I’ve only used Manic Panic hair dyes once (also used the bleach, which was awesome) but I’ve helped my friends dye their hair using Manic Panic and it’s superbly easy. No mixing required! If you’ve got longer hair you’d probably need a few pots, but I only needed the one for my medium length hair. The mixture spreads around and you’re able to massage it right through. I used a red dye (can’t remember what the name was) and the initial colour straight after and the following few days was awesomely vibrant and shiny. It did begin to fade quite quickly, but because it was red it faded to nice shades. Like any dye, it runs when you get your hair wet, but if you use a colour locking shampoo you can minimise this.
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Manic Panic Classic Formula
Manic Panic Classic Formula semi-permanent cream hair colour. Available in 37 shades.
Some shades glow under black light.
There is also a Pastel-izer / Mixer available in the Classic Formula.
Manic Panic Classic Hair Colour made from vegan ingredients, PDD free and is NOT tested on animals.
Website www.sinister.co.nz
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This product is awesome as long as you get hair to the correct level needed before applying manic. Wicked colours a+++
Tips: The lighter the hair the brighter the colour will come out.
I used this a couple of years ago when i dyed the bottom half of my hair hot hot pink and i loved it thew colour was amazing so bright looked fantastic, i have brown hair and just dyed the bottom half with a blonde super market dye to lighten my hair to a ginger like colour then dyed over it with this which worked perfect, only annoying this is i had to redo it every week but i think that is just what you get with these bright products,I preferred this alot more than paintbox, and i found it was super conditioning and left my hair felling great!
Tips: I have a pic on my instagram @jamielynnekirk with the difference between paintbox and manic panic if anyone wants to see, scroll down the bottom of the pics :)
I definitely prefer manic panic over paintbox, however if you are wanting a better quality long lasting dye, go for the manic panic amplified series of dyes.
Tips: These tubs last forever, even if already opened, if you find you have some left in the tub, leave it in your bathroom until next time. When you dye your hair with these, make sure your hair is pre-lighted, this is critical for the colour to turn out properly. This dye does not damage your hair, so the longer you can leave it on, the better! Overnight if possible, wrap your hair up in gladwrap, and sleep in it and wash it out in the morning in the shower. For best results, rinse it in white vinegar in the shower!! It sets the dye so it lasts longer. If you are wanting PASTEL colors, mix a whole tube of white conditioner with a few drops of the colour in a snap-lock container, until it is slightly darker than the shade you want to achieve, any left over can stay in the container until next time (pastels require a lot of maintenance! you will need to dye your hair every 5 days or so)
The colour range in this brand is amazing! They turn out so vibrant and last for so long I've noticed on others... but sadly not as long on me... Maybe a week tops. However, perhaps this is just my hair. They are also vegan and cruelty free so BONUS! A must have as they are readily available and cheap.
Tips: Avoid conditioning and extensive heat :)
I used this in pink, and it lasted quite well (about a month). The color didn't stain the sink/bathtub quickly so it's really easy to apply, and it didn't stain my towel either. It's definitely a good product to try colors before getting it done more permanently! That said, if you're looking for a color that's lighter than the colors available and don't want to try mix conditioner in it, it'll be easier to just go to a salon.
So I didn't have the best experience getting my hair done but this isn't at fault of this product. I think this product is actually quite good.
After my purple pastel wasn't going to work at the salon with blueberry hill paint box the next option I was advised was Hot hot pink by Manic Panic.. This seemed to take really well and really quickly. The result was vibrant in the parts of the hair that it took too and it turned into a really pretty candy pink being used as a pastel. Had this of been distributed evenly I think would would have been a great color.. Unfortunately it started to mix up and lighten and I was left with horrible yellow parts of hair and then pretty pink bits
What I found impressive was the hair wasn't left dry or stressed afterward. Because this was a botched job (I didn't do it myself!) my goal was to do everything I could do get the pink out so I could go to a even color.. This stuff wouldn't budge.. It lightened slightly after a decent wash but then it wouldn't budge.. I do have to say though once a gentle product was used to take the pink out of my hair at a salon it came out pretty easily with no staining which meant less stress for my hair.
Had my hair of been an even base I believe the result would have been absolutely fantastic, especially as a pastel! I think I will be interested at experimenting with these colors in the future I will just be careful who I let apply them!
These bright, fun colours work best on blonde hair, and really hold well. They set the bar for great bright hair dyes, however I do find it hard to justify the price when you can get Paintbox which works just as well, for half the price. If the price doesn't bother you, however, Manic Panic has a great range of colours and really looks fantastic and lasts a great amount of time.
Tips: If you don't want to spend the extra cash on a Pastel-izer, mix the colour with a white conditioner and it has the same effect - it makes the dye a gorgeous pastel colour and you save a huge amount of money.
I currently have the blue one in my hair I left it in over night and it has lasted aggges I keep getting compliments on my hair this lasts longer then paintbox. I like that the product is organic and used by snooki. The fading has been slower when used with a colour care shampoo.with a lower laurel sulphate. (this makes the shampoo lather) It will fade out faster with regular or anti dandruff shampoo but I think this has great staying power as long as you leave it in for several hours rather then the 30minutes which is the minmum time. I have only used one colour and I used it on the ends and mid lengths of my hair. I still have more then 3quarters of a tub left so I think it is value for money. I even put some on my sister hair hers washed out faster though as hers was light brown and dark blonde but there is still a little in her hair and its been about a month! I keep getting compliments I got mine on special from a facebook sale for $20 I used the dark blue and it has now faded to a nice light blue I do not think it damaged my hair as my hair was already damaged.
I died my tips voodoo blue! Such ana awesome colour ! However really stains blonde hair. Hold colour really well
Tips: wear gloves and nothing white haha