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Fade Resist Permanent Rich Auburn Hair Color 374
dark and lovely rich auburn hair color

Fade Resist Permanent Rich Auburn Hair Color 374

Dark & Lovely $7.49

Permanent Hair Color, Superior Gray Coverage & Shine, with Argan Oil and Vitamin E

$7.49
Transform your look with Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color, a luminous, deep auburn shade made for dark, textured hair. This fade-resistant formula lasts  up to 8 weeks , delivering radiant shine and rich auburn tones that enhance natural dark hair. Infused with a Moisture Mask featuring Shea Butter, Sunflower Oil, and Vitamin E, it deeply nourishes, smooths, and strengthens each strand. Achieve stunning, long-lasting rich auburn hair color with vibrant dimension and healthy-looking shine.
Discover Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color, a bold dark auburn hair color designed to deliver rich, radiant color on textured hair.

Moisture-rich conditioning. Fade Resist features a Moisture Mask infused with Shea Butter, Sunflower Oil, and Vitamin E. This 97% naturally derived*  treatment helps nourish, hydrate, and lock in warm auburn tones for up to 8 weeks.

Vibrant Rich Auburn for textured hair. Specially created for textured hair, this Dark & Lovely Rich Auburn Hair Dye deposits intense auburn color that shines with brilliance and resists fading. The result is bold, luminous color that enhances your natural texture with a beautiful, auburn finish.

Hair color for curls and coils. Dark & Lovely Rich Auburn works beautifully on curl patterns 4-8. As a permanent dye for black hair, this fade resist Dark & Lovely hair color provides up to 100% gray coverage  while conditioning your strands. Perfect for achieving a dark auburn hair color, this conditioning formula ensures vibrant, statement-making results every time.

*We consider an ingredient to be naturally derived if it is unchanged from its natural state or has natural sources and has undergone processing yet still retains greater than 50% of its molecular structure from natural plant or mineral sources. The remaining ingredients in the mask constitute 3% of its formula and are there to ensure its sensoriality and preservation.

Product Details

• Product Name: SoftSheen Carson Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Auburn
• Size: 8.579 ounces
• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.26 x 6.25 inches
• Hair Types: Curl Patterns 4-8, Textured Hair
• Product Form: Cream, Jelly
• Packaging: Kit Includes Applicator Bottle Containing Cream Developer, Bottle of Permanent Hair Color, Conditioner Tube, Instruction Sheet, Plastic Gloves
• Special Features: Vegan Hair Color, No Animal-Derived Ingredients, 97% Naturally Derived, Moisturizing, Nourishing, Paraben-Free, Silicone-Free 

*We consider an ingredient to be naturally derived if it is unchanged from its natural state or has natural sources and has undergone processing yet still retains greater than 50% of its molecular structure from natural plant or mineral sources. The remaining ingredients in the mask constitute 3% of its formula and are there to ensure its sensoriality and preservation.

Benefits

Ready for permanent auburn hair color? Explore all the unique features and benefits of Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color:

• Rich, auburn hair color dye made for textured hair and curl patterns 4-8
• Locks in vibrant auburn tones and adds brilliant shine with fade resist results for up to 8 weeks, providing up to 100% gray coverage
• After Color Care with 97% naturally derived* Moisture Mask, infused with Shea Butter, Sunflower Oil & Vitamin E, to hydrate, nourish, and smooth hair after coloring
• Paraben-free, silicone-free, and vegan hair color 

*We consider an ingredient to be naturally derived if it is unchanged from its natural state or has natural sources and has undergone processing yet still retains greater than 50% of its molecular structure from natural plant or mineral sources. The remaining ingredients in the mask constitute 3% of its formula and are there to ensure its sensoriality and preservation.

Always refer to the instructions in your Dark & Lovely Rich Auburn hair color kit before use.

Full Head Application  
Follow these instructions if this is your first time coloring your hair, or if you’re choosing a shade darker than you usually use.  

Before you begin: Conduct a strand test on a small, hidden section of your hair to make sure the color and texture suit your hair goals. 

Step 1. Put on gloves

Always wear the protective gloves provided in the kit before beginning your application. Gloves help prevent staining on your hands.

Step 2. Mix developer and rich auburn hair color

Empty the colorant into the developer bottle and shake well until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Be sure the formula is fully blended to ensure even coverage and bold, consistent results.

Step 3. Apply mixture evenly to sectioned dry hair

Part hair into 4 sections for easier control, then apply the color mixture from root to tip. Use your fingers (with gloves) or an applicator brush to distribute evenly, smoothing it through for full saturation.

