Whether you are just starting out on your first hair dyeing journey or have been colouring your hair at home for years, a shade of Manic Panic Blue is a must-try colour and an absolutely classic punky look. Available in shades from dark navy blue to light pastel sky blue, there are so many options for styles and vibes.

Here’s a breakdown of the Manic Panic blue hair dye that is available for you to try:

• Manic Panic Shocking Blue: This light and bright shade of blue hair dye is ideal for creating cool punky and rockabilly hairstyles.
• Blue Steel Manic Panic: Blue Steel is often used as a toner. Its silver shade with blue undertones helps to remove those unwanted brassy tones from your hair. This colour is best applied to pre-lightened hair.
• Manic Panic Blue Angel: If your dream is to have the perfect pastel blue hairstyle then Blue Angel is here to help. Make sure to pre-lighten your hair in order for this shade to show and enjoy a fresh sky blue hairstyle.
• Manic Panic Atomic Turquoise: This shade of Manic Panic is a light blue with hints of green to create that stunning turquoise shade. This gorgeous style is sure to be bright when applied to pre-lightened hair.
• Manic Panic After Midnight: As the name suggests, this delicious shade of blue features darker tones than many of the other Manic Panic blue hair dyes. For that stunning alternative edge, apply this dark blue hair dye Manic Panic to your latest hairstyle.
• Manic Panic Rockabilly Blue: Rockabilly Blue has the perfect balance of bright blue tones and lightness. For a vibrant result, make sure to bleach your hair to a light level before applying this absolutely classic shade.
• Manic Panic Voodoo Blue: Voodoo Blue is often described as a blend of cyan and teal. This stunning blue hairstyle has green undertones for that mermaid vibe. Make sure to apply this dye to pre-lightened hair to enjoy its true colour.
• Manic Panic Bad Boy Blue: Similar to the light colour of Rockabilly Blue and Shocking Blue, this shade has gorgeous bright tones but there’s something about this shade that gives a real ocean vibe that is sure to look fabulous on pre-lightened hair.

If the shade of blue Manic Panic hair dye is on the darker side then you can even use it to tint your hair without needing to bleach it first. If you are looking for a subtle tint to your hair colour then choosing the darkest blue Manic Panic could give you the subtle blue shimmer you are looking for. Manic Panic blue on dark hair is a great way to start trying out hair dye at home because you can skip the bleach and go straight to adding dye to your hair.

Blue Manic Panic on Dark Hair

For more vibrant results from any of the Manic Panic blue shades, make sure to apply it to hair that has been pre-lightened and toned. This is an especially important step for the light Manic Panic pastel blue colours in order to see the colour on your hair.

Here are the results you can expect from Manic Panic blue on brown hair: 

• Turquoise hair dye on dark hair: Unlikely to be visible.
• Rockabilly blue Manic Panic on brown hair: Unlikely to be visible.
• Manic Panic bad boy blue on dark hair: Unlikely to be visible.
• Dark Blue Manic Panic: Likely to be visible. Try After Midnight.

Punk culture is at the heart of Manic Panic and has been since it was founded in 1977 by Tish and Snooky. This is definitely reflected in their choice of shades for the Manic Panic blue hair collection. There are so many amazing colours to choose from and so many styles you could try.

If you are having a hard time just choosing one then why not combine two to create an ombre hairstyle or a two-tone ‘do. If you are trying styles such as this, the trick is to section off your hair before you begin so you know exactly where your colour needs to be applied.

A popular style for hair dye beginners is dip dye. For this style, all you need to do is apply the hair dye to the ends of your hair. Decide how far up the strand you would like the colour to go and then start applying your dye.

When using shades of blue Manic Panic hair dye, it is important to tone your hair first if you have lightened it. Many blue hair dyes have a green base which will be even more evident if your hair is starting with a hint of yellow or orange colour. Toning out these shades will help you to enjoy the true blue colour of the hair dye.

To use your Manic Panic blue dye, apply it to your hair using a tint brush then thoroughly comb through your hair until the hair dye gets frothy. This will also help you to ensure your hair is evenly covered for the perfect finished result. Next allow your dye to process for about 30 minutes before thoroughly rinsing your hair in cold water to lock in that new blue colour. For best results, apply Manic Panic to dry hair and use a hairdryer to add heat during processing for an even more vibrant blue hairstyle.

Manic Panic hair dye blue will always have a special place in our hearts as it is such an iconic colour for fans of alternative cultures. At Manic Panic it is about so much more than amazing colour – it is about the ethos behind that colour. The dyes you will be using are vegan-friendly, cruelty-free and PPD-free. To make sure your hair stays feeling amazing the dye conditions as it colours so your hair is sure to feel as fabulous as it looks when you step out with Manic Panic blue hair!