NUTRISSE ULTRA COLOR PL3 - Charcoal Bleach Ultra Cool Platinum

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Lightening kit with 8 levels of lift for ultra cool platinum blonde with less brassiness, even for very dark hair.
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$10.99 MSRP

About This Shade
Garnier Ultra Color Charcoal Bleach PL3 Ultra Cool Platinum is our most neutralizing bleach formulated to deliver our coolest result with less brassiness, even for very dark hair.

Is This Shade Right For Me?
Garnier Ultra Color Charcoal Bleach PL3 Ultra Cool Platinum, our most performing lightening kit, is best for anyone with medium brown to darkest brown hair. For those with lighter bases, check out PL1 Light Platinum and PL2 Ultra Light Platinum.

For anyone who currently has color-treated hair, there are special considerations for the color result you can achieve. PL3 is also not recommended for heavily highlighted or relaxed hair. For more help, use our Shade Selector Tool to find the shade for you!

About Nutrisse Ultra Color
Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color dramatically transforms naturally dark hair. Ultra Color's non-drip formula allows for easy application, while the after-color conditioner leaves your hair 2x silkier, shinier, and more nourished hair*.

*vs. uncolored, unwashed hair

The lightening kit includes everything you need: a developer applicator, a bleaching powder, lightening creme, anti-brass conditioner, a set of gloves, and the instruction sheet. Follow the instruction sheet for the step-by-step process or watch our how-to video.

Tip: Try using Garnier Micellar Water (Waterproof) to remove hair color stains.

BLEACHING POWDER: 1286048 POTASSIUM PERSULFATE, SODIUM SILICATE, AMMONIUM PERSULFATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PERSULFATE, SODIUM METASILICATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, EDTA, GLYCINE, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CHARCOAL POWDER. F.I.L. # T70031676/1

DEVELOPER CREME: 1190207 AQUA / WATER / EAU, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM / MINERAL OIL / HUILE MINERALE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, SODIUM SALICYLATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE. F.I.L. # T224280/16

ANTI-BRASS CONDITIONER: 1286052 C AQUA / WATER / EAU, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, AMODIMETHICONE, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZOIC ACID, CI 60730 / ACID VIOLET 43, TRIDECETH-6, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL / OLIVE FRUIT OIL, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA OIL / COCONUT OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER / SHEA BUTTER, PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL / AVOCADO OIL, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL / SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT / ROSEMARY LEAF EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID. F.I.L. # T70031933/1

LIGHTENING CREME: 1240870 D AQUA / WATER / EAU, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHANOLAMINE, DECETH-3, LAURETH-12, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, OLETH-30, LAURIC ACID, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-22, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, CARBOMER, EDTA, PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL / AVOCADO OIL, VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL / GRAPE SEED OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL / OLIVE FRUIT OIL, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL / SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS EXTRACT / ROSEMARY EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT / ROSEMARY LEAF EXTRACT. F.I.L. # T70031926/1

Before/After with Model wearing Nutrisse PL3

One Step To Platinum Blonde

Our most neutralizing bleach ever for our coolest result. Lifts 8 levels and tones in 1 step. Even for very dark hair. For all hair textures.

Pure Charcoal & 5 Fruit Oils

Infused with pure charcoal, our bleach lightens while it tones for Ultra Cool Platinum Blonde. Formulated with 5 fruit oils - avocado, olive, coconut, argan, and shea.

Formulated with 5 fruit oils + pure charcoal
Deep blue anti-brass conditioner

Deep Blue Anti-Brass Conditioner

Ultra-potent pigments helps neutralize even the warmest undertones to maintain a platinum finish. Protects against dryness. Less breakage*.

*when using full kit with conditioner vs. without conditioner

How to Apply Nutrisse PL3
01
Allergy Test
How to perform the allergy test. Allergy alert test must be done 48 hours before each use of the product, even if hair coloring products have been used before.
02
Preparation
Place a towel around your shoulders to protect yourself from any splashes and put gloves on. Do not wear any jewelry.
03
Mix Together
Open the Crème Developer Bottle (A). Shake the Bleach (B) well and pour it into the Developer bottle (A). Now Shake the Mixture. Shake while facing the opening away from your face. Once it is mixed well, replace the flat cap with the pointed applicator cap.
04
Application Option 1: All-Over
Begin 1 inch below the root and spread the mixture evenly through mid-lengths and ends. Leave the mixture for 20-30 minutes, depending on the lightening results.  

