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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.
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Lie Locks® is a cool, medium indigo purple-y blue hair dye. Lie Locks® can add indigo hues to virgin, unbleached hair. For best results, we recommend lightening hair to a very light level 9 blonde and toning hair before use to prevent unwanted hues.

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Our semi-permanent hair colors shine brighter and bolder for much, MUCH longer than other dye brands.
Your hair, your vision, your way! Get a salon-quality dye job in the comfort of your own home.
100% vegan and cruelty free since ‘77. You can always count on Manic Panic to bring the Guilt-Free Glamour.
Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 16 reviews.
Review topics: ["purple"].
"Ive used this colour 3 times my hair is as white as it can get and it still doesnt stick, huge waste of money im not impressed."
— Nikki (1/5)
"Always"
— jordan e. (5/5)
"So excited"
— Ashley (5/5)
"Came out a lot darker than planned, maybe I processed too long. Looks like ultraviolet now."
— S. (3/5)
"I’m using this on gray hair, so the color is muted- it looked sky blue after, todays it’s more of a pale teal. It’s not MP’s fault gray hair takes color differently but I wish someone would make something that works for us old folk! This does work better than the pastels- which do NOTHING on gray hair!"
— Jayda C. (4/5)
"It was time for a change, so I decided to go with peacock hair. I adore the colors together! And the blue toner in the bleach worked perfectly with my natural reddish hair. I’ll be keeping this combo for a while!"
— Adam R. (5/5)
"I've tried a few other brands and was amazed at how long Manic Panic lasts in comparison to other brands. Plus the color is vibrant and my hair feels wonderful."
— Jennifer C. (5/5)
"Rated 5 stars without comment"
— Anonymous (5/5)
"Rated 5 stars without comment"
— Anonymous (5/5)
"Rated 5 stars without comment"
— Anonymous (5/5)
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