Manic Panic NZ | Official Stockist | Zilion
Manic Panic in New Zealand
Manic Panic is the New York colour brand that made bright hair part of punk and alternative style, and it is still one of the best-known names in vivid semi-permanent dye. The formulas are ready to use straight from the tub with no developer, and the shade names (Atomic Turquoise, Vampire Red, Electric Banana) are almost as famous as the colours.
Zilion is an official NZ stockist of Manic Panic, with more than 50 products listed. The range covers Classic High Voltage and longer-lasting Amplified shades, pastel Creamtones, High Voltage Cream colours, Love Color colour-depositing conditioners and two complete bleach kits. If you are looking to buy Manic Panic online in NZ, every shade here is priced in NZ dollars and sent from within New Zealand.
About Manic Panic
Manic Panic colours are direct dyes. They sit on the outside of the hair rather than developing inside it, so there is no mixing, no peroxide and no waiting for a reaction. You apply the cream to clean, pre-lightened hair, leave it to process and rinse. According to Manic Panic, the Classic shades are PPD-free and ammonia-free, vegan and not tested on animals, and they last up to three to four weeks with care.
Because the dye only deposits colour, the starting shade of your hair matters. Most Manic Panic colours show truest on hair lightened to a pale blonde, ideally level 10, and look softer or darker on deeper bases. Raven, a jet black, is the exception that works on most hair, and Virgin Snow is a white toner base used alone or mixed with other shades.
The Amplified formula is the brand's answer to fading. Manic Panic says it carries more pigment and lasts about 30% longer than Classic High Voltage, while staying vegan, cruelty-free and PPD-free. Many popular shades come in both versions, so you can choose based on how long you want the colour to stay bright.
The Manic Panic Range
Manic Panic Hair Colour is where you will find every shade we stock. Classic High Voltage covers reds such as Rock n Roll Red, Pillarbox Red, Infra Red, Red Passion, Vampire Red and Vampire's Kiss; pinks and magentas such as Cotton Candy, Hot Hot Pink, Fuschia Shock, Cleo Rose and Electric Watermelon; blues and teals including Shocking Blue, Rockabilly Blue, Blue Moon, After Midnight, Lie Locks, Atomic Turquoise, Mermaid and Siren's Song; purples like Purple Haze, Ultra Violet and Electric Amethyst; plus Electric Banana, Psychedelic Sunset and Raven.
Amplified shades include Atomic Turquoise, Rockabilly Blue, Pillarbox Red, Vampire Red, Hot Hot Pink, Cotton Candy, Ultra Violet, Dark Star (a deep grey), Coraline Dream (a light peach-coral that, per the brand, gives a rose-gold tone on level 8 hair) and Virgin Snow.
High Voltage Cream colours in 118ml jars include Wildfire, Voodoo Blue, Enchanted Forest and Virgin Snow, with High Voltage Classic Dark Star alongside. Creamtones are the Perfect Pastel shades: Dreamsicle (peach), Sea Nymph and Blue Angel (icy sky blue).
Manic Panic Conditioner is home to Love Color, a 236ml colour-depositing conditioner that tops up your shade while it conditions. Choose from Rock Me Red, Red Desire, Fuchsia Fever, Pink Passion, Orange Crush, Yellow Heart, Green Venus, Teal Temptress and Blue Valentine.
Bleach kits prepare hair for colour. The 30 Vol Bleach Kit and 40 Vol Bleach Kit each contain dust-free bleach powder, cream developer, a tint brush and instructions.
Top 10 Manic Panic Products
- Manic Panic Atomic Turquoise Amplified: the signature neon aqua in the longer-lasting Amplified formula.
- Manic Panic Pillarbox Red Amplified: a bold scarlet red for anyone who wants a classic bright red that holds on.
- Manic Panic Cotton Candy Amplified: a soft, playful pink that suits very pale, pre-lightened hair.
- Manic Panic Ultra Violet Classic: a deep, indigo-leaning purple for rich jewel tones.
- Manic Panic Electric Amethyst Classic: a bright lavender that glows on pale blonde and gives a soft tint on mid-blonde.
