Is the claim true? Read on to find out what I think of it..
Godrej Expert Rich Creme Hair Color Burgundy
Godrej Expert Rich Crème is priced at an unbelievable Rs. 30/- for a single use pack, which has a sachet each of color & developer. The best part is Godrej Expert Rich Crème perfectly maintains the quality of your hair, as it has zero ammonia to help retain the protein content in your hair and keep it strong. The in-built aloe proteins and conditioners, easy-to-use sachets and amazing fragrance make colouring a pleasurable experience! It is available in 5 shades:
- Natural Black
- Black Brown
- Dark Brown
- Natural Brown
- Burgundy
Directions for Use: Pour the developer and the colorant into the mixing bowl and blend them well. Apply this mixture on clean hair and leave for 30 minutes before rinsing with water.
I'll be very honest with you when I say that I was very apprehensive of using this color on my hair when I first received it. Won't say I'm a brand snob but I'm pretty careful of what I put on my hair and a Rs 30 sachet did not ignite a lot of enthusiasm. I thought I would use my mom as a guinea pig and asked her to try the Dark Brown shade which thankfully she agreed to. And to my surprise gave very good feedback. She said that the color does not have that horrible pungent chemical smell, is very easy to use, does not drip, applies evenly, washes off easily, does not lead to hairfall and gives a nice rich color. Encouraged by her feedback, I decided to use the Burgundy color on myself and I have to say that I'm pretty impressed with the quality of this product.
The packaging is simple but very easy to use. I don't expect something priced at Rs 30 to include a pair of gloves, conditioner etc that you get with the pricier hair color packs but this is designed to just do its job. Inside the pouch are two sachets of the developer and color and all you need to do is mix both in a plastic or glass bowl and apply to the hair. No jhamela of measuring as that has been done for us. If you have short to shoulder length hair, one sachet will be enough but if you have longer hair, you will need 3 - 4 of these. Since I was only interested in coloring the crown area, it was sufficient for me.
I absolutely agree to my mum's feedback.That headache inducing pungent smell is not there instead its a lovely floral fragrance. The mixture does not drip and applies evenly and I did not experience any hairfall or irritation on my scalp while putting in on and even after. The first time, I did not apply shampoo but rinsed it off and applied conditioner and I was pleasantly surprised at how soft and smooth my hair felt after it dried. Exactly the same, if not better than L'Oreal or Wella! Since my hair already is colored, the burgundy did not come out very striking but i can definitely see it when light hits my hair and it looks quite lovely. And the best part is that it covers all gray hair. Its only been 4 days since I colored my hair so can't really comment on how long this lasts but my mum's color started fading after about 20-25 days so that's definitely a con for those who have a lot of gray hair. I hope Godrej does something in this area.
Overall, a very good quality budget hair color that I will recommend. And using this product has taught me something very valuable - do not turn your nose up at something till you try it!
Have you used any of the Godrej Expert Rich Creme Hair Colour shades? Do share your experience in the comments below.
P.S - PR Sample. Honest Review
