When comparing Sparks Hair Dye vs Jerome Russel Punky 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 Sparks Hair Dye is ranked 13th. 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 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.
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.
Cons
Con Sometimes can wash out weird and unevenly
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.