Odicodi Hair

ODICODI is a Korean hair dye brand specializing in gray-coverage and white-hair dye formulas. Their lineup includes the Emperor & satchel-type dyes in dark brown, natural brown, and black shades, the Anne pouch-type dyes, the Gold Suan tubular format, and ODI Green shampoo-type hair color. Most formulas feature mulberry extract and have completed skin irritation testing.

  • Gray coverage dyes
  • 13+ products
  • Skin-tested formula
  • 🌿 Mulberry extract

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Buying guide

ODICODI Hair Dye Buying Guide: Emperor, Anne, Gold Suan, and ODI Green

ODICODI is a Korean brand focused on gray-coverage and white-hair dye formulas. Their 13+ products span satchel-type, pouch-type, tubular, and shampoo-type application formats across dark brown, natural brown, and black shades. Each line uses mulberry (mulberry satch) extract as a key botanical and has completed skin irritation testing. This guide walks through the product lines, formats, shade options, and how to choose the right one.

What is ODICODI?

ODICODI is a Korean hair care brand built around the gray and white hair coverage market. Their product names reference the satch system - a Korean dyeing method involving compressed color sachets that mix a developer and color component in a sealed pouch before application. The brand positions its formulas as milder alternatives to traditional chemical dyes by incorporating mulberry extract, which has been used in Korean herbal cosmetics for scalp and skin conditioning.

Most ODICODI products have undergone official skin irritation patch testing, which is noted on many of the listings. This makes them a common choice for people who have had sensitivity reactions to conventional hair dye and are looking for formulas that have at least passed standard testing protocols.

Emperor & line: the primary satchel-type dyes

The Emperor & line is ODICODI's main collection of satchel-type hair dyes. Each box includes the color component and developer in a single-use satchel format. The line comes in three shades: Black (with "Black Satchie White Hair"), Dark Brown, and Natural Brown. Sizes run from 80g single-box sets to 160g multi-pack bundles, and many listings include gift bonuses - for example, 3+1 or 5+5 event packs.

The 160g bundles are the home-use tier: enough dye for multiple full applications or to share across a household. The 80g single boxes are trial or single-session sizes. Look at the listing title for the event pack ratio; the 3+1 Gift Discount event packs give you one extra box for every three bought, while the 5+5 packs double the quantity at a lower per-box rate.

Anne pouch-type dyes: individual and multi-pack

The Anne line uses a pouch-type format rather than a satchel. The pouch design makes mixing slightly different - the components are sealed in a flexible pouch that you knead to combine before cutting and applying. Anne Natural Brown is available in 80g and a 140g bundle (1 box + 2 batches). The Anne Pouch Type Hair Dye 80g is the entry-level single-use option.

Anne is a good choice for people who prefer pouch-type application or who specifically want a Natural Brown shade in ODICODI's formula. The 140g multi-pack (1 box + 2 batches) is designed for users with longer or thicker hair who need more than a single 80g application to cover fully.

Gold Suan tubular format: dark brown tube dye

Gold Suan is a tubular-format dye in Dark Brown. It comes in an 80g single box and uses a tube-and-developer format rather than the satchel or pouch system. The Gold Suan listing specifies mulberry extract in the formula and notes completed skin irritation testing. It is targeted at gray and white hair coverage, consistent with the rest of the ODICODI range.

The tube format allows more precise application along the hairline and parting compared to a satchel, which releases the full color mix at once. If you are touching up roots or doing a precision application rather than a full-head dye, the tubular format gives you better control over where you apply product.

ODI Green: shampoo-type hair dye

ODI Green is ODICODI's shampoo-type hair dye, a format that applies color during the shampooing step rather than as a separate dye application. Shampoo-type dyes are lower-commitment: they deposit color gradually with repeated use and are easier to apply than satchel or pouch formats. The ODI Green comes in a satchbag model and is positioned for gradual gray blending rather than a single full-coverage dye session.

Shampoo-type dyes are best for people who want to blend grays rather than fully cover them, or who do not want to do a traditional dye session. The color deposit builds over several washes. If you want complete gray coverage in one application, the Emperor & or Anne lines are more reliable. ODI Green works best as a maintenance tool between fuller dye sessions or for light gray blending.

Choosing a shade: dark brown, natural brown, or black

ODICODI offers three shade families across their lines. Black (in Emperor & Black Satchie) gives the deepest coverage and the most contrast against gray. Dark Brown (in Emperor & Dark Brown and Gold Suan) is a medium-dark warm brown that reads as a natural darker hair tone. Natural Brown (in Emperor & Natural Brown and Anne Natural Brown) is a lighter, more neutral brown that blends into medium-brown hair without looking harsh at the roots.

