About This Shade Garnier Nutrisse shade 50 Medium Natural Brown (Truffle) is a neutral medium brown permanent at-home hair dye with no visible warm or cool reflects, designed to let your natural hair tones show through while delivering 100% gray coverage. It also provides 100% gray coverage.
For anyone who currently has color treated hair, there are special considerations for the color results you can achieve. Because of this, we do not recommend shade 50 for hair that has been previously colored Darkest Brown 30 (Sweet Cola) or darker. For more help, use our Shade Selector Tool to find the shade for you! Always perform a skin allergy test 48 hours before coloring and a strand test to preview results.
If your goal is to blend first grays or achieve 100% gray coverage with a balanced tone, choose a Natural shade like 50 Medium Natural Brown.
About Nutrisse
Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Crème Nourishing Permanent Color is an at-home Garnier Nutrisse hair color that nourishes as it colors for hair that looks 2x shinier and feels silkier vs. uncolored, unwashed hair. Each kit includes a fruit oil ampoule you pour directly into the mix and a silicone-free after-color conditioner infused with five responsibly sourced oils—avocado, olive, coconut, argan, and shea—in a vegan formula. Our ColorBoost Technology efficiently infuses ultra-pigmented dyes into the hair fiber for rich, radiant, long-lasting color with 100% gray coverage, even on resistant grays.
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Our rich, non-drip hair color crème formula spreads easily through hair and smells great while you apply it. The hair dye kit includes everything you need: nourishing color crème, crème developer, fruit oil ampoule, silicone-free after-color conditioner, and the instruction sheet. Follow the instruction sheet for the step-by-step process or watch our how-to video featuring Drew Barrymore.
Before you begin, perform a skin allergy test 48 hours before each use and a strand test to preview results.
For first-time all-over application, apply to roots, then through lengths and ends as directed in the instruction sheet.
For root touch-ups, apply to new growth first; refresh lengths only for the last minutes as directed. For resistant grays (e.g., temples), saturate thoroughly and process for the full time indicated in the insert.
Get radiant, lasting color with Garnier Nutrisse & Drew Barrymore! Try her favorite shade, 70, for a natural dark blonde. Nourishing crème with fruit oils, 8-week color, & 100% gray coverage.
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Enriched with 5 Fruit Oils
The exclusive Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Crème fruit oil ampoule and silicone-free after-color conditioner are enriched with 5 responsibly sourced oils—avocado, shea, olive, argan, and coconut—to help add slip for easier application, smooth the hair fiber after rinsing, and boost softness and shine.
Color Boost Technology
This technology efficiently infuses intense hair dyes into the heart of the hair fiber for richer, radiant, and long-lasting color with 100% gray hair coverage. 97% natural-origin conditioner locks in color and protects against dryness.
For All Hair Textures
Our non-drip color crème perfectly adapts to all hair textures for even color with beautiful highlights. Achieve 2x shinier, silkier, and nourished hair.*
*vs unwashed, uncolored hair
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What result can I expect from the Medium Natural Brown shade?
Garnier Nutrisse shade 50, Medium Natural Brown (Truffle), is a medium brown shade that allows your natural tones to show without other reflects. This formula provides richer, radiant, and long-lasting color.
Is this shade suitable for my current hair color?
Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Crème shade 50 is best for anyone with natural hair between dark blonde and darkest brown. However, we do not recommend this shade for hair that has been previously colored with any brand of dark brown or darker.
What nourishing ingredients are in this kit?
The kit includes a fruit oil ampoule that you pour directly into the color mixture. We also provide a nourishing after-color conditioner infused with five responsibly-sourced oils: avocado, olive, coconut, argan, and shea.
Is the formula difficult to apply?
No, our rich, non-drip hair color crème formula spreads easily through hair. It also smells great while you apply it.
What if I want a similar color with different tones?
If you want to remain in the medium brown range but explore other reflects, you can try shades like 51 Medium Ash Brown (Cool Tea), 53 Medium Golden Brown (Chestnut), or 535 Medium Golden Mahogany Brown (Chocolate Caramel).
