Full, Gorgeous Colour That Actually Lasts
If you have been on the fence about colouring your hair at home, Excellence Crème is the one that will change your mind. This is L’Oréal Paris’s most iconic permanent hair colour formula, trusted by millions globally for a reason. It covers grey completely, delivers rich, even colour from root to tip, and leaves your hair feeling noticeably softer after every use. No salon visit needed.
What You Get With Every Box
• 100% grey coverage, even on stubborn temples and hairline greys
• Deep, long-lasting colour that does not fade flat after a few washes
• Built-in conditioning treatment that softens hair during the colour process
• 11 shades to choose from, ranging from warm browns to violet tones to a bleach option for those going lighter
• Triple protection serum included that protects hair before, during and after colouring
What Makes the Formula Different
Excellence Crème uses a Pro-Keratine complex combined with ceramide and collagen. That combination is not just marketing. It genuinely makes a difference in how your hair feels post colour, especially if your hair is already a little dry or chemically treated. The cream texture is thick enough to stay in place during application without dripping, which makes the whole process much more manageable at home.
The colour range here is designed for deeper and medium skin tones, which makes it a great fit for the Bangladeshi complexion. Shades like 4 Brown, 4.45 Mahogany Copper and 5.35 Chocolate Brown look especially beautiful on South Asian undertones, warm and dimensional rather than flat.
Who Should Use This
This is ideal for anyone dealing with grey coverage at the roots or wanting a full colour change at home. It works best on natural or previously coloured hair that is in reasonably good condition. If you are new to home hair colour, the triple serum system makes this one of the more forgiving options to start with.
However if your hair is heavily bleached or significantly damaged, a deep conditioning treatment before colouring is strongly recommended. And if you are going very light, do a strand test first since results on pre-coloured hair can vary.
Why People Keep Coming Back to This One
Unlike budget hair dyes that leave hair feeling straw-like, Excellence Crème is consistently praised for leaving hair soft and shiny. The grey coverage is genuinely thorough, not patchy. And the wide shade range means you are not stuck choosing between three options. In Bangladesh’s heat and humidity, a colour that holds without going brassy quickly is worth a lot, and this formula delivers that.
Additional Information
• Available in 11 shades including Bleach (up to level 9)
• Permanent colour formula
• Includes developer, colourant cream, Triple Protection Serum and conditioning balm
• Suitable for normal to dry hair
Get the Authentic Product
L’Oréal Paris products are widely imitated, so sourcing matters. Taupe Notch stocks authentic L’Oréal Paris Excellence Crème imported directly, with delivery available across Bangladesh including Dhaka and Chittagong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will this cover grey and white hair?
A: Yes, this is one of the strongest points of L’Oréal Excellence Crème. It is clinically formulated to deliver 100% grey coverage, including the most stubborn greys and whites that many other dyes struggle with. The formula uses P-Phenylenediamine and M-Aminophenol as its primary dye agents, which penetrate deep into the hair shaft to deliver rich, uniform color. Even users who have been struggling to cover resistant grey roots for years consistently report complete, natural-looking coverage with this product.
Q: How long does the color last?
A: As a permanent hair dye, the color itself does not wash out. The formula permanently deposits color into the hair cortex using Ammonium Hydroxide to open the cuticle and allow the dye to penetrate deeply. In practice, most users find the color remains vibrant and fade-resistant for 4 to 6 weeks before new grey roots begin to show at the scalp. With color-safe shampoo and reduced sun exposure, the vibrancy can last even longer. L’Oréal recommends reapplying every 4 to 8 weeks depending on how fast your roots grow.
Q: Does this need bleaching first?
A: It depends on your current hair color and the shade you are going for. If you are going darker — for example, covering grey or darkening your natural hair — no bleaching is needed at all. The dye will deposit color directly onto your hair without any pre-lightening. However, if you want to go significantly lighter than your natural hair color — for example, going from dark brown to light blonde — bleaching would be required first, as no permanent box dye alone can lift dark hair to a much lighter shade without a bleaching step. For the majority of users who use Excellence Crème for grey coverage or going a shade or two darker, bleaching is completely unnecessary.
Q: Will this damage the hair?
A: All permanent hair dyes, including Excellence Crème, contain Ammonium Hydroxide, which opens the hair cuticle to allow color to penetrate. This process does cause some degree of structural change to the hair. However, L’Oréal has specifically formulated Excellence Crème to minimize damage compared to standard dyes. The formula contains Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate and maintain moisture during the coloring process, Ionene G (a conditioning polymer) for intense conditioning and damage protection, and Pro-Keratin to strengthen the hair structure. The included Caring Shampoo and Deep Conditioner with Hyaluronic Acid further seal the cuticle and restore up to 3 times more moisture after coloring. With regular aftercare, damage is significantly minimized.
Q: How do I care for my hair after coloring?
