When comparing Pravana ChromaSilk Vivids vs Sparks Hair Dye, 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 Sparks Hair Dye is ranked 13th. 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 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.
Pro Color stays with correct care
Used to be available in TONS of colors. They are currently rebranding and have only like 5 colors which doesn't work for rainbow-heads like myself.
Pro Washes out nicely
The Electric Blue and Green Ivy/Envy wash out very nicely, you can go 3 months between touch-ups.
Pro Smells amazing
Pro Very vibrant color
I use their red shade and the color that comes out of the tube is very similar to what will come out in your hair.
Cons
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.
Con Sometimes can wash out weird and unevenly
