Manic Panic

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Manic Panic are the OG creators of bright semi-permanent hair dye for spectacular rainbow hair in all shades of pastel and neon!  Since 1977, Manic panic has formulated the highest-quality dyes that produce vivid results while staying totally vegan and cruelty-free. 

Their shades come in their classic cream formula as well as their amplified range, which is stronger and lasts up to 40% longer.  They also offer their salon-quality professional range with a semi-permanent gel formula.

Manic Panic colours include Atomic Turquoise for bright blue mermaid hair, Manic Panic Alien Grey for that on-trend silver lewk, Manic Panic Electric Lizard for insane neon green hair, Manic Panic Cotton Candy Pink straight outta your pastel goth dreams, and Manic Panic Ultra Violet for those who dream of purple hair dye. 

If you want to prep your hair to achieve the brightest results for a rainbow mane, you can use their Flash Lightning bleach kits to lighten your hair at home.

Never ones to limit themselves, Manic Panic also create pigmented gothic cosmetics including longwear lipsticks, vivid eyeshadows and their iconic Goth White and Virgin Dreamtone powders and foundations for that deathly pale skin all spooky kids covet! 

How long does Manic Panic last?

Manic Panic hair dye typically lasts for 4 to 6 weeks on hair. However, the longevity of the color can depend on various factors such as the porosity of the hair, the color of the hair before dyeing, and how often the hair is washed or exposed to heat styling. Additionally, Manic Panic hair dye is semi-permanent, which means that the color will gradually fade over time.

How to use Manic Panic hair dye

Using Manic Panic hair dye is a simple process, but it's important to follow the instructions on the packaging carefully. First, you'll need to wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo to remove any build-up and prepare it for dyeing. Next, put the Manic Panic hair dye in a hair dye bowl. Once the dye is mixed, apply it to your hair, starting at the roots and working your way down to the tips using a hair dye brush. After the dye has been rinsed out, follow up with a hair conditioner and style as usual.

How long to leave in Manic Panic hair dye?

The amount of time you should leave Manic Panic hair dye in your hair depends on the level of intensity you want to achieve. For a more subtle effect, you can leave the dye in your hair for 20 to 30 minutes. For a more intense or vibrant color, you should leave the dye in your hair for 40 to 45 minutes.

Does Manic Panic work on dark hair?

Manic Panic has an awesome selection of colours that look amazing on brown hair!  Vivid shades like deep Manic Panic Vampire Red, dark Green Envy, magickal Enchanted Forest and red-toned Purple Haze leave a more subtle result than you would find with pre-bleached hair but this comes with the benefit of a more nourishing, conditioning dye process.  As always, be sure to strand test before starting to see if this colour is right for you and your hair!

Want to learn more about what Manic Panic shade would suit you best? Check out our blog about what colour you should dye your hair next - here!