- Manic Panic Mermaid Classic: an ocean teal that sits between blue and green.
- Manic Panic Raven Classic: a jet black that can be worn alone or used to deepen other shades.
- Manic Panic Virgin Snow Amplified: a white toner base used alone or mixed with other Manic Panic colours.
- Manic Panic Creamtones Blue Angel 118ml: an icy pastel blue from the Perfect Pastel collection.
- Manic Panic 30 Vol Bleach Kit: everything you need to pre-lighten before applying a vivid shade.
Best Sellers at Zilion
- Manic Panic Love Color Rock Me Red 236ml ($21.00)
- Manic Panic Love Color Fuchsia Fever 236ml ($21.00)
- Manic Panic Love Color Red Desire 236ml ($21.00)
- Manic Panic High Voltage Cream Voodoo Blue 118ml ($35.06)
- Manic Panic High Voltage Cream Wildfire 118ml ($35.06)
- Manic Panic High Voltage Cream Enchanted Forest 118ml ($35.06)
- Manic Panic Love Color Blue Valentine 236ml ($21.00)
- Manic Panic Dark Star Amplified ($42.95)
- Manic Panic Coraline Dream Amplified ($42.95)
- Manic Panic Electric Watermelon Classic 118ml ($35.06)
Benefits of Manic Panic
- Ready to use. No developer or mixing is needed for the semi-permanent colours, so application is quick and simple.
- Vegan and cruelty-free. Manic Panic describes its colours as vegan and not tested on animals.
- PPD-free and ammonia-free. The Classic and Amplified shades are described as free from PPD and ammonia.
- Huge shade choice. Neon brights, deep jewel tones, pastels, grey and black, all from one brand, so mixing custom shades is easy.
- Two levels of staying power. Classic for a shorter commitment, Amplified when you want the colour to last longer.
- Colour care in the shower. Love Color conditioners refresh red, pink, orange, yellow, green, teal and blue between full applications.
- Affordable experimenting. Love Color starts at $21 and most 118ml colours sit around $31 to $43.
How to Choose the Right Manic Panic Product
Your starting colour: on pale blonde (level 9 to 10) almost any shade will show true. On mid-blonde, choose deeper shades such as Ultra Violet, Rockabilly Blue or Vampire Red, or lighten first with a bleach kit. On dark hair without lightening, only very deep shades like Raven will show clearly.
How long you want it: Classic lasts up to three to four weeks with care; Amplified is the better choice if you want the colour to hold for longer between touch-ups.
Pastels: pick a Creamtones shade such as Dreamsicle or Blue Angel, or mix a small amount of a bright with Virgin Snow for a custom pastel.
Maintaining colour: use a Love Color conditioner in a matching tone every wash or every second wash to keep the shade fresh.
Lightening first: the 30 Vol Bleach Kit is the gentler lift; the 40 Vol Bleach Kit gives more lift for darker starting colours. If you are unsure, ask a hairdresser before bleaching.
Why Shop Manic Panic at Zilion
- Official NZ stockist. Zilion is an official stockist of Manic Panic, so every jar is genuine stock.
- Free shipping over $85. Orders under $85 ship for a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses, and two or three colours with a bleach kit usually clears the threshold.
- Afterpay and Zip. Spread the cost of a full colour change.
- Fast dispatch. In-stock orders placed before 9am go out the same business day.
- One place for bright colour. Browse our wider Semi-Permanent Hair Colour and Pastel Hair Colour collections if you are comparing brands.
- Real help. Not sure which shade will show on your hair? Email care@zilion.co.nz and our team will help.
Delivery Across New Zealand
We send Manic Panic nationwide, from Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga to Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown, plus rural addresses. Metro orders usually arrive in 1 to 4 business days and rural orders in 3 to 7.
Manic Panic FAQs
Is Manic Panic permanent?
No. Manic Panic hair colours are semi-permanent direct dyes. They fade gradually with washing rather than growing out like permanent colour.
How long does Manic Panic last?
According to Manic Panic, Classic shades last up to three to four weeks with care. Amplified is the longer-lasting formula, and results depend on your hair's porosity and how often you wash.