A general guideline: if your natural hair was dark brown or black, use Dark Brown or Black for full matching coverage. If your natural hair is medium to light brown, Natural Brown gives a softer blend at the regrowth line. Natural Brown is also a common choice for first-time gray coverage users who want less contrast between dyed and undyed sections.

Mulberry extract: what it does in hair dye

Mulberry extract (from white mulberry, known as "뽕나무" in Korean) is a botanical ingredient used in Korean cosmetics for its antioxidant and mild skin-conditioning properties. In the ODICODI lineup, it is positioned as a conditioning additive that reduces the harshness of the chemical dye process on the scalp and surrounding skin.

It does not replace a full skin irritation patch test - ODICODI includes completed skin irritation testing as a separate quality note on their products, which is the more reliable safety indicator. The mulberry extract's primary role is scalp conditioning during the color process rather than being the core active ingredient in the color deposit itself.

Satchel vs pouch vs tube vs shampoo-type formats

ODICODI sells four application formats. Satchel (Emperor &): a sealed two-compartment packet you knead to mix, then tear and pour. Good for full-head coverage in one session. Pouch (Anne): a flexible pouch you squeeze to combine, similar to satchel but in a different container design. Tube (Gold Suan): a toothpaste-tube format for more precise dispensing, better for root touch-up. Shampoo-type (ODI Green): applied during the wash step, no separate mixing required, deposits color gradually.

For a first full dye session, the satchel or pouch formats are the most common choice. For root maintenance between full sessions, the tube format or a multi-pack bundle is cost-effective. For gradual blending without commitment to a full color session, ODI Green shampoo-type is the easiest entry point.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • The Emperor & line is available in three shades: Black (Emperor & Black Satchie), Dark Brown (Emperor & Dark Brown Satchel), and Natural Brown (Emperor & Natural Brown Satchel). All three are designed for gray and white hair coverage. Dark Brown and Natural Brown are the most versatile for people with naturally brown hair; Black gives the deepest coverage and strongest contrast.

  • Both are ODICODI dye formats with gray coverage and mulberry extract. The Emperor & uses a satchel (two-compartment packet you knead and tear) while Anne uses a pouch (flexible squeeze-mix container). The application experience is slightly different - the pouch can feel more controlled during mixing. Shade-wise, Anne is available in Natural Brown, while Emperor & covers Black, Dark Brown, and Natural Brown. If you specifically want the Natural Brown shade, either line works; if you want Black or Dark Brown, go with Emperor &.

  • Yes. Gold Suan is a tubular format, which lets you dispense the dye precisely along a parting or hairline rather than pouring it all at once like a satchel. This makes it practical for root touch-ups between full color sessions. The 80g single box is enough for a roots-only application on medium-length hair.

  • ODI Green is a gradual-deposit shampoo-type dye. It builds color over several washes and works best for blending or softening gray rather than complete single-session coverage. If you need full gray coverage in one application, the Emperor & satchel or Anne pouch dyes are more effective. Use ODI Green for maintenance between sessions or if you want a lighter commitment to the dyeing process.

  • Yes. Multiple ODICODI listings explicitly note that skin irritation testing has been completed. This means the products have passed standard dermal sensitivity testing protocols. Even so, individual reactions can vary - doing a small patch test 48 hours before a full application is still recommended, particularly for people with known sensitivities to hair color products.

  • Mulberry extract is a botanical additive used in several ODICODI formulas for its antioxidant and scalp-conditioning properties. It appears in the Emperor &, Anne, and Gold Suan lines. It is not the primary coloring agent - that is the standard oxidative dye chemistry - but it is added to reduce scalp irritation during the color process and provide mild conditioning to the hair shaft.

  • The Emperor & 160g listings include bundle deals: the 3+1 event gives you one free box with every three purchased, and the 5+5 event doubles the quantity (five boxes for the price of five at a reduced per-unit rate). These bundles are designed for regular dye users who need multiple applications per year or households with more than one person dyeing. The 5+5 pack offers the lowest per-application cost in the Emperor & line.

  • Dark Brown gives a deeper, warmer tone and is the better match for people whose natural hair color was dark brown or who want high coverage contrast against heavy gray. Natural Brown is a lighter, more neutral tone that blends softly and is less stark at the regrowth line. For first-time gray coverage, Natural Brown is a common starting point; it is more forgiving if the application is uneven. For deep coverage closer to black, Dark Brown is the stronger choice.