Hair Colouring is not new. We can trace it back to ancient times when henna and Bhringraj were used to colour hair.
In the modern world, there was a time when hair colours were used mainly for covering grey hair but now we are in the era of fashionable hair colours.Let me take you down the memory lane from the earliest hair colour products launched in India to the newer ones that are available today! It all started with Godrej Expert!
This is a very user friendly product with regards to application. It is still is used by many due to it’s low price tag.
Application: You just need to dilute it into water and apply with a brush. The colour stays for about 1 or 2 weeks.
Bad effects:Colour was not permanent.
Godrej also introduced exciting colourful range later in the market but these colours also came in powder form and are not permanent.
This product also has been available in the market for a long time and is now advertised by Kajol. It is a natural lotion based hair colour.
Application: You need to wear gloves and apply this on parts of your hair where you see greying. Wash off hair to run out all the excess colour.
Bad effects: Colour is too dark. No other shades available except black. People do experience hair fall in some cases.
A very trusted product, Garnier, launched an array of hair colours under the brand name Garnier Naturals. These are permanent hair colours and are enriched with olive oil. They come in a wide variety of shades ranging from natural black to light brown to burgundy.
Application: On washed clean hair, apply with a brush the well blended mixture (as per pack instructions) of developer and colorant. You must wear gloves during the whole process. It comes with a nice booklet of instructions and conditioners which protect after colouring and washing. A permanent solution for all those who hate colouring hairs every fortnight.
L’Oreal flooded Indian markets with their exciting range of long lasting colours.
a) L’Oreal Excellence Range– This was the very first range to be launched. It comes in 9 vibrant shades – Natural black, brown, red, burgundy, blonde to even exciting reds. This permanent hair colour is loved and advocated by many hair professionals.
b) L’Oreal casting crème Gloss– Very recently introduced in the market. Has no Ammonia. Great for even the thinnest of hairs. Hot favourite among celebrities right now. Comes in 11 shimmering colours and gives awesome glossy finish.
This is an international range and is preferred mostly by Salons, though they are available for domestic usage too.
The pack contains gloves, Colour crème, crème developer, a pre-coloration treatment sachet (this is a new introduction in this range), an instruction booklet and also a must post-coloration conditioner.
Application: Just like Garnier or L’Oreal range. Only the pre- coloration treatment is new.
Bad Effects: Well, if this doesn’t suit your scalp skin, then it is bad, otherwise people all over the world love this range. The Colour even gives your hair a glossy look.
Many people going for permanent hair colour or grey coverage like it, love it and buy it.
The natural black from this range is a great buy for many people even now since Revlon is a trusted brand.
Application: Similar application to Garnier or L’Oreal products.
Bad Effects: No bad review as such but it is definitely facing some fierce competition from L’Oreal range, Garnier Range and Wella Range.
A new entrant in the Indian market with awesome vibrant shades like Natural Black, Dark Brown, Medium Brown, Golden Brown, Burgundy, Mahogany, Copper Red, and Light Blonde & Copper Blonde. It comes with Hair colour cream, developer, gloves, instruction manual and conditioner.
It contains natural oils and the formulation is Ph balanced. Provides 100% grey coverage.
Application: Like any normal developing hair colour.
Bad Effects: Some people find the colours to be not glossy and shiny enough. Otherwise it’s non dripping and has excellent colouring formula and comes at an affordable price.