Lichen Hair Color Shampoo Price in Pakistan: Real Options

There is no lichen hair color shampoo in BigBasket.pk's verified inventory — it isn't a brand or product line we carry, and it doesn't match any known Pakistani or international colour-care brand either, so treat "Lichen" listings on unverified local marketplaces with caution. What most shoppers searching this term actually need is a genuine colour-protecting shampoo that keeps salon colour from fading, and BigBasket.pk stocks real ones from PKR 870 to PKR 6,000, with Cash on Delivery across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and nationwide.

Below, we explain what real colour-protect shampoos cost and how they work, how to spot a diluted or fake bottle in local markets, and which formula suits your hair type and city's climate.

Is "Lichen" a Real Hair Colour Shampoo Brand in Pakistan?

We checked our full catalogue and found no product, brand or SKU named "Lichen" anywhere in haircare. It doesn't appear in international colour-care brand lists or Pakistani salon-supply catalogues either. The name most likely comes from a mis-transliteration, a mis-typed search, or a mislabelled listing on an unverified marketplace — searches like this at low volume (around 250 a month) are common when a product name gets garbled between local sellers and search engines.

If a "Lichen" branded bottle is being sold cheaply in a bazaar or on an unverified online store, be sceptical: unregistered "colour shampoo" bottles sold outside verified retail channels in Pakistan are one of the most commonly counterfeited haircare categories, because the packaging is easy to copy and buyers rarely know what the genuine bottle looks like. Rather than gamble on an unverifiable name, this guide points you to the colour-protecting shampoos BigBasket.pk actually stocks and verifies — Framesi Morphosis Color Protect and L'Oréal Paris Elvive Color Protect among them — so you know exactly what you're paying for.

What a Genuine Colour-Protect Shampoo Actually Does

A real colour-protect shampoo is formulated to slow down how fast dyed hair fades — it isn't a hair dye itself, and it won't change or refresh your colour. Most work through three mechanisms: a low, close-to-hair pH (roughly 4.5-5.5) that keeps the cuticle closed so colour molecules stay locked inside the shaft; a sulphate-free or mild-surfactant cleansing base that avoids stripping colour with every wash; and UV filters or antioxidants that block sunlight from oxidising and dulling the dye. Framesi's Morphosis Color Protect line is built on this principle for salon-coloured hair, while L'Oréal Paris Elvive Color Protect uses a similar gentle-cleanse, UV-filter approach at drugstore pricing.

This isn't marketing fluff — the difference between a colour-protect shampoo and a regular one shows up within two to three washes. Regular shampoos with harsher sulphates, such as sodium lauryl sulphate, open the cuticle and rinse out colour pigment along with dirt, which is why colour-treated hair fades noticeably faster when washed with an ordinary shampoo. Pair a colour-protect shampoo with a matching conditioner, such as Framesi Morphosis Color Protect Conditioner, for the fuller effect — shampoo alone does roughly half the job.

Colour-Protect Shampoo Prices in Pakistan

Real, verifiable colour-protect shampoo prices in Pakistan span a wide range depending on brand tier and bottle size. At the budget end, L'Oréal Paris Elvive Color Protect Shampoo (360ml) is priced at PKR 870 (down from PKR 1,470), making it the most accessible entry point for everyday colour maintenance. At the professional end, Framesi Morphosis Color Protect Shampoo (1000ml) costs PKR 6,000, with a smaller 250ml size at PKR 2,560 if you'd rather trial the formula before committing to the full salon-size bottle.

Any "Lichen" or similarly unfamiliar-branded colour shampoo priced far below PKR 500 for a full-size bottle, sold outside a verified retailer, should be treated as high counterfeit risk rather than a genuine bargain — colour-lock technology and UV filters cost money to formulate, and prices that undercut every known brand by this much are the clearest counterfeit signal in this category. Buying from BigBasket.pk with Cash on Delivery means you can inspect the bottle, batch coding and seal before you pay, which isn't possible with prepaid unverified sellers.

Choosing the Right Formula for Your Hair and City

Karachi's humidity accelerates colour fade because sweat and moisture in the air keep opening the hair cuticle between washes, so colour-treated hair there benefits from washing 2-3 times a week with a colour-protect shampoo rather than a daily-clarifying one. In Lahore and Islamabad's drier winters, colour-treated hair is more prone to static and dullness, so pairing the shampoo with Framesi Morphosis Color Protect Conditioner matters more, since dry winter air pulls moisture out of colour-processed strands faster than it does virgin hair.

