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Add to SafariWhen comparing Jerome Russel Punky Color vs Manic Panic® - High Voltage® Classic Cream Formula Hair Color, the Slant community recommends Jerome Russel Punky Color for most people. In the question“What are the best semi-permanent hair dyes for unnatural colors?” Jerome Russel Punky Color is ranked 4th while Manic Panic® - High Voltage® Classic Cream Formula Hair Color is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Jerome Russel Punky Color is:
Rather than some semi-permanent dyes that fade to ugly shades of the base colors, Punky Color rarely takes on a dull appearance as it fades. It generally remains nice shades of the original color.
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Pros
Pro Fades nicely
Rather than some semi-permanent dyes that fade to ugly shades of the base colors, Punky Color rarely takes on a dull appearance as it fades. It generally remains nice shades of the original color.
Pro Pleasant smell
Rather than the chemical-y scent most dyes give off, Punky Color smells strongly of grape.
Pro Comes in non traditional colors
Punky Colours comes in a wide range of colours (currently 20 to choose from). There are plenty of shades of reds, blues, greens and purples with a few other options.
Pro Semi permanent
Lasts between 5-40 washes. However, some colors never completely fade out.
Pro Vegetable based hair dye
It won't damage your hair. In fact, it acts as a conditioner.
Pro Vegan friendly & cruelty free
These products are all vegan and not tested on animals
Pro Blend well
Manic Colours blend beautifully, and allow you to create new colours by doing so. You can create a very independent look with these colours.
Pro 43 colours to choose from
There are 43 colours to choose from ranging from more subtle, darker shades like Plum Passion (dark purple) to bright, outrageous colours like Mermaid (ocean teal) and Cotton Candy Pink.... Adore has more color options with better results, true to color, and little to no bleeding while Manic Panic bleeds once it gets wet.
Pro Stays bright longer
As long as you don't get your hair wet it won't bleed, so it will last, but the second you get it wet it bleeds and fades.
Pro Doesn't damage hair
Manic Panic is gentle and does not damage the hair. It actually has restorative properties, and acts as a conditioner. You can leave it in for hours without any risk to your hair. Similar to other semi permanent hair dyes that use a conditioner base like Arctic Fox, La Riche Directions, Lime Crime, Overtone, ect BUT Manic Panic will bleed like crazy and fade fast once its wet and washed.
Pro UV Reactive options
Manic panic do a select range of neon bright, UV reactive dye. These come in pink, neon green, and neon yellow.
Cons
Con Quite messy
The dye bleeds a fair bit, sometimes staining towels even multiple showers after the dye.
Con Comes in non traditional colors
There are no natural shades available except for black.
Con Some colors don't stick at all
They will wash out when you are rinsing your hair.
Con Moderately high maintenance and cost
To keep these colours looking their best, it is wise to reapply after 4-5 washes maximum. In Australia, Classic Cream is approximately $25 and Amplified is $30 (Amplified is reported to last 33% longer)
Con Staining/doesn't wash out completely
As the colour washes out, it often leaves the hair with remnants of faded colour is almost impossible to wash out completely. It is best to either cut the hair, or colour over it with a darker shade than the staining.
Con Colors are not accurate
The colors do not come out as the company claims them to be.
Con Never stops bleeding
Even if you follow the directions, and use a vinegar rinse it will constantly bleed if its even a tiny bit wet whether its from sweat, hair products, etc.