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My favorite hair color # 40 Dark Chocolate!
paulainma
12 years ago
I had caramel/blonde highlights put in my dark brown hair and later decided to go back to my natural dark brown color, I used the garnier nutrisse #40 Dark Brown/chocolate and I love the results! it was so easy to use and I saved a lot of money doing it myself! I have included before and after photos in my review hope it helps someone! :)
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Black Hair
Sadface
10 years ago
Please for the love of god, do not use this unless you really want black hair. My hair was a light brown before this...I hate it.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Quality
6 days ago
This product isn’t good as it was the older.
1.It is very difficult to comb through.
2. After dying my hair is super dry.
3. Gray coverage last for a week instead of 3-4 wells
4.Hair looks damage after using the product.
5. Soft and Shine Free
6. Low quality
Hi There, We are sorry to hear Nutrisse 51 - Medium Ash Brown did not meet your expectation. We will be passing your comments along to our team members. Thanks for letting us know!
GoDeZza
Kansas
Review 1
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Age:45-54
Gender:Female
Hair Type:Dry or Dull
Hair Color:Brown
1 out of 5 stars.
24 Hour Only Gray Coverage
12 days ago
I used this shade for last couple of years...now, even with no washing my hair with shampoo or water for first 7 days after dye....MY GRAYS ARE SHOWING!!! WHY??!!! You claimed this would give 100% gray coverage...for like 24 hours only!😭😭😭
Hello, We are sorry you were not satisfied with the results you achieved with our hair color. Please call us @ Garnier 800-442-7643 Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm ET, and provide case 46801175. We look forward to your call!
Aphrodite
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2 out of 5 stars.
Color ended up lighter not darker
13 days ago
I used the chestnut brown on my light brown hair today. Instead of going darker like I expected, it went lighter. Was disappointed to have my hair look lighter not darker. Is there a way to fix it?
Hello, We are sorry you were not satisfied with the results you achieved with our Nutrisse 434-Deep Chestnut Brown. We know how disappointing it can be to look forward to a new application of color only to find that your results are not what you expected. We would like to help! Please call us @ Garnier 800-442-7643 Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm ET, and provide case 46777651. We look forward to your call!
Deb1961
Freeport Maine
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Age:65+
Gender:Female
Hair Type:Normal
Hair Color:Red
5 out of 5 stars.
Love ❤️
16 days ago
I’m a red head, but as I’ve gotten older it’s turned more strawberry blonde. I prefer the red. I 535 brown mahogany. It’s my choice color. I won’t use any other color. So easy to use and last 5-6 weeks.
The color just stay on my root and no on the rest.
18 days ago
I like this color but for some reason the color just stays on my robots but on the rest of the hair it stay my natural color which is a dark brown/black. I never dye my hair before, I put the product on my natural hair. Just 1year ago I did a some capilar treatment for control my frizz and that it, so I don't know if that it the problem that the color don't stay on the rest of my hair.
Hello, We are sorry to hear about your color experience. We would like to help! Please call us @ Garnier 800-442-7643 Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm ET, and provide case 46716081. We look forward to your call!
Tuesdayshippie
Grand Forks, ND
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Age:45-54
Gender:Female
Hair Type:Fine or Flat
Hair Color:Brown
1 out of 5 stars.
Itching is out of control! Dont buy!
a month ago
Horrible experience. Ive used Garnier in the past but this time mademy scalp itch nonstop. Its now day 3 and cant stop scratching my scalp. Never had this happen with any other brand. So uncomfortable. Will have to go to doctor. Never again. They mustve changed their formula. Also, while color is changing you get scared its not gonna turn out right because it turns green. Color was blah! John Frieda mousse hair dye is amazing! Skip this one! Soo many better brands! out there!
Hello, We are sorry to hear about your experience, and would like to speak to you directly about it. Please call us @ Garnier 800-442-7643 M-F 9:00am - 5:30pm ET, and provide case 46343214. We look forward to your call!
