Is this kit enough for long hair?

It is a single application sized for one full coloring. Thick or very long hair may need two kits for even coverage.

Do I need to do a patch test first?

Yes. Permanent dye can cause allergic reactions, so test on skin 48 hours before, as the instructions direct.

Will it cover gray hair?

It is a permanent brown and can cover gray, but resistant grays may need a longer development time or a second pass.

What is the barrier gel for?

It protects the skin along the hairline so the pigment does not stain it. Skipping it is the most common cause of staining.

Is it vegan and cruelty free?

Yes. IGK states the kit is vegan, cruelty free and paraben free.

How does it compare with a standard box dye?

It adds a barrier gel, a stain cleanser and a treatment mask, so it is more of a guided system than a two-bottle box dye.

Where is the IGK Permanent Color Kit - Original Brown cheapest?

At Ulta Beauty, for $31.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the IGK Permanent Color Kit - Original Brown?

Buyers like: Leaves hair shinier; Easy, mistake-proof application; Hair feels softer and smoother. Common complaints: Color results can differ from expectations; Can stain skin if barrier gel is missed.

IGK Permanent Color Kit - Original Brown Price History: Lowest $31.00

What reviewers say

Buyers generally rate the kit well for shine, softness and an application that is hard to get wrong. The main complaints are that the finished brown can land off from the expected shade and that skin stains if the barrier gel is missed.

What people mention

ShinePraisedBuyers say hair looks noticeably shinier after the color.
ApplicationPraisedOwners call the step-by-step process easy and mistake-proof.
SoftnessPraisedReviewers report softer, smoother strands after use.
Color resultMixedSome buyers find the finished brown differs from what they expected.
StainingCriticisedSkin can stain when the barrier gel is not applied carefully.

From Ulta Beauty

Leaves hair 15x shinier
40% reduced breakage
88% softer and smoother strands
Mistake-proof, easy-to-follow application
Vegan and cruelty free
Sustainable packaging

Sizes: 4N Original Brown
Materials: Color Block Barrier Gel: Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sucrose Laurate, Water, Sucrose Stearate, Sucrose Palmitate; Nourishing Color
Sizing: For stubborn grays, leave color on for 45 minutes instead of 35.
Care: Process color for 35 minutes (45 minutes for stubborn grays), rinse until water runs clear, cleanse with shampoo, then apply Post-Color Treatment Mask for 5 min
Packs: Single application kit
In the box: 1 Application, Protect 1 Color Block Barrier Gel (0.07 oz), Color 2 Rich Cream Pigment (1.7 oz), Activate 3 Nourishing Color Developer (2.5 oz), Treat 4 Post Color Treatment Mask (0.23 oz), Erase 5 Stain-Removing Cleanser (0.07 oz)

About the IGK Permanent Color Kit - Original Brown

This is a permanent hair color kit in shade 4N Original Brown. It is paraben-free, vegan and cruelty free, and it comes in sustainable packaging. The kit is designed for easy, mistake-proof application and contains one application.

A Color Block Barrier Gel, made with sweet almond oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride and glycerin, is applied first. After rinsing, a post-color treatment mask is used, and a stain-removing cleanser is included.

Color is processed for 35 minutes, or 45 minutes for stubborn grays. Rinse until the water runs clear, cleanse with shampoo, then apply the Post-Color Treatment Mask for 5 minutes. The kit is stated to leave hair 15x shinier, with 40% reduced breakage and 88% softer, smoother strands.

Shade: 4N Original Brown
Color: Brown
Formula: Paraben-free, vegan, cruelty free
Processing time: 35 minutes; 45 minutes for stubborn grays
Step 1: Protect: Color Block Barrier Gel, 0.07 oz
Step 2: Color: Rich Cream Pigment, 1.7 oz
Step 3: Activate: Nourishing Color Developer, 2.5 oz
Step 4: Treat: Post Color Treatment Mask, 0.23 oz
Step 5: Erase: Stain-Removing Cleanser, 0.07 oz
Applications: 1