Manic Panic Classic Cream Formula Semi-Permanent Hair Color by Manic Panic, Hair Color Review

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Manic Panic Classic Cream Formula Semi-Permanent Hair Color 7.9 out of 10 based on 7.9 ratings. 7.9 user reviews.

10

Love
theseattlesound (143 reviews)

I used to have hot pink hair, and this was, by far the best vibrant hair color out there. The texture is perfect-thick enough to glide through the hair without dripping and being runny. It smells nice, still chemical-but not strong. They have a huge variety of colors. Give it a try, the store in Venice Beach is awesome! — 10 months, 1 week ago

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7

Pretty Good!!
RoleModel (100 reviews)

I used this as a refresher in between colorings. My hair is naturally dark brown. I don't bleach it so it's hard to get it to the shade of red that I want it but with this it really brightens the color. The bottle says to leave it in for 30 minutes but I've read that some people leave it in overnight or for several hours and the color lasts much longer. I'm going to try it. I know it's not a permanent hair color so it rinses out every time you wash it. I use cold water and sulfate-free shampoo because red tends to fade very fast. — 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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9

Great for vibrant, bold colors
TwoBirds (284 reviews)

Manic Panic is a pretty good semi-permanent color. It works best of hair that is damaged so for my brown hair I have to blast it with bleach first, rinse, shampoo (without conditioner) and then slop it on. It is really easy to use. The colors are very vibrant and for the first 2 weeks or so they stay pretty bold before starting to fade. I use less shampoo and sometimes "wash" my hair with conditioner instead to keep the color longer. After that I find I need to do touch-ups ever 2-4 weeks to keep my hair really bright, otherwise the color turns into a pastel version of itself and then a dingy blonde. This doesn't really work on brown hair and even on dishwater blonde hair I'd recommend a round of bleach first. Fun stuff. — 3 years ago

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Semi-Permanent
runee89 (243 reviews)

I like this beand a lot & have used it for years, but it's certainly not the best. This isn't bad but I prefer Punky Color when I can find it. The pros of Manic Panic is that it is easier to find & offers a lot more colors (that I've seen) but it doesn't last nearly as long as Punky Color (especially their blues/ turqouises). — 1 year ago

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3

There are way better products.
Jesterrific (1 reviews)

I am really surprised at all the high ratings for Manic Panic. I've had unnatural hair color for years and years now, and this is the last brand I ever go to. Literally. Why? Because it doesn't last. Pros: there is a wide selection of colors to choose from, it is very easy to find, goes on initially bright, and pretty easy to use. Cons: does not last more than two weeks. If you want great color payoff and for it to last? I highly recommend Special Effects for pinks, reds, and oranges. La Riche Directions makes great blues, and if you're looking for a good purple both Special Effects and Directions have good long lasting ones. Same with Punky Color. Punky Color is the brand where most of the colors fade the nicest. Manic Panic will completely wash out, so if that was what you wanted, then this would be for you. People are always amazed at how long my color stays (I don't have to do any touchups usually for 6-8 weeks and Sometimes even longer if I feel like rocking the lighter style for a while) and when I ask them what they use, they always answer MP. — 3 months ago

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8

Its alright
chelseaf2010 (16 reviews)

I used it to highlight my dark hair since I didn't want to bleach it. I used purple haze and my hair is naturally black, it was very visible in the sunlight and kind of indoors! Its kind of pricey but I enjoyed it! — 1 year, 1 month ago

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9

I've been using this stuff for years, and haven't gotten sick of it yet.
Zabumiro (4 reviews)

This has to be the overall best semi-permanent hair dye. The wide variety of colors is astonishing, too. I would go on about all the benefits, but I'll name just my favorite thing about it. That is the fact that you can mix different colors from the same brand together to make your own unique hair color. It's like mixing paints. I have a mix of Electric Banana and Wildfire in my hair right now, because I couldn't find an orange I liked. And it looks fabulous if I don't say so myself. — 2 years, 7 months ago

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8

Long Lating but Semi misleading.
chelseafm (8 reviews)

Manic Panic is AMAZING, if you bleach your hair prior. This brand does not come with bleach, nor does it notify you that you need bleach. You cant wash you often after using this product, but it doesn't make your hair greasy. Over all its pretty good, you just have to strip your hair prior. — 2 years, 9 months ago

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10

A MUST for all of us non conformist hair color types!
Janeevil (12 reviews)

I've tried SO many semi permanent colors and this is the ONLY one that I find gives amazing color and lasts longer than other SP colors. No SP color lasts forever but Manic Panic outlasts them all...it's also vegetable based to it's vegan friendly and it conditions your hair as well. I have used Vampire Red and Red Passion( more a cranberry color than bold red) . — 3 years ago

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8

Awesome
thetmind91 (10 reviews)

I love manic panic. I have been using it for years.. the only issue I have is that it doesn't last very long. BUT the colors are always very vibrant, and it's so great for your hair too. A color and conditioner in one.! — 3 years, 7 months ago

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