To lighten roots, apply the remaining mixture to the root area and saturate completely. Leave it on for an additional 20 minutes. Total timing should not exceed 60 min.
05
Application Option 2: Touch-Up
To touch up your roots, part your hair with the applicator tip and apply the mixture only to the new regrowth. Make sure not to overlap the mixtures on the previously lightened hair, as it may cause breakage. Repeat until all the roots are saturated.
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Application Option 2: Touch-Up
Leave mixture on your regrowth for 30-60 min according to your lightening preview test. The total time should not exceed 60 minutes.
07
Rinse Off and Condition
Rinse thoroughly and finish by applying the conditioner (D) and let it sit for 5 min. Rinse again thoroughly and dry your hair.
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Reveal Your New Look
Style your hair the way you like it and admire your new platinum look.
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  • Will Nutrisse Ultra Color Charcoal bleach successfully bleach my dark hair?

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

Love the color

12 years ago
I used this color a few weeks ago. My hair is naturally dark brown. Looking at the box, I expected a light blonde color. However, with my hair being so dark, it did not come out that way. HOWEVER, my hair came out a color that I don't think I could ever find anywhere else. I love the color it became! I think the more I use this color, I will either have lighter hair over time or it will stay the same color that I actually love now!
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Most Helpful Critical Review

Barely lightens

2 years ago
I have medium brown hair, used as directed, only lifted 4 levels. Not even close to platinum let alone light blonde. Although, it left my hair with no breakage or dry ends. Still satisfied as it did lift evenly and my hair looks great and it's healthy.
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new hampshire
Review 1
Votes 0
Gender:Female
Hair Type:Frizzy or Thick
Hair Color:Brown

bad 0% recommend do not buy this save your money

5 days ago
made my long thick healthy hair fall out in clumps and now i have to cut most of it off and it didnt lift at all. i left it on for 20 minutes. 20 freaking minutes and my hair started breaking off and coming out in clumps even while finger combing it while dry.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on PL2 - Ultra Light Platinum

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Response from Garnier:
4 days ago
Garnier
Hello, We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with our Hair Color. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call @ Garnier 800-442-7643 Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm ET, and provide case 46430104. We look forward to speaking with you.
Memphis, Tennessee
Review 1
Votes 0
Age:35-44
Gender:Female
Hair Type:Dry or Dull
Hair Color:Blonde

Very poor lift.

19 days ago
I bought this brand instead of my usual blonde lightning product. I read that it was more gentle on hair. However, any of the many hair lighteners/ bleach I have tried over the years, this one is the absolute worst. My roots had only grown out a little and they were medium brown. I followed the directions explicitly and my roots still turned out completely orange. This is even after washing it and using the antipress toner. This brand seems to be considerably weaker than any other brand I've bought even though it says it lifts up to eight levels (which is what I normally buy). Is nowhere near listening? Is five levels after the allotted time. I will have to wait several days and then purchase another brand. Continue the lightning process and not damage my hair any further. I do not recommend this product at all. Complete waste of money

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on PL1 - Light Platinum

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Response from Garnier:
18 days ago
Garnier
Hi there, We are sorry you were not satisfied with the results you achieved with our PL1 - Light Platinum. 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 could be many reasons why your color results are different from what you had hoped. In order for us to recommend a personalized correction, we need to speak to you directly to assess your individual situation. Please call us @ Garnier 800-442-7643 M-F 9:00am - 5:30pm ET, and provide case 46226999. We look forward to hearing from you.
Review 1
Votes 0

Ok, rather use Sally's products instead

a month ago
Still did the same thing as bleach yet did not bring the results that were described on the package.
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Response from Garnier:
a month ago
Garnier
Hi Crae, We are so sorry to hear about your experience regarding PL3 - Charcoal Bleach Ultra Cool Platinum. We would like to help! Please call us @ Garnier 800-442-7643 M-F 9:00am - 5:30pm ET, and provide case 46026817. We look forward to your call!
Review 1
Votes 0
Age:25-34
Gender:Female
Hair Type:Curly
Hair Color:Brown

My hair

a month ago
Its not that too much strong but if they reach in your scalp its a little bit itchy and hurts but its fade away but actually i try this bleach its i am not so happy the result but i try again after 4 weeks brown hair turn to yellow orange turn to orange
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  • My hair is brown before i bleach and the other is the result

