When comparing Jerome Russel Punky Color vs Pravana ChromaSilk Vivids, the Slant community recommends Pravana ChromaSilk Vivids for most people. In the question“What are the best semi-permanent hair dyes for unnatural colors?” Pravana ChromaSilk Vivids is ranked 2nd while Jerome Russel Punky Color is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose Pravana ChromaSilk Vivids is:
The colors are so vivid that they show quite well even on medium virgin hair. This is a great option for those who don't want to bleach.
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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 Works well on virgin hair
The colors are so vivid that they show quite well even on medium virgin hair. This is a great option for those who don't want to bleach.
Pro Long lasting
Pravana stays a bright, vivid color for longer than most other semi-permanent dyes. Many people have mentioned 6 weeks before a sight fade is noticed (depending on their hair and the Pravana color).
Pro Less messy than other semi-permanent dyes
Pravana doesn't bleed as much as other options.
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 Doesn't work
The color is so translucent coming out of the tube it was looks almost void of all pigment.
Con Does not lift "normally"
If you do not have your hair done at a salon, do not try to remove Pravana at home... it will stain your hair (mint green if it's a cool color and coppery pink coral if it's a warm color) and have to be color corrected if you do not use the correct bleach and formula.
Con Does not entirely wash out
Though the dye is semi-permanent, it leaves a much stronger permanent tint in the hair than the other options. Many reviewers mention that their hair never returned to it's natural colour.
Con STRONG men's cologne smell
If strong perfume scents and fragrances bother you, avoid this color at all costs. Your hair will retain the perfume through several washes. It might be long-lasting with beautiful colors, but if you get headaches from strong perfumes, it's not worth it.