We have selected the most vibrant colours from the world famous Manic Panic range of Amplified Hair Colours which now last up to 30% longer than the average semi-permanent hair dye. This colour glows under a black light! Manic Panic® Hair Colour Creams are packaged in our classic 4 oz. tub. MANIC PANIC® is a conditioning semi-permanent hair colour fortified with an herbal and protein complex using all natural vegan friendly ingredients. It can be used to achieve intensely bright colours on hair

Follow these instructions to achieve the best results when using semi-permanent hair dyes.
MANIC PANIC ® is a conditioning semi-permanent hair colour fortified with an herbal and protein complex. It can be used to achieve intensely bright colours on hair that has been professionally lightened to a very light blond, and on some natural blond hair. Some colours, particularly the dark reds, dark purples, or dark greens may give a highlight of colour to natural dark unbleached hair, and may be brighter on lighter and more porous hair MANIC PANIC ® Hair Color is not recommended for people with more than 10% white hair. A strand test is recommended to verify colour on your particular hair.

MANIC PANIC ® Hair Color should be used exactly as it is supplied without the addition of any other substances.

Do not under any circumstances add peroxide to MANIC PANIC ® Hair Color. · Do not mix with permanent colorants. Colour may temporarily stain the skin and may permanently stain clothes, towels, bedding and other material. Do not use alkaline products in conjunction with MANIC PANIC ® Hair Color. This will upset the acid-balanced state necessary for maximum absorption of colour by the hair. If setting lotions or blow-dry lotions are required to be used, low pH, non-alcohol based products are recommended.

Avoid eye contact. This product must not be used for dying eyelashes or eyebrows. If eye contact does occur, rinse immediately with warm water and contact a physician.

Not for internal use. Keep out of reach of small children.

For best results the hair should be porous, bleached or tinted. When applied to virgin (unprocessed) hair only partial colour action or no colour action may occur.

Patch Test A preliminary patch test should be conducted before the product is applied.

1. Select a small test area, about the size of a quarter, behind the ear or in the inner fold of the elbow.

2. Wash the test area gently with a mild soap and water. Dab dry with a clean towel.

3. Cover the clean test area with a thin coat of the specific shade of MANIC PANIC ® Hair Color desired.

4. Allow the test area to dry. Leave it uncovered and undisturbed for 24 hours.

5. Examine the test area carefully. If there are any signs of redness, burning, itching, blisters or eruptions, then under no circumstances should the product be used on the person tested.

Strand Test. To be sure that the desired results will be achieved, apply color in the manner described below using just a small lock of hair before attempting to dye a large area.

Shampoo hair thoroughly using a pH acid balanced shampoo. Rinse completely to remove all residue. Towel dry, leaving hair damp.

Protect. Wear protective plastic or rubber gloves for application. Use petroleum jelly or baby oil around hair line and on ears to prevent colour from staining skin.

Apply. Empty desired amount into a plastic bowl (1/2 bottle for short hair, full bottle for long hair).

With the aid of a tint brush, apply colour beginning 1/2 inch from the scalp and working it evenly through to the ends of the hair. Do not apply directly to the scalp. Begin at the nape of the neck and work upwards through the head of hair. Be sure to completely saturate the hair shaft.

Continuously comb colour through hair until it becomes frothy. This indicates that it has been thoroughly absorbed. Lighter shades of MANIC PANIC ® Hair Color may require more combing to obtain maximum penetration and a longer lasting effect.

Wait. Leave colour on hair for 5-15 minutes. MANIC PANIC ® will process fully in 15 minutes at normal room temperature. The use of an infra red heat lamp will reduce the processing time to between 5 and 7 minutes and can produce a deeper coloration with longer lasting properties. For resistant hair, it is advisable to place a plastic cap on the hair, and leave on for up to 30 minutes.

Rinse hair thoroughly, away from face. Due to the restructuring properties of the product, no after-treatments are necessary..

Keeping It In: MANIC PANIC ® is a semi-permanent hair colour that is made from NATURAL ingredients (herbs like chamomile and yarrow) which mostly sits on top of the hair, penetrating the hair follicle best if the hair is porous (which is why we suggest it will show up best on processed or bleached hair and more as a strong highlight over natural or darker hair). Which means that, depending on the condition of the hair, the results will vary. There are no harmful chemicals in MANIC PANIC ® hair colour that damage the hair like chemical-based permanent hair colours. In all cases, shampooing and exposure to elements (swimming, hair spraying, etc.) will cause the hair colour to fade.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR MANIC PANIC HAIR COLOR LAST LONGER:
After shampooing the hair, replenish your colour your hair by adding 2 tablespoons of MANIC PANIC HAIR COLOR to your normal hair conditioner. Comb through the hair...let it sit in the hair for 3 - 5 minutes, then rinse with warm water. This will restore the colour that has washed out with your shampooing!
Another trick to making your MANIC PANIC Hair Colour more permanent is to rinse your hair with vinegar immediately after colouring. This raises the PH level of the hair colour and gives it more permanence.

Getting It Out.

Use of an alkaline shampoo will promote removal of colour from the hair. Colour may also be professionally covered with a darker, natural shade of MANIC PANIC ® Hair Colour.

A pre-packaged hot oil treatment may further accelerate the removal of colour: Follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully for application of oil. To remove oil along with some colour, first apply shampoo without the addition of water. Add water very gradually as you continue to shampoo until oil is completely removed.

· Consult with manufacturers of lightening and colour removal products before attempting their use or get the advice of a licensed hair dresser.

Customer’s Tips:

DYEING WITHOUT PRE-BLEACHING
Yes it is possible to have wild MANIC PANIC coloured hair without bleaching. Just wash and towel dry the hair and apply the gel with a tint brush. Cover it with a plastic bag and leave for about 2 hours. If you do not wish to dye the skin around the hairline rub ‘a little’ Vaseline to that particular area (not the hair though as it takes ages to get out)

TIP ON STREAKING:
Simply coat the hair in conditioner that you do not wish to dye in conditioner whilst you are dying the rest.

PROFESSIONAL TIPS ON REMOVAL OF COLOR FROM HAIR:
Hot Oil treatments, hairspray, shampooing and exposure to water will result in gradual fading of your MANIC PANIC Hair Colour. A professional hair colourist tells us to remove the last bit of residue or stain on the hair (or to get colour out immediately) make up a small batch of bleach mixture (MANIC PANIC FLASHLIGHTNING), and add it to 2 tablespoons or so of shampoo in a cup. Stir it up. Shampoo hair with this mixture, "kneading" the hair ... that means twirling the hair strand by strand in between your fingertips. Start at the root of the hair and work your way down to the end, and then back up. You should see the colour disappear right before your eyes!

TIPS REGARDING COLOR STAYING POWER:
A PRO trick to making your MANIC PANIC Hair Color more permanent is to rinse your hair with white vinegar immediately after colouring. This raises the pH level of the hair colour and gives it more permanence. Here's how: mix equal parts of white vinegar with water, say a half a cup of each and put in a bowl or cup. Rinse out your Manic Panic Hair Color with lukewarm water until the water runs clear. Then pour on your vinegar/water mix, comb through your hair. Rinse it out with warm water.
Many of you have written me and said that shampooing with cold water instead of hot keeps the colour in longer.
Naturally, you should shampoo your hair whenever possible with MANIC PANIC HIGH VOLTAGE Colorizing Shampoo to replenish your colour while you clean your hair.