Originally posted on PL2 - Ultra Light Platinum

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Response from Garnier:
a month ago
Garnier
Hi Mean08, We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with PL2 - Ultra Light Platinum. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call @ Garnier 800-442-7643 for assistance and provide the case # 45775612. Looking forward to speaking with you.
Review 1
Votes 0
Age:18-24
Gender:Female
Hair Type:Damaged
Hair Color:Red

Amazing bleach

2 months ago
This bleach was amazing I have bleached my hair multiple times before trying to go blonde but never could with other products because it would fry my hair off before I could get there but this product did not do that at all I went from splat fire engine red to blonde so fast with all of my hair intact I did use color oops first and it did remove most of the the color but was still very orange and brown so I used this bleach two different times and it was amazing I do recommend having two bottles on hand especially if you have thicker hair because I did not have enough the first round but overall amazing product if done correctly and very happy with the results

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
Votes 0

No change in color

3 months ago
IT HAS BEEN IN MY HAIR FOR TWO HOURS AND NOTHING HAS CHANGED😭

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from Garnier:
3 months ago
Garnier
Hi Valerieeeee, We are so sorry to hear about your experience with our PL3 - Charcoal Bleach Ultra Cool Platinum. We would like to help! Please call Garnier @ 800-442-7643 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm ET., and provide case # 44779066. We look forward to your call!
Canada
Review 1
Votes 0
Age:25-34
Gender:Female
Hair Type:Fine or Flat
Hair Color:Black

Sucks!!!!

4 months ago
This bleach sucked, I only left it on hair for 10 minutes and it got very hot and melted some hair off luckily I noticed it was almost smoking and I rinsed otherwise I’d have no bangs, very unhappy

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from Garnier:
4 months ago
Garnier
Hi Short one, We are sorry to hear about your experience after using PL3 - Charcoal Bleach Ultra Cool Platinum. We would like to speak to you directly about it. Please call Garnier @ 800-442-7643 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm ET., and provide case #44719107. We look forward to your call!
Washington State
Review 1
Votes 0
Age:25-34
Gender:Female
Hair Type:Fine or Flat
Hair Color:Blonde

$509.99 box of hair dye

4 months ago
Turned out splotchy, checkered, uneven (about 4-5 different shades) and all-around terrible. I read through the directions before I started and followed them exactly. I also combed my hair to help distribute the product evenly. And yet, I’ll be paying $500 for a color correction. The stylist tells me she’d normally think user error except all the different shades isn’t something she normally sees and thinks it must have been a bad box. And considering this is far from my first bathroom bleach job, I’d have to agree. At least my hair didn’t burn off, I guess? Buyer beware, though—you might not be so “lucky.”

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Originally posted on PL2 - Ultra Light Platinum

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Response from Garnier:
4 months ago
Garnier
Hi Be_kelsey, We are sorry to hear about your experience after using PL2 - Ultra Light Platinum. We would like to speak to you directly about it. Please call Garnier @ 800-442-7643 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm ET., and provide case #44703904. We look forward to your call!
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Q: I've mixed up the boxes for the different colors I had so now I'm trying to use your product to put highlights individually into my dark hair PL2 is what I have , how is the whole thing I just want to be sure I have all the components cuz I believe now I'

3 months ago

Originally posted on PL2 - Ultra Light Platinum

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  • A: Hi Hzleyz72, To better assist you, it would be best for you to call us. Please call Garnier @ 800-442-7643 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm ET., and provide case # 44960392. We look forward to your call!
    3 months ago
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Q: I only need to dye a small section of hair with the bleach kit and was wondering what ratios to use of each step in order to make the most of the product and not have to throw away majority of it?

5 months ago
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    Q: I beached my hair around may10th hair roots are showing up now can I use this product

    10 months ago

    Originally posted on PL2 - Ultra Light Platinum

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      Q: Will it lightened darker colored hair

      11 months ago
      1 Answer
      • A: Hi Judi42. Thank you for reaching out to Garnier regarding the Nutrisse PL3 haircolor. This product will lighten naturally darkest brown hair but it does not have the strength to lighten dark color treated hair to the color it shows on the box. If you have a brown color in your hair and you want to get very light blonde, you will have to strip the dark haircolor out of your hair first.
        11 months ago
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      Q: What color helps grey blonde hair

      a year ago
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      • A: Hi Kiki1000, Thanks for reaching out! To better assist you we suggest you call Garnier @ 800-442-7643 M-F 9:00am - 5:30pm and provide reference # 40633841. We look forward to your call!
        a year ago
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      Q: Will this product take orange roots away?

