Key Takeaway
BigBasket.pk doesn't stock shampoo-in hair colour sachets — they're heavily counterfeited locally. We stock genuine L'Oréal permanent colour and colour-care essentials instead.
The honest answer: BigBasket.pk does not stock a best hair colour shampoo in pakistan-style sachet — the quick shampoo-in dyes sold loose at local markets are one of the most counterfeited hair products in the country, with unsealed packaging and unpredictable ammonia or PPD levels. What we stock instead is the more reliable route to the same goal: genuine permanent creme hair colour, plus the colour-care conditioner and heat-protection tools that keep that colour looking fresh for weeks rather than fading out in a few washes.
If you searched this term hoping to cover greys or refresh your colour at home, this guide walks through why creme colour beats a shampoo-in tint, which shade suits your skin tone, and how to make the colour actually last in Karachi's humidity or Lahore's hard water.
What a "Hair Colour Shampoo" Really Is — And Why We Don't Stock the Sachet Kind
In Pakistan, "hair colour shampoo" usually points to two different products: quick shampoo-in dye sachets sold loose at local pansaris to cover greys in one wash, and colour-depositing or colour-protecting shampoos meant to maintain hair that's already been dyed. We don't currently stock either as a standalone shampoo — the sachet format is notorious for missing batch codes, resealed packaging, and inconsistent pigment or ammonia levels that can cause scalp irritation and patchy, orange-tinted results. Rather than list a product we can't vouch for, we've kept our hair colour range to formulas with traceable batch numbers and predictable results.
That safer route is genuine permanent creme hair colour paired with proper colour-care aftercare. If your real goal is "cover my greys" or "change my hair colour at home," the products below get you there more reliably than a loose shampoo-in sachet ever will, and you can browse the full range in Hair Care.
The Reliable Alternative: L'Oréal Excellence Creme Hair Colour
Instead of a shampoo-in dye, BigBasket.pk carries L'Oréal Paris Excellence Creme Hair Colour #3 Dark Brown (PKR 2,950), along with several blonde and ash shades. This is a proper permanent creme formula, not a rinse-out tint, so it covers greys fully and holds its tone through repeated washing instead of fading within a week or two.
For anyone wanting to go lighter or add dimension rather than simply cover grey, the range includes L'Oréal Excellence Creme #6 Dark Blonde (PKR 2,950, was PKR 3,350) and L'Oréal Paris Excellence Creme #6.1 Dark Ash Blonde (PKR 2,950) for a cooler, less brassy finish. Each box is a complete at-home kit — developer, creme colour, and an after-colour conditioning sachet — so there's no separate applicator or gloves to buy.
Choosing a Shade for Pakistani Skin Tones and Grey Coverage
Shade choice matters more than brand loyalty. For wheatish and tan skin tones common across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, Dark Brown #3 stays closest to natural Pakistani hair colour and blends greys without looking obviously dyed. If you want a noticeably lighter, warmer change, Dark Blonde #6 works well on deeper skin tones because its warmth complements golden and olive undertones rather than washing them out.
If your skin leans cooler, or previous colour has turned brassy or orange in humid weather, Dark Ash Blonde #6.1 and Ash Blonde #7.1 (PKR 2,950, was PKR 3,350) neutralise that warmth with cooler, ash-toned pigment. For the lightest result, Excellence Creme #9 Very Light Blonde (PKR 2,950, was PKR 3,350) is a significant lift and usually needs healthy, undamaged hair to look even — if your hair is already chemically treated, go two shades darker than your goal for a safer first result.
| Product | What It Is | Price (PKR) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loreal Paris Excellence Creme Hair Colour #3 Dark Brown | Dark Brown Permanent Colour | PKR 2,950 | grey coverage, natural brunette look |
| Loreal Excellence Creme Hair Colour #6 Dark Blonde | Dark Blonde Permanent Colour | PKR 2,950 | warm, dimensional colour change |
| Loreal Paris Excellence Creme Hair Colour #6.1 Dark Ash Blonde | Dark Ash Blonde Colour | PKR 2,950 | cool tones, anti-brass finish |
| Tresemme Colour Revitalize Conditioner - 360ML | Colour-Care Conditioner | PKR 750 | maintaining vibrancy after dyeing |
| Remington Hair Straightener Colour Protect - S6300 | Colour-Protect Straightener | PKR 14,999 | heat styling without fading colour |
Prices correct as of July 2026. Cash on Delivery available across Pakistan.
