Garnier's Olia Gloss 10 Min Hair Mask, a tinted toner that costs just £9, has been hailed as a 'great find' by shoppers who struggle with visible salt-and-pepper roots between salon visits. The product revives colour for up to six washes, conditions hair, and promises a '72-hour mirror-like shine,' according to the manufacturer.
Shoppers Praise Quick Grey Coverage
One satisfied customer shared: "It's great for between salon visits or when your colour needs a little boost. For something that's quick, affordable, and gives visible results, this is a great product to keep in your bathroom." Unlike permanent hair dye, the Garnier Olia Gloss Mask is a tinted hair mask designed to add vibrancy while restoring softness and shine. It is enriched with nourishing flower oils, including sunflower oil, shea butter, and camellia oleifera seed oil, as reported by the Mirror.
Available in Four Shades at Multiple Retailers
The mask comes in four shades: Expensive Brunette, Cowboy Copper, Old Money Blonde, and Scandi Blonde. It retails for £12.99 at Boots and Tesco, but is currently on offer for £8.99 at Superdrug and Amazon. One Amazon shopper remarked: "An amazing hair gloss for an affordable price. It gives a hint of colour and makes the hair incredibly shiny and healthy-looking. It doesn't completely cover grey hairs, but it blends them slightly and improves the overall look of the hair."
Formulated Without Harsh Chemicals
Garnier's Olia Gloss claims to 'correct up to one year of damage' and is free from silicones, alcohol (ethanol), mineral oil, and ammonia. The application is simple: work it through clean, wet hair from root to ends, leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse. While Garnier states it is 'not recommended for grey coverage,' many customers disagree. One user said: "I have resistant grey roots and was very sceptical this would do much, but the results were incredible. Around 80% of my greys were covered with a completely natural-looking result — not too dark, just beautifully blended." Another added: "The gloss is a perfect pick-me-up in between dyes – the colour was picked up well by my greys and roots. It was easy to apply and wash off, and left my hair feeling nourished and glowing."
Comparisons to Alternatives
For those seeking alternatives, Wella Professionals' Care Color Fresh Semi-Permanent Colour Mask costs £16.70 at Look Fantastic (with 20% off using code EXTRA) and comes in six shades. Schwarzkopf's Hair Gloss is available at Boots for £8 or two for £11.50, enriched with coconut oil to deeply condition and reduce breakage. However, Garnier's mask has a loyal following. One Expensive Brunette user reported: "Super hydrating and my hair soooo glossy. My natural brown has gone from a dull brown to a rich warm dark brown and my slightly bleached ends gained so much warmth." A user of the Old Money Blonde shade noted: "I was actually a little scared to use this as it comes out of the tube very warm, almost orange. I did a small test just to check first! It comes out a gorgeous, dark almost honey blonde – very much the trending 'Old Money' blonde... and it's really easy to use."
Mixed Reviews but Overall Positive
Not all feedback was glowing; one customer found the toning effect 'quite subtle' and felt their hair 'didn't feel any softer or healthier' after use. They added: "It's easy to apply and quick to use, but overall it didn't deliver the results I was expecting." Yet the majority of Garnier fans have been pleased, with one stating: "The gloss adds beautiful shine and subtly refreshes the colour without looking harsh or fake. My hair felt noticeably softer, smoother and deeply nourished after rinsing; no dryness at all. It also helped revive dullness and made my colour look fresh and salon-finished." Prices were correct at time of publishing.
