OLIA 5.03 - Medium Neutral Brown
$11.99 MSRP
About This Hair Dye Shade
Garnier Olia shade 5.03, "Medium Neutral Brown," is a natural brown shade specially designed to balance warm and cool tones in your hair for the most neutral color result. This shade also provides 100% gray coverage.
Is This Shade Right For Me?
Medium Neutral Brown hair dye is best for anyone with natural hair between light brown and darkest brown. If you want to explore other shades in the medium brown family, check out 5.0 Medium Brown and 5.3 Medium Golden Brown.
For anyone who currently has color treated hair, there are special considerations for the color result you can achieve. Because of this, we do not recommend shade 5.03 for hair that has been previously dyed shade 3.0 Darkest Brown or darker. For more help, 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: 1183556 B PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM/MINERAL OIL/HUILE MINERALE, AQUA/WATER/EAU, ETHANOLAMINE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE, RESORCINOL, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR, 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, m-AMINOPHENOL, p-AMINOPHENOL, 6-HYDROXYINDOLE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCl, THIOGLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL. F.I.L.# D180163/1 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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5.03 - Medium Neutral Brown
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long should I wait between washing my hair and applying hair dye?
Is Olia less effective than a hair color with ammonia?
How is Olia different than Nutrisse and other at-home hair coloring kits?
How much product should I use?
How long will Olia's hair color last before fading?
Does hair dye expire?
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8 1/2.03 is a great hair color!
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Not true to color
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Originally posted on 2.0 - Soft Black
Save Your Money.
No, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on 4.0 - Dark Brown
Incredible texture after application, long-lasting color.
Originally posted on 9.0 - Light Blonde
Hair looks shiny healthy, and beautifully blended.
Originally posted on 8.0 - Medium Blonde
Great product
Originally posted on 2.11 - Platinum Black
Liquid Cool Brown gold!
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on 3.11 - Darkest Platinum Brown
Worst
No, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on 6.65 - Intense Red
Gorgeous!
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on 6.65 - Intense Red
Questions
Q: I have dark roots mix wth gray and blonde more then have can I do a silver on my hair or do you have a better idea
29 days agoOriginally posted on 10.0 - Very Light Blonde
- A: Hello, Since your roots are dark, and your aiming for a light level of blonde it is important for us to know your exact starting level of color. Please call Garnier @ 800-442-7643 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm ET., and provide case #48568373. We look forward to your call!27 days agoHelpful?
Q: I've always used Nutrisse Ultra Creme #93 Light Golden Blonde. Am considering trying Olia #90 Light Blonde to touchup roots when needed. Would this blend well with Nutrisse that is on my mids and ends?
a month agoOriginally posted on 9.0 - Light Blonde
- A: Hello, Absolutely you can use Olia 9.0 Light Blonde on your roots instead of Nutrisse 93 Light Golden Blonde. Just keep in mind you will have a little less warmth on the roots, but it will blend nicely. Thanks for your interest in Garnier!a month agoHelpful?
Q: I have lightest golden brown hair and want to keep this light shade . Which Olia shade do you recommend that will also cover the grey well.
3 months agoOriginally posted on 9 1/2.1 - Lightest Ash Blonde
Q: How soon can you touch up your color with the ammonia free hair color?
5 months 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!5 months agoHelpful?
Q: Does your hair dye stain skin?Do I need to use Vaseline on my hairline and ears before using dye
5 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!5 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?
6 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!6 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?
6 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!6 months agoHelpful?
Q: Can I blend /mix 2 different shades of blonde
7 months agoOriginally posted on 8.0 - Medium Blonde
- A: Hi Ruees, Thanks for reaching out! Yes, you can mix two different shades of retail (box) blonde hair color, but it is highly recommended to use the same brand and type. Thank you for your interest in Garnier!7 months agoHelpful?
Q: Does this contain ppd?
7 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!7 months agoHelpful?
Q: Are the Olia hair dyes safe to use during pregnancy?
8 months agoOriginally posted on 2.0 - Soft Black
- A: Hi mk2000, While every ingredient we use in our products is evaluated for safety, we do not specifically test our products on women who are pregnant or nursing. Garnier ensures there is substantial information supporting the safety of our products when used as directed by consumers. However, as there could be certain ingredients that physicians may not recommend for use during pregnancy and nursing, we always recommend that you discuss this with your physician and follow their advice. Thanks for your interest in Garnier! Best Wishes!8 months agoHelpful?