A: Proper aftercare is essential for maintaining color vibrancy and hair health. Use a sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo every time you wash sulfates strip color and cause faster fading. Wash hair in cool or lukewarm water rather than hot water, as heat opens the cuticle and causes color molecules to escape. Use a deep conditioning treatment or hair mask at least once a week to restore moisture. Minimize heat styling such as blow drying, straightening, and curling irons, and always use a heat protectant spray when you do. Protect hair from direct sun exposure with a UV protective hair spray or a scarf, as UV rays fade hair color significantly faster. Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools without wearing a swim cap.
Q: Will this cause hair fall?
A: Hair dye does not directly cause hair fall from the root. Ammonium Hydroxide in the formula can cause hair shaft breakage if the hair is already damaged, over-processed, or if the dye is applied too frequently or left on too long. However, Excellence Crème is formulated with strengthening and conditioning ingredients like Pro-Keratin and Ionene G to minimize this risk. Following the instructions exactly — particularly not exceeding the recommended processing time of 30 to 35 minutes — and following proper aftercare will significantly reduce any risk of breakage. If you notice unusual hair shedding after coloring, consult a dermatologist.
Q: Can I do this at home by myself?
A: Yes, absolutely. This is specifically designed as a complete at-home hair coloring kit. Every kit comes with the coloring crème, developer, Caring Shampoo, Deep Conditioner, gloves, and an applicator comb with step-by-step illustrated instructions in multiple languages. The non-drip crème formula makes application much easier to control without mess. Users of all experience levels — including complete beginners — regularly report successful results. The instructions are clear and straightforward, making it one of the most beginner-friendly at-home hair dye kits available.
Q: How long should I leave it on?
A: The standard processing time is 30 to 35 minutes after application. Do not leave it on for longer than 35 minutes — extra time will not improve color results and may increase the risk of scalp irritation or hair breakage. For stubborn greys or very resistant hair, you can go up to the maximum 35 minutes, but do not exceed this. Set a timer and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water when the time is up, then follow with the included Caring Shampoo and Deep Conditioner.
Q: Will the color show on naturally black or very dark hair?
A: It depends on the shade you choose. If you are applying a darker shade such as natural black, dark brown, or deep burgundy ,the color will show clearly on black hair. However, if you choose a lighter shade such as medium brown, light brown, or blonde, the color may show only minimally or not at all on naturally black hair without bleaching first. For black hair wanting visible color change, choosing a shade that is at most 2 to 3 levels lighter than your natural color gives the best result without bleach. For dramatic lightening, a bleaching step is necessary.
Q: How can I tell if my product is authentic?
A: At Taupe Notch, all L’Oréal Paris products are sourced from authentic channels m, so every purchase is guaranteed genuine. To verify yourself, check that the box has the L’Oréal Paris branding clearly printed with the shade name and shade number on the front. The authentic kit includes a coloring crème tube, developer bottle, gloves, Caring Shampoo sachet, Deep Conditioner sachet, and an applicator comb all included. The authentic product will have a batch code printed on the box bottom and tube. Counterfeit versions typically have packaging with uneven fonts, missing components in the kit, an unusually strong chemical smell before mixing, or a different texture when mixed.
সাধারণ প্রশ্ন ও উত্তর
প্রশ্ন: পাকা চুলে কি color হবে?
উত্তর: হ্যাঁ, এটাই এই product এর সবচেয়ে বড় strength। L’Oréal Excellence Crème clinically formulated ভাবে 100% grey coverage দেয়, এমনকি সবচেয়ে stubborn ও resistant grey চুলেও। Formula তে P-Phenylenediamine এবং M-Aminophenol আছে যা hair shaft এর গভীরে penetrate করে rich, uniform color দেয়। বছরের পর বছর ধরে grey cover করতে না পারা users রাও এই product এ complete, natural-looking coverage পেয়েছেন।
প্রশ্ন: Color কতদিন থাকবে?
উত্তর: এটা permanent hair dye, তাই color wash হয়ে যায় না। Formula তে Ammonium Hydroxide আছে যা hair cuticle খুলে দেয় এবং dye hair cortex এর ভেতরে permanently deposit হয়। সাধারণত 4 থেকে 6 সপ্তাহ পর মাথার গোড়ায় নতুন grey roots দেখা দেওয়া শুরু হয়। Color-safe shampoo use করলে এবং sun exposure কমালে vibrancy আরও বেশিদিন থাকে। L’Oréal recommend করে roots এর growth অনুযায়ী প্রতি 4 থেকে 8 সপ্তাহে reapply করতে।
প্রশ্ন: Bleach ছাড়া কি color আসবে?
উত্তর: নির্ভর করে তোমার current hair color ও কোন shade নিতে চাও তার উপর। যদি darker shade এ যেতে চাও — যেমন grey cover করা বা natural hair একটু dark করা — তাহলে bleach এর কোনো দরকার নেই। কিন্তু যদি অনেক lighter shade এ যেতে চাও — যেমন dark brown থেকে light blonde — তাহলে আগে bleach করতে হবে, কারণ শুধু box dye দিয়ে dark hair অনেক lighter করা সম্ভব না। বেশিরভাগ user যারা grey coverage বা সামান্য shade change এর জন্য use করেন তাদের bleach একদমই লাগে না।
প্রশ্ন: এটা কি চুলের ক্ষতি করবে?
