HOW TO MANIC PANIC YOUR HAIR

The instructions below provided by MANIC PANIC ® will help guide you on how to achieve the best results from their hair dye range. Click the list below to view the section you require.

GENERAL INFORMATION & CAUTIONS
PERFORMING A PELIMENARY PATCH TEST
PERFORMING A STRAND TEST
HOW TO APPLY YOUR MANIC PANIC HAIR COLOR
HOW TO MAKE YOUR MANIC PANIC HAIR COLOR LAST LONGER
GETTING THE COLOUR OUT
FREE HAIR DYE

GENERAL INFORMATION & CAUTIONS

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 Colour is not recommended for people with more than 10% white hair. A strand test is recommended to verify colour on your particular hair.

Hair Colour 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 Colour. · 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 Colour. 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.

PERFORMING A PELIMENARY PATCH TEST.

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 Colour 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 colour 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 residues. Towel dry, leaving hair damp.

Protect. Wear protective plastic or rubber gloves for application.

Use petroleum jelly or baby oil around hairline and on ears to prevent colour from staining skin.

HOW TO APPLY YOUR MANIC PANIC HAIR COLOR

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 Colour 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 infrared 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.

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 THE COLOUR 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 hairdresser.

FREE MANIC PANIC HAIR DYE

We are currently looking to add another feature to our site where people can show of there new MANIC PANIC ® hair, if you have purchased any MANIC PANIC® hair dyes or cosmetics from Purplestain.com and you would like to be included in the feature, then please submit an email along with your photo to feedback@Purplestain.com stating the names of products i.e. Vampire Red gel hair dye.

We will pick one winner each month who will win free hair dye or MANIC PANIC® related gear. The winner will be contacted via email and their photo will be included in our forthcoming Fashion Freaks section within our site.