What is the difference between Manic Panic Classic and Amplified?
Amplified contains more pigment and, according to the brand, lasts about 30% longer than Classic High Voltage. Both are ready to use, vegan and cruelty-free.
Do I need developer with Manic Panic?
No. The semi-permanent colours are ready to use straight from the tub. Developer is only used for lightening, as in the bleach kits.
Can I mix Manic Panic with peroxide?
No. The colours are not designed to be mixed with peroxide or developer. Cleo Rose in particular carries this warning.
Is Manic Panic vegan?
Manic Panic describes its colours as vegan and not tested on animals.
Is Manic Panic PPD-free?
Yes. The Classic and Amplified colours are described as PPD-free and ammonia-free by Manic Panic.
Do I need to bleach my hair before using Manic Panic?
For bright, true results, yes. Most shades show best on hair lightened to level 9 or 10. Deep shades such as Raven, Ultra Violet and Vampire Red can show on darker blonde.
Will Manic Panic work on dark hair without bleach?
Only very deep shades will show, and usually as a tint in sunlight. Raven works on most hair. For vivid colour on brown or black hair, pre-lighten first.
What is Manic Panic Virgin Snow?
Virgin Snow is a white toner base. It can be used alone on very pale hair or mixed with other Manic Panic shades, for example to create pastels.
How do I make a pastel with Manic Panic?
Mix a small amount of a bright shade into Virgin Snow until you reach the depth you want, or choose a ready-made Creamtones shade such as Dreamsicle or Blue Angel.
What are Manic Panic Creamtones?
Creamtones are the Perfect Pastel shades. Zilion stocks Dreamsicle (peach), Sea Nymph and Blue Angel (icy blue) in 118ml jars.
What is Manic Panic Love Color?
Love Color is a 236ml colour-depositing conditioner. It tops up vivid colour while conditioning, and is designed for pre-lightened or colour-treated hair.
Which Love Color shades do you stock?
Rock Me Red, Red Desire, Fuchsia Fever, Pink Passion, Orange Crush, Yellow Heart, Green Venus, Teal Temptress and Blue Valentine.
What is in the Manic Panic Bleach Kit?
Each kit contains dust-free bleach powder, cream developer (30 or 40 volume), a tint brush and instructions.
Should I choose the 30 Vol or 40 Vol Bleach Kit?
30 vol gives a gentler, slower lift and suits lighter starting colours. 40 vol lifts faster for darker hair but is harsher, so follow the instructions closely and do a strand test.
What is Dark Star?
Dark Star is a deep grey for smoky, moody looks. Zilion stocks it in the Amplified formula and as High Voltage Classic Dark Star 118ml.
What colour is Coraline Dream?
Coraline Dream is a light peach-coral and one of Manic Panic's lightest shades. According to the brand it gives a rose-gold tone on level 8 hair.
Which Manic Panic red should I choose?
Rock n Roll Red and Pillarbox Red are bright true reds, Infra Red is a mahogany red, Red Passion is a deep cranberry, Vampire Red is a blood-toned burgundy and Vampire's Kiss is a warmer, pink-leaning red.
Which Manic Panic blue is the brightest?
Shocking Blue and Blue Moon are vivid bright blues, Rockabilly Blue is a cobalt, and After Midnight is a deep inky blue.
What is the difference between Atomic Turquoise and Mermaid?
Atomic Turquoise is a bright neon aqua, while Mermaid is a deeper ocean teal. Siren's Song is a softer sea-glass blue-green.
Which Manic Panic purple should I choose?
Ultra Violet is a deep indigo purple, Purple Haze is a brighter, warmer violet, and Electric Amethyst is a lavender that suits pale blonde.
Is there a Manic Panic yellow or orange?
Yes. Electric Banana is a neon yellow and Psychedelic Sunset is a light orange. Love Color also comes in Yellow Heart and Orange Crush.
Can I mix Manic Panic shades together?
Yes. The colours are designed to be intermixable, so you can blend shades or dilute them with Virgin Snow to create custom tones.
