpful?
Q: Which brown is the most ashen? I don’t like browns that give red highlights
5 months ago- A: Hi AnneBeth, Thank you for reaching out! Olia 3.0 Darkest Brown does not offer a ash tone, however this shade is dark with neutrals tones, so it may not reveal brassiness. We suggest doing a strand test to preview your results. We thank you for your interest in Garnier!5 months agoHelpful?
Q: Could I mix 3.0 and 4.12?
6 months agoOriginally posted on 4.12 - Dark Iridescent Brown
- A: Hi JoloNYC, Yes, you can mix at-home hair colors for custom shades. As long as you stick with the same product. We hope you can get a suitable shade of color. Thanks for your interest in Garnier!6 months agoHelpful?
Q: The 4.12 Dark Iridescent says it’s not recommended to use on hair that has been treated with 3.0 Darkest Brown. I had dye my hair that color (3.0) exactly a year ago and most of color is gone. Besides the color, what would the 3.0 hair dye interfere with?
7 months agoOriginally posted on 4.12 - Dark Iridescent Brown
- A: Hi mocha25, Yes, you can color your hair lighter after using a dark color a year ago, since most of the color is gone. Thanks for your interest in Garnier!7 months agoHelpful?
Q: which dye (preferably darker) are ash based and wont fade orange, i used the neutral dark brown and after a few washes my hair ended up brassy with no fix (i've dyed my hair 3 times with olia box dye)
10 months agoOriginally posted on 4.0 - Dark Brown
- A: Hi hiyori221, We are sorry to hear about your results after using Olia Hair Color 4.0 Dark Brown. We suggest the next time you color try 3.0 Darkest Brown. We hope this helps!10 months agoHelpful?
Q: can I mix shades dark brown and medium brown
11 months agoOriginally posted on 5.0 - Medium Brown
- A: Hi Andy candy! Thank you for your interest in mixing a dark and a medium brown. Yes, you can mix two shades of the same product.11 months agoHelpful?
