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We’ve got answers! Whether you’re a hair dye virgin or a total dye hard, we’ve got all the pointers you need to get the Instagram-ready color of your dreams.
Because we’re the OGs in colorful vegan and cruelty-free hair color. But if that’s not reason enough, our hair colors are free of harsh chemicals and fortified to condition your hair while you color. With each Manic Panic® color, you can get the DIY look without the damage. That’s color without compromise!
Before coloring your hair, you should perform a patch or strand test with your hair color or bleach to make sure you don’t have any allergic reactions. You can also see if you like the color before coloring your hair all over!
Yes and no. Some of our colors (especially neons, UVs, and pastels) work best on a pre-lightened base. If you want our signature intense color, we recommend lightening your hair to at least a level 7+ blonde. But we also have colors that give gorgeous colorful tints to dark hair. Each product on our website comes with hair swatches so you can see before and after results on light and dark hair.
Your base color is SUPER important since it affects the appearance of tones. If you apply blue pigment on top of a yellow-toned blonde, the results can veer toward a more teal or green hue. The whiter the hair, the truer the color tone. Before you color your hair blue, watch a tutorial by Mykey O’Halloran on how to avoid green tints!
Our semi-permanent formula lasts for about 4-6 weeks. But stronger formulas (like our Amplified collection) last longer because they contain 30% more pigment.
If you want to fight the fade for longer, we have color-safe shampoos and conditioners made specifically to maintain our hair colors. Use cool water when shampooing and try to wash hair only once a week (the more you wash, the faster the color fades). We also have dry shampoo to keep your color fresh on days when you skip a wash.
Manic Panic Blogs
Explore bold color inspiration, hair care tips, and the latest trends from the queens of punk rock. Dive into our world of vibrant self-expression.
Your ultimate summer hair care routine; Manic Panic style. Keep your color bold, your hair healthy, and your vibes hi...
From chromatic temporary color sprays to clip-in chaos; here's your no-rules, all-vibes guide to festival hair that a...
This Women's Month, celebrate Tish and Snooky Bellomo—the punk rock sisters who founded Manic Panic in 1977 and revol...
Your ultimate summer hair care routine; Manic Panic style. Keep your color bold, your hair healthy, and your vibes high all season long.
From chromatic temporary color sprays to clip-in chaos; here's your no-rules, all-vibes guide to festival hair that actually turns heads. Shoppable looks, and Manic Panic products to make it happen.
Discover Manic Panic Love Color Conditioner this Valentine's season! Featuring Blue Valentine, Red Desire, Rock N Roll Red, and Fuschia Fever—vibrant, conditioning color that's vegan, cruelty-free, and celebrity-approved. Get pro tips for bold, beautiful results.
Life's too short for boring hair and basic drink orders. Whether you're sipping a matcha in Electric Lizard, fueling up with coffee in Cattail, or living your sweetest life in Cotton Candy Pink, own it.
Blue is having a comeback, and no, that’s not just gossip. Its celebrity confirmed.
North West has been serving bold blue looks all year, from electric blue pigtails to ombré turquoise braids, making headlines for her fearless color era.
So, when we say blue is back, we mean Atomic Turquoise, the bright, radiant aqua shade known for gracing celebs and turning heads since forever. (Kylie even once called Atomic Turquoise her fave. Just saying).
For decades, the beauty industry has sold us the idea that youth equals beauty, and anything else needs “fixing.” That messaging isn’t just wrong; it’s harmful. It tells us to hide our age, erase our wrinkles, and tone down our individuality.
Manic Panic has never played by those rules. We believe beauty isn’t about looking younger; it’s about looking like you.