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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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Cattail®
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GUILT-FREE GLAMOUR!®
Cattail® is a mid-toned chocolate brown hair dye. Cattail® has rich, warm undertones so it can well on most blonde hair levels but for best results use on pre-lightened hair! If you’d like to punch up this shade, try adding in a few drops of Raven or Blue Panther® to your mix (especially If you're using it on unbleached hair)!
Tested on celebrities, not animals™.
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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: 4.0 / 5 from 12 reviews.
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"I have natural dark blonde hair with some highlights. This dye took well to my hair, even the un bleached roots. I will say it is a bit red, especially in the sunlight. It’s beautiful nonetheless! I’ll attach before & after pics."
— Heather H. (4/5)
"Gorgeous brown. Covered the highlighter orange and pink very evenly and thoroughly"
— Emily Y. (4/5)
"I love this color!! I was a bit apprehensive after reading some reviews about how red everyone said it was. I'm glad I took the chance and tried it anyway. It's the PERFECT brown with a hint of warmth. If that's what you're looking for, this is your color. I will be purchasing this color again really soon!!"
— Sekret (5/5)
"Hello I am NOT satisfied with my cat-tail colored hair dye. I colored my virgin BLONDE hair with this dye; I previously had terfic results with there bright colored hair dye but this time. . . MY HAIR TURNED GREEN! I am not exaggerating at all my hair looked like a darker version of Oscar the grouch. If your hair is blonde be careful using the color catail. Best regards Linda"
— Linda (1/5)
"Didnt come out brown at all"
— Leah (2/5)
"I’m a medium brunette that is transitioning gray (over 50% and root line) and needed a dye that wouldn’t damage my hair compared to Demi or perm, while allowing my gray to grow out slowly without a harsh line. This color is fantastic and covers or masks most of my grays for a decent amount of time. If you are looking to have 100% gray coverage without a trace that you may have it, then this is not for you. You will have some indicators that you have gray if you look closely enough. As it fades with multiple washes, it still does a great job dulling any metallic sheen from going gray. Honestly, not spending hundreds of dollars every 4 weeks to sit in a chair for hours just to “touch up”… and instead, spending a couple dollars and a couple hours every 30-45 days in the luxury of my home while not killing my hair, makes me feel like I found some sort of unknown cheat code for a person trying to mask grays for a bit. 10/10 recommend. Disclaimer: I have extreme bed head in this photo because this is the time I chose write a review but wanted to be transparent about the coverage level."
— Annie (5/5)
"Just so you know, it's VERY red. I had platinum hair before and used this and my hair is red, no brown in sight."
— Becca (4/5)
"First time trying the supernaturals collection to try to cover my greys. I mixed 2/3rds cattail with 1/3 vampire red & the red totally overpowered. Took nice on my greys and blended sooo evenly, what I expect from manic panic, why I always come back to the brand. Just a word to the dyehards that this color is LIGHT & my hair is a rich red with some more burgundy tones but it did Not show up with any brown in a mix with the vampire red. Gonna experiment again for a more natural look"
— Abbigale (3/5)
"Great coverage and such a pretty color!! I’ve been using manic panic since I was 13 lol definitely one of my favorite brands:)"
— Neely (5/5)
"Kid used it to cover some faded turquoise, they love the final results."
— Briana O. (5/5)
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