Key Takeaway
Genuine L'Oreal Paris hair color costs PKR 2,949-2,950 per box in Pakistan on BigBasket.pk, with Cash on Delivery nationwide — here's what determines the price and shade.
The L'Oreal hair color price in Pakistan for a genuine box currently sits at PKR 2,949-2,950 on BigBasket.pk, whether you pick Casting Creme Gloss or Excellence Creme — both discounted from their original PKR 3,350-3,500 listing, both shipped with Cash on Delivery to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and the rest of the country. Street-market sellers sometimes quote far less, but that gap is usually where counterfeit or repackaged stock creeps in, not where you find a real bargain.
Price here differs mainly by formula rather than shade: a demi-permanent gloss color and a permanent creme color both land in the same PKR 2,900-3,000 band at BigBasket, while salon-grade L'Oreal Professional products cost several times more because they're sold in bulk salon volumes, not single at-home boxes.
L'Oreal Hair Color Price in Pakistan: What You'll Actually Pay
On BigBasket.pk, genuine L'Oreal Paris hair color sits in a tight PKR 2,949-2,950 band, whether you pick Casting Creme Gloss in shade 500 Light Brown or Excellence Creme in shade 8 Light Blonde. Both are discounted from their original PKR 3,350-3,500 listing, and both ship with Cash on Delivery, so you're not paying courier premiums or wiring money upfront on top.
That price covers one full application box for roughly shoulder-length hair. If you're coloring waist-length or very thick hair, budget for two boxes since running short mid-application leaves a patchy regrowth line. Salon application of the same shades costs multiples of the box price once labor, gloves and a stylist's time get added — which is exactly why home color remains the more searched option in Pakistan.
Casting Creme Gloss vs Excellence Creme: Which One and Why
The two L'Oreal Paris lines we stock solve different problems, and knowing which one you need matters more than chasing the lower price. Casting Creme Gloss is a demi-permanent, ammonia-free gloss color — it deposits tone and shine over your natural base rather than lifting it, fades gradually over roughly 6-8 washes, and is the safer starting point if you've never colored your hair before or only need to blend a handful of greys.
Excellence Creme, sold here in shade 8 Light Blonde, is a permanent creme color built for full grey coverage that stays put until regrowth. It's the right pick if you're lightening your base rather than just adding tone, but permanent formulas are also less forgiving on damaged or previously bleached hair — a strand test 48 hours before your full application isn't optional, it's how you catch an unexpected tone or reaction before it's on your whole head.
Why L'Oreal Hair Color Prices Vary Across Pakistan's Markets
Ask why a "L'Oreal hair color" box sells for far less at a general store than the PKR 2,949-2,950 genuine stock costs on BigBasket, and the honest answer is usually counterfeit product, not a bargain. Unauthorised sellers import unsealed or repackaged stock with no cold-chain control, sometimes diluted or mismatched developer cream, and boxes with blurry printing, missing batch codes, or shade numbers that don't match between the box, tube and leaflet.
Genuine L'Oreal boxes carry a printed batch code and an intact inner foil seal on both the colorant tube and the developer, with shade numbers matching across the outer box, the tube and the leaflet. If any of those don't line up, or the price sits well below the PKR ~2,950 genuine range, treat it as a red flag rather than a deal. Buying from BigBasket.pk removes that guesswork — stock is sourced as authentic L'Oreal Paris product, priced transparently, and paid for on delivery, so you're inspecting the box before your money leaves your hand.
| Product | What It Is | Price (PKR) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOreal Paris- Casting Creme Gloss - 500 Light Brown Hair Color | Casting Creme Gloss 500 | PKR 2,949 | Ammonia-free gloss color |
| Loreal Paris Hair Color 8 Light Blonde – Excellence Creme | Excellence Creme Shade 8 | PKR 2,950 | Permanent full grey coverage |
| LOreal Paris Elvive Color Protect Shampoo 360 ml | Elvive Color Protect Shampoo | PKR 870 | Daily post-color shampoo |
| LOreal Professional - Serie Expert Metal Detox Shampoo 300ml | Serie Expert Metal Detox | PKR 8,500 | Hard-water color protection |
| LOreal Paris Hyaluron + Plump Hydrating Shampoo 360 ml | Hyaluron + Plump 360ml | PKR 900 | Hydration after coloring |
Prices correct as of July 2026. Cash on Delivery available across Pakistan.
Protecting Your Color After You Dye: Shampoo That Actually Matters
The box price is only half the cost of coloring your hair well — what you wash it with afterward decides how long that color actually lasts. Elvive Color Protect Shampoo (360ml, PKR 870) is formulated for color-treated hair and is the first swap to make once you rinse out your Casting Creme Gloss or Excellence Creme application — a regular clarifying shampoo strips vibrancy within a handful of washes.