Evilheffer
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2 out of 5 stars.
dark is the word
2 months ago
Came out black, darkest I have ever had. Hopefully it lights up some.
Hi Evilheffer, We apologize you were not satisfied with the results you achieved with Nutrisse Darkest Brown. We know how disappointing it can be to look forward to a new application of color only to find that your results are not what you expected.
There are many reasons why haircolor results can come out too dark. Once you have color-treated hair, we suggest following the touch up application method to achieve optimal results. Otherwise, by doing repeat full head applications, due to the hair's porosity, you are left with a haircolor result that is much darker than what you intended.
If you have any additional questions or would like to speak with one of our haircolor experts directly, please reach back out!
Smallzie
Tucson AZ
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Age:25-34
Gender:Female
Hair Type:Frizzy or Thick
Hair Color:Black
5 out of 5 stars.
Bomb.com
2 months ago
Super moisturizing! And extremely easy application!
A: Hello, Thanks for reaching out! Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color is not 1:1 ratio. It is 1 part colorant1 ½ parts developer. Thanks for your interest in Garnier!
GarnierConsumerCare25 days ago
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Q: if my hair is dyed to honey brown with hints of dark blonde making it brassy. would 61 light extra ash brown turn my hair colour to a light brown/brown?
A: Hello, Thanks for reaching out! Yes, you can apply #61 light ash brown over honey brown hair. The ash (cool) tones will help neutralize the warm, brassy, or yellow/orange undertones of your current honey brown hair, resulting in a cooler shade. Thanks for your interest in Garnier!
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Q: I have been dying my hair red for a while. I just want to know how 61 Light extra ash brown would work on red hair?
A: Hi Spooky1226, Thanks for reaching out! Yes, a light ash brown hair color can neutralize unwanted red tones in color-treated hair, however if the red shade was darker it may not reduce enough of the red. To better assist you please call us @ Garnier 800-442-7643 M-F 9:00am - 5:30pm ET, and provide case @ 45875545. We look forward to your call!
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Q: I have been using muttered brown crème #50 ..I like it but am 78 and wanto have a more ash color than so dark..what would recommend?
A: Hi Jams, We appreciate you reaching out to us about your recent purchase. Nutrisse #40 Dark Brown has a 20% Volume of Developer. We hope this helps! Thanks for reaching out!
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Q: I want someone to tell all of us why the formula was changed. According to who I spoke with it has always been vegan, but no one that loved the old formula cared anyway. THe new formula is horrible, inconsistent, fades, and we all want to one back, Please
Q: Can I mix 2 different colors together? I wanted to mix 40 and 50. Would that be ok? Thanks
Debrose10 months ago
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A: Hi Debrose, Thanks for reaching out! Yes mixing hair dyes can create unique shades of color. However, it's generally recommended to stick to the same brand. We hope you find your suitable shade! Thanks for your interest in Garnier!
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Q: Why did you change the #50? I hate red! Natural brown should not have any red in it. Red is next to impossible yo get rid of. It will take forever to grow this shade out. Not soft and silky anymore either. When a color is perfect, what screw it up?
Mysambaa year ago
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A: Hi Mysamba. Thank you for reaching out to Garnier regarding the Nutrisse, shade #50, medium natural brown. There could be many reasons why your color results are different from what you had hoped. All hair darker than a natural platinum blonde has red, orange and gold tones, though you may not see those colors until you try to lighten the hair. We'd like to help and speak to you directly to assess your individual situation. Please call us at 800-442-7643 , M-F, 9am - 5:30pm, ET. It would be helpful if you could provide the advisor answering your call with the case #41161000. So that we can help you most effectively, if possible, please have the product with you when you call. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Q: why did they change the formula? THe new one made my long hair so dry I just had to cut off 6 inches, I found a box of the old formula thankfully, and my hair is almost back to normal, Please listen to everyone and bring back the original formula,
fjv69a year ago
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A: Hi fjv69, Thank you for sharing your thoughts regarding Nutrisse Hair Color. We value your comments and we will be passing your feedback to our team members for consideration. Thanks for sharing!