Keeping Colour-Treated Hair Vibrant After Dyeing
Colour fades faster in Pakistan than the box promises — Karachi's humidity and hard tap water strip pigment and dull shine within a few washes if you're using an ordinary sulfate shampoo. Swap in the Tresemme Colour Revitalize Conditioner (360ML) (PKR 750) after every wash — it's built specifically for colour-treated hair, helping seal the cuticle so pigment doesn't rinse straight out and cutting down the dullness hard water causes.
Wash colour-treated hair less often, two to three times a week rather than daily, always with lukewarm rather than hot water, and towel-dry gently instead of rubbing — friction on wet, coloured hair is one of the fastest ways to strip freshly applied pigment. If you also use a keratin or oil-based shampoo for general hair health, alternate it with the colour conditioner rather than skipping colour aftercare altogether.
Protecting Colour Through Heat Styling
Straightening or blow-drying coloured hair without heat protection is one of the fastest ways to see colour fade patchily, especially at the ends where hair is oldest and most porous. The Remington Hair Straightener Colour Protect S6300 (PKR 14,999) is built with ceramic plates designed to reduce the heat damage that accelerates colour loss, making it a sensible pairing if you straighten regularly after colouring.
Whatever tool you use, wait at least 48-72 hours after colouring before applying heat, and keep styling temperatures moderate rather than maxed out — freshly dyed hair is more porous and loses pigment faster under high heat. Combined with the colour-care conditioner above, a heat-protective routine is what actually makes a PKR 2,950 box of colour look salon-fresh for six to eight weeks instead of fading within two.
Common Mistakes
- Buying loose, unsealed "shampoo-in" hair colour sachets from local markets without checking batch codes — a common source of scalp irritation and patchy colour.
- Skipping a strand or patch test before applying any creme hair colour, especially with sensitive skin or a history of reactions.
- Washing hair within 48-72 hours of colouring, which rinses out pigment before it fully sets.
- Continuing to use an ordinary sulfate shampoo daily on colour-treated hair instead of switching to a colour-care conditioner.
- Straightening or blow-drying coloured hair without heat protection, causing patchy fade at the ends first.
- Picking a shade from the box photo alone without matching it to a warm or cool skin undertone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does BigBasket.pk sell hair colour shampoo (the sachet type)?+
No — BigBasket.pk does not currently stock shampoo-in hair colour sachets, since this category is heavily counterfeited in Pakistan's local market with inconsistent ammonia and PPD levels. Instead we stock genuine permanent creme hair colour from L'Oréal Paris, which gives more predictable, longer-lasting results.
What's the difference between a colour shampoo and a permanent hair colour cream?+
A colour shampoo or shampoo-in dye is a fast, low-commitment tint that typically fades within a few washes, while a permanent creme like L'Oréal Excellence Creme opens the hair cuticle to deposit pigment that lasts through repeated washing and covers greys fully. If you want a colour change that actually holds, creme colour is the more reliable choice.
How long does hair colour last in Karachi's humidity and hard water?+
Expect visible fading within roughly 6-8 weeks even with a good permanent colour, faster if you're washing with hard tap water and an ordinary sulfate shampoo. Using a colour-care conditioner like Tresemme Colour Revitalize after every wash slows that fade noticeably.
Which shade should I choose for grey coverage on wheatish or tan skin?+
Dark Brown #3 gives the most natural-looking grey coverage for wheatish and tan skin tones common across Pakistan, while Dark Blonde #6 suits those wanting a warmer, lighter change. If your skin tone leans cooler, Dark Ash Blonde #6.1 avoids the brassy or orange cast that warm shades can develop in humid weather.
Is it safe to straighten hair right after colouring it?+
Wait at least 48-72 hours after colouring before using heat tools, since freshly dyed hair is more porous and loses pigment faster under high heat. A ceramic straightener built for colour-treated hair, like the Remington Colour Protect S6300, reduces this heat-related fade when you do style.
How can I avoid fake hair dye when buying in Pakistan?+
Stick to sealed boxes with visible batch codes and buy from a verified retailer with traceable stock rather than loose sachets at local markets, which are one of the most counterfeited hair products in Pakistan. Cash on Delivery from a store that lists real product pages, like BigBasket.pk, is safer than unmarked local packaging.
The Short Version
TL;DR: BigBasket.pk doesn't stock shampoo-in hair colour sachets — they're a counterfeit-prone category in Pakistan's local market. Instead, get salon-reliable results with genuine L'Oréal Excellence Creme Hair Colour, then maintain it with a colour-care conditioner from our Hair Care range.
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Our beauty and skincare experts at BigBasket.pk write evidence-based guides tailored for Pakistan — covering the products, ingredients, and routines that work best for South Asian skin types, Pakistan's climate, and every budget.
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