If you're in Karachi or anywhere relying on borewell or heavily treated municipal water, hard-water minerals bond to strands and dull color faster than washing alone explains. Serie Expert Metal Detox Shampoo (300ml, PKR 8,500) is L'Oreal Professional's salon-grade answer to that, positioned to shield color-treated hair from metal particles in water that cause fading and copper-tone build-up. For general hydration on top of either, Hyaluron + Plump Hydrating Shampoo (360ml, PKR 900) replenishes moisture that permanent color formulas pull out during processing.
Choosing the Right Shade for Wheatish, Tan & Deep Skin Tones
Shade choice matters more than the price tag once the box is open. Casting Creme Gloss 500 Light Brown reads warm and natural on wheatish and tan skin tones — the most common in Pakistan — because it works with existing warmth in the hair instead of fighting it. Excellence Creme 8 Light Blonde is a bigger lift and suits fair-to-medium skin with cooler undertones best; on deeper brown skin it can pull brassy or yellow without a toning wash afterward, so pair it with a color-protect shampoo rather than a plain one.
Climate plays a role too. Karachi's humidity pushes color-treated hair toward frizz and faster fade, so shorter gaps between color-protect washes help. Lahore and Islamabad winters dry hair out further on top of what permanent color already does, which is where a hydrating shampoo earns its place in the routine rather than being optional. If you're unsure which shade suits your undertone, a strand test on a small, hidden section — not just a patch test for allergy — shows you the real result before it's on your whole head.
Home Box Color vs Salon: The Real Price Difference
A PKR 2,949-2,950 box from BigBasket covers the product cost of coloring your hair at home, full stop. What pushes salon coloring several times higher is labor, application technique, and professional-grade product like L'Oreal Professional's Metal Detox line, sold in salon volumes at PKR 8,500 for 300ml versus an at-home shampoo at a fraction of that per millilitre. That gap is deliberate: professional lines are formulated and concentrated for repeated salon use, not occasional home washing.
If your budget is the single box price, home coloring with Casting Creme Gloss or Excellence Creme is the honest, cheaper route, provided you follow the timing and strand-test instructions on the box exactly. If you color every 4-6 weeks and can stretch the budget, investing in a professional-grade protecting shampoo pays for itself in fewer touch-ups. Either way, browse the full range on our hair care category to compare color, shampoo and aftercare together before you order.
Common Mistakes
- Buying "L'Oreal" hair color from unverified street vendors because it's cheaper — the discount is usually the counterfeit tell, not a bargain
- Skipping the 48-hour strand and allergy test, especially before a permanent formula like Excellence Creme
- Switching straight back to a regular shampoo after coloring, which strips vibrancy within a few washes
- Ignoring hard water as a cause of fast color fade in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad
- Picking a shade from the box photo alone instead of checking it against your skin undertone
- Buying a single box for long or very thick hair and running short mid-application, leaving a patchy line
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of L'Oreal hair color in Pakistan?+
Genuine L'Oreal Paris hair color on BigBasket.pk is priced at PKR 2,949-2,950 per box — Casting Creme Gloss 500 Light Brown and Excellence Creme 8 Light Blonde both sit in that range, discounted from their original PKR 3,350-3,500 listing, with Cash on Delivery nationwide.
Is L'Oreal Casting Creme Gloss permanent?+
No, Casting Creme Gloss is a demi-permanent, ammonia-free gloss color that deposits tone rather than lifting your natural base. It fades gradually over about 6-8 washes rather than staying until regrowth, making it the gentler option for first-time colorers.
How can I tell if L'Oreal hair color bought in Pakistan is genuine?+
Check that the batch code, shade number and barcode match across the outer box, the colorant tube and the developer, and that both inner seals are intact. Blurry printing, a missing batch code, or a price far below the PKR ~2,950 genuine range are the clearest counterfeit warning signs.
Which shampoo should I use after coloring my hair?+
Switch to a color-formulated shampoo like Elvive Color Protect Shampoo immediately after your first rinse, since regular shampoo strips vibrancy fast. If you deal with hard water or frequent fading, Serie Expert Metal Detox Shampoo adds extra protection against mineral build-up.
Does BigBasket.pk deliver hair color with Cash on Delivery?+
Yes, all L'Oreal Paris hair color and aftercare shampoo on BigBasket.pk ships with Cash on Delivery across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and the rest of Pakistan. You inspect the box before paying, which also makes it easier to check batch codes and seals against counterfeits.
Can I use Excellence Creme to cover grey hair fully?+
Yes, Excellence Creme is a permanent formula designed for full grey coverage, unlike the demi-permanent Casting Creme Gloss, which blends rather than fully covers grey. If you have significant grey, the permanent formula gives more consistent, longer-lasting coverage than a gloss color.
The Short Version
TL;DR: Genuine L'Oreal Paris hair color costs PKR 2,949-2,950 per box on BigBasket.pk — Casting Creme Gloss 500 Light Brown for a demi-permanent gloss, or Excellence Creme 8 Light Blonde for permanent full grey coverage, both with Cash on Delivery nationwide. Pair either with a color-protect shampoo and skip street-market boxes priced far below that 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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