FIELD: cosmetics. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to a composite used for oxidative staining keratin fibers, in part, hair comprising a base to be oxidized, 3-aminopyridine as a direct dye and substituted m-aminophenol as a dye-forming component and staining is carried out in the suitable medium. Invention relates to also a method of staining where this composite is used and the set package for hair oxidative staining. Invention provides intensive, chromatic, low selective staining but showing resistance with respect to atmosphere factors. EFFECT: improved properties of composite. 25 cl, 1 tbl _