Step 4. Wait 30 minutes

Allow the color to process for 30 minutes on natural hair. If your hair is relaxed, leave the mixture on for 20 minutes instead. This timing ensures the Rich Auburn hair color develops properly without over-processing.

Step 5. Rinse thoroughly

Rinse your hair well with lukewarm water until the water runs clear. This step helps lock in the Rich Auburn shade while washing away any excess product. Avoid shampooing immediately after rinsing.

Step 6. Condition with Moisture Mask

Apply the included Moisture Mask generously to help restore hydration after coloring. Infused with shea butter, sunflower oil, and vitamin E, the treatment nourishes hair and seals in your hair color with softness and shine.

Root Retouch Application
Follow this method if you colored with Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color or a similar Rich Auburn hair color and it has been 6-8 weeks since you last colored.

Step 1. Apply to roots

Using the tip of the applicator bottle, part your hair into small sections and apply the Rich Auburn hair color mixture directly to new growth. Make sure all roots are fully saturated for even coverage.

Step 2. Wait 20 minutes

Leave the color on for 20 minutes if you have natural hair or 15 minutes if you have relaxed hair. This ensures the new growth develops to a rich, Rich Auburn that blends seamlessly with your previously colored hair.

Step 3. Refresh midlengths and ends

To revive faded color, work the remaining mixture through the midlengths and ends of your hair. This step helps refresh your Rich Auburn shade from root to tip.

Step 4. Wait additional 10 minutes

Allow the mixture to process for an additional 10 minutes on natural hair or 5 minutes on relaxed hair. This helps restore depth, shine, and uniformity without over-processing.

Step 5. Rinse thoroughly

Rinse your hair well with lukewarm water until the water runs clear. Avoid shampooing immediately to help the red pigments lock in.

Step 6. Condition with Moisture Mask

Apply the included Moisture Mask to replenish hydration and smooth strands after touching up your roots.

Pro Tips:
• For hair with resistant gray, apply to gray areas first.
• If any color mixture gets on skin, simply wipe off with towel. 
• More than one box of Rich Auburn hair color dye may be necessary per application depending on hair length and texture. 
• Do not save any unused mixture. The container may explode. 

Cream Developer: AQUA / WATER / EAU, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA, CETEARETH-25, GLYCERIN, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM SALICYLATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID 

Moisture Mask: AQUA / WATER / EAU, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CANDELILLA CERA / CANDELILLA WAX / CIRE DE CANDELILLA, AMODIMETHICONE, CETYL ESTERS, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRIDECETH-6, LINALOOL, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, GLYCINE SOJA OIL / SOYBEAN OIL, TOCOPHEROL, CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE 

Rich Conditioning Color: AQUA / WATER / EAU, ALCOHOL DENAT., PEG-4 RAPESEEDAMIDE, GLYCERYL LAURYL ETHER, DECETH-3, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHANOLAMINE, LAURETH-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, POLOXAMER 338, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE, THIOLACTIC ACID, p-AMINOPHENOL, EDTA, p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, ERYTHORBIC ACID, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, 6-HYDROXYINDOLE, RESORCINOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE, BHT

Discover the #1 Hair Color for Women of Color*

Fade Resist by Dark & Lovely is the trusted hair color line designed for women of color. Explore a wide range of rich, vibrant shades made for natural, textured hair. Discover why Dark & Lovely is a leading hair color brand for bold, lasting results.

*Designed for Women of African Descent

Steps to color hair featuring model with curls and purple outfit, includes 5-step hair color instructions.

Easily Apply Dark &  Lovely Hair Color at Home

Step 1. Prep & Strand Test
Step 2. Mix & Apply
Step 3. Wait 30 Minutes
Step 4. Rinse Hair
Step 5. Condition with Moisture Mask
Moisture Mask tube with ingredients: shea butter, sunflower oil, and vitamin E shown on purple background.

Fade Resistant Hair Dye Comes with Complementary Moisture Mask

Our Fade Resist Moisture Mask is infused with Shea Butter, Sunflower Oil, and Vitamin E to deeply nourish and condition. This rich blend boosts hydration, leaving hair soft and healthy-looking after every color application.

Explore the Full Dark & Lovely Collection

Want a different shade than our Rich Auburn hair color? Check out our full Dark & Lovely collection!

Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color FAQs

  • Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color lasts up to 8 weeks if maintained properly. Using a color-safe, sulfate-free shampoo, washing hair infrequently and with cool water, limiting hot tool usage, and protecting hair from the sun are ways you can help extend this rich auburn hair color to the 8-week mark.
  • Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color is a permanent hair color, as are all our other Fade Resist hair colors. It lasts up to 8 weeks on dark, textured hair and works by penetrating the hair cuticle to deliver hair dye molecules into the hair shaft. Consider this permanent auburn hair color the next time you dye your hair.
  • Yes, you can color your dark hair rich auburn without bleaching it when you use Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color. Featuring high pigment intensity, Dark & Lovely Rich Auburn will pop on dark, textured hair, so bleaching is not required. Enjoy vibrant results with brilliant shine for up to 8 weeks.
  • Yes, you can use Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color on relaxed or textured hair. Our Fade Resist line is expertly designed for relaxed or textured hair, including curl patterns 4-8, offering vivid, permanent hair color that doesn’t compromise hair health.  The conditioning system, infused with ingredients like Shea Butter, Sunflower Oil, and Vitamin E, helps protect and nourish hair during the coloring process while delivering rich, dimensional auburn tones.
  • You can use Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color on previously colored hair if your hair is healthy enough to be colored. To assess your hair health, perform a strand test as detailed in package instructions. Previously colored hair may process differently, so if your hair feels compromised, it’s best to wait to color your hair. 
  • You can maintain your rich auburn hair color for dark hair in a number of ways. To slow down color fade, wash your hair with a color-safe shampoo and conditioner, limit heat styling, and wear a hat on days you’ll be out in the sun for long periods. Additionally, deep condition regularly to ensure your hair looks vibrant and is nourished. 
  • Dark & Lovely Rich Auburn Hair Color will cover grays wonderfully. As part of our Fade Resist line, it provides up to 100% gray coverage, making it an excellent shade for changing up your hair color and refreshing your look. To ensure maximum gray coverage, follow package instructions regarding processing time for your hair type.
  • Yes, beginners can use Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color. We made our hair color kit beginner-friendly by providing clear, step-by-step instructions. Simply follow the included guide, perform a strand test, and apply evenly for vibrant, salon-inspired results at home. You’ll achieve a radiant dark auburn hair color before you know it! 
  • You can use Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color on previously colored or bleached hair, but be aware that results may differ. Previously colored hair or bleached hair is porous and, when dyed, can produce uneven, darker results. To avoid any surprises with our auburn hair color, conduct a strand test before coloring previously dyed or bleached hair.
  • Yes, Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color provides rich, opaque coverage for resistant grays when processed correctly. The fade-resistant formula is designed to deliver even, lasting color on textured hair. Be sure to process for the full recommended time to achieve optimal gray coverage.
  • You should process Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color for 30 minutes when fully dyeing virgin hair, aka hair that has never been dyed. If you are doing a root retouch, you should follow shorter timing. Be sure to follow the instructions on the box so there’s no confusion.
  • If you’re doing a root touch-up, you should apply Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color just to the areas of regrowth, which start at the roots. You should only apply color through the ends if you need to refresh your hair color. Otherwise, applying color through the ends can cause color overlap, leading to dark bands of color. 
  • A strand test and allergy test are highly recommended before applying Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color. A strand test will help you preview your hair color results and determine if your hair is healthy enough to be colored. An allergy test checks for any allergic reactions you might experience from being in contact with the hair dye chemicals. 
  • If you have long or very thick hair, you need at least 2 boxes of Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color. Typically, just 1 box of our auburn hair color dye is necessary for dyeing shoulder-length or fine hair. 
  • Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color can be suitable for relaxed, permed, and keratin-treated hair if it’s been at least 2 weeks since your hair has undergone the related treatments. The reasoning is that your hair may be healthy enough to be colored 2 weeks after such treatments. Using our hair color on henna-treated hair can create unpredictable results. 
  • Our Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color is formulated to nourish, not dry out, your hair. It delivers conditioning color with brilliant shine and comes with a Moisture Mask. To maintain moisture and shine after coloring your hair, use hydrating masks and deep conditioners weekly so your auburn hair color looks its best.
  • It’s best to wait 48 hours after coloring your hair with Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color before you heat style, swim, or spend time in the sun. When heat styling, use a heat protectant, and when swimming, wear a swim cap or coat wet hair in conditioner. When spending a lot of time in the sun, wear a hat. 
  • Hard water’s high mineral content may fade or dull Fade Resist Rich Auburn Hair Color. A clarifying shampoo can keep mineral buildup at bay but should only be used sparingly. Another way to preserve hair color that is washed in hard water is to use a color-protecting conditioner, which nourishes hair and helps color appear more vibrant. 

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