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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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Vampire® Red
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GUILT-FREE GLAMOUR!®
Vampire Red is a deep, blood red hair dye that can give burgundy tones to virgin, unbleached hair. For best results, we recommend lightening hair to light level 8 blonde or lighter.
Vampire® Red is one of Manic Panic's most iconic color names!
Tested on celebrities, not animals™.
dye like you mean it
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: 4.25 / 5 from 24 reviews.
Review topics: ["color","feeling","quality","dye","hair","red","panic","tint","dyes"].
"I used manic panic over a decade ago and fell in love, decided to order again but this time red and I was still impressed! I bought 2 thinking I would need both, but was able to do all of my hair with 1. Application is easy, smell is fine, and I feel like my hair is softer. The color is absolutely amazing and didn’t stain my white pillow once dried - which is a win!"
— Desare' C. (5/5)
"I have been using this brand for almost 10 years and have never had any problems until today. I bought vampire red because the swatch in store was deep red, almost black. I have naturally dirty blonde hair so I was beyond shocked when the final result was bright pink after following all directions. Don’t get me wrong, manic panic’s other colours are great but this one is very disappointing."
— Andie (2/5)
"I love all the colors and how easy the product is to use."
— Kathi (5/5)
"My favorite color but it came covered in dye, the box was also covered. Most likely due to warm weather so it’s chill"
— Raleigh C. (4/5)
"I love this color so much I got lots of compliments. My hair is like medium brown so I bleached it with blue lightning and it came out very nice I call my hair a chocolate strawberry now lol"
— Julie (5/5)
"Got this because it was listed as good for grey, hoping for a bold red. My hair is now a dark cherry blossom pink. Fun but not what I wanted. Customer service wasn't helpful- told me I could try dying it again but no guarantees it would be red."
— j (2/5)
"I absolutely love this red. It’s the prettiest hair color I’ve ever had and I love that the red fades to pink instead of ginger. It also last SOO long I dyed my hair on the 9th of April and only had to re-dye it on the 4th of JUNE AFTER I’VE BEEN WASHING IT IN HOT WATER??? HELLO?? this is genuinely the best hair dye I’ve ever had, even hair dye from the hair dresser didn’t last me this long. I could recommend this color more♥️🍒"
— Fruitbat (5/5)
"I use vampire red everytime i go red and it comes out bright and lasts a LONG time! It's also not difficult to bleach out if necessary!"
— Xeph B. (5/5)
"I had very dark hair, almost naturally black and I was sort of skeptical that it would work on my hair. It gave it a nice burgundy tint and it’s very red in the sunlight. I’d totally recommend for anyone with darker hair color. It’s beautiful! The only downside I’d say is the mess it makes when bleeding, but I’d say that’s somewhat normal. Totally recommend!"
— Abby (4/5)
"This shows that it makes your hair more of a light red and I had bleached my hair and I put it on and now my hair is black this is the worst red ever not even a little bit of red is on my hair now I have to redo all of it I really hate manic panic they have small bottles and are completely off on their colors never gonna buy this again"
— JO (1/5)
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