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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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Get ready to launch your hair into another dimension with Inter-GEL-actic™ Hair Color Kit.
A semi-permanent red gel hair dye kit designed for bold DIY color, Inter-GEL-actic™ delivers intense pigment, visible control, and ultra-glossy shine in a vegan, cruelty-free formula. Each complete, DIY-friendly kit includes two 2 oz tubes for all-over color, streaks, or saving one for later, because the universe isn’t just out there, it’s in your hair.
Red Velvet™ is a true red shade with cherry supernova-inspired intensity. Ultra-pigmented and vibrant, this color delivers bright, true cherry-red results that glow under blacklight on light blonde or pre-lightened hair, while creating deeper, dimensional red tones on unbleached medium or dark hair.
Part of the Inter-GEL-actic™ Hair Color Kits collection.
Always perform a patch test 24–48 hours before use.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.
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"I understand the AI box art controversy but this dye formula is incredible. SUPER VIVID and doesn't bleed or leave color anywhere. Leave it in for an hour or two, rinse it out, then don't wash your hair for a few days and bam you now have permanently extremely red hair. This dye is not semi permanent AT ALL you will be having red hair until you bleach it again."
— Alex D. (5/5)
"You’re my last hope on true vibrant colors. Ever since we lost Special Effects color, you have been my life saver on getting the vibrant true colors i like for my hair. I TELL EVERYONE TO USE YOU! THANK YOU Tracy"
— Tracy H. (5/5)
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