Manic Panic High Voltage Classic Semi-Permanent Hair Colour 118ml in Cotton Candy Pink is one of the brand's most popular pastel shades — a soft, candy-pink that delivers wild, unmistakable colour with the cult quality the punk and alternative-styling community has trusted since 1977. The vegan, ammonia-free, peroxide-free creme glides on smoothly and conditions the hair as it deposits saturated colour.
About Manic Panic
Manic Panic was founded in New York City in 1977 by sisters Tish and Snooky Bellomo, originally inside America's first punk boutique on St Mark's Place. Now stocked worldwide, Manic Panic remains the cult go-to for vivid alternative hair colour — formulated as a deposit-only semi-permanent dye that fades gradually with washes, with no ammonia, no peroxide and a long-standing vegan, cruelty-free pledge.
Key features
- Soft, candy-pink Cotton Candy Pink shade — semi-permanent direct pigment
- Vegan, cruelty-free; PPD-free, ammonia-free, peroxide-free
- Conditioning creme texture — does not damage hair like permanent dye
- Lasts 4–6 weeks with proper care; gradually fades with shampooing
- Made in the USA in the brand's iconic 118ml jar
Who it's for
For anyone wanting bold, alternative, pastel-pink colour with a low commitment level — perfect for a first vivid-hair experiment, a festival look or a long-term style staple. As a deposit-only colour, Cotton Candy Pink performs best on hair that has been pre-lightened to pale yellow or white blonde for the brightest payoff; on natural medium-blonde hair the result will be a softer dusty pink.
How to use
- Pre-lighten or bleach hair to pale yellow or white blonde for maximum vibrancy (use a professional bleach kit and follow its instructions exactly).
- Wash hair with a clarifying shampoo, towel-dry and ensure it is free of conditioner and styling products.
- Wear gloves and apply the colour generously and evenly to dry hair, working in sections from root to tip.
- Comb through to ensure even coverage and leave on for at least 30 minutes (longer for more intensity — up to 2 hours).
- Rinse with cool water until the water runs clear; use sulphate-free shampoo and cool washes to extend wear.
Specifications
- Type: Semi-permanent direct-pigment colour creme
- Shade: Cotton Candy Pink
- Size: 118ml jar
- Vegan / cruelty-free: Yes
- Brand: Manic Panic
- Range: High Voltage Classic