Is Manic Panic damaging to hair?
The semi-permanent colours deposit pigment without peroxide or ammonia. Any damage usually comes from the lightening step, so look after bleached hair with masks and gentle washing.
How do I apply Manic Panic?
Start with clean, dry, pre-lightened hair, apply the colour evenly with a tint brush and gloves, and leave it to process. Rinse with cool water until it runs mostly clear.
How long should I leave Manic Panic on?
Follow the instructions on the jar for the minimum time. Many people leave it on longer for a more intense result, as the colour does not keep developing like permanent dye.
How do I stop Manic Panic staining my skin?
Wear gloves, apply a barrier cream or petroleum jelly around your hairline and ears, and wipe spills straight away.
How do I make Manic Panic last longer?
Wash less often, use cool water and a sulfate-free shampoo, and use a matching Love Color conditioner to top up the shade between applications.
Should I do a strand test?
Yes. A strand test shows how the colour will look on your hair and how long to leave it. Do a patch test as well, especially before bleaching.
How do I use Love Color?
Use it in place of your regular conditioner on wet hair, leave it on for a few minutes, then rinse. Wear gloves when applying.
Can I use Manic Panic on grey hair?
Grey and white hair can take bright colour well, especially pastels and lighter shades. Coarse grey hair may be more resistant, so a strand test helps.
Which Manic Panic shades are best for beginners?
Choose a shade one or two steps deeper than you want, such as Ultra Violet, Rockabilly Blue or Pillarbox Red, as they are more forgiving on hair that is not perfectly pale.
Can I use Manic Panic on my eyebrows?
No. Hair colour, including bleach, should never be used on eyebrows or eyelashes because of the risk of eye injury.
Can Manic Panic be used by hairdressers?
Yes. The colours are popular in salons for creative colour work, and because they need no mixing they are quick to apply and blend.
Will Manic Panic cover my natural colour completely?
No. It deposits colour on top of your existing shade, so the result depends on how light your hair is before you start.
Is Zilion an official Manic Panic stockist?
Yes. Zilion is an official NZ stockist of Manic Panic, and every product we sell is genuine stock.
Do you sell individual Manic Panic shades?
Yes. Each Classic, Amplified, High Voltage Cream, Creamtones and Love Color shade is listed as its own product.
How many jars of Manic Panic do I need?
For short hair one jar is usually enough. Shoulder-length hair often needs two, and long or thick hair may need three, especially if you like a saturated finish.
How much does shipping cost for Manic Panic orders?
Shipping is free on NZ orders over $85. Orders under $85 cost a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
How quickly will my Manic Panic order arrive?
In-stock orders placed before 9am are dispatched the same business day. Metro deliveries take 1 to 4 business days and rural deliveries 3 to 7.
Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?
Yes. Afterpay and Zip are both available at checkout.
Can I return a Manic Panic colour if I change my mind?
Unopened, unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days; return postage and a restocking fee of $10 or 10% (whichever is less) apply. Opened colour cannot be returned unless it is faulty.
What if my order arrives damaged?
Email care@zilion.co.nz within 5 days of delivery with your order number and photos, and we will arrange a replacement or refund.
Do you deliver to PO Boxes or overseas?
No. Our couriers do not deliver cosmetics to PO Boxes, and Zilion ships within New Zealand only.
Can I track my order?
Yes. Once your order is dispatched you will receive an email with a tracking link.
Do you stock Manic Panic in other sizes?
Most of the colours we stock are 118ml jars, and Love Color comes in 236ml. Check each product page for the exact size.
What should I buy for a full colour change?
A bleach kit, one to three jars of your chosen shade depending on hair length, and a matching Love Color conditioner for upkeep.
Can I use a purple shampoo after Manic Panic?
It is best not to on vivid colours, as toning shampoos can shift the shade. Use a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo instead.
How can I get advice on Manic Panic colours?
Email care@zilion.co.nz with your current hair colour and the shade you want, and our team will help you choose.
Comparing bright colours? Browse Colour Depositing Conditioner, Pink, Blue and Purple hair colour, or pick up a lightener in Bleach.