Description
Instructions:
Everything you need to lighten the hair is in this kit. Please follow the instructions carefully. It is strongly recommended to do a strand test prior to application (take one strand of hair and follow instructions). This will give a good outline of what colour your hair will turn and can avoid disappointment if you are trying to dye a darker hair colour.
Preparations:
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Wearing the enclosed gloves, open the bleach plastic bag. Avoid inhaling powder.
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Empty the full contents of the bleach powder into the plastic tub provided .
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Add the full contents of the developer to the bleach powder in the plastic tub. Using the provided brush, blend until all the powder is completely dissolved with no lumps. Mix and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Let stand one minute. The mixture will thicken.
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Apply the mixture to the hair avoiding direct contact with the scalp. Leave in the hair for as long as the packaging recommends at room temperature.
* It is important to use all the developer and mix using only the brush provided. Do not use any metal instruments.
Application:
Hair should be dry and unwashed. Using the provided brush, apply the bleach mixture evenly to hair you want bleached. All strands should be saturated using the brush or gloved fingers to spread the mixture evenly. You may mask hair you do not want to bleach by using a highlight cap or foil.
Developing:
Use of enclosed plastic cap is recommended through the developing process. The length of the timing depends on the color and condition of the hair. Check hair at regular intervals during the development process as timing varies according to the degree of desired lightening. Check strand every 10 minutes to evaluate lift. To do so, remove plastic cap and wipe away mixture with a damp tissue. If hair has not reached desired level, reapply mixture as before and continue processing. Do not over-bleach.
Removal:
When desired shade is reached, take off the cap and throw away. Shampoo hair thoroughly several times. Rinse thoroughly and towel dry hair.
How to complete a strand test:
Highlighting and bleaching results depend on the color and condition of the hair. A strand test is recommended to give a better idea about the end results and to avoid any complications with the actual process. Put on the plastic gloves and prepare the strand test mixture in the plastic bowl provided.
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Open the bleach powder bag and mix one part powder to three parts developer. Mix well using tint brush provided in kit.
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Hair should be clean and dry. Comb to remove any tangles. Pull one strand of hair from behind the ear to perform the strand test.
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Apply mixture to test strand, avoiding direct contact with the scalp and eyes. Make sure test strand does not touch the rest of the hair.
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Check hair at regular intervals during development process as timing varies according to the degree of desired lightening.
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Check strand every 10 minutes to evaluate lift. To do so, remove plastic cap and wipe away mixture with a damp tissue.
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If hair has not reached desired level, reapply mixture as before and continue processing. Do not over-bleach.
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When desired shade is reached, shampoo hair thoroughly several times. Rinse thoroughly and towel dry hair.
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Discard any leftover mixture. Thoroughly rinse and dry the mixing bowl prior to actual application.
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If you are happy with the results, follow the same instructions for desired sections of hair and then apply semi-permanent cream as desired. Gentle dyes such as Manic Panic can be left in for hours to result in a more intense colour without any damage to the hair.
Why use Manic Panic Hair Color?
Manic Panic is a 100% vegan, cruelty-free semi-permanent hair color fortified with conditioners that add moisture to hair that has been pre-lightened. These dyes are great because they also act as a filler for pre-lightened hair, resulting in a thicker look and feeling from the fortified herbal and protein complex. There are no harmful chemicals in the color. the formula is gentle to the hair and the color contains no animal by-products. Manic Panic products are Tested on Celebrities Not Animals!™
Manic Panic has been leading the hair color rebellion since 1977. For over 40 years, they have worked continuously to make sure their formulas remain the absolute best on the market. Manic Panic are constantly listening to their customers’ feedback and are ahead of the trends by starting them themselves! They are often imitated, but never duplicated… Manic Panic isn’t just a brand, it’s a lifestyle!
Do I need to pre-lighten my hair?
Applying Manic Panic to pre-lightened hair is the best way to assure you achieve vibrant results. For the most intense color, apply color to a pale blonde (level 9-10). For at-home lightening, bleaching kits are available here. Different levels are shown below:
Pre-lightening before coloring is the most important step when using Manic Panic and is essential step to ensure the end color results are as close as possible to the color swatch. Natural hair is smooth and not very porous and absorbent so it requires pre-lightening to open the hair cuticles, making the hair porous and absorbent so the hair picks up the pigments.
Lightening also makes the color pop as Manic Panic is a direct pigment dye that sits on the surface of the hair. The color of natural hair alone does not determine whether or not bleaching is necessary. For example, natural blonde hair may require bleaching to become porous just as any other hair color does. The color itself does not change the structure of the hair.
When applying new color to the hair, the new re-growth at the roots needs to be pre-lightened again so that section of hair can pick up the color pigments.
Can I use the color on hair that is not pre-lightened?
For hair that is naturally level 3-7, colors that will give the best results are:
Deep Purple Dream, Enchanted Forest, Fuschia Shock, Green Envy, Hot Hot Pink, Infra Red, Purple Haze, Raven, Rock ’n Roll Red, Vampire Red and Violet Night.
When the color is applied to natural hair, the molecules will slide off very easily when you rinse or wash. Only natural hair that is somewhat porous may hold onto some of the color in the most highly pigmented shades, resulting in a lighter tint or glow of color that is best seen in bright sunlight. If this color “sticks” to your natural hair, it will normally fade a lot faster than it would on lightened hair. Pre-lightening is essential for vivid, bright color results.
Can this color cover grey hair?
Darker colors may tint grey hair and eventually fade to a nice pastel. Lighter colors may add a nice hue of color. Results may vary based on the natural porosity and shade of your hair. It is recommended to use heat from a blow dryer during the processing time. Grey hair can be very resistant to any hair color. Even though grey hair is light in color, it often needs to be pre-lightened or otherwise processed in order for Manic Panic Semi-Permanent Hair Color to work best.
Trend Setters
Beginning in 1977, Manic Panic’s vivid rainbow colors dyes were one of the first products to be sold at the bespoke boutique on St. Mark’s Place.
In the 90s, due to heightened demand, distribution of their products expanded tremendously. Since that time, Manic Panic has worked continuously to make sure their formula remains the best on the market by listening to customer feedback and staying ahead of the trends by starting them!
In 2005, Manic Panic introduced the Amplified formula for their dye, further revolutionizing their color. Manic Panic can guarantee that their products are the best on the market as the dyes continue to be tested and quality-controlled by in-house staff. Manic Panic guarantees all of their ingredients are both Vegan and Cruelty-Free, as accredited by PETA®.
Tested On Celebrities, Not Animals™
Celebrity Sightings
Jared Leto began dyeing his hair with the ‘Red Passion’ Classic Crème and posting pics on his booming social media channels as early as 2010, and later appeared in Vogue in Manic Panic. When his role as the Joker came about for 2016’s Suicide Squad, Jared’s team came straight to us for his signature green as well as for Margot Robbie’s blue and pink pigtails as Harley Quinn!
Jake Gyllenhaal recently told W he wouldn’t have pursued acting had Manic Panic not “gone to his head” when he was younger.
Both Kim Kardashian and her sister Kylie Jenner have graced countless tabloids this year, both in the ‘Cotton Candy’ and ‘Hot Hot Pink’ Classic Crème formula, creating a worldwide trend overnight.
Great product, very strong and effective