উত্তর: সব permanent hair dye এই কিছুটা hair structure change করে, Excellence Crème ও ব্যতিক্রম না। Formula তে Ammonium Hydroxide আছে যা color penetrate করতে cuticle খুলে দেয়। তবে L’Oréal specifically এই formula তে damage minimize করার জন্য Hyaluronic Acid, Pro-Keratin এবং Ionene G (conditioning polymer) যোগ করেছে। Kit এর সাথে দেওয়া Caring Shampoo ও Deep Conditioner cuticle seal করে এবং 3 গুণ বেশি moisture restore করে। Proper aftercare follow করলে damage অনেকটাই minimize করা যায়।
প্রশ্ন: Color করার পরে aftercare কীভাবে করব?
উত্তর: Color vibrant রাখতে ও চুল healthy রাখতে aftercare অত্যন্ত জরুরি। সবসময় sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo use করো — sulfate color দ্রুত fade করে দেয়। গরম পানির বদলে ঠান্ডা বা lukewarm পানিতে চুল ধোও, কারণ গরম পানি cuticle খুলে color বের করে দেয়। সপ্তাহে অন্তত একবার deep conditioning treatment বা hair mask use করো। Heat styling যতটা সম্ভব কমাও এবং করলে heat protectant spray অবশ্যই use করো। চুলকে direct sunlight থেকে protect করো — UV rays color অনেক দ্রুত fade করে।
প্রশ্ন: এটা দিলে কি চুল পড়বে?
উত্তর: Hair dye সরাসরি চুলের root থেকে চুল পড়া cause করে না। তবে Ammonium Hydroxide আগে থেকে damaged বা over-processed চুলে breakage করতে পারে, বিশেষত নির্দেশনার বাইরে বেশিক্ষণ রাখলে। Excellence Crème এ Pro-Keratin ও Ionene G এই risk minimize করে। Instructions অনুযায়ী 30 থেকে 35 মিনিটের বেশি না রেখে proper aftercare follow করলে breakage এর risk অনেক কম। Coloring এর পরে অস্বাভাবিক চুল পড়লে dermatologist এর পরামর্শ নাও।
প্রশ্ন: এটা কি বাসায় বসে একা করা যাবে?
উত্তর: হ্যাঁ, absolutely। এটা specifically complete at-home hair coloring kit হিসেবে design করা হয়েছে। প্রতিটা kit এ coloring crème, developer, Caring Shampoo, Deep Conditioner, gloves, applicator comb এবং multiple language এ step-by-step illustrated instructions আছে। Non-drip crème formula mess ছাড়াই সহজে apply করা যায়। একদম beginner রাও নিয়মিতভাবে successful results পাচ্ছেন। এটা market এর সবচেয়ে beginner-friendly at-home hair dye kits এর একটা।
প্রশ্ন: কতক্ষণ রাখতে হবে?
উত্তর: Apply করার পরে 30 থেকে 35 মিনিট রাখতে হবে। 35 মিনিটের বেশি রাখবে না, বেশি সময় রাখলে color ভালো হয় না বরং scalp irritation বা hair breakage এর risk বাড়ে। Stubborn grey বা resistant চুলে maximum 35 মিনিট পর্যন্ত রাখতে পারো। Timer set করো এবং সময় শেষে lukewarm পানি দিয়ে ভালোভাবে rinse করো, তারপর দেওয়া Caring Shampoo ও Deep Conditioner use করো।
প্রশ্ন: কালো চুলে কি color আসবে?
উত্তর: Shade এর উপর নির্ভর করে। Dark shade ,যেমন natural black, dark brown বা deep burgundy, কালো চুলে clearly দেখাবে। কিন্তু medium brown, light brown বা blonde এর মতো lighter shade কালো চুলে bleach ছাড়া দিলে খুব কম বা একদমই দেখা যাবে না। কালো চুলে visible color change চাইলে natural hair color থেকে সর্বোচ্চ 2 থেকে 3 levels lighter shade choose করো। Dramatic lightening চাইলে আগে bleach করতে হবে।
প্রশ্ন: Original product চিনব কীভাবে?
উত্তর: Taupe Notch এ সব L’Oréal Paris products authentic channel থেকে আনা হয়, তাই এখানে কেনা সম্পূর্ণ নিরাপদ। নিজে verify করতে চাইলে দেখো box এ L’Oréal Paris branding clearly printed কিনা, shade name ও shade number সামনে স্পষ্ট আছে কিনা। Authentic kit এ coloring crème tube, developer bottle, gloves, Caring Shampoo sachet, Deep Conditioner sachet ও applicator comb সব included থাকবে। Box এর নিচে ও tube এ batch code printed থাকবে। Counterfeit version এ packaging font uneven হয়, kit এ কিছু missing থাকে, mix করার আগেই অস্বাভাবিক strong chemical smell হয়, বা mix করলে texture different হয়।
