What is the Hair Shade Selector?

The Garnier Virtual Shade Selector is an online quiz that helps you to find your perfect Garnier hair color. Answer a series of questions related to your current hair color, your hair’s condition, and what you wish to change about your hair, and receive personalized Garnier hair color suggestions.

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Olia 2.0</a>), the darkest Garnier shade, is a great option – especially if you have a warmer skin tone. For something more edgy, try <strong>Intense Blue Black</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/nutrisse-color-creme/nourishing-color-creme-22-intense-blue-black/">Nutrisse 22</a>), a gorgeous midnight black for anyone who wants their hair to turn heads.","titlelength":0,"isshowmoredesktopvisible":false,"isshowmoremobilevisible":false,"isshowmoretabletvisible":false,"year":0}],"tabmodulecta":null,"isimageonly":false},{"tabname":"Brown Hair Color","icon":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/beauty-services-and-tools/virtual-try-on/2025/olia/brown.jpg?rev=ca2952da41924f21b4b12d592312b0ef","iconalttext":"Close-up of a woman with short, brown coiled hair.","years":[{"title":"","desktoptitle":"","mobiletitle":"","tablettitle":"","issmallheading":false,"description":"Going brunette can be a great choice if you’re looking for a versatile, low-maintenance color. With a wide range of shade options, <a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/hair-color-needs/brown/">brunette hair</a> complements many skin tones and exudes a sophisticated vibe.<br />\n<br />\nThe most popular shades of brunette hair color are in the medium brown to dark brown range. In Garnier’s Olia and Nutrisse collections of permanent brown hair color, these basic shades have the same name but slightly different numbers: <strong>Medium Neutral Brown</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/nutrisse-color-creme/nourishing-color-creme-50-medium-natural-brown-truffle/">Nutrisse 50</a>, <a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/olia/olia-5-03-medium-neutral-brown/">Olia 5.03</a>), <strong>Dark Brown</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/nutrisse-color-creme/nourishing-color-creme-40-dark-brown-dark-chocolate/">Nutrisse 40</a>, <a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/olia/olia-4-0-dark-brown/">Olia 4.0</a>), and <strong>Darkest Brown</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/nutrisse-color-creme/nourishing-color-creme-30-darkest-brown-sweet-cola/">Nutrisse 30</a>, <a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/olia/olia-3-0-darkest-brown/">Olia 3.0</a>).","titlelength":0,"isshowmoredesktopvisible":false,"isshowmoremobilevisible":false,"isshowmoretabletvisible":false,"year":0}],"tabmodulecta":null,"isimageonly":false},{"tabname":"Blonde Hair Color","icon":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/beauty-services-and-tools/virtual-try-on/2025/olia/blonde.jpg?rev=60e9e70d097a4dba98ab22d47d0f639d","iconalttext":"Woman with long, loose blonde curls.","years":[{"title":"","desktoptitle":"","mobiletitle":"","tablettitle":"","issmallheading":false,"description":"Blondes don’t (always) have more fun, but they do have a knack for getting noticed. If you’re ready to be seen, think about lightening up to blonde.<br />\n<br />\nThe classic blonde hair colors are still beloved favorites, and they run the gamut from light to dark: <strong>Extra Light Natural Blonde</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/nutrisse-color-creme/nourishing-color-creme-100-extra-light-natural-blonde-chamomile/">Nutrisse 100</a>), <strong>Very Light Blonde</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/olia/olia-10-0-light-blonde/">Olia 10.0</a>), <strong>Medium Natural Blonde</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/nutrisse-color-creme/nourishing-color-creme-80-medium-natural-blonde-butternut/">Nutrisse 80</a>), <strong>Medium Blonde</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/olia/olia-8-0-medium-blonde/">Olia 8.0</a>), <strong>Dark Natural Blonde</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/nutrisse-color-creme/nourishing-color-creme-70-dark-natural-blonde-almond-creme/">Nutrisse 70</a>), and <strong>Dark Blonde</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/olia/olia-7-0-dark-blonde/">Olia 7.0</a>).","titlelength":0,"isshowmoredesktopvisible":false,"isshowmoremobilevisible":false,"isshowmoretabletvisible":false,"year":0}],"tabmodulecta":null,"isimageonly":false},{"tabname":"Red Hair Color","icon":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/beauty-services-and-tools/virtual-try-on/2025/olia/red.jpg?rev=ee7499c298e34de0b755ae7c075e0292","iconalttext":"A woman with rich, dark red curly hair.","years":[{"title":"","desktoptitle":"","mobiletitle":"","tablettitle":"","issmallheading":false,"description":"Whether it’s natural or from the bottle, <a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/hair-color-needs/red/">red hair</a> is for making a statement! It’s also the color that catches the most light, so if you´re looking for a boost of shine, red hair may be for you.