Review (5/5): Excellent semi-permanent cool hair color
I used Manic Panic on my own hair when I was a teenager, so when my kids started asking for color in their hair, this was my go-to product. It works just as well as it ever did, and doesn't damage your hair. It is a fun, semi-permanent way to give them what they wanted, and totally made me the cool mom (for about five minutes).
I would recommend this with a warning - it will stain everything -- make sure you wear plastic gloves and clothes you don't care about staining while applying. Also be prepared to wipe down your sink or shower while rinsing - grout will never be the same if you let it sit!
Because it is semi- permanent, it will was out the more hair is exposed to water. Expect to reapply often if you swim often, as has been the case with my kids. But they don't mind sitting for it since they love the results. My kids have medium brown hair and the turquoise and hot pink have worked well without any kind of bleaching. I just apply it, let it sit for about 45 minutes and rinse. Works just like it did in the 90s!