      a year ago

      Originally posted on PL2 - Ultra Light Platinum

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        Q: Continued.. lost directions 🙄

        a year ago

        Originally posted on PL1 - Light Platinum

        1 Answer
        • A: Hi SxiGrama, HOW TO USE Applying Nutrisse: Nourished Hair means Better Color Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color nourishes while it colors with a rich, non drip creme formula, and with an ampoule of grape seed oil, it smells great while you apply. Follow this step-by-step process when applying color at home: PREP & MIX: 1) Always do a skin test 48 hours before. 2) Apply to dry, unwashed and detangled hair. 3) Apply gloves, squeeze colorant (tube b) into developer bottle (a). 4) Remove flat cap from Creme Developer Bottle. 5) Shade Bleaching Powder to loosen content and pour into Developer Bottle. 6) Screw flat cap onto Developer bottle. Point bottle away from face and shake well. 7) Remove cap of Lightening Creme and squeeze content into Developer Bottle. Screw flat cap onto Developer Bottle and shake well. 8) Immediately remove flat cap once the bleach mixture is creamy. Discard flat cap and replace with pointed applicator cap. Twist off the tip of the pointed applicator cap. CAUTION: Always shake Developer bottle with the flat cap on for optimal mixing results. Never leave flat cap on after mixing is complete. The container may burst. Never leave tip of the applicator cap unopened after mixing. The container may burst. ALL OVER APPLICATION WHEN YOU NEVER BLEACHED YOUR HAIR: LIGHTEN LENGTHS FIRST 1) Beginning 1 inch below root area, spread mixture evenly through mid-lengths and ends. 2) Leave mixture on for 20-30 minutes. 3) Save some lightening mixture for root area. LIGHTEN ROOTS 4) Apply remaining mixture to root area and saturate completely. 5) Leave on for an additional 20 minutes. Total timing should not exceed 60 minutes PRO TIP 1: work in sections so you don't miss a spot. PRO TIP 2: after applying and timing, wipe away a small amount o mixture to check your roots. If you want to go lighter, reapply and leave for 5 more minutes. Repeat as needed. TOUCH-UP APPLICATION FOR PREVIOUSLY BLEACHED HAIR: 1) Apply to new growth only. Making 1/4 inch parts with the applicator tip. 2) Repeat until all roots are saturated. Thick coating should be visible and evenly distributed throughout regrowth areas. 3) Leave mixture on for 30-60 minutes according to your lightening preview test. Total timing should not exceed 60 minutes RINSE & CONDITION: 1) Rinse hair thoroughly until water runs clear. 2) Apply Fortifying Anti-Brass Conditioner and leave on for five minutes, then rinse thoroughly. 3) Save some Fortifying Anti-Brass Conditioner to keep hair strong, healthy, and control brass 1-2 weeks after application. Hope this is helpful!
          a year ago
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        Q: What is the ratios of the color, bleach powder and developer for strand test..? PL1

        a year ago

        Originally posted on PL1 - Light Platinum

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          Q: I dyed my hair brown but it looks awful . Can I use this project on my dyed hair and get the results your product claims?

          a year ago
          1 Answer
          • A: Hi there Luna67, we can see you want to lighten the dyed hair. The Ultra Color Charcoal Bleach PL3 Ultra Cool Platinum is our most dramatic lightening kit and is best for anyone with natural light brown to very dark hair. Unfortunately, dyed hair is much harder to lighten than natural hair. No hair dye is strong enough to lighten dyed hair. This kit will likely lighten the hair a bit but the results will likely be red. For more help, please call our 800# to speak to one of our haircolor specialists. Our number is 800-442-7643 our hours are from 9 AM to 5:00 PM ET M – F
            a year ago
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          Q: I accidentally mixed a, b and c all together rather than A and b. Then then a, b and c. Will the product still work?

          a year ago

          Originally posted on PL1 - Light Platinum

          1 Answer
          • A: Hi Skyskysky! Thank you for your interest in Nutrisse Ultra Color, PL1-Light Platinum. A. Developer B. Lightening powder C. Lightening cream All three are to be mixed together.
            a year ago
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