<br />\n<br />\nIf you want to achieve a natural-looking red, consider <strong>Light Natural Copper Hair Color</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/nutrisse-ultra-color/ultra-color-rc1-terracotta-chili/">Nutrisse RC1</a>) or <strong>Light Natural Auburn Hair Color</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/olia/olia-bold-7-45-intense-fire-ruby/">Olia 7.45</a>).<br />\n<br />\nFor a bold, more vibrant red, <strong>Deep Intense Auburn Hair Color</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/nutrisse-ultra-color/ultra-color-ra1-red-autumn/">Nutrisse RA1</a>) and <strong>Dark Garnet Red Hair Color</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/olia/olia-4-62-dark-garnet-red/">Olia 4.62</a>) are less natural-looking options that provide rich color payoff – for a red that turns heads!","titlelength":0,"isshowmoredesktopvisible":false,"isshowmoremobilevisible":false,"isshowmoretabletvisible":false,"year":0}],"tabmodulecta":null,"isimageonly":false},{"tabname":"Bold Hair Color","icon":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/beauty-services-and-tools/virtual-try-on/2025/olia/bold.jpg?rev=68780b76c7f64f23b0f3e418fe241bd7","iconalttext":"Woman with vibrant red, curly hair and stylish bangs.","years":[{"title":"","desktoptitle":"","mobiletitle":"","tablettitle":"","issmallheading":false,"description":"Ready to make your hair pop? Express your unique personality through your hair by choosing a stunning bold shade from any color of the rainbow! How about a rosy pink like <strong>Dark Rose Quartz</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/olia/olia-bold-7-20-dark-rose-quartz/">Olia 7.20</a>), a brilliant red like <strong>Intense Red</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/olia/olia-6-65-intense-red/">Olia 6.65</a>), or a vibrant violet like <strong>Intense Purple</strong> (<a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/hair-color/nutrisse-ultra-color/ultra-color-p2-intense-purple/">Nutrisse P2</a>)?","titlelength":0,"isshowmoredesktopvisible":false,"isshowmoremobilevisible":false,"isshowmoretabletvisible":false,"year":0}],"tabmodulecta":null,"isimageonly":false}],"layoutstyle":"TabModule","backgroundcolor":"#F0F2EC","issciencegreen":false,"textcolor":"#21362C","isnumberlayout":false,"istextlayout":false,"istablayout":true,"overlaymedia":"/-/media/Project/Loreal/Brand Sites/Garnier/MASTER/DEV/Sustainability/Timeline/Overlay Media.gif","taggingdata":"{\"event\":\"uaevent\",\"event_name\":\"body_button_click\",\"ecommerce\":\"undefined\",\"eventCategory\":\"content page::service\",\"eventAction\":\"select::learn more about garnier hair shades\",\"eventLabel\":\"none::https://none\",\"module_name\":\"learn more about garnier hair shades\",\"cta_name\":\"none\",\"link_url\":\"https://none\"}"}" next-arrow="Next Arrow AltText" prev-arrow="Prev Arrow AltText" show-more="Show more​" overlay-text="Interact with the card by swiping left or right" :navigation-label='{"carouselbuttonnext":"Carousel Button Navigation Next","carouselbuttonprev":"Carousel Button Navigation Prev"}' :tab-tagging="{"event":"uaevent","event_name":"body_button_click","ecommerce":"undefined","eventCategory":"content page::service","eventAction":"select::learn more about garnier hair shades","eventLabel":"[cta_name]","cta_name":"[cta_name]","module_name":"learn more about garnier hair shades"}">
Shade Selector Quiz

Shade Selector Quiz

Take our quiz to discover the perfect Garnier hair shades for you!

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Trying a new hair shade has never been easier. Have fun changing your hair color with our virtual try-on tool!

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Hair Shade Selector Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Garnier Hair Shade Selector require an app?
No need to download an app. Simply access the Garnier Shade Selector from your phone or desktop and start the quiz right away.

How long does the Garnier Shade Selector quiz take?
It takes just one minute to find your perfect shade with the Garnier Shade Selector quiz.

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