Deeper, richer shades — burgundy, mahogany, deep brown — tend to show fading fastest on wheatish and tan skin tones where the contrast between roots and faded ends is most visible, so those shades need the most consistent colour-protect routine. Lighter balayage or highlighted colour on fairer strands shows brassiness rather than fade, which UV-filter formulas like Elvive Color Protect are specifically built to counter. If your colour was done alongside a keratin treatment, check that your shampoo is sulphate-free on both counts — a keratin-safe, colour-safe shampoo protects the smoothing treatment and the dye at the same time, so it's worth reading the label rather than assuming one product covers both.

How to Spot a Fake Colour Shampoo in Local Markets

Counterfeit colour-care products are common in Pakistan's open markets because the category relies on trust — you can't see or smell whether UV filters and colour-lock polymers are actually in the bottle. Check for a consistent, evenly printed batch code and expiry date, a cap that seals with resistance rather than twisting loose, and a fragrance that matches the brand's known scent rather than a generic "shampoo smell." Framesi Morphosis and L'Oréal Paris Elvive bottles sold through BigBasket.pk are sourced through verified channels, which is the main reason to buy them from a trusted online store instead of an unmarked bazaar stall.

Watery consistency, an off-white or separated texture, or a shampoo that lathers unusually thin are common tells of a diluted counterfeit. So is a price that seems too good for the size — a 1000ml "salon size" colour-protect shampoo selling for a few hundred rupees is almost never genuine, since the real Framesi 1000ml bottle costs PKR 6,000. When in doubt, buy the smaller size first — the 250ml Framesi Color Protect at PKR 2,560 lets you confirm the formula suits your hair before investing in the full-size bottle.

How to Use a Colour-Protect Shampoo for Best Results

Wash with cool or lukewarm water, never hot — heat opens the cuticle and speeds up colour loss regardless of which shampoo you use. Apply the colour-protect shampoo mainly at the scalp and roots where oil builds up, letting the lather rinse through the lengths rather than scrubbing colour-treated ends, which are more fragile and prone to fading with friction. Follow immediately with a matching conditioner or treatment — Framesi Morphosis Color Protect Conditioner, or a nourishing option like Morphosis Sublimis Oil Shampoo for drier, more damaged colour-treated hair — since conditioner is what actually closes the cuticle back down after cleansing opens it.

Limit washing to 2-3 times a week rather than daily, and use an SPF-rated leave-in or UV hair mist before sun exposure if you're out in Karachi or Lahore's daytime heat, since UV is one of the fastest ways colour oxidises and fades regardless of shampoo. Browse the full range of hair care products on BigBasket.pk to build out a complete colour-care routine, all available with Cash on Delivery nationwide.

Common Mistakes

• Buying an unverified "Lichen" branded bottle from an unlisted seller instead of a genuine colour-protect shampoo from a known brand
• Washing colour-treated hair daily, which fades colour far faster regardless of which shampoo is used
• Rinsing with hot water, which opens the cuticle and strips colour pigment
• Skipping the matching conditioner and expecting the shampoo alone to prevent fading
• Assuming a cheap, oversized "salon size" bottle is a bargain rather than a counterfeit red flag
• Ignoring UV exposure, which fades colour even when using a good colour-protect shampoo

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LOreal Paris Elvive Color Protect Shampoo 360 ml

PKR 870

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Framesi - Morphosis Color Protect Shampoo - 1000ml

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Framesi - Morphosis Color Protect Shampoo - 250ml

PKR 2,560

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Framesi - Morphosis Color Protect Conditioner - 250ml

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Morphosis Sublimis Oil Shampoo - 1000ml

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The Short Version

TL;DR: BigBasket.pk doesn't stock a "Lichen" hair colour shampoo — it isn't a recognised brand. Genuine colour-protect shampoos cost PKR 870-6,000 in Pakistan; start with the budget L'Oréal Paris Elvive Color Protect Shampoo or the professional Framesi Morphosis Color Protect Shampoo, both available with Cash on Delivery nationwide.