Tried these to see if they were better than La Riche but the Manic Panic didn't last anywhere near as long as my La Riche colours. I got La Riche: Turquoise, Violet & Flamingo Pink... and Manic Panic: Enchanted Forest, Ultra Violet & Hot Hot Pink. I don't know whether it was these colours alone, but in my hair, they didn't last long at all - a couple of weeks before they faded to ugly... where as my La Riche ones lasted around 4 weeks!
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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
Reviews
I have tried Hot Hot Pink and Rock'n'Roll Red.
The red was a very nice colour, I easily got a full, even coverage, I didn't have to completely whiten my hair to get a great result. The colour faded very quickly though, even when I washed my hair in cold water. I was watching the red race down the drain. Rock'n'Roll Red only lasted a few washes for me.
Hot Hot Pink, boy was it hot. Defiantly a bright colour! This also applied evenly, and was such a bright vibrant colour. It had very good lasting power, I got a couple of weeks out of this before it started fading. I have also tried using this as a pastel colour by dulling it down with conditioner before applying it, my hair wasn't white blonde so this didn't work out too well. My hair has a few stains of pink left in it, which I am really struggling to get out.
Overall, this is an okay product. Not sure if I will purchase again, as I have heard better things about many other products.
Tips: If you want the colour to last longer, mix some manic panic with your conditioner, so every time you shower you add a little bit more colour back.
This is okay. I used it to get pink hair and it worked out. I went from dark brown (almost black) to blonde by bleaching and then used Manic Panic, it worked out it and I loved it but it didn't last long as you would expect but I found it lasted even less than I though. It is very hard to keep the colour strong and after a few washes the colour was quickly fading.
I have only used this brand for dying my hair purple what I found was that my hair didn't take the dye too well if I added too much conditioner however, if I added it straight to my hair it took colour really well it even took a little of the brassy tones out of my hair. I also found that it washed out really easily :( I will try it again if possible
Tips: Wash your hair with cold water and minimise the shampoo
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!
The colour faded out to quickly even when dying blonde hair, probably not worth the price if its not going to stay in long at all. Other than that the colours are true and vibrant and do look very good when dyed over blonde.
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.
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 :)