MANIC PANICManic Panic Semi Permanent Hair Colour Cream, Cotton Candy Pink, 118ml

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Manic Panic Cotton Candy Pink is a semi permanent hair colour cream in a 118ml jar, known for bright fashion shades. It suits people with bleached or very light hair who want a playful pink that fades over time, rather than a permanent change.

Manic Panic is one of the best-known names in fashion hair colour, and this listing is its Semi Permanent Hair Colour Cream in Cotton Candy Pink, sized at 118ml according to the title. The shade name suggests a soft, sweet pink, the kind popular for festival looks, concerts, college events and social media content.

Semi permanent means the colour coats the hair and fades gradually with washing, rather than permanently altering it. That makes it a fun, low-commitment way to try pink. The trade-off is that it needs a light base to show. On natural Indian black or dark brown hair, Cotton Candy Pink will barely be visible. It shows best on hair that has been bleached to a pale blonde, ideally done by a professional to protect hair health.

If your hair is lightened but yellowish, the pink may look warmer or peachy, while on very pale hair it appears truer to the cotton candy tone. A strand test on a hidden lightened section shows exactly how it will turn out. You can also dilute semi permanent colours with a white conditioner for a softer pastel, but test that first too.

Even fashion colours need safety steps. Do a 48-hour patch test before use. Wear gloves, as bright pigments can stain skin and nails, and use old towels and clothes. Keep the cream away from the eyes. If your scalp is irritated after bleaching, wait until it has fully settled before applying colour.

Pastel pinks fade quicker than deep shades, especially with hot water and frequent washing in humid Indian weather. Wash less often, use cool water and a sulphate-free shampoo, and expect some colour transfer on pillowcases and towels for the first few washes. Refresh with another application when it fades.

Compared with permanent pink dyes, semi permanent cream is gentler to experiment with because you can change shades as it fades. Bleaching is the part that carries the most risk for hair, so budget for a salon lightening service and good conditioning.

It was listed around ₹599 at the time of writing, against an MRP of ₹1,599. Check expiry dates, seller authenticity and whether you need one jar or two for your hair length.

• Manic Panic semi permanent hair colour cream
• Shade Cotton Candy Pink, a soft fashion pink
• 118ml jar, as per the title
• Shows best on bleached or very light hair
• Fades gradually; low-commitment colour
• Can stain skin and fabric, so wear gloves

Who it suits

• People with bleached or pale blonde hair
• Festival, party and content creator looks
• Fans of pastel and fashion hair colours
• Those wanting temporary, changeable colour

How to use

1. Patch test 48 hours before and strand test a lightened section.
2. Wear gloves and protect skin, clothes and surfaces from staining.
3. Apply to clean, dry or towel-dried lightened hair as the brand directs.
4. Saturate the hair evenly and comb through.
5. Leave on for the recommended time, then rinse with cool water.
6. Wash less often and use sulphate-free shampoo to slow fading.