L'Oreal Paris Couleur Experte Hair Color and Highlights Kit
- 2 steps: base color then highlights
- 30 minutes total
- 6.1 Light Ash Brown base, French Eclair
- Permanent base color
- Light brown hair
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A two-step home kit that colors and highlights in one session for light brown hair. Highlight placement takes some care to look even.
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ASIN: B000KOHSQACategory: Hair Highlight Kits
Overview
Not a single-shade box dye, Couleur Experte pairs a permanent base color with coordinated highlights in one kit. French Eclair builds on a light ash brown base for an all-over color plus lighter accents.
Getting color and highlights at home in one sitting saves a salon trip. The ash base suits light brown hair, so darker or red hair will not land on the shade shown.
Who it's for
Home colorers with light brown hair who want dimension suit this kit. First-timers nervous about highlight placement may prefer a salon.
Pros and cons
- Color and highlights in one box
- Permanent base color
- Highlighting takes practice
- Ash tone may not suit warm skin
- Box contents not detailed
Performance notes
The base dye sets the overall shade while the highlight step lifts select strands for contrast. Even sectioning decides how natural the highlights look. Starting hair color controls how close the result is to the box.
Specifications
| Brand | L'Oreal Paris |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.71 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Features | Harmonizing Highlights |
| Material Type Free | Gluten Free |
| Color | 6.1 Light Ash Brown/French Eclair |
| Hair Color Permanence | Permanent |
| Suitable Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Box |
| Hair Type | Normal |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Form | Cream |
| Product Benefits | Brightening |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Thanks to perfectly coordinated shades, you can achieve a rich, elegant, salon-like look in just two easy steps. |
| Set Name | Couleur Experte 2-Step Home Hair Color And Highlights Kit |
| Full Cure Time | 30 minutes |
Frequently asked questions
What is in the L'Oreal Couleur Experte kit?
One box holds a permanent base color and coordinated highlights for a two-step application. The full component list is not given.
How long does Couleur Experte take?
About 30 minutes for the 2 steps.
Is Couleur Experte French Eclair permanent?
The base color is permanent.
What shade is French Eclair?
6.1 Light Ash Brown base for light brown hair.