L'Oréal Professionnel iNOA 5 Light Brown is an ammonia-free permanent hair color powered by patented ODS² (Oil Delivery System) technology containing 60% oil, delivering rich, natural light brown results with up to 100% grey coverage and up to 3 levels of lift in just 35 minutes . This Level 5 fundamental shade provides true-to-color, natural light brown results with beautiful warmth and dimension.
The revolutionary formula replaces traditional ammonia with an oil-based delivery system, providing a pleasant, odorless coloring experience while offering up to 48% more shine, 43% less hair porosity, +20% scalp hydration, and 6 weeks of anti-dryness effect . The vegan, wax-free formula features a fluid texture that is faster and easier to apply, mix, and rinse compared to previous iNOA formulations.
Mix at a 1:1 ratio (1 tube color to 1 part developer) with iNOA Oil Developer 10-volume (3%), 20-volume (6%), or 30-volume (9%), depending on desired lift . For white hair coverage up to 70%, use the target shade alone; for 70-100% white hair, mix ½ target shade with ½ fundamental family shade at the same level for optimal coverage . Development time is 35 minutes at room temperature.
The tube is made of 95% recycled aluminum for reduced environmental impact . This product is intended for professional use only. To use, mix 60g of iNOA 5 Light Brown with 60g of iNOA Oil Developer, apply to dry, unwashed hair using sectioning techniques, process for 35 minutes, then emulsify gently, rinse thoroughly, and finish with iNOA Post-Color Shampoo or Metal Detox Shampoo . Always perform a patch test 48